Blackface CLYBOURNE PARK Production Cancelled in Germany
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 18, 2012
Berlin's Deutsches Theater was to present CLYBOURNE PARK, the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, earlier this year - with a white actress in 'experimental makeup' playing the black characters Francine and Lena. Today, Village Voice columnist Michael Musto writes that the production was cancelled after playwright Bruce Norris revoked the rights; in a published letter to the Dramatists Guild, Norris explains his reasoning and condemns the tradition of blackface in German theatres:
Playwrights Horizons' THE WHALE, Starring Cassie Beck, Shuler Hensley and More, to Run Through Dec 2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2012
Previews begin Friday, October 12 for the Playwrights Horizons' production of THE WHALE, the New York premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner Samuel D. Hunter (A Bright New Boise). Directed by Davis McCallum (February House, A Bright New Boise, the upcoming Water By the Spoonful at Second Stage), the production has an Opening Night set for Monday, November 5 at 7PM at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street).
CLYBOURNE PARK Plays Tennessee Rep, Now thru 9/22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present the Tennessee premiere of Clybourne Park, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Clybourne Park runs tonight, September 8 - 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater.
CLYBOURNE PARK Leaves the Broadway Neighborhood Today, September 2
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2012
Clybourne Park, the 2012 Tony Award-winning 'Best Play', ends its Broadway run-extended twice already-today, September 2nd, at the Walter Kerr Theatre. Also the winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award, Clybourne Park is the wickedly funny and fiercely provocative new play about race, real estate and the volatile values of each. By its final performance today, the play will have played 27 previews and 157 regular performances.
Becky Ann Baker, Peter Friedman and More Set for Playwrights Horizons' THE GREAT GOD PAN
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 29, 2012
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced additional casting for its 2012/2013 Season, with initial casting for THE GREAT GOD PAN, the World Premiere of a new play by Obie Award winner Amy Herzog (After the Revolution at PH, 4000 Miles), directed by Carolyn Cantor (After the Revolution and Essential Self-Defense at PH, Pumpgirl, Orange Water Flower).
CLYBOURNE PARK to Play Tennessee Rep, 9/8-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2012
Tennessee Repertory Theatre will present the Tennessee premiere of Clybourne Park, winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play. Clybourne Park runs September 8 - 22 at TPAC's Johnson Theater (with preview performances September 6 - 7).
2012 Equity Jeff Award Nominations Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2012
The Jeff Awards Committee announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's FOLLIES, Goodman Theatre Lead Jeff Awards Equity Nominations
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 21, 2012
The Jeff Awards Committee today announced 197 nominations in 34 categories for Chicago Equity theatrical productions, which opened between August 1, 2011, and July 31, 2012. The Jeff Awards judges attended opening nights of 118 Equity productions offered by 55 producing organizations. From these openings, 96 productions were 'Jeff Recommended,' which made them eligible for award nominations.
5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Premieres at FringeNYC, 8/10-16
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 10, 2012
John Arthur Pinckard, the Tony Award-Winning Producer of Yeast Nation and Clybourne Park, has joined with The New Colony, Chicago's 2011 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award-recipient, to announce the New York Premiere of the critically-acclaimed 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE. Written by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder and directed by Sarah Gitenstein, performances will run August 10 -16 at The New York International Fringe Festival.
The New Colony's 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Plays Chicago 7/30-8/5; Heads to FringeNYC 8/10
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 10, 2012
John Arthur Pinckard, the Tony Award-Winning Producer of Clybourne Park,has joined with The New Colony, 2011 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award-recipient, to announce the acceptance of last summer's critically-acclaimed 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, written by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder and directed by Sarah Gitenstein, into The New York International Fringe Festival. Chicago audiences will be able to see the re-staging of last summer's hit production at Center on Halsted opening on Monday, July 30th with a limited run from August 2nd - August 5th before it heads to FringeNYC.
