A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.
NVA Takes A Bite Out Of Hollywood In FOUR DOGS AND A BONE, Opens 6/4
by Reynard Loki - Apr 29, 2009
New Village Arts (NVA) concludes its 2008-2009 season with Four Dogs and a Bone by award-winning playwright and recent Oscar-nominee John Patrick Shanley. NVA Associate Artistic Director Joshua Everett Johnson directs this brutally hysterical satire of Hollywood. Four Dogs and a Bone runs June 4 through 28 at the New Village Arts Theatre, located at 2787 State Street in Carlsbad Village. Tickets range from $25 - $30 and are available by calling the box office at 760-433-3245 or by visiting www.NewVillageArts.org.
16th Merit Award Honors Todd Rosenthal 4/27 At Steppenwolf
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2009
The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing of the third annual ?Theater Design Expo' showcasing the works of over 20 Chicago-area emerging theatrical designers and a student portfolio review. Martha Lavey, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will moderate an inclusive discussion, 'Moving Chicago Productions to New York and Beyond' with the awardees, Director Anna Shapiro and Joshua Schmidt, composer and librettist, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
A MINISTER'S WIFE Makes World Premiere 5/19-7/19 At Writer's Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the World Premiere of A Minister's Wife, a new musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam with musical direction by Richard Casey. A Minister's Wife was adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen.
33rd Annual Carbonell Award Nominees Announced, Awards Given Out 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2009
At the end of last year, when the future of the Carbonell Awards seemed in doubt, the community rallied together to voice support for South Florida's oldest and most prestigious arts honors which applaud the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Brussell, Owen & More Set For The Met Room In April
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 20, 2009
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Join them every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!
4/1 7PM Barbara Brussell 'Brilliance from on High...BORN IN THE BRONX' Accompanied by musical director Tex Arnold, this marks their first time venturing a new show together.
16th Merit Award Honors Todd Rosenthal 4/27 At Steppenwolf
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 16, 2009
The 16th Annual Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration program, honoring world class scenic designer Todd Rosenthal (August: Osage County), will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Steppenwolf Merle Reskin Garage Theatre. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing of the third annual ?Theater Design Expo' showcasing the works of over 20 Chicago-area emerging theatrical designers and a student portfolio review. Martha Lavey, Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, will moderate an inclusive discussion, 'Moving Chicago Productions to New York and Beyond' with the awardees, Director Anna Shapiro and Joshua Schmidt, composer and librettist, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Oh Coward! & More Announced For Writers' Theater 18th Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2009
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the company's 18th season, which includes Tom Stoppard's comedic masterpiece Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, directed by Michael Halberstam; Noel Coward's musical revue, Oh Coward! to be performed in Writers' most intimate venue; The Old Settler by John Henry Redwood, directed by Ron OJ Parson; and Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire, directed by David Cromer.
Black, de Guzman & Heflin Head Alley's 'THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER', Performances Begin 2/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2009
Tony Winner John Rando returns to Houston's Alley Theatre to direct Two-time Tony Nominee Josie de Guzman as Maggie Cutler, Theatre World Award Winner James Black as Sheridan Whiteside and Alley Company Member Elizabeth Heflin as Lorraine Sheldon in Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner, beginning performances on February 20 on the Alley's Hubbard Stage.
33rd Annual Carbonell Award Nominees Announced, Awards Given Out 4/6
by Eddie Varley - Feb 17, 2009
At the end of last year, when the future of the Carbonell Awards seemed in doubt, the community rallied together to voice support for South Florida's oldest and most prestigious arts honors which applaud the best shows and performances in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Cromer Led OUR TOWN Hits 'Our Town' at Barrow St., Previews Begin 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2009
Jean Doumanian Productions and Barrow Street Theatre(Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter) today announced that they will produce director David Cromer's acclaimed staging of Thornton Wilder's Our Town at Off Broadway's Barrow Street Theatre. Performances will begin on February 17, with anofficial opening night set for Thursday, February 26. The production will require acomplete redesign of the theater space.
