'To be, or not to be - that is the question' addressed by the Tony Award-winning Acting Company as they bring their newest production, William Shakespeare's Hamlet, to the Harris Center/Three Stages. According to the New York Times 'The Acting Company endures as the major touring classical theater in the United States.' This will be the first production of Hamlet in The Acting Company's 41-year history.
Walden, a story-theatre style musical adaptation of Thoreau's best seller, featuring his work on the underground railroad and his star-crossed romance will be performed as a stage reading on Monday October 7th at The Gym at Judson Memorial Church. Book and Lyrics for Walden are written by Katherine Brann Fredricks and the music is composed by Bert Draesel. Brian Maschka directs a cast of eleven including Drew Aber, Cole Burden, Tyrone Davis, Jr, Susannah Jones, Lisa CM Lamothe, Rob Langeder, Heather Lundstedt, Ronnie Nelson, Doug Shapiro, Thalia St. Hubert and Stephanie Umoh.
Gulfshore Playhouse kicks off their tenth anniversary year with the sexiest, funniest, most acclaimed new Broadway Play, Venus in Fur, playing tonight, October 4th through October 20th.
Peregrine Theatre Ensemble,presents Noel Coward's famous comedy 'Blithe Spirit', directed by William Sturdivant. 'Blithe Spirit' opens Friday, October 4th, 2013 and runs through Sunday, October 20th on the Julie Harris Stage/Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater in Wellfleet, Mass. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm,and Sundays at 2pm.
Peregrine Theatre Ensemble presents Noel Coward's famous comedy 'Blithe Spirit',directed by WilliamSturdivant. 'Blithe Spirit'opens Friday,October 4th, 2013 and runs through Sunday, October 20th on the Julie Harris Stage/Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater in Wellfleet, Mass. Tickets may be purchased at the Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater box office, by calling (508) 349-9428 or visiting www.what.org.
A unique, three-generation collaboration brings professional actors, college students and high school drama classes together in a week-long Shakespeare immersion that culminates in a professional performance of HAMLET by the world famous Acting Company, at California State University Northridge's Valley Performing Arts Center.
Asolo Repertory Theatre presents its 2013 New Stages Tour, an FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production of Romeo & Juliet, adapted from the play by William Shakespeare. This 45-minute version includes post-show discussions at each performance. As its fourth touring season begins, New Stageswill travel to schools and community organizations across the state of Florida. Last year, over 18,000 audience members were reached throughout the state, with 60 performances at 45 venues. This new adaptation of Romeo & Juliet by Lauryn E. Sasso and Dmitry Troyanovsky, and directed by Troyanovsky, will embark on a two month tour beginning today, October 1, 2013. Performances can be scheduled by contacting the Education and Outreach staff at Asolo Rep.
Since its founding in 1972, The Acting Company has remained the preeminent national touring classic repertory theater, and has been the foundation for many of New York's beloved stars' careers - including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Rainn Wilson, Frances Conroy, Hamish Linklater, Jeffrey Wright, and many many more. In the 41-year history it has: presented unforgettable presentations of classic theater and Shakespeare; shaped the careers of the country brightest stars, and given back to communities across the country by bringing these high caliber performances and arts education programs to schools and towns that have never before seen a life performance.
John Rando (Urinetown, A Christmas Story, Lincoln Centers's Carousel, All in the Timing) will direct Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead for The Acting Company," announced its producer, Margot Harley. Tom Stoppard's TONY-winning play will run off-Broadway in rotating repertory with Hamlet, directed by Ian Belknap, beginning in January 2014. Prior to New York, Hamlet will play a fall tour of western states beginning at Cal State-Northridge. A national tour of both plays, including an extended stay at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, begins in February. This is the 41st season and tour for The Acting Company, the sixth tour in association with the Guthrie.
The Acting Company of New York will return to the Gallo Center for the Arts with William Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' on Sunday, October 13, at 4 pm. The company last visited the Gallo Center in 2012 with 'Of Mice and Men,' performing before a capacity audience.
Hailed as the next big dance phenomenon since Riverdance, the Belly Dance Superstars present a distinctive fusion of Tribal, Egyptian, and Cabaret dance, transporting the audience to a distant time and place while ushering this ancient art form into the present. The brainchild of Miles Copeland, former manager of Sting and The Police, over half a million people saw them for the first time on the 2003 Lollapalooza tour. Since then, the troupe-the only touring company of its kind- has performed over 800 shows in 20 countries, including at the famed Folies Bergere in Paris. "Sheer genius!" (Village Voice).
Tony Award winner and Broadway star Patti LuPone returns to Carnegie Hall on Thursday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, presenting her solo show, Far Away Places-a travelogue of styles and stories that traces the actress's wanderlust with songs from the likes of Kurt Weill, Cole Porter, and Edith Piaf, conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, and with music direction and arrangements by Joseph Thalken.
Due to an overwhelming audience response, Oracle Theatre Inc. will revive its production of BROOKLYN LABYRINTH for an extended run at the Chain Theater in Long Island City. BROOKLYN LABYRINTH premiered at the 2011 BoCoCa Arts Festival, and director Sara Wolkowitz returns to guide the production's cast through a two-week run beginning tonight, September 25.
From the author of Ella: Off the Record comes Mrs. Mannerly by Jeffrey Hatcher. The irreverent and clever comedy will run at TheaterWorks in Downtown Hartford, October 11 through November 17, 2013.
Dr. Barbara Ann Teers's National Black Theatre (NBT) will open its 45th Season with the New York Premiere of The Last Saint On Sugar Hill, written by Keith Josef Adkins and directed by Seret Scottannounced NBT's Director of Theatre Arts Program, Jonathan McCrory. Preview performances begin Tuesday, October 29th at NBT, 2031 Fifth Avenue starting at 7:30pm. The opening night is set for Friday, November 1st at 7pm. The production will run through Sunday, November 24th.
Gulfshore Playhouse kicks off their tenth anniversary year with the sexiest, funniest, most acclaimed new Broadway Play, Venus in Fur, playing October 4th through October 20th, with a Pay-What-You-Can preview on October 2nd and a $20 preview performance October 3rd.
Roundabout Theatre Company presents The Winslow Boy, starring Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty as 'Desmond Curry', Academy & Tony Award nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as 'Grace Winslow', Alessandro Nivola as 'Sir Robert Morton' and Tony Award winner Roger Rees as 'Arthur Winslow'.
Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, Joe Pantoliano, initially announced to play the role of Yogi Berra, will not continue with the production. The production has delayed its first performance to tonight, September 20. Opening night remains scheduled for October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.
Peregrine Theatre Ensemble,presents Noel Coward's famous comedy 'Blithe Spirit', directed by William Sturdivant. 'Blithe Spirit' opens Friday, October 4th, 2013 and runs through Sunday, October 20th on the Julie Harris Stage/Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater in Wellfleet, Mass. Performances are Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm,and Sundays at 2pm.
WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin tonight, September 19 and continue Saturday, October 12. Opening Night is Saturday, September 21 (8 p.m.). Press are invited to all performances.
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