5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Premieres at FringeNYC, 8/10-16
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012
John Arthur Pinckard, the Tony Award-Winning Producer of Yeast Nation and Clybourne Park, has joined with The New Colony, Chicago's 2011 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award-recipient, to announce the New York Premiere of the critically-acclaimed 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE. Written by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder and directed by Sarah Gitenstein, performances will run August 10 -16 at The New York International Fringe Festival.
The New Colony's 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Plays Chicago Now thru 8/5; Heads to FringeNYC 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2012
John Arthur Pinckard, the Tony Award-Winning Producer of Clybourne Park,has joined with The New Colony, 2011 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award-recipient, to announce the acceptance of last summer's critically-acclaimed 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, written by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder and directed by Sarah Gitenstein, into The New York International Fringe Festival. Chicago audiences will be able to see the re-staging of last summer's hit production at Center on Halsted opening tonight, July 30th with a limited run from August 2nd - August 5th before it heads to FringeNYC.
Review - Fela! Occupies The Hirschfeld
by Ben Peltz - Jul 16, 2012
When the original Broadway production of Fela! closed in January of 2011, Zuccotti Park was little more than a block-long plaza where Wall Streeters would enjoy a bit of lunchtime sun. For now, at least, the park has pretty much returned to that status, aside from the tourists taking photos of themselves at the spot now famous for birthing the Occupy Wall Street movement.
Photo Coverage: CLYBOURNE PARK Celebrates 100 Performances and Welcomes Sarah Goldberg
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 18, 2012
Just last night, producer Jordan Roth and the cast of the 2012 Tony Award-winning, 2011 Pulitzer Prize and Olivier Award-winning play, Clybourne Park celebrated 100 performances on Broadway and the debut performance of Olivier Award nominee Sarah Goldberg in the role of "Besty / Lindsey." BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities and we bring you photos from the event below!
ZOOT SUIT Opens at San Diego REP Tonight, 7/14
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2012
San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) has finalized the scheduled for an ambitious 37th season that opens with the most significant work of Latino drama in American theatre history continues with six more provocative and eye-opening new American productions.
The New Colony's 5 LESBIANS EATING A QUICHE Plays Chicago 7/30-8/5; Heads to FringeNYC 8/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2012
John Arthur Pinckard, the Tony Award-Winning Producer of Clybourne Park,has joined with The New Colony, 2011 Broadway In Chicago Emerging Theater Award-recipient, to announce the acceptance of last summer's critically-acclaimed 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, written by Andrew Hobgood and Evan Linder and directed by Sarah Gitenstein, into The New York International Fringe Festival. Chicago audiences will be able to see the re-staging of last summer's hit production at Center on Halsted opening on Monday, July 30th with a limited run from August 2nd - August 5th before it heads to FringeNYC.
West End's Sarah Goldberg to Join CLYBOURNE PARK from July 17; Annie Parisse Departs 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012
Producer Jordan Roth announced today that 2011 Olivier Award nominee Sarah Goldberg will join the cast of the 2012 Tony Award-winning "Best Play," Clybourne Park, in the roles of "Betsy" and "Lindsey." Annie Parisse will play her final performance on Sunday, July 15th with Goldberg succeeding the role on Tuesday, July 17th.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: June 9-15
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: ONCE scores big at the Tonys, ROCK OF AGES hits the big screen, HARVEY returns to Broadway, and so much more!
Photo Coverage: CLYBOURNE PARK Celebrates Tony Success with Champagne Toast
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 13, 2012
Producer Jordan Roth, playwright Bruce Norris, director Pam MacKinnon and cast members Crystal A. Dickinson, Brendan Griffin, Damon Gupton, Christina Kirk, Annie Parisse, Jeremy Shamos and Frank Wood celebrated the Tony Awards success of Clybourne Park with a champagne toast yesterday, June 12, backstage at the Walter Kerr Theatre.
TV: Inside the 2012 Theatre World Awards - Jeremy Jordan, Josh Young & More!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 12, 2012
Last week, the 68th annual Theatre World Awards were held on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at an invitation-only ceremony celebrating the 2012 Theatre World Award winners for Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performances during the 2011-2012 theatrical season. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you inside the ceremony and brings you presentation and performance highlights!