Tracy Letts News

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

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

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

The American Theatre Wing has announced that today marks the official publication date of its new book, "The Play That Changed My Life," as well as the latest additions to its unparalleled online archive of free audio and video programming on americantheatrewing.org.

Harriet Jacobs' harrowing true story about her life as a slave in the years leading to the Civil War comes to the stage in Harriet Jacobs, a new play by Lydia R. Diamond.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

The critically acclaimed Broadway production of Steppenwolf's SUPERIOR DONUTS is announcing its limited run through January 3rd, 2010 only. Tickets are currently on sale through Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.

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.

The 55th Annual Evening Standard Theatre Awards, honouring outstanding achievements in London Theatre, has released their shortlist of 2009 nominees. The award ceremony will take place on November 23 at the Royal Opera House, with nominees selected by a panel of London theatre critics.

Producers Angelo Fraboni and Daryl Roth have announced that the New York premiere of Vigil, written by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna, will begin performances Sunday, September 20, at 3pm at the DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 Street, east of Union Square. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm.

OSAGE COUNTY, the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning play starring Estelle Parsons, tells the bitingly funny and sensationally entertaining tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Oklahoma and is coming to the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines Feb. 23-28, 2010 for eight performances only.