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Bluebarn Theatre to Launch OUR TOWN Photo Exhibit

"OUR TOWN" Omaha Historic Photo Exhibit is an exhibit of photos from turn-of-the- century Omaha put together with the assistance of First National Bank and The Durham Museum Archives. The exhibit shows the everyday life of "OUR TOWN" Omaha from 1854-1915 the time at which the play "OUR TOWN" by Thornton Wilder is set. "OUR TOWN" will close out the BLUEBARN's 26th Season beginning May 7 running through June 7, 2015.

Tickets Go On Sale Today for Barrow Street Theatre's THE FLICK

Tickets go on sale today (Monday, March 30) for playwright Annie Baker's 2014 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, The Flick. The production returns to Off-Broadway in May, directed once again by Sam Gold and featuring Alex Hanna, Louisa Krause, Matthew Maher, and Aaron Clifton Moten, reprising their acclaimed performances. Previews begin Tuesday, May 5 for a 16-week limited engagement through Sunday, August 30. Opening night is Thursday, May 28 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, corner of Seventh Avenue).

Andrea McArdle Set to Lead Media Theatre's HELLO DOLLY! Cast

She's back where she belongs! 'Hello Dolly' starring Andrea McArdle is at The Media Theatre April 22 to May 24. Andrea McArdle returns to the award-winning professional music theatre venue after winning accolades as 'Mame' two years ago.

Temple Theaters' THE MATCHMAKER Begins Tonight

Temple Theaters concludes its 47th season with Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, directed by Douglas C. Wager. The classic American play about the tipsy relationship love and money runs tonight, March 25 - April 4 in the Tomlinson Theater. With a wild romp through late 19th century New York, The Matchmaker proves that sometimes money can buy happiness.

Casting Set for Beautiful Soup's Festival of Plays by Steven Carl McCasland, Beginning 5/6

Following critically acclaimed workshop presentations, McCasland's plays will return to NYC in a month-long festival celebrating the young playwright. Together with The Clarion Theatre, they'll present six plays beginning on May 6th, 2015, with a company of actors performing in repertory. All of the plays focus on historical figures, including Laurette Taylor, Billie Holiday, Tennessee Williams, Gertrude Stein, Lillian Hellman and more.

Works by Duffy, Kraar & McCabe Set for 2015 'First Breath' Reading Series Next Week

The Harold Clurman Playwrights Division, a program of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, has announced the line-up of the 2015 First Breath New Play Reading Series. New works by Mike Duffy, Adam Kraar and Dan McCabe will be featured during the week of March 23, 2015 in readings that are free and open to the public.

INTAR to Stage Off-Broadway Premiere of SE LLAMA CRISTINA

INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning April 3rd and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.

The Vagabond Players' 100th Season to Include THE NORMAL HEART, OUR TOWN & More

The Vagabond Players have announced its historic 100th consecutive season for 2015-16. The centennial season is made up of revivals of past successful Vagabond productions. The Vagabonds first opened in 1916 as a part of the Little Theatre Movement that was sweeping the country at the time. Whereas most of those theatres eventually closed or went dark for several seasons, The Vagabonds has produced a season for 100 consecutive years earning it the title:

Circle X Theatre Co Welcomes Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson in TREVOR, Opening Tonight

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. TREVOR opens tonight, March 14 and run through Sunday, April 19 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

Temple Theaters to Present THE MATCHMAKER, Begin. 3/25

Temple Theaters concludes its 47th season with Thornton Wilder's The Matchmaker, directed by Douglas C. Wager. The classic American play about the tipsy relationship love and money runs March 25 - April 4 in the Tomlinson Theater. With a wild romp through late 19th century New York, The Matchmaker proves that sometimes money can buy happiness.

Circle X Theatre Co Presents Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson in TREVOR, Beginning Tonight

Circle X Theatre Co. is thrilled to announce the West Coast premiere of TREVOR, written by Nick Jones (Writer/Co-Producer 'Orange is the New Black') and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, starring Laurie Metcalf and Jimmi Simpson. TREVOR will preview tonight, March 5; Friday, March 6; Saturday, March 7; Thursday, March 12 & Friday, March 13 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, March 14 and run through Sunday, April 19 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039.

BWW Exclusive: August Wilson in Waterford

Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson developed six plays the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, Fences, Seven Guitars, Joe Turner's Come and Gone, The Piano Lesson, and Two Trains Running. In celebration of the PBS American Masters documentary 'August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand', RISK AGAIN! shares excerpts from The O'Neill: Transformation of Modern American Theater.

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