Tracy Letts News

Fells Point Corner will stage 'The Miser', Moliere's comedy of manners from January 15 to February 14, 2010.

Superior Donuts and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) will ring the closing bell at The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, December 28, 2009. A live webcast of The The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of nyse.com.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with The Brother/Sister Plays: In the Red and Brown Water, The Brothers Size and Marcus; Or the Secret of Sweet by Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau from January 21 - May 23, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted.

Following enthusiastic reviews, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will extend THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS, written by Tarell Alvin McCraney and directed by Tina Landau and Robert O'Hara, through Sunday, December 20. THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS began previews October 21 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 13.

East and West meet in LIGHT IN THE DARK: CHEKHOV SHORTS. The evening begins with 'Swan Song' (1887), about an alcoholic actor and a prompter who get locked into a theater overnight. The prompter is left to ease the actor's woes about a life wasted in pursuit of art.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

In a cluttered, run-down Chicago junk shop, three small-time crooks plot to steal a valuable coin collection. As the heist unravels, the men's frustration and paranoia intensify. Ensemble member Amy Morton directs this groundbreaking American play that weaves humor and menace throughout an emotionally charged struggle for identity and dominance.

Due to popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company is adding one additional week of performances to its critically-acclaimed production of American Buffalo by David Mamet, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton.

The New York Times has confirmed that The Soho Playhouse will close MADE IN HEAVEN on Monday, December 7 to make way for the transfer of EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neil. EMPEROR JONES will begin performances on December 15th.

Following its sold-out run, The Irish Repertory Theatre Co. Inc. and Darren Lee Cole Theatricals are set to present The Irish Repertory Theatre's production of Eugene O'Neill's THE EMPEROR JONES - starring John Douglas Thompson as the charismatic Brutus Jones -- Off-Broadway for a strictly limited 7-week engagement, with previews set to begin Tuesday, December 15 prior to an official press opening December 22, at SoHo Playhouse. Ciaran O'Reilly directs.

Producer Daryl Roth has announced that casting has been completed for the return engagement of last season's Drama Desk nominated musical comedy for all ages, DEAR EDWINA. The show will return to the DR2 Kids Theatre (103 E. 15th St., NYC) for the holiday season and beyond, with a run extending from December 11 through February 15.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts calendar of events for the fall months has just been released. All events are subject to change without notice. Free performances are held each evening at 6 p.m. on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.

Steppenwolf Theatre Presents AMERICAN BUFFALO By David Mamet Directed by Ensemble Member Amy Morton December 3, 2009 - February 7, 2010

In this week's Entertainment Weekly Magazine, which promotes its 'The 100 Greatest Movies, TV Shows, Songs Moments & More - Best of the Decade 2000-2009' issue, WICKED is picked as the 'Best Stage Musical'.

The New York Times has confirmed that The Soho Playhouse will close MADE IN HEAVEN on Monday, December 7 to make way for the transfer of EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neil. EMPEROR JONES will begin performances on December 15th.

Following its sold-out run, The Irish Repertory Theatre Co. Inc. and Darren Lee Cole Theatricals are set to present The Irish Repertory Theatre's production of Eugene O'Neill's THE EMPEROR JONES - starring John Douglas Thompson as the charismatic Brutus Jones -- Off-Broadway for a strictly limited 7-week engagement, with previews set to begin December 15 prior to an official press opening December 22, at Soho Playhouse (15 Vandam Street). Ciaran O'Reilly directs.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 season, an exploration of the theme of belief, with American Buffalo by David Mamet, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton. American Buffalo features ensemble members Francis Guinan and Tracy Letts with Patrick Andrews. American Buffalo plays December 3, 2009 - February 7, 2010 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. The press performance is Saturday, December 12 at 3:00 p.m.

Individual tickets will go on sale Friday, December 4 at 10 a.m. for August: Osage County. The 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play will return for a limited engagement February 2 - 14, 2010 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph).

Steppenwolf Theatre Presents AMERICAN BUFFALO By David Mamet Directed by Ensemble Member Amy Morton December 3, 2009 - February 7, 2010

Steppenwolf Theatre Presents AMERICAN BUFFALO By David Mamet Directed by Ensemble Member Amy Morton December 3, 2009 - February 7, 2010