Wishful Drinking News

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Sonia Friedman Productions and Ostar Productions presents Sienna Miller as 'Miss Julie' and Jonny Lee Miller as 'John', both of whom will be making their Broadway debuts, in the American premiere of playwright Patrick Marber's drama After Miss Julie, a version of Strindberg's Miss Julie, directed by Mark Brokaw.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announces Ordinary Days, a new musical with Music & Lyrics by Adam Gwon, directed by Marc Bruni. This production marks the first musical presented in the Black Box Theatre.

Carrie Fisher set box-office records at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with her hilarious solo show, Wishful Drinking. Then it became a New York Times bestseller and played to sold-out crowds on a six-city national tour. Now Fisher returns to Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre, her last stop before the show bursts onto Broadway! This limited run - 15 performances only - begins July 9 and ends July 23.

The Elliot Norton Awards, which recognize excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrated their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11, at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards honored the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).

The Elliot Norton Awards, which honor excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrate their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11 at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards spotlight the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).

Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced directors for the three productions slated to headline the theater's 2009 Tony Kushner celebration, in addition to three speaking events designed to expand and enhance the issues raised in the work of this Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright.

Due to overwhelming box office demand, Seattle Repertory Theatre will extend Carrie Fisher's autobiographical comedy Wishful Drinking, playing in the Bagley Wright Theatre, through May 9, 2009. Additional performances are Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 pm; Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 pm; Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm; Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 9, 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

Today Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced an addition to the royally talented cast of You, Nero. Mike McShane - the popular comic who became a regular on Whose Line is it Anyway? - takes the local stage for the first time in more than 20 years to perform in this smart and sassy show.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced a one-week extension of Waiting for Godot through Sunday, July 12th, 2009.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Jonathan Reinis, Jamie Cesa, Eva Price & Berkeley Repertory Theatre, is proud to present the Broadway premiere production of Wishful Drinking, created and performed by Carrie Fisher and directed by Tony Taccone at Studio 54 on Broadway (254 West 54th St).

Hippodrome Presents One Person Performance until April 26

The Elliot Norton Awards, which honor excellence in Greater Boston theater, celebrate their 27th anniversary on Monday, May 11 at Harvard University's Sanders Theatre. The awards spotlight the season's best work in Boston's theaters (from April 2008 to March 2009).

Due to overwhelming box office demand, Seattle Repertory Theatre will extend Carrie Fisher's autobiographical comedy Wishful Drinking, playing in the Bagley Wright Theatre, through May 9, 2009. Additional performances are Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 pm; Wednesday, May 6, 7:30 pm; Thursday, May 7, 7:30 pm; Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 9, 2 pm and 7:30 pm.

Carrie Fisher's one woman show, 'Wishful Drinking', certainly comes through with the laughs. But at times, her in your face performance proved to be a little too much for some.

She was the world's beloved Princess Leia in Star Wars, a daughter born to celebrity parents, and the wife of a famous musician. She could also have taken the title of 'walking controversy,' thanks largely to her partying past. This spring, iconic actress Carrie Fisher brings her dynamic spirit and real-life tale to Seattle Repertory Theatre as it presents Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking April 2 through May 3 at its Bagley Wright Theatre.

She was the world's beloved Princess Leia in Star Wars, a daughter born to celebrity parents, and the wife of a famous musician. She could also have taken the title of 'walking controversy,' thanks largely to her partying past. This spring, iconic actress Carrie Fisher brings her dynamic spirit and real-life tale to Seattle Repertory Theatre as it presents Carrie Fisher's Wishful Drinking April 2 through May 3 at its Bagley Wright Theatre.

American Idol runner-up, Justin Guarini, will star in the industry only Equity staged reading of the new musical THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA - with book & lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt, and music & lyrics by Lee Ellis - produced by Kate Griffler on Monday, March 23rd at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place) at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Tracy Bersley directs and Barbara Anselmi acts as music director.

The New York Times is reporting that Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher's one-woman show that is also the title of her recent best-selling memoir, may yet come to Broadway this season - if only she and her producer can come to terms on potential profits, both sides reveal to the Times.

Carrie Fisher's one woman show Wishful Drinking has been getting much acclaim as it tours various venues, the actress' official website reveals that Fisher is in negotiations to present the production on a Broadway stage in the near future.

American Idol runner-up, Justin Guarini, will star in the industry only Equity staged reading of the new musical THE AWAKENING OF ANGEL DeLUNA - with book & lyrics by Judylynn Schmidt, and music & lyrics by Lee Ellis - produced by Kate Griffler on Monday, March 23rd at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place) at 3:00pm & 7:00pm. Tracy Bersley directs and Barbara Anselmi acts as music director.