Tom Wirtshafter News

Now in its historic second year, the critically acclaimed, record-breaking David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will play its 500th performance on Mother's Day - Sunday afternoon, May 9, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) David Cromer production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, in association with The Thornton Wilder Society, will present the 'Thornton Wilder Prize,' to Robert MacNeil on Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2010 at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

The award-winning director of Our Town, David Cromer, is the next guest on the American Theatre Wing's 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.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter have announced the latest arrival to Grover's Corners: Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) will assume the role of ‘The Stage Manager' in David Cromer's acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, beginning February 23rd at the Barrow Street Theatre. Stephen Kunken (ENRON, Frost/Nixon) continues in the role through February 19th.

Producers Scott Morfee, Jean Doumanian and Tom Wirtshafter have announced the latest arrival to Grover's Corners: Oscar Nominee Michael Shannon (Revolutionary Road) will assume the role of ‘The Stage Manager' in David Cromer's acclaimed production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, beginning February 23rd at the Barrow Street Theatre. Stephen Kunken (ENRON, Frost/Nixon) continues in the role through February 19th.

In a recent CBS news special, stage vet Mo Rocca, (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) investigates why Our Town, the 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Thornton Wilder about ordinary people living unextraordinary lives, still remains an audience favorite in an age where high action, technologically advanced drama and gossip dominates entertainment.

The critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Thornton Wilder's Our Town, will be featured on this Sunday's (1/17) 'CBS Sunday Morning' in a segment by special correspondent Mo Rocca.

The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway hit, Thornton Wilder's Our Town, have announced the sale of a new block of tickets through March 14, 2010.

David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

A current production of OUR TOWN playing at the Barrow Street Theatre has recently become the longest running production in the show's history, surpassing the Broadway's record of 337 performances. After opening February 26th of this year, OUR TOWN received critical acclaim and has remained open to sell-out audiences.

The critically acclaimed David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town now on stage at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street), will make theater history when performance #337 makes this staging the longest-running Our Town in the 71-year worldwide history of the classic play.

David Cromer, original director of this incarnation of Our Town as well as the Chicago one at the Hypocrites Theater, will return to stage manage for a few weeks at the end of the year.

The critically acclaimed David Cromer production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town now on stage at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street), will make theater history when performance #337 makes this staging the longest-running Our Town in the 71-year worldwide history of the classic play.

A. Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town will host a ‘talk-back' following the Saturday afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. on October 17th at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

A. Tappan Wilder, nephew of famed playwright Thornton Wilder and literary executor, and cast members of the critically acclaimed (Lucille Lortel Award-winning) production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town will host a ‘talk-back' following the Saturday afternoon performance at 2:30 p.m. on October 17th at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street).

Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater is presenting County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings will open tonight, October 12 at The Public Theater. The show has been in previews since September 29 and will run for a six week limited engagement.

Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater present County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings begins performances Tuesday, September 29 for a six week limited engagement at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street.

Academy Award nominated director Spike Lee, the award winning Culture Project, Steve Colman and Jayson Jackson in association with The Public Theater present County of Kings. Written and performed by Lemon Andersen (Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam), and directed by Elise Thoron, County of Kings begins performances Tuesday, September 29 for a six week limited engagement at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street.

The producers of the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway production of' Thornton Wilder's Our Town, have announced that Obie Award-winner Jason Butler Harner will assume the central role of 'Stage Manager' in David Cromer's staging of Wilder's timeless play. Beginning Tuesday, August 25th, Mr. Harner will succeed Mr. Cromer who departs the company to begin rehearsals for his Broadway directorial debut this fall with Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound.