FAILURE: A LOVE STORY Receives West Coast Premiere at MTC, 6/5-29
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2014
To close its 47th Season, Marin Theatre Company will produce the West Coast premiere of Failure: A Love Story by the 'hugely talented Chicago writer' (Chicago Tribune) Philip Dawkins. Directed by MTC's artistic director Jasson Minadakis, this 'enchanted and enchanting' play about love and loss will feature five actors playing multiple characters, using puppets and playing live music both original (by MTC's frequent collaborator Chris Houston, a Berkeley-based composer and musician) and from the era of the play - 1920s Chicago.
Compagnia de' Colombari Takes EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE on Tour, Now thru 4/16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2014
COMPAGNIA DE' COLOMBARI has announced the four city national tour of Flannery O'Connor's EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE, created for the stage and directed by Karin Coonrod. EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE will play Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Georgia; Brunswick, Maine; and New York City. Tour begins tonight, April 10 and continues through Wednesday, April 16.
Compagnia de' Colombari to Take EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE on Tour, 4/10-16
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2014
COMPAGNIA DE' COLOMBARI has announced the four city national tour of Flannery O'Connor's EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE, created for the stage and directed by Karin Coonrod. EVERYTHING THAT RISES MUST CONVERGE will play Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, Georgia; Brunswick, Maine; and New York City. Tour begins Thursday, April 10 and continues through Wednesday, April 16.
Theatre Royal Bath Sets WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF?, HAY FEVER & More for 2014 Summer Season
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2014
The Theatre Royal Bath has announced its 2014 Summer Season, comprising four productions and starring Clare Higgins, Tim Pigott-Smith, Alison Steadman and Felicity Kendal. Beginning on 18th June with Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF, the season continues with KAFKA'S DICK by Alan Bennett, followed by THERESE RAQUIN by Emile Zola, and concludes on 6th September with Noel Coward's HAY FEVER.
A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT to Play Fugard Studio Theatre, 20 Feb - 15 March
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 9, 2014
Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre will present A HUMAN BEING DIED THAT NIGHT, a play by Nicholas Wright, in a tour that opens at the Fugard Studio Theatre in Cape Town, before transferring to the Market Theatre in Johannesburg, after which the show will be performed in a formal London season at the Hampstead Theatre in May 2014.
Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre's OTHER DESERT CITIES, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2014
Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 205th season with the acclaimed new drama OTHER DESERT CITIES. Written by Jon Robin Baitz and directed by Kate Galvin, the play began previews on January 14th, opens tonight, January 22nd and runs through March 2nd on the WST Mainstage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
ATG Acquires London's Savoy, Playhouse Theatres
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2013
The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) today announces that it has completed a deal to acquire 100% ownership of the Savoy and Playhouse theatres in London's West End from its current partners.
Photo Flash: First Look at Walnut Street Theatre's VINCENT IN BRIXTON
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013
Walnut Street Theatre's 2012-2013 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with Nicholas Wright's artful, award-winning play, VINCENT IN BRIXTON. Directed by Kate Galvin, the production opens tomorrow, February 21st and continues through March 10th in the Walnut's Independence Studio on 3. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
VINCENT IN BRIXTON Plays Walnut Street Theatre, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2013
Walnut Street Theatre's 2012-2013 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with Nicholas Wright's artful, award-winning play, VINCENT IN BRIXTON. Directed by Kate Galvin, the production begins with previews tonight, February 19th, opens February 21st and continues through March 10th in the Walnut's Independence Studio on 3.
The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions Present: BIRDSONG Tour
by Samantha Vega - Feb 11, 2013
Following 2010's West End hit, this exciting, brand new adaptation marks the very first touring production of the play. Over 22 venues across the UK, a dynamic cast of 12 shape Faulks's much loved wartime epic into an intimate story of love and sacrifice, set against the backdrop of the Western Front.
VINCENT IN BRIXTON to Play Walnut Street Theatre, 2/19-3/10
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2013
Walnut Street Theatre's 2012-2013 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with Nicholas Wright's artful, award-winning play, VINCENT IN BRIXTON. Directed by Kate Galvin, the production begins with previews on February 19th, opens February 21st and continues through March 10th in the Walnut's Independence Studio on 3.
Thea Sharrock to Direct West End THE BODYGUARD for November Opening Starring Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen
by James T Harding - May 1, 2012
Thea Sharrock is to direct The Bodyguard, a new musical opening at the Adelphi Theatre in Autumn 2012 based on the Warner Bros. film of the same name with screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan. Starring Heather Headley as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen as Frank Farmer in the roles made famous on film by the late Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, tickets for The Bodyguard go on sale today (1 May 2012) taking bookings until 27 April 2013 for the production's first booking period. Previews begin on 6 November 2012, twenty years after the release of the Oscar nominated film. Opening night is 5 December.
San Jose Rep’s DOUBLE INDEMNITY Announces Casting
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 2012
A veteran cast brings its acclaimed performance of the noir classic Double Indemnity to San Jose, in a world premiere co-produced by the San Jose Repertory Theatre and Seattle's A Contemporary Theatre (ACT). The ensemble of five actors from Seattle and the Bay Area brought the story to stage during a successful run of Double Indemnity in Seattle in October 2011.
Rubicon Theatre Concludes 2010-2011 Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2011
Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.
Rubicon Theatre Concludes 2010-2011 Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 27, 2011
Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.
Rubicon Theatre Concludes 2010-2011 Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 22, 2011
Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.
Rubicon Theatre Concludes 2010-2011 Season with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 12, 2011
Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.
SHREK Comes To Devos Performance Hall 6/21-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2011
DreamWorks Theatricals and Neal Street Productions, Ltd. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, directed by Jason Moore and Rob Ashford, will play DeVos Performance Hall, for one week only, June 21-26, 2011.