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GOLDEN BOY at Gleason's Gym Fights Parkinson's
by Liz Cearns - Oct 5, 2016


StoPD and Shetler Studios present Golden Boy, written by Clifford Odets and directed by Aaron Latham.  Staged at Gleason's Gym, the world famous boxing mecca that contributed to inspiring Odets back in 1937, this full scale production will be the first time Golden Boy will be presented in a site-specific setting with original equipment and ring from 1940s-50s.  This production is a fundrasing event for two non-profit organizations: The Michael J. Fox Foundation and stoPD (Support and Training to Overcome Parkinson's Disease). This revival of Odets' masterpiece will be directed by Aaron Latham, author of the films Urban Cowboy, The Program and the Broadway musical Urban Cowboy.  Mr. Latham has been living with Parkinson's disease for several years.  At age 72, this production is his theatrical directorial debut. This unique production will also feature professional actors who are living with Parkinson's in some of the main roles. A tribute to the Parkinson's community and a testament to its strength and potential.

URBAN COWBOY's Aaron Latham to Direct Site-Specific Production of GOLDEN BOY in Brooklyn
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016


StoPD and Shetler Studios present Golden Boy, written by Clifford Odets and directed by Aaron Latham. Staged at Gleason's Gym, the world famous boxing mecca that contributed to inspiring Odets back in 1937, this full scale production will be the first time Golden Boy will be presented in a site-specific setting with original equipment and ring from 1940s-50s.

Aaron Latham Will Direct GOLDEN BOY in Brooklyn
by Liz Cearns - Sep 13, 2016


StoPD and Shetler Studios present Golden Boy, written by Clifford Odets and directed by Aaron Latham. Staged at Gleason's Gym, the world famous boxing mecca that contributed to inspiring Odets back in 1937, this full scale production will be the first time Golden Boy will be presented in a site-specific setting with original equipment and ring from 1940s-50s. This production is a fundrasing event for two non-profit organizations: The Michael J. Fox Foundation and stoPD (Support and Training to Overcome Parkinson's Disease). This revival of Odets' masterpiece will be directed by Aaron Latham, author of the films Urban Cowboy, The Program and the Broadway musical Urban Cowboy. Mr. Latham has been living with Parkinson's disease for several years. At age 72, this production is his theatrical directorial debut. This unique production will also feature professional actors who are living with Parkinson's in some of the main roles. A tribute to the Parkinson's community and a testament to its strength and potential.

WHEN YOU'VE GOT A GIFT: 3 ONE-ACT MUSICALS to Premiere in NYC This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jul 1, 2016


'When You've Got a Gift: 3 One-Act Musicals' will premiere at the Kraine Theater July 10 and 11.

New Musical LOVE IN STOP MOTION to Feature New Jersey Youth This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2016


Fourteen Northwest New Jersey youths bring life to an original new musical, 'Love In Stop Motion' by Luthas & Lee, that performs this Today & Saturday, June 24th & 25th at the Centenary University Little Theatre, in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

New Musical LOVE IN STOP MOTION to Feature New Jersey Youth This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2016


Fourteen Northwest New Jersey youths bring life to an original new musical, 'Love In Stop Motion' by Luthas & Lee, that performs this Friday & Saturday, June 24th & 25th at the Centenary University Little Theatre, in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Stella Adler Lab Theatre Company's GOLDEN BOY Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2016


STELLA ADLER LAB THEATRE COMPANY presents Clifford Odets' Golden Boy, directed by the multi-talented Actor/Director Rick Peters, beginning today, June 17, and running through July 10, 2016. The show will be in the Gilbert Theatre.

42ND STREET Tour Cast Members Set for Benefit Cabaret in Los Angeles
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016


?The music of songwriter NYC based composer Noel Katz, 'Things We Do For Love' a comedic take on love in the modern age will be presented at The Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge (7066 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA, 90038) on Monday, June 13 at 7pm and 9pm featuring cast members from the current national tour of '42nd Street with proceeds benefiting Friends of Runyon Canyon, a 501(c)(3). www.friendsofrunyoncanyon.org

Stella Adler Lab Theatre Company Announces Summer Series Premiere of Clifford Odets' GOLDEN BOY
by Louisa Brady - May 28, 2016


STELLA ADLER LAB THEATRE COMPANY has announced its 2016 Summer Production. The Summer Series Premiere of Clifford Odets' Golden Boy to be directed by the multi-talented Actor/Director Rick Peters. Performance dates are June 17 through July 10, 2016.  The show will be in the Gilbert Theatre.

