William Jackson News

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University announced today that the run of Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way, directed by Bill Rauch, is sold out. A limited number of standing room tickets will be sold on the day of each show - in person only and only one ticket per person - at the A.R.T. Ticket Services Office. There will be no standing room for previews, Opening Night, or the final performance. The production begins performances on September 13 and runs through Saturday, October 12.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University announced today that single tickets for the first production of the 2013/14 Season are now on sale to the general public. The A.R.T. will open its season with Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way, directed by Bill Rauch, with three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston playing the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson. The production begins performances on September 13.

Sundance Institute today announced the acting company, artists-in-residence and creative advisors for the seven projects being developed at its 2013 Theatre Lab, July 8-28 at the Sundance Resort in Utah. Under the supervision of Artistic Director Philip Himberg and Producing Director Christopher Hibma, the Lab is the centerpiece of the Theatre Program's year-round work and is designed to support both emerging and established artists and to create a place where their original work can be effectively mentored and challenged free from commercial pressure.

Gotham Stage Company's third installment of the new play series will be co-presented for the first time by Slant Theatre Project. Launched in 2011, the SPRINGBoard reading series exists to nurture new plays and to provide opportunities to both early and mid-career theatre artists. Past featured playwrights have included Carrie Barrett, Randall David Cook, and Ethan Lipton.

Gotham Stage Company's third installment of the new play series will be co-presented for the first time by Slant Theatre Project. Launched in 2011, the SPRINGBoard reading series exists to nurture new plays and to provide opportunities to both early and mid-career theatre artists. Past featured playwrights have included Carrie Barrett, Randall David Cook, and Ethan Lipton.

The second play in the 2013 SpringBoard Reading Series has announced its casting.

Reed Birney, William Jackson Harper, David Ross, and Danielle Slavick are set for Lucas Hnath's HILLARY AND CLINTON to be directed by Victor Maog. The performance will take place Tuesday June 4th at 7pm at The Players Club, located at 16 Gramercy Park South.

LAByrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, just announced its World Premiere production of A Family For All Occasions, written by Bob Glaudini and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, will extend performances. Originally scheduled to play its final performance on May 19, A Family For All Occasions will now close on Sunday, May 26th. The cast and creative team recently celebrated the opening, and you can check out photos below!

Labyrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble, announced today its World Premiere production of A Family For All Occasions, written by Bob Glaudini and directed by Philip Seymour Hoffman, will extend performances. Originally scheduled to play its final performance on May 19, A Family For All Occasions will now close on Sunday, May 26th.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University has announced that three-time Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston will play the lead role of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's new play All The Way opening the A.R.T.'s 2013-14 Season at the Loeb Drama Center. The production, directed by Bill Rauch, will begin performances on September 13, 2013.

The Ensemble Studio Theatre will honor two of Broadway's most distinguished producers, Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel, at its 45th Anniversary Gala, Monday evening, May 20, at 6:30pm at SIR Stage 37, 508 West 37th Street. Tickets are $500 and $1,000.

Labyrinth Theater Company, the award-winning, downtown ensemble announced today the complete cast and creative team for their World Premiere production of A Family For All Occasions, written by Labyrinth Company Member Bob Glaudini (Jack Goes Boating, A View From 151st Street) and directed by former Labyrinth Co-Artistic Director Philip Seymour Hoffman (Jesus Hopped The A Train, Our Lady of 121st Street).

The Open Fist Theatre Company has announced that its smash-hit, critically-acclaimed production of FOOTE NOTES, written by Horton Foote and directed by Scott Paulin is extending again through Saturday, February 23 at the Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

STIFF, written by Ryan Dowler, opens at Ensemble Studio Theatre as a part of EST/Youngblood's Unfiltered Series tonight, January 9. The show stars OBIE Award-winner, Steven Boyer (HAND TO GOD) and William Jackson Harper (MODERN TERRORISM). The play is directed by OBIE Award-winner and Youngblood Artistic Director, R.J. Tolan.

STIFF, written by Ryan Dowler, opens at Ensemble Studio Theatre as a part of EST/Youngblood's Unfiltered Series on Wednesday, January 9. The show stars OBIE Award-winner, Steven Boyer (HAND TO GOD) and William Jackson Harper (MODERN TERRORISM). The play is directed by OBIE Award-winner and Youngblood Artistic Director, R.J. Tolan.

The Open Fist Theatre Company is thrilled to announce that its smash-hit, critically-acclaimed production of FOOTE NOTES, written by Horton Foote and directed by Scott Paulin is extending through Saturday, February 9 at the Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.