The Public Theatre News

The Community Theatre of Little Rock Fall presents if production of 'The Dixie Swim Club'

Previews begin tomorrow, 8 October, for the West End return of Jerusalem at the Apollo Theatre. Following record-breaking sold-out runs at the Royal Court and the Apollo Theatres in 2009 and 2010 respectively, Ian Rickson's Royal Court Theatre production of Jez Butterworth's multi award-winning play is running at the Apollo Theatre until 14 January 2012.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, October 16th at 5:00 pm. Auditions will be held at The Public Theatre, 616 Center Street. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Directed by Mark Troillett and Susan Andrews.

With a grant funded by the Brazilian government, award-winning, multimedia Brazilian artist Michel Melamed has created SEEWATCHLOOK, a world premiere public play of short poetic and comic scenes to be held on the corner of Tenth Avenue and 17th Street and viewed (or SEEWATCHLOOKED) from the elevated stands and windows of the High Line's 10th Avenue Square.

What do you see when you look at what you watch? With a grant funded by the Brazilian government, award-winning, multimedia Brazilian artist Michel Melamed has created SEEWATCHLOOK, a world premiere public play of short poetic and comic scenes to be held on the corner of Tenth Avenue and 17th Street and viewed (or SEEWATCHLOOKED) from the elevated stands and windows of the High Line's 10th Avenue Square.

RABBIT HOLE ENSEMBLE, lauded as 'riveting' by The Village Voice, is pleased to present the world premiere of THE TALE OF FRANKENSTEIN'S DAUGHTER

What do you see when you look at what you watch? With a grant funded by the Brazilian government, award-winning, multimedia Brazilian artist Michel Melamed has created SEEWATCHLOOK, a world premiere public play of short poetic and comic scenes to be held on the corner of Tenth Avenue and 17th Street and viewed (or SEEWATCHLOOKED) from the elevated stands and windows of the High Line's 10th Avenue Square.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, October 15th at 2:00 pm and Sunday, October 16th at 5:00 pm. Auditions will be held at The Public Theatre, 616 Center Street. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Please come with a song prepared and sheet music. Accompanist will be on hand. Directed by Mark Troillett and Susan Andrews. Music Directed by Jo Murry.

David I. Mitchell died yesterday, October 3, in California at the age of 79 due to cancer. Mr. Mitchell designed more than 30 Broadway shows, was nominated for seven Tony awards and won two for ANNIE and BARNUM.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes Starry Night Theater with the New York premiere of THE BUS, written by James Lantz and directed by John Simpkins.

David Dean Bottrell (Boston Legal) brings his hit show, David Dean Bottrell Makes Love: A One Man Show back to the stage for eight shows only!

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 10/02 for Maine

WaterTower Theatre today announced the cast for Spring Awakening, running September 30 to October 23, 2011 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre presents the world premiere musical A Second Chance, featuring a book, music, and lyrics by Ted Shen. Directed by Jonathan Butterell (Signature's Giant), A Second Chance fuses jazz and musical theater stylings, with musical direction by Zak Sandler.

Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced that its first community program event for 2011-2012 will feature work by playwrights and artists-in-residence Tracey Scott Wilson and D. Rubin Green.

American Theater Company (ATC) announces the Chicago Premiere of The Amish Project written by Jessica Dickey and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli, featuring ATC Ensemble member Sadieh Rifai. The production will run September 23 - October 23, 2011 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, September 26, 2011 at 7:00PM.

The Community Theatre of Little Rock is will present its Fall production of 'The Dixie Swim Club'.

Will Swenson, currently appearing on Broadway in PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT has joined Twitter: @thewillswenson!

Penumbra Theatre Company and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church announce a special musical tribute to Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, marking the 100th anniversary of her birth.

New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' opens its 21st season with the St. Louis premiere of the electrifying Broadway rock musical PASSING STRANGE, running September 22 through October 15, 2011, at the Washington University South Campus Theatre (formerly CBC High School), 6501 Clayton Road, just east of Big Bend. Tickets are on sale now through Metrotix, at 314-534-1111.