From Up Here 2008 - Articles Page 25.8

Opened: April 16, 2008
Closing: June 08, 2008

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Leigh Silverman directs Tony winner Julie White in the world premiere of a darkly funny and unexpectedly moving family story by Liz Flahive.


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SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD Ends Run at HERE 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2010


In 'SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD' Shelley McCann (Caroline Cooney) is a bitingly intelligent undergraduate student at a top university. Although Shelley covets a spot in a top graduate program, she would rather party than build up a respectable GPA.

The Dybbuk Featured In TNC's Dream Up Festival 8/8-9/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 13, 2010


Of the 25 plays to be presented in Theater for the New City's upcoming 'Dream Up Festival' August 8 to September 5 (www.dreamupfestival.org), one in particular indicates the expansion of TNC into the international arena.

SWEET SWEET MOTHERHOOD Comes To HERE, Opens 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


The world premiere production of 'SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD,' by Jeremy Kareken, in collaboration with Professor Lee M. Silver, a comedy with scientific issues and moral dilemmas, will begin previews on Thursday, July 8, at HERE (www.here.org ), 145 Sixth Avenue (enter on Dominick Street, one block south of Spring Street).

SWEET SWEET MOTHERHOOD Comes To HERE 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2010


The world premiere production of 'SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD,' by Jeremy Kareken, in collaboration with Professor Lee M. Silver, a comedy with scientific issues and moral dilemmas, will begin previews on Thursday, July 8, at HERE (www.here.org ), 145 Sixth Avenue (enter on Dominick Street, one block south of Spring Street).

SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD Comes To HERE 7/8-31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 25, 2010


In 'SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD' Shelley McCann (Caroline Cooney) is a bitingly intelligent undergraduate student at a top university. Although Shelley covets a spot in a top graduate program, she would rather party than build up a respectable GPA.

HERE Arts Center Presents Levenson's SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN, Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010


Colt Coeur's Seven Minutes in Heaven is transferring from Boston's Huntington Theatre to HERE Arts Center for a limited New York run, starting June 3 and ending the 20th.

SWEET SWEET MOTHERHOOD Comes To HERE 7/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


The world premiere production of 'SWEET, SWEET MOTHERHOOD,' by Jeremy Kareken, in collaboration with Professor Lee M. Silver, a comedy with scientific issues and moral dilemmas, will begin previews on Thursday, July 8, at HERE (www.here.org ), 145 Sixth Avenue (enter on Dominick Street, one block south of Spring Street).

HERE Arts Center Presents Levenson's SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN, 6/3-6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 3, 2010


Colt Coeur's Seven Minutes in Heaven is transferring from Boston's Huntington Theatre to HERE Arts Center for a limited New York run, starting June 3 and ending the 20th.

HERE Arts Center Presents Levenson's SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN, 6/3-6/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2010


Colt Coeur's Seven Minutes in Heaven is transferring from Boston's Huntington Theatre to HERE Arts Center for a limited New York run, starting June 3 and ending the 20th.

HERE Arts Center Presents Levenson's SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN, 6/3-6/20
by Mary Hanrahan - May 19, 2010


Colt Coeur's Seven Minutes in Heaven is transferring from Boston's Huntington Theatre to HERE Arts Center for a limited New York run, starting June 3 and ending the 20th.

Jobsite Theatre Brings PERICLES: PRINCE OF TIRES to NY's HERE, 4/15-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


Jobsite Theater, resident theater company of Tampa's Straz Center (was Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) is touring their award-winning Pericles: Prince of Tires in a showcase format to New York's HERE. Pericles: Prince of Tires is a comic rock mob musical based on William Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Joe Popp (dogs on ice, The Hornrims; MAXWELL) has paired his power-punk music and oddball sense of humor with the estimable talents of perennial Jobsite wordsmiths Neil Gobioff & Shawn Paonessa (The Curse of Milhaven, The March of the Kitefliers) to create an ass-kicking good time. Pericles runs for a limited engagement April 15-17, 2010, at HERE.

The Lisps' FUTURITY Featuring Michael Cerveris Returns to HERE Arts Center, 4/15 & 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2010


FUTURITY is an original sci-fi Civil War musical by Brooklyn band The Lisps. Following two sold-out shows at Zipper Factory in January 2009 and four nights of packed houses at Joe's Pub in May 2009, FUTURITY returns for three workshop presentations at HERE Arts Center, April 15th at 7 pm and April 16th at 7 pm and 11 pm, as part of Motherlodge Live Arts Exchange and the 7th Ave South Festival.

The Lisps' FUTURITY Featuring Michael Cerveris Returns to HERE Arts Center, 4/15 & 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


FUTURITY is an original sci-fi Civil War musical by Brooklyn band The Lisps. Following two sold-out shows at Zipper Factory in January 2009 and four nights of packed houses at Joe's Pub in May 2009, FUTURITY returns for three workshop presentations at HERE Arts Center, April 15th at 7 pm and April 16th at 7 pm and 11 pm, as part of Motherlodge Live Arts Exchange and the 7th Ave South Festival.

Jobsite Theatre Brings PERICLES: PRINCE OF TIRES to NY's HERE, 4/15-4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 15, 2010


Jobsite Theater, resident theater company of Tampa's Straz Center (was Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) is touring their award-winning Pericles: Prince of Tires in a showcase format to New York's HERE. Pericles: Prince of Tires is a comic rock mob musical based on William Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Joe Popp (dogs on ice, The Hornrims; MAXWELL) has paired his power-punk music and oddball sense of humor with the estimable talents of perennial Jobsite wordsmiths Neil Gobioff & Shawn Paonessa (The Curse of Milhaven, The March of the Kitefliers) to create an ass-kicking good time. Pericles runs for a limited engagement April 15-17, 2010, at HERE.

WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST, OR & More Part Of Magic Theatre's 2010-2011 Season
by Charlie Piane - Apr 7, 2010


Magic Theatre, San Francisco's home for new plays, announces its 2010-2011 Season: the west coast premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brothers Size, an unforgettable tale of brotherhood directed by Octavio Solis; the world premiere of Theresa Rebeck's What We're Up Against, a subversive comedy about men, women, and survival in the workplace directed by Loretta Greco; the west coast premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' Or, a cross-dressing contemporary restoration comedy directed by Loretta Greco; and the rolling world premiere of The Lily's Revenge, a fantastical 5-hour cornucopia of theatre, party, and circus, written by and starring playwright and burlesque performer Taylor Mac.

The Barns at Wolf Trap Presents Announces A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


The Barns at Wolf Trap Features A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians, the First Lady of Celtic Music, the Season's Final Discovery Series Show, and a Local Area Favorite.

The Lisps' FUTURITY Featuring Michael Cerveris Returns to HERE Arts Center, 4/15 & 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2010


FUTURITY is an original sci-fi Civil War musical by Brooklyn band The Lisps. Following two sold-out shows at Zipper Factory in January 2009 and four nights of packed houses at Joe's Pub in May 2009, FUTURITY returns for three workshop presentations at HERE Arts Center, April 15th at 7 pm and April 16th at 7 pm and 11 pm, as part of Motherlodge Live Arts Exchange and the 7th Ave South Festival.

TV: Catching Up w/ LEGALLY BLONDE's Gulsvig
by Robert Diamond - Apr 2, 2010


LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, based on the MGM film of the same name, plays the San Diego Civic Theatre through April 4, 2010, where it has been running since March 30. BroadwayWorld's Audra Stafford recently caught up with the star of the LEGALLY BLONDE tour, Becky Gulsvig, to talk about what it's like being on the road, how the show has impacted her, and the most challenging part about sharing the stage with co-star Frankie (who plays chihuahua 'Bruiser').

The Barns at Wolf Trap Presents Announces A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2010


The Barns at Wolf Trap Features A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians, the First Lady of Celtic Music, the Season's Final Discovery Series Show, and a Local Area Favorite.

Jobsite Theatre Brings PERICLES: PRINCE OF TIRES to NY's HERE, 4/15-4/17
by Jeff Dennhardt - Mar 21, 2010


Jobsite Theater, resident theater company of Tampa's Straz Center (was Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) is touring their award-winning Pericles: Prince of Tires in a showcase format to New York's HERE. Pericles: Prince of Tires is a comic rock mob musical based on William Shakespeare's Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Joe Popp (dogs on ice, The Hornrims; MAXWELL) has paired his power-punk music and oddball sense of humor with the estimable talents of perennial Jobsite wordsmiths Neil Gobioff & Shawn Paonessa (The Curse of Milhaven, The March of the Kitefliers) to create an ass-kicking good time. Pericles runs for a limited engagement April 15-17, 2010, at HERE.

Laura Bell Bundy to Perform from New Album at Splash on February 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2010


Laura Bell Bundy will take to the stage of NYC's Splash to perform dance remixed versions of songs from her new album, Achin' and Shakin' on February 6.

Ars Nova Closes 'Missed Connections' 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010


Ars Nova presents Missed Connections NYC, short plays by Ars Nova's Play Group, playing through January 31. From the pages of Craigslist to the Ars Nova stage, Ars Nova's Play Group presents a night of short plays and live music inspired by ads for the ones that got away. Featuring plays by Annie Baker, Bekah Brunstetter, Dylan Dawson, Kristoffer Diaz, Zayd Dohrn, Tasha Gordon-Solmon, Amy Herzog, Samuel D. Hunter, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steven Levenson, Matthew Lopez, Janine Nabers and Samuel Brett Williams, the show will be directed by Stephen Brackett, Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Tamara Fisch, Wes Grantom and Kerry Whigham.

Ars Nova Announces 'Missed Connections' Series Cast; Runs 1/27 - 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2010


Ars Nova presents Missed Connections NYC, short plays by Ars Nova's Play Group, playing for five performances only January 27 - 31. From the pages of Craigslist to the Ars Nova stage, Ars Nova's Play Group presents a night of short plays and live music inspired by ads for the ones that got away. Featuring plays by Annie Baker, Bekah Brunstetter, Dylan Dawson, Kristoffer Diaz, Zayd Dohrn, Tasha Gordon-Solmon, Amy Herzog, Samuel D. Hunter, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Steven Levenson, Matthew Lopez, Janine Nabers and Samuel Brett Williams, the show will be directed by Stephen Brackett, Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Tamara Fisch, Wes Grantom and Kerry Whigham.

Laura Bell Bundy to Perform from New Album at Splash on February 6
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2010


Laura Bell Bundy will take to the stage of NYC's Splash to perform dance remixed versions of songs from her new album, Achin' and Shakin' on February 6.

Adam Lambert's 'Whataya Want From Me' Sneak Peek Video Released
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 14, 2010


Adam Lambert has released a sneak peek of his new music video 'Whataya Want From Me' off his his debut album, For Your Entertainment.

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From Up Here - 2008 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress in a Play Julie White
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director of a Play Leigh Silverman
2008 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Liz Flahive
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards John Gassner Playwriting Award Liz Flahive
2008 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play 0

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