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Imaginary Theatricals Presents Douglas Carter Beane's THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED
by A.A. Cristi on Jul 22, 2019

Imaginary Theatricals presents Douglas Carter Beane's biting and extremely funny THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, directed by Tripp Pettigrew-Rolapp (Irving Berlin's White Christmas) and starring Andy Kenareki (Llamas in Disguise, Andy K Comedy) as Alex. THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED will open on Tuesday, August 6th at 8 pm and will perform through Sunday, August 11th at The Reef, Floor 7, 1933 S Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles.

Douglas Carter Beane's TO WONG FOO Musical Will Get Readings This November
by Nicole Rosky on Oct 19, 2017

Twenty-two years ago a struggling playwright wrote his first screenplay as a writing sample. It ended up being produced by Steven Spielberg, filmed with an all-star cast and became the #1 movie in America as well as a ground breaking LGBTQ film and a cult favorite with a large and devoted following. Five time Tony nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane returns to his original script of To Won Foo to see if it is stage worthy.

BWW Review: BUYER & CELLAR at Penguin Repertory Theatre
by Peter Danish on Jul 16, 2016

BWW Reviews: BUYER & CELLAR at Penguin Repertory Theatre

Review Roundup: KID VICTORY Opens at Signature Theatre
by Sally Henry Fuller on Mar 1, 2015

Virginia's Signature Theatre presents the world premiere production of Kid Victory, a new musical from legendary composer John Kander (Chicago, Cabaret) and acclaimed playwright Greg Pierce (Slowgirl). The production began performances at Signature Theatre's MAX Theatre on February 17. It will play for five weeks, through March 22.

STAGE TUBE: Douglas Carter Beane Gives Advice for Creativity in Philadelphia Commencement Address
by Kelsey Denette on May 23, 2013

Playwright Douglas Carter Beane currently has two shows on Broadway - a new book for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella and a new play The Nance starring Nathan Lane and directed by Jack O'Brien.

TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- CINDERELLA's Douglas Carter Beane on How He Uses His Five Tony Buttons
by Nicole Rosky on May 5, 2013

BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was thrilled to sit down and speak with nearly all of this year's Tony Award nominees at the official Tonys Meet & Greet on May 1, 2013, and we will be bringing you special coverage on all of them throughout the awards season. Today we bring you Douglas Carter Beane, a nominee for Best Book of a Musical for Cinderella. Check out what he had to say below!

SPRING AWAKENING Opens Olney Theatre Center's 75th Anniversary Season
by Kelsey Denette on Feb 8, 2013

Spring Awakening, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, officially opens Olney Theatre Center's 75th Anniversary Season tomorrow night and runs through March 10, 2013.

Photo Flash: First Look at Olney Theatre Center's SPRING AWAKENING
by BWW News Desk on Feb 6, 2013

Spring Awakening, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, will open Olney Theatre Center 75th Anniversary Season playing on the Mainstage February 7 - March 10, 2013. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!

Jenni Barber, Andrea Burns and Cady Huffman Join THE NANCE; Casting Complete!
by Kelsey Denette on Jan 28, 2013

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Jenni Barber, Andrèa Burns and Cady Huffman will join Nathan Lane, Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen in its upcoming production of THE NANCE, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production will begin previews on Thursday, March 21 and open on Monday, April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45 Street).

Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen Join Nathan Lane in Broadway's THE NANCE
by Kelsey Denette on Jan 14, 2013

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen will join two-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane in its upcoming production of THE NANCE, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production will begin previews on Thursday, March 21 and open on Monday, April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45 Street). Additional casting for THE NANCE will be announced at a later date.

Olney Theatre Center Begins Season With SPRING AWAKENING, 2/7-3/10
by Kelsey Denette on Jan 8, 2013

Spring Awakening, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, will open Olney Theatre Center 75th Anniversary Season playing on the Mainstage February 7 - March 10, 2013.

OFFICIAL: Nathan Lane-Led THE NANCE to Open 4/15 at Lyceum Theatre; Jack O'Brien to Direct
by Nicole Rosky on Oct 24, 2012

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that two-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane will head the cast of its upcoming production of THE NANCE, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production will begin previews on Thursday, March 21 and open on Monday, April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45 Street).

2011 Tony Awards: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone Win 'Best Book of a Musical'
by BWW Special Coverage on Jun 12, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Book of a Musical'
by Charlie Piane on May 3, 2011

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.

Who Wants Cake? Presents THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at the Ringwald Theatre, Opens 8/7
by BWW News Desk on Aug 7, 2010

Who Wants Cake? is delighted to announce the dates for their production of Douglas Carter Beane's hilarious play The Little Dog Laughed. Opening August 7th at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre for an exclusive four-week engagement, this charming show is just what's needed to combat the end of summer blues.

Who Wants Cake? Presents THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED at the Ringwald Theatre, Opens 8/7
by Lauren Wolman on Jul 18, 2010

Who Wants Cake? is delighted to announce the dates for their production of Douglas Carter Beane's hilarious play The Little Dog Laughed. Opening August 7th at Ferndale's Ringwald Theatre for an exclusive four-week engagement, this charming show is just what's needed to combat the end of summer blues.

Full LENNON Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk on Jan 13, 2005

Complete casting was announced today for the upcoming Broadway production of LENNON, the world premiere musical based on the life and songs of John Lennon. The cast includes Will Chase, Chuck Cooper, Julie Danao, Mandy Gonzalez, Marcy Harriell, Chad Kimball, Terrence Mann, Julia Murney, and Michael Potts.

LENNON Musical headed to Broadway set for Summer 2005
by BWW News Desk on Sep 16, 2004

Based on the life and songs of John Lennon, the new tuner is slated for its Broadway debut at the Broadhurst Theatre, Summer 2005.