TheaterCan's HONEST to Premiere at the Huron Club, 8/16
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 31, 2012
This year, during the 16th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, a new adaptation of the British play ‘Honest' aims to 'reignite the fire that was set off by the 99%, and remind us that there is still a long way until we reach true social justice.'
Michael Braun et al. Star in Second Stage Theatre's THE BAD GUYS, Opening Tonight, 6/4
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2012
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off the 10th anniversary of its Uptown Series with the world premiere of The Bad Guys, written by Alena Smith and directed by Hal Brooks. The Bad Guys will feature Michael Braun (War Horse), Roe Hartrampf (Unnatural Acts), James McMenamin (Suicide, Incorporated), Tobias Segal (The Miracle Worker) and Raviv Ullman (Russian Transport). Opening night is tonight, June 4th.
Michael Braun, Roe Hartrampf et al. to Star in Second Stage Theatre's THE BAD GUYS, 6/4; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Apr 30, 2012
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off the 10th anniversary of its Uptown Series with the world premiere of The Bad Guys, written by Alena Smith and directed by Hal Brooks. The Bad Guys will feature Michael Braun (War Horse), Roe Hartrampf (Unnatural Acts), James McMenamin (Suicide, Incorporated), Tobias Segal (The Miracle Worker) and Raviv Ullman (Russian Transport). Previews begin on May 22nd and opening night is Monday, June 4th.
Bock’s THE RECEPTIONIST to Receive Midwest Premiere at Steep, 4/12-5/19
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 12, 2012
Steep Theatre's 11th season continues on April 12th with the Midwest Premiere of The Receptionist, by Obie Award-winning playwright Adam Bock. Director and Steep Artistic Associate Joanie Schultz returns home to Steep to direct the production. Schultz's past collaborations with the company have earned numerous Jeff awards and nominations, including Steep Ensemble Member Caroline Neff's 2011 Jeff Award for Best Actress for A Brief History of Helen of Troy. Neff and Schultz are back at it again with The Receptionist.
VIVA PATSHIVA to Play Equity Showcase at One Arm Red, 3/30-4/7
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 7, 2012
Viva Patshiva is an original musical comedy about a down and out man who is swept up by an ancient culture living in the shadows of Brooklyn. After embarking on a series of misadventures with a colorful crew of musical wanderers, he is confronted with a choice that could reconnect him with his soul or send him to hell forever.
VIVA PATSHIVA to Play Equity Showcase at One Arm Red, 3/30-4/7
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 30, 2012
Viva Patshiva is an original musical comedy about a down and out man who is swept up by an ancient culture living in the shadows of Brooklyn. After embarking on a series of misadventures with a colorful crew of musical wanderers, he is confronted with a choice that could reconnect him with his soul or send him to hell forever.
VIVA PATSHIVA to Play Equity Showcase at One Arm Red, 3/30-4/7
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 18, 2012
Viva Patshiva is an original musical comedy about a down and out man who is swept up by an ancient culture living in the shadows of Brooklyn. After embarking on a series of misadventures with a colorful crew of musical wanderers, he is confronted with a choice that could reconnect him with his soul or send him to hell forever.
Colt Coeur’s Play Hotel Reading Series Presents MARCY COMES HOME, 3/13
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 13, 2012
Colt Coeur's Play Hotel reading series will present a staged reading of Adam Bock's Marcy Comes Home on Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm at the CoCo Studio in NYC. Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Fish Eye, Seven Minutes in Heaven), the cast features Katya Campbell (Fish Eye), Erin Felgar (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Heidi Niedermeyer (Seven Minutes in Heaven), Gio Perez (The Language of Trees), Kate Cullen Roberts (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Debargo Sanyal (After), Matt Stadelmann (American Sligo, Seven Minutes in Heaven), and Joe Tippett (Fish Eye).
