Susaan Jamshidi News

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

As we welcome in a new year of great theatre in the nation's capital, I thought it would be fun to do one of those “Best of 2010' lists as well as preview what's opening in January on DC area stages. So let's raise our glasses and offer a toast to all those theatre companies who gave us great productions in 2010, and to the upcoming 2011 theatre season!

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as 'Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation' (Chicago Tribune). The Arabian Nights explores the humanity that people across all cultures share, as told through a whimsical, imaginative and compelling story. The Arabian Nights runs January 14-February 20, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater is delighted to present The Arabian Nights, written and directed by Tony Award winner Mary Zimmerman (Metamorphoses). The production, presented in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Kansas City Repertory Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre Company, has been recognized as "Zimmerman's most theatrically complete and perfect creation" (Chicago Tribune).

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced casting for its holiday revival of The Arabian Nights. This hit show from Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns for 24 performances only - from December 11 through December 30.

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced casting for its holiday revival of The Arabian Nights. This hit show from Tony Award-winning director Mary Zimmerman returns for 24 performances only - from December 11 through December 30.

Three-Session Seminars to be taught in English and French. In anticipation of the Chicago premier of Scorched (October 6 - November 7, 2010), a play by Lebanese French Canadian dramatist Wajdi Mouawad, Silk Road Theatre Project together with Act One Studios are proud to offer two three-session seminars, one to be taught in English and the other in French.

Silk Road Theatre Project hosts free staged readings of Michael Najjar's TALIB on Saturday, August 14th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 15th at 2PM. The readings will be at the Historic Chicago Temple Buidling at 77 W. Washington St., Pierce Hall. Because these are open to the public, reservations are strongly recommended; please call (312) 857-1234 ext. 201 or e-mail boxofficie@srtp.org.

Silk Road Theatre Project's Al Kasida Staged Reading Series Presents Michael Najjar's New Play TALIB, featuring Adrienne Curry, Evan Dollard, Susaan Jamshidi, Vincent Mahler, and Diana Simonzadeh, and directed by Michael Najjar.

Silk Road Theatre Project hosts free staged readings of Michael Najjar's TALIB on Saturday, August 14th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 15th at 2PM. The readings will be at the Historic Chicago Temple Buidling at 77 W. Washington St., Pierce Hall. Because these are open to the public, reservations are strongly recommended; please call (312) 857-1234 ext. 201 or e-mail boxofficie@srtp.org.

Silk Road Theatre Project's Al Kasida Staged Reading Series Presents Michael Najjar's New Play TALIB, featuring Adrienne Curry, Evan Dollard, Susaan Jamshidi, Vincent Mahler, and Diana Simonzadeh, and directed by Michael Najjar.

Three-Session Seminars to be taught in English and French. In anticipation of the Chicago premier of Scorched (October 6 - November 7, 2010), a play by Lebanese French Canadian dramatist Wajdi Mouawad, Silk Road Theatre Project together with Act One Studios are proud to offer two three-session seminars, one to be taught in English and the other in French.

Silk Road Theatre Project hosts free staged readings of Michael Najjar's TALIB on Saturday, August 14th at 7:30PM and Sunday, August 15th at 2PM. The readings will be at the Historic Chicago Temple Buidling at 77 W. Washington St., Pierce Hall. Because these are open to the public, reservations are strongly recommended; please call (312) 857-1234 ext. 201 or e-mail boxofficie@srtp.org.

Silk Road Theatre Project's Al Kasida Staged Reading Series Presents Michael Najjar's New Play TALIB, featuring Adrienne Curry, Evan Dollard, Susaan Jamshidi, Vincent Mahler, and Diana Simonzadeh, and directed by Michael Najjar.

Lifeline Theatre KidSeries presents the world premiere musical based on global folktales, 'The Blue Shadow,' written by Nambi E. Kelley, music and lyrics by Joe Plummer, and directed by Ilesa Duncan.

Due to record-breaking box office demand, Lookingglass Theatre Company extends The Arabian Nights through August 9, 2009. The Lookingglass Original, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman, is now playing at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Due to record-breaking box office demand, Lookingglass Theatre Company extends The Arabian Nights through August 9, 2009. The Lookingglass Original, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman, is now playing at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This Lookingglass Original completes its tour in Chicago following sold-out runs at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The production is scheduled to run May 20 - July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The press opening is Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This Lookingglass Original completes its tour in Chicago following sold-out runs at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The production is scheduled to run May 20 ? July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago?s historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.

Lookingglass Theatre Company presents The Arabian Nights, adapted and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. This Lookingglass Original completes its tour in Chicago following sold-out runs at Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Kansas City Repertory Theatre. The production is scheduled to run May 20 - July 12, 2009, at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson. The press opening is Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.