The Neighborhood Playhouse News

MUTINY AT PORT CHICAGO opened Friday, July 10th and runs through August 29, 2009. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

The American Theatre Wing has announced that four-time Emmy Award-winner and 2009 Tony Award Nominee Allison Janney, currently starring on Broadway in 9 to 5, is the next guest on their popular interview show, 'Downstage Center.' Hosted by American Theatre Wing Executive Director Howard Sherman, 'Downstage Center' features weekly in-depth interviews with the leading artists and professionals working on stage today. Janney's interview is available as a podcast beginning today (Monday, 8/17) through iTunes or an RSS feed.

Ruskin Group Theatre announces the WORLD PREMIERE production of 'MUTINY AT PORT CHICAGO' Written by Paul Leaf Opening Friday, July 10, 2009 with reception to follow. Running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm

MUTINY AT PORT CHICAGO opened Friday, July 10th and runs through August 29, 2009. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return of seven time MAC Award winning vocalist, NATALIE DOUGLAS, in her new show, 'To Lena... A Tribute To The Lady And Her Music.'

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

La Jolla Playhouse is pleased to present Herringbone, book by Tom Cone, music by Skip Kennon, lyrics by Ellen Fitzhugh, directed by Roger Rees (La Jolla Playhouse's Peter and the Starcatchers), and starring Tony Award-winner BD Wong (M. Butterfly; Law & Order: SVU). Herringbone runs August 1 - 30 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre (press opening: Friday, August 7 at 8:00 pm).

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine, and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post, continues its 10th Anniversary season with the return of seven time MAC Award winning vocalist, NATALIE DOUGLAS, in her new show, 'To Lena... A Tribute To The Lady And Her Music.'

The smash Neighborhood Playhouse revival of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof must close Sunday, July 26th. Certain performances already sold out. The best availability for tickets: Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays at 7:30 PM. To order tickets, visit www.neighborhoodplayhouse.net or phone 1.800.595.4849.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

The smash Neighborhood Playhouse revival of Cat On a Hot Tin Roof must close Sunday, July 26th. Certain performances already sold out. The best availability for tickets: Wednesday, Thursday and Sundays at 7:30 PM. To order tickets, visit www.neighborhoodplayhouse.net or phone 1.800.595.4849.

On July 20, 2009, Seattle will host a dynamic creative workshop lead by Broadway's Hunter Bell (2009 Tony nominee) and Susan Blackwell. The workshop, appropriate for individuals 16 and older, is inspired by the popular song ?Die, Vampire, Die' in the hit Broadway musical [title of show]. The song, also co-written by Susan Blackwell, defines a Vampire as 'any person, thought or feeling that stands between you and your creative self-expression'.

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium titled, 'A Conversation About the Work of Alan Ayckbourn,' following the Sunday, August 2, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Ayckbourn's classic comedy 'How The Other Half Loves.' Guest speaker will be Howard Sherman, executive director of the American Theatre Wing. The symposium will be a free-ranging discussion about the playwright, his influences and his impact on the modern theatre.

Angelo Del Rossi, who helmed the famed Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn , New Jersey for forty years and launched the careers of many performers such as Kristin Chenoweth, Anne Hathaway and Laura Benanti, will be honored at Sardi's Thursday, July 16.

Ruskin Group Theatre announces the WORLD PREMIERE production of 'MUTINY AT PORT CHICAGO' Written by Paul Leaf Opening Friday, July 10, 2009 with reception to follow. Running Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm

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Angelo Del Rossi, who helmed the famed Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn , New Jersey for forty years and launched the careers of many performers such as Kristin Chenoweth, Anne Hathaway and Laura Benanti, will be honored at Sardi's Thursday, July 16.

The Neighborhood Playhouse's highly anticipated revival of Tennessee Williams's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF begins performances July 9, running through July 26. Reserved tickets are $22-28 and are available by calling 1.800.595.4849 or online at www.neighborhoodplayhouse.net

The Neighborhood Playhouse offers a sneak peak at its revival of Tennessee Williams's CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF running July 9-26. Reserved tickets are $22-28 and are available by calling 1.800.595.4849 or online at www.neighborhoodplayhouse.net