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By 1985, Penn & Teller were receiving positive reviews for their Off Broadway show and Emmy Award-winning PBS special, Penn & Teller Go Public. In 1987, they began the first of two successful Broadway runs.

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PLAY DEAD Kicks-the-Bucket July 24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2011


PLAY DEAD, the 'sensationally entertaining' (The Wall Street Journal) Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will close its current run in NYC on Sunday, July 24 at 7pm.

Final Weeks to See PLAY DEAD, Set to Close 7/24
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011


PLAY DEAD, the 'sensationally entertaining' (The Wall Street Journal) Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will close its current run in NYC on Sunday, July 24 at 7pm. This 'wild, wicked show' (The New York Times) has been making audiences shriek with laughter since its first performance on October 21, 2010 at The Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane).

PLAY DEAD Kicks-the-Bucket July 24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 15, 2011


PLAY DEAD, the 'sensationally entertaining' (The Wall Street Journal) Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will close its current run in NYC on Sunday, July 24 at 7pm.

TV: Inside Todd Robbin's Lair at PLAY DEAD!
by Jessica Lewis - May 24, 2011


Play Dead, the Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins is now playing an open-ended run at The Player's Theater. The recipient of a 2011 Drama Desk nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience, the show also features Geri Berman, Charlotte Pines, Drea Lorraine and Don Meehan. BroadwayWorld was recently invited into Robbins' lair backstage at Play Dead. Click below for the tour...if you dare.

PLAY DEAD Announces New Performance Schedule
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2011


Play Dead, the new Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins announces a new performance schedule effective immediately. As a result, there will be no performances Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday May 18. The new schedule is as follows: Thursdays at 8PM, Fridays at 8PM, Saturdays at 7PM and 10PM, and Sundays at 3PM and 7PM.

PLAY DEAD Announces New Performance Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 16, 2011


Play Dead, the new Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins announces a new performance scheudle effective immediately.

PLAY DEAD Plays 200th Performance 5/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 4, 2011


Play Dead, the new Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins will play its 200th performance on Wednesday, May 4.

PLAY DEAD Receives 2011 Drama Desk Nomination
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2011


It was announced today that Play Dead, the new Off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, is the recipient of a 2011 Drama Desk nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience.

PLAY DEAD Celebrates 150 Performances 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011


Play Dead,the new off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will mark its 150th performance on Sunday, March 20 at 7pm at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane).

PLAY DEAD Celebrates 150 Performances 3/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2011


Play Dead,the new off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will mark its 150th performance on Sunday, March 20 at 7pm at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane).

PLAY DEAD Celebrates 100th Performance, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2011


Play Dead,the new off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will mark its 100th performance on Saturday, February 5 at 10pm at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane). Play Dead opened to rave reviews on November 10, for an open-ended run. The cast of PLAY DEAD includes Geri Berman, Charlotte Pines, Drea Lorraine and Don Meehan.

PLAY DEAD Celebrates 100th Performance, 2/5
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 31, 2011


Play Dead,the new off-Broadway comic thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will mark its 100th performance on Saturday, February 5 at 10pm at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane). Play Dead opened to rave reviews on November 10, for an open-ended run. The cast of PLAY DEAD includes Geri Berman, Charlotte Pines, Drea Lorraine and Don Meehan.

Photo Flash: PLAY DEAD Opens at Players Theatre
by BWW Photo Special - Nov 15, 2010


The New York premiere of PLAY DEAD, a new Off-Broadway thriller co-written and directed by Teller of Penn & Teller and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, began performances at Off-Broadway's Players Theater 115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane on Thursday, October 21 for an open-ended run. The official press opening was Wednesday, November 10.

The Colonial Theatre Presents THEATRE OF ILLUSION 11/6
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2010


The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts presents THE SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION, Saturday, November 6 at 7 pm. The Spencers were named 2009 International Magicians of the Year, joining the ranks of Henning, Copperfield, Penn & Teller and Criss Angel. For these illusionists, magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible. Magic these days is about drama, spectacle, interaction, danger and personality. People have been known to levitate, walk through walls, vanish and reappear. In one magical experiment, the entire audience is asked to get involved in a stunning, interactive mind reading experience! THEATRE OF ILLUSION is one of the largest touring illusion productions on the road.

