Tony Harrison News

Producers Jed Bernstein and Adam Zotovich announced today that Tony Award-winners James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will return to the New York stage this Fall to star opposite one another in the Broadway Premiere of Alfred Uhry‘s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy. Directed by David Esbjornson (The Goat, Or Who Is Sylvia?), Driving Miss Daisy will begin performances on October 7, 2010, at the John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), with an official opening on Monday, October 25, 2010.

The Misanthrope is an ensemble-created contemporary explosion of Moliere's classic social comedy inspired in equal part by Ingmar Bergman, indie rock, and the New York rental market, it explores the nature of desire in our generation.

THE LEAGUE OF OFF-BROADWAY THEATRES AND PRODUCERS today announced the nominations for THE 23rd ANNUAL LUCILLE LORTEL AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OFF-BROADWAY, which will be presented on Monday, May 5th at the Union Square Theatre (100 East 17th Street).

Moliere's classic comedy gets buried under Ivo van Hove's high concept production

New York Theatre Workshop announces that due to scheduling conflicts, The Misanthrope, written by Molière in a version by Tony Harrison, and directed by Ivo van Hove, will now begin performances Friday September 14 at 8PM, one day later than the originally announced start date. Opening night remains Monday, September 24 at 7PM.

Maria Friedman, the leading lady of the British musical theatre, makes her Broadway debut in London's smash hit musical, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, opening on Broadway Thursday, November 17th at the Marquis Theatre (211 W 45th St).

Greek tragedies should come with warranties: catharsis guaranteed or your money back.

WestEndTheatreWorld is giving away 2 pairs of prime tickets to the RSC's Hecuba currently playing at the Albery Theatre. Check to see if you won!