William Dean News

Little Theater of Manchester's Evenings@7 series continues on June 14, with a reading of the comedy COLONEL SELLERS: REANIMATOR by Mark Twain, William Dean Howells & Jacques Lamarre.

Little Theater of Manchester's Evenings@7 series continues on May 10, with a reading of the drama Proof by David Auburn.

Little Theater of Manchester's Evenings@7 performance series returns to Cheney Hall on April 12, continuing its longstanding commitment to arts and the local community.  The first reading of the series will be the drama The Boys in the Band a play by Mart Crowley.

This weekend, December 12-14, Pontine Theatre presents its original production, A New England Christmas, underwritten by Chris Dwyer & Michael Huxtable.

Pontine Theatre presents it's original production, A New England Christmas, underwritten by Chris Dwyer & Michael Huxtable. Pontine's Artistic Directors, Marguerite Mathews and Greg Gathers, perform a selection of Christmas stories and poems by New England authors, including Mary Wilkins Freeman, William Dean Howells, Sarah Orne Jewett, Ogden Nash and more. The show combines lively storytelling and charming Victorian-style Toy Theatre Figures along with seasonal music. These charming holiday tales - in addition to holiday punch and cookies - are sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! Performances are offered Friday @7:30, Saturday @4 & Sunday @2. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door (check & cash only) a half-hour prior to each performance, based on availability. Pontine's West End Studio Theatre is located at 959 Islington Street, Portsmouth NH. Contact Pontine: info@pontine.org / 603-436-6660.

This December 12-14, Pontine Theatre presents its original production, A New England Christmas, underwritten by Chris Dwyer & Michael Huxtable.

Today, March 13 - 16, Pontine Theatre presents the final production of it's premiere Cafe-Lyceum Series. This program, FAMILIAR FIELDS: The Community of Sarah Orne Jewett, is based on the life and work of the 19th century South Berwick, Maine author. The presentation explores issues of community as reflected in Jewett's stories, and the ways in which her regional portraits speak about the essential New England character The presentation combines food, friends, and discussion along with excerpts from Pontine's original adaptation of Jewett's The Country of the Pointed Firs, and Dunnet Landing Stories.

This performance is a part of Boise Contemporary Theater's (BCT) Children's Reading Series. Dano Madden and Jenny Sternling adapted the story by William Dean Howells written in 1892. The house was almost full. This is in regards to how Boise feels about BCT, they love it.

Boise Contemporary Theater's Children's Reading Series, will present CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY adapted by Dano Madden and Jenny Sternling from the short story by William Dean Howells today, December 15 at 2pm.

Boise Contemporary Theater's Children's Reading Series, will present CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY adapted by Dano Madden and Jenny Sternling from the short story by William Dean Howells on Sunday, December 15 at 2pm.

April 27 through May 13, Pontine Theatre premieres its original stage adaptation of stories by George Savary Wasson at its West End Studio Theatre located in Portsmouth NH.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts an evening of conversation about the world of storytelling tonight, April 16 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre. Featured for the event are two expert storytellers, Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati and Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow, moderated by Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey.

April 27 through May 13, Pontine Theatre premieres its original stage adaptation of stories by George Savary Wasson at its West End Studio Theatre located in Portsmouth NH.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company hosts an evening of conversation about the world of storytelling on Monday, April 16 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre. Featured for the event are two expert storytellers, Tony Award-winning ensemble member Frank Galati and Pulitzer Prize-finalist E.L. Doctorow, moderated by Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey.

Loose Moon Productions Presents 'I'll Take Manhattan!' -- in the Red Room (85 E. 4th St., between Bowery and 2nd Avenue) on October 2,3,4 and October 9,10,11 @ 7:30.

Loose Moon Productions Presents 'I'll Take Manhattan!' -- in the Red Room (85 E. 4th St., between Bowery and 2nd Avenue) on October 2,3,4 and October 9,10,11 @ 7:30.

Loose Moon Productions Presents 'I'll Take Manhattan!' -- in the Red Room (85 E. 4th St., between Bowery and 2nd Avenue) on October 2,3,4 and October 9,10,11 @ 7:30.

In conjunction with its new exhibition, Houdini: Art and Magic, The Jewish Museum is presenting two related programs.

There is one more opportunity to attend the award-winning East Lynne Theater Company's 'Tales of the Victorians.' The time is Saturday, October 9 at 4:00p.m. and the location is The Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbus Ave.

In conjunction with its new exhibition, Houdini: Art and Magic, The Jewish Museum is presenting two related programs.