PLAY DEAD Comes To The Stage At The Players Theater 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


The New York premiere of PLAY DEAD, a new Off-Broadway thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane) on Thursday, October 21 for an open-ended run. The official press opening is slated for Wednesday, November 10.

PLAY DEAD Comes To The Stage At The Players Theater 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


The New York premiere of PLAY DEAD, a new Off-Broadway thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane) on Thursday, October 21 for an open-ended run. The official press opening is slated for Wednesday, November 10.

The Colonial Theatre Presents THEATRE OF ILLUSION 11/6
by Sophie Schulman - Oct 15, 2010


The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts presents THE SPENCERS: THEATRE OF ILLUSION, Saturday, November 6 at 7 pm. The Spencers were named 2009 International Magicians of the Year, joining the ranks of Henning, Copperfield, Penn & Teller and Criss Angel. For these illusionists, magic is no longer merely about baffling the audience by doing something seemingly impossible. Magic these days is about drama, spectacle, interaction, danger and personality. People have been known to levitate, walk through walls, vanish and reappear. In one magical experiment, the entire audience is asked to get involved in a stunning, interactive mind reading experience! THEATRE OF ILLUSION is one of the largest touring illusion productions on the road.

PLAY DEAD Comes To The Stage At The Players Theater 10/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 7, 2010


The New York premiere of PLAY DEAD, a new Off-Broadway thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane) on Thursday, October 21 for an open-ended run. The official press opening is slated for Wednesday, November 10.

PLAY DEAD Comes To The Stage At The Players Theater 10/21
by Michelle Wong - Aug 16, 2010


The New York premiere of PLAY DEAD, a new Off-Broadway thriller co-written and directed by Teller (of Penn & Teller) and co-written & performed by Todd Robbins, will begin performances at Off-Broadway's Players Theater (115 MacDougal Street at Minetta Lane) on Thursday, October 21 for an open-ended run. The official press opening is slated for Wednesday, November 10.

Native Voices Playwrights Retreat Ends with Public Readings of 3 New Works 6/26-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2010


Native Voices at the Autry, America's leading Native American theater company, continues its tradition of excellence in developing works by new and established Native American playwrights at its highly regarded PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT AND FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, culminating in public readings of three new works on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 1 PM, and Sunday, June 27, 1 PM and 4 PM, at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles.

Native Voices Playwrights Retreat Ends with Public Readings of 3 New Works 6/26-27
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2010


Native Voices at the Autry, America's leading Native American theater company, continues its tradition of excellence in developing works by new and established Native American playwrights at its highly regarded PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT AND FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, culminating in public readings of three new works on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 1 PM, and Sunday, June 27, 1 PM and 4 PM, at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles.

Hilary Swank Hosts 2010 Fidelity Futurestage Finale June 14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2010


Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.

Native Voices Playwrights Retreat Ends with Public Readings of 3 New Works 6/26-27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2010


Native Voices at the Autry, America's leading Native American theater company, continues its tradition of excellence in developing works by new and established Native American playwrights at its highly regarded PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT AND FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, culminating in public readings of three new works on Saturday, June 26, 2010, 1 PM, and Sunday, June 27, 1 PM and 4 PM, at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles.

Hilary Swank Hosts 2010 Fidelity Futurestage Finale June 14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 2010


Fidelity Investments®, in partnership with Billy Elliot the Musical, the Viertel/Frankel/Baruch/Routh Group and LeAp (Learning through an Expanded Arts Program) today announced that two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank will host the 2010 Fidelity FutureStage® Finale on Monday, June 14.

Drama Book Shop Hosts An Evening on Whimsy, Wizardry, & Wine 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 22, 2010


Join us as we celebrate the release of the critically acclaimed new biography, Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall. Emmy Award-winning talk show host Dick Cavett will interview Emmy Award-winning writer and author Alexander 'Sandy' Marshall about his father, dean of American magicians, Renaissance man, Jay Marshall 'The most famous celebrity no one ever heard of.' Wine reception commences at 6:30 p.m.

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