42ND STREET Tour Cast Set for THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE Cabaret at The Duplex Today
by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2016


The music of songwriter Noel Katz, 'Things We Do For Love', a comedic take on love in the modern age, will be presented at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) tonight, Wednesday, May 25 at 7pm featuring cast members from the current national tour of '42nd Street'.

42ND STREET National Tour Cast to Present THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE at The Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 22, 2016


The music of songwriter NYC based composer Noel Katz, 'Things We Do For Love' a comedic take on love in the modern age will be presented at The Gardenia Restaurant and Lounge (7066 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA, 90038) on Monday, June 13 at 7pm and 9pm featuring cast members from the current national tour of '42nd Street'. All proceeds will benefit Friends of Runyon Canyon, a 501(c)(3). www.friendsofrunyoncanyon.org

42ND STREET Tour Cast Set for THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE Cabaret at The Duplex, 5/25
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2016


The music of songwriter Noel Katz, 'Things We Do For Love', a comedic take on love in the modern age, will be presented at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre (61 Christopher Street, NYC - 212-255-5438) on Wednesday, May 25 at 7pm featuring cast members from the current national tour of '42nd Street'.

BWW Interview: Director Louis Scarpati of 5 WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS in Hackensack
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 12, 2016


Broadwayworld.com interviewed Louis Scarpati who directs 'FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS' at The Company Theatre Group in Hackensack. The show will be onstage through Sunday, April 17th.

The Company Theater's FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2016


The Company Theatre Group, Inc. is pleased to present FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, written by the Oscar, Emmy, & Golden Globe winning writer Alan Ball.

The Company Theater's FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS Now Running Thru 4/17
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2016


The Company Theatre Group, Inc. is pleased to present FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, written by the Oscar, Emmy, & Golden Globe winning writer Alan Ball.

Sean Gormley & David Lansbury to Lead Reading of KING FISHERS CATCH FIRE at Irish Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 23, 2016


The Irish Repertory Theatre, which 'encourages the development of works focusing on the Irish and Irish-American experience, and produces works of other cultures interpreted through the lens of an Irish sensibility,' continues the 10th season of the Irish Rep Reading Series.  A staged reading of Robin Glendinning's play King Fishers Catch Fire will be held on Friday, March 25, at 3pm EST at the DR2 Theater, (the Irish Repertory Theatre's temporary home during recent renovations).  The Irish Rep's literary manager, Kara Manning, will direct the reading. Tickets are FREE, and the event is open to the public.  An RSVP to 212-727-2737 is suggested.

Chasen Schneider Completes William Inge's A COMPLEX EVENING Cast
by Louisa Brady - Feb 20, 2016


Chasen Schneider, son of John Schneider of The Dukes of Hazzard fame, will once again be in the 13 person ReGroup ensemble as it proudly announces its first production of 2016 -William Inge's A Complex Evening, featuring a night of Inge's rare One-Acts in their New York debut.

GK ArtsCenter to Present Gelsey Kirkland Ballet's STEALING TIME
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2016


Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to conclude its 2015-16 Season, exploring "Unnatural Disasters," with the Midwest premiere of the psychological drama THE NORTH POOL by Pulitzer Prize finalist Rajiv Joseph, directed by Co-Artistic Director James Yost*, playing May 27 - June 26, 2016 at The Athenaeum Theatre (Studio 2), 2936 N. Southport Ave. in Chicago. Tickets are currently available at www.interrobangtheatre.org, by calling (773) 935-6875 or in person at The Athenaeum Theatre Box Office. The press opening is Sunday, May 29 at 2 pm.

ReGroup Presents the NY Premiere of William Inge One-Acts 3/3-3/20
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 16, 2016


The ReGroup Theatre Company, Inc announces its first production of 2016 - An Inge Complex featuring an evening of Inge's lost One-Acts in their New York debut.

The Seeing Place's Haunting Rep of THE PILLOWMAN and GIDION'S KNOT Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2015


The Seeing Place Theater, known for intense & intimate ensemble work, presents a once in a lifetime theatrical pairing with a great potential to provoke social change: Martin McDonagh's brutal, Olivier Award winning, THE PILLOWMAN with Johnna Adams' gripping two-hander, GIDION'S KNOT.

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