Black, de Guzman & Heflin Head Alley's 'THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER', Performances Begin 2/20
by Eddie Varley - Feb 11, 2009
Tony Winner John Rando returns to Houston's Alley Theatre to direct Two-time Tony Nominee Josie de Guzman as Maggie Cutler, Theatre World Award Winner James Black as Sheridan Whiteside and Alley Company Member Elizabeth Heflin as Lorraine Sheldon in Kaufman and Hart's classic comedy The Man Who Came to Dinner, beginning performances on February 20 on the Alley's Hubbard Stage.
Photo Flash: Alley Theatre's Production Of Eurydice
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2009
Author of the Alley's outstanding success The Clean House, Sarah Ruhl creates a tale based on the Greek myth of Orpheus that is 'exhilarating' as 'we enter a surreal world, as lush and limpid as a dream' (The New Yorker). On the day Eurydice is to marry her true love Orpheus, a misstep sends her to the surreal depths of the Underworld, where she has a surprising reunion and ultimately must decide whether to follow Orpheus back to the land of the living. The New York Times described Eurydice as 'a magical play with gripping emotional potency...a love letter to the world...'
Alley Presents A Modern Re-telling W/ Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 2, 2009
Author of the Alley's outstanding success The Clean House, Sarah Ruhl creates a tale based on the Greek myth of Orpheus that is 'exhilarating' as 'we enter a surreal world, as lush and limpid as a dream' (The New Yorker). On the day Eurydice is to marry her true love Orpheus, a misstep sends her to the surreal depths of the Underworld, where she has a surprising reunion and ultimately must decide whether to follow Orpheus back to the land of the living. The New York Times described Eurydice as 'a magical play with gripping emotional potency...a love letter to the world...'
Cromer Led OUR TOWN Hits 'Our Town' at Barrow St., Previews Begin 2/17
by Eddie Varley - Jan 12, 2009
Jean Doumanian Productions and Barrow Street Theatre(Scott Morfee and Tom Wirtshafter) today announced that they will produce director David Cromer's acclaimed staging of Thornton Wilder's Our Town at Off Broadway's Barrow Street Theatre. Performances will begin on February 17, with anofficial opening night set for Thursday, February 26. The production will require acomplete redesign of the theater space.
Southeastern Premiere - 'Adding Machine' A New Musical
by Beau Higgins - Dec 23, 2008
This Award-Winning play, with music by Joshua Schmidt and a libretto by Jason Loewith and Joshua Schmidt, is adapted from The Adding Machine, written in 1923 by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Elmer Rice. Generally considered to be the first American Expressionist play, it is the story of a man who, after 25 years of service to his company, is replaced by a mechanical adding machine.
Cullum, Warren, and Ross Join AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2008
Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Drama Desk, New York Drama Critics' Circle, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Play - is proud to welcome Two time Tony Award-winner John Cullum (Urinetown, Shenandoah, On the Twentieth Century) as family patriarch Beverly Weston, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lortel Award nominee Amy Warren (Adding Machine) as youngest daughter Karen Weston, and Broadway newcomer Samantha Ross as housekeeper Johnna Monevata.
Cullum, Warren, and Ross Join AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY 11/11
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 7, 2008
Tracy Letts' AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, winner of the 2008 Pulitzer Prize, Tony, Drama Desk, New York Drama Critics' Circle, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Play - is proud to welcome Two time Tony Award-winner John Cullum (Urinetown, Shenandoah, On the Twentieth Century) as family patriarch Beverly Weston, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Lortel Award nominee Amy Warren (Adding Machine) as youngest daughter Karen Weston, and Broadway newcomer Samantha Ross as housekeeper Johnna Monevata.
Ergo Theatre Presents THINK BIG at Laurie Beechman 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2008
Ergo Theatre Company presents 'THINK BIG the music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin' on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, west of 9th Avenue in New York City.
Ergo Theatre Presents THINK BIG at Laurie Beechman 11/3
by Reynard Loki - Oct 20, 2008
Ergo Theatre Company presents 'THINK BIG the music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin' on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at 9:30pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at West Bank Cafe, 407 West 42nd Street, west of 9th Avenue in New York City.