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Eric Tucker to Direct NYC Premiere of DEAD DOG PARK at 59E59 Theaters

59E59 Theaters will welcome the NYC premiere of DEAD DOG PARK, written by Barry Malawer and directed by Eric Tucker. Produced by Boz and the Bard Productions, Inc. & Bedlam, DEAD DOG PARK begins performances on Thursday, February 11 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6.  Press opening is Sunday, February 28 at 7:15 PM.  The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM & 7:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. 

Bare Theatre to Present LOVE LETTERS, 2/12-28

Bare Theatre presents A. R. Gurney's Love Letters, the company's first production at Sonorous Road Productions in Raleigh, running February 12 - 28, 2016.

Jonathan Shapiro Pens his First Novel DEADLY FORCE

Jonathan Shapiro is a former federal prosecutor who indicted and convicted cops for using excessive force against innocent suspects. 'Deadly Force: A Lizzie Scott Novel', to be published in February 2016 by Ankerwycke, is the ultimate insider's look into the nuts and bolts of a federal civil rights prosecution, the story of a shooting, as timely as it is powerful. Shapiro has spent the past 15 years writing and producing some of television's most iconic shows, including 'The Practice', and 'Boston Legal'. He has received an Emmy, a Peabody, and multiple Humanitas Awards. Shapiro, along with Emmy-award winning David E. Kelley, is one of the creators, writers and executive producers of 'Trial', an Amazon legal thriller starring Billy Bob Thornton and William Hurt, set to air in 2016. He is formerly of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis, Los Angeles, where he specialized in entertainment law litigation. 'Deadly Force' is his first novel.

NY Public Library's Assistant Curator Annemarie van Roessel on the New Isaiah Sheffer Archive

BroadwayWorld.com continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Annemarie van Roessel, Assistant Curator for the Billy Rose Theatre Division for The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on The New Isaiah Sheffer Archive.

AUDIO: First Listen of Marian Seldes Reading AWAY IN A HOLLOW

In Away in a Hollow, beloved Broadway actress Marian Seldes creates a whimsical world of mystery, comedy and childlike innocence in a magical story about a caterpillar trying too hard to become a butterfly. With a lush musical score by composer Dennis Deal, and a read-along booklet with watercolor illustrations by Broadway scenic artist Richard W. Prouse,  Away in a Hollow is the perfect audio adventure for children of all ages.

Photo Coverage: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens at The Pearl Theatre

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer. Check out photos from the production below!

Articulate Theatre Company to Celebrate Circle Rep

Articulate Theatre Company celebrates Circle Rep Company for its many accomplishments and the impact it has on today's theatre companies.  The event, called CIRCLING BACK, will include performances, speakers, awards, visits from Circle Rep members, and an after-party.

Pearl Theatre Opens 2015-16 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Tonight

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer.

Pearl Theater to Open 2015-16 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

The Pearl Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Hal Brooks) will begin its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream,following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer. Midsummer kicks off the Pearl's 32nd season, which will continue in the spring with the New York Premiere of Aaron Posner's Stupid Fu**ing Bird in and a World Premiere adaptation by Mark Shanahan of George Feydeau's Le Dindon, entitled The Dingdong.

Artie Lange to Perform at Valley Forge Casino Resort, 11/28

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) announces that comedian, actor and writer Artie Lange will perform in the VFCR Event Center on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at 8:00pm (doors open 7:00pm). The former star from The Howard Stern Show and MadTV has appeared in feature films, co-hosts a radio show, and even produced and starred in his own film. Tickets are on sale as of today for $35-50 on Ticketmaster.

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