Bock’s THE RECEPTIONIST to Receive Midwest Premiere at Steep, 4/12-5/19
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 8, 2012
Steep Theatre's 11th season continues on April 12th with the Midwest Premiere of The Receptionist, by Obie Award-winning playwright Adam Bock. Director and Steep Artistic Associate Joanie Schultz returns home to Steep to direct the production. Schultz's past collaborations with the company have earned numerous Jeff awards and nominations, including Steep Ensemble Member Caroline Neff's 2011 Jeff Award for Best Actress for A Brief History of Helen of Troy. Neff and Schultz are back at it again with The Receptionist.
Colt Coeur’s Play Hotel Reading Series Presents MARCY COMES HOME, 3/13
by Harmony Wheeler - Feb 28, 2012
Colt Coeur's Play Hotel reading series will present a staged reading of Adam Bock's Marcy Comes Home on Tuesday, March 13th at 7pm at the CoCo Studio in NYC. Directed by Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Fish Eye, Seven Minutes in Heaven), the cast features Katya Campbell (Fish Eye), Erin Felgar (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Heidi Niedermeyer (Seven Minutes in Heaven), Gio Perez (The Language of Trees), Kate Cullen Roberts (Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson), Debargo Sanyal (After), Matt Stadelmann (American Sligo, Seven Minutes in Heaven), and Joe Tippett (Fish Eye).
Summer Uptown Series Announced for Second Stage Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 9, 2012
Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced the two world premiere plays which will be presented as part of the company's tenth annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: Alena Smtih's The Bad Guys, and Kenneth Lin's Warrior Class, directed by Evan Cabnet.
PICT Presents 'The Mask of Moriarty,' 12/1-17
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 17, 2011
PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.
PICT Presents 'The Mask of Moriarty,' 12/1-17
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 1, 2011
PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.
STG Announces Upcoming Events
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 28, 2011
Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.
Immediate Theatre Returns With FIVE FLIGHTS, Opens 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2011
Immediate Theatre is proud to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply. Five Flights' press opening is Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Immediate Theatre Returns With FIVE FLIGHTS, Previews 11/10
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2011
Immediate Theatre is proud to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply. Previews are November 10 - 13, and Five Flights' press opening is Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.
Immediate Theatre Presents Five Flights 11/10-12/18
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2011
Immediate Theatre is set to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply.
Immediate Theatre Presents Five Flights 11/10-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 7, 2011
Immediate Theatre is set to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply.
PICT Presents 'The Mask of Moriarty,' 12/1-17
by Kelsey Denette - Nov 2, 2011
PICT presents the world's most famous consulting detective and his trusty sidekick in their most harrowing - and hilarious - case yet! The Mask of Moriarty by Hugh Leonard throws everything into the mix, from mop-headed hunchbacks to Hitler's secret parentage - even the identity of Jack the Ripper! -- in this fiendishly fun caper fit for the entire family.
Immediate Theatre Presents Five Flights 11/10-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2011
Immediate Theatre is set to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply.
BWW Reviews: Scott Rice & Company Celebrate His Birthday in Style With IT'S ONLY LIFE
by Jeffrey Ellis - Oct 9, 2011
You gotta give credit to Scott Rice: the man's got style! Approaching his 40th birthday with the same trepidations that anyone would, instead of just throwing a drunken revelry for all his Nashville friends, he has chosen instead to become an impresario in order to produce, direct and star in the Music City premiere of John Bucchino's It's Only Life.
Autistic Man Debuts Comedy Act at Gotham City Comedy Club
by Carly Rosemore - Oct 7, 2011
Autistic man, Peter Eichler, is set to debut his comedy act on October 16 at 6 pm in NYC at the Gotham City Comedy Club. Peter Eichler (43) of South Orange, NJ suffers from Asperger's syndrome, a mild form of autism. Comedy has become part of his personal therapy program.
Immediate Theatre Returns With FIVE FLIGHTS, Previews 11/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011
Immediate Theatre is proud to announce the company's return to the city's theatre scene with the Chicago premiere of Adam Bock's touching and hilarious Five Flights, November 10 - December 18, at Red Tape Theatre, 621 W. Belmont Ave., directed by Immediate Theatre Artistic Director Peter Cieply. Previews are November 10 - 13, and Five Flights' press opening is Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m.