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Pulitzer-Winning Play ALISON'S HOUSE Opens Tonight at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Nov 20, 2015


The Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse offers the first uncut revival of Susan Glaspell's 1931 Pulitzer winning ALISON'S HOUSE since its debut. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Roe at the Playhouse (220 E 4th Street, New York City), the production runs now through December 13, 2015. Opening night is set for tonight, November 20.

Pulitzer-Winning Play ALISON'S HOUSE Begins Rare Revival at Metropolitan Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 13, 2015


The Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse offers the first uncut revival of Susan Glaspell's 1931 Pulitzer winning ALISON'S HOUSE since its debut. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Roe at the Playhouse (220 E 4th Street, New York City), the production runs tonight, November 13 - December 13, 2015.

Pulitzer-Winning Play ALISON'S HOUSE Gets Rare Revival at Metropolitan Playhouse, 11/13-12/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


The Obie Award-winning Metropolitan Playhouse offers the first uncut revival of Susan Glaspell's 1931 Pulitzer winning ALISON'S HOUSE since its debut. Directed by Artistic Director Alex Roe at the Playhouse (220 E 4th Street, New York City), the production runs November 13 - December 13, 2015.

THE NEW BLACK FEST Comes to The Lark Next Month
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2015


The New Black Fest, a theater organization celebrating provocative storytelling, music and discussion from the African Diaspora, is proud to announce The New Black Fest at The Lark.

Review Roundup: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU Opens on Broadway- All the Reviews!
by Sally Henry Fuller - Sep 28, 2014


Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opens tonight, September 28, 2014, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street), after 32 previews. The production is directed by six-time Tony Award-nominee and Drama Desk Award winner Scott Ellis (The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Twelve Angry Men, 1776) and will play a 19-week limited engagement.

The Tokyo Philharmonic Will Make U.S. Debut as Part of Their 100th Anniversary Celebration, 3/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


The Tokyo Philharmonic has the longest history and tradition of any orchestra in Japan, having been originally established in Nagoya in 1911. As plans were being made for its centenary celebrations in 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck east Japan, challenging the nation with an unprecedented crisis. The orchestra's centenary plans were scuttled, as an entire culture adjusted to a solemn new reality.

AboutFACE Ireland to Present Orson Welles' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/20-22
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 17, 2013


AboutFACE Ireland will be presenting Orson Welles' Christmas Carol, a new play for Christmas for the whole family, at the Powerscourt Theatre in Dublin, for 5 performances only, December 20th-22nd 2013. Written by Paul Nugent, it tells a fictionalized account, based on true events, of the Christmas Eve 1938 night where, in CBS Radio Studio 1, the young radio superstar Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on the Air are set to perform their eagerly awaited weekly 60-minute version of a classic; tonight it's “A Christmas Carol.” Only things aren't too Christmassy: it's ten minutes to ON-AIR and legendary Scrooge Lionel Barrymore has fallen sick, and now 23-year-old Orson has to step into his shoes; plus the script still isn't right, Orson's on the rampage, his cast are revolting after three days of rehearsing without sleep, and the pressure's on after the success of “War of the Worlds”: the Nation awaits and Hollywood's watching! Will this Christmas Carol have a happy ending?

Metropolitan Playhouse Announces BOTH YOUR HOUSES, Opening 9/22
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 21, 2012


Tickets are $25 general; $20 students/seniors; $10 children, and may be purchased at www.metropolitanplayhouse.org/tickets or 212 995 5302.

Redfield Paintings From Pearl S. Buck International To Be Sold At Auction
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 16, 2011


Freeman's announces the sale of two paintings by Edward W. Redfield, on behalf of Pearl S. Buck International, to be sold as part of Freeman's Fine American and European Art auction on December 4, 2011.

MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Opens 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2010


The new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession will star Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren.' The production will be directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as 'Frank Gardner', Mark Harelik as 'Sir George Crofts', Edward Hibbert as 'Mr. Praed' & Michael Siberry as 'Reverend Samuel Gardner'.

Tickets for Jones-Led MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION Go On Sale Today, 7/30
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 30, 2010


Tickets for the upcoming Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession go on sale to the general public on July 30. The production, to be produced by the Roundabout Theatre Company, will star Tony® Award winner Cherry Jones as Kitty Warren and Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as Vivie Warren and will be directed by Tony® Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St). The cast will also feature Adam Driver as Frank Gardner, Mark Harelik as Sir George Crofts, Edward Hibbert as Mr. Praed and Michael Siberry as Reverend Samuel Gardner.

Hawkins, Hibbert & More Join MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is pleased to announce the full company of the new Broadway production of George Bernard Shaw's play Mrs. Warren's Profession, starring Tony Award winner Cherry Jones as 'Kitty Warren' & Golden Globe winner Sally Hawkins making her Broadway debut as 'Vivie Warren', directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St).

Anne Bogart & SITI Company Announce 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010


Acclaimed director Anne Bogart and her seven-time Obie winning SITI Company are pleased to announce their 2010-2011 second full New York season. The fall season kicks off with Radio Macbeth to be performed October 5-16 for a two-week run after only three performances at the Miller Theater in July 2009.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage Presents January-February Public Programming Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010


The January-February public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will feature compelling discussions, lively music, and engaging films.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Theatre Notables Sondheim, Ziegfield, Simon & More Amongst 'New York City 400'
by Robert Diamond - Sep 10, 2009


The NYC400 is the first-ever list of New York City's ultimate movers and shakers since the City's founding?from politics, the arts, business, sports, science, and entertainment.

2 Sci-Fi Masterpieces Arrive At The Phillips Center 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2009


Theatre Works, America's premier radio theater company, is back on the road, bringing two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. War of the Worlds and The Lost World, which played last fall to great audience and critical acclaim, heads out for the spring leg of a seven-month national tour through May 2. John de Lancie ('Q' on Star Trek: The Next Generation) directs the double bill.

2 Sci-Fi Masterpieces Arrive At The Phillips Center 4/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 9, 2009


Theatre Works, America's premier radio theater company, is back on the road, bringing two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure to the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. War of the Worlds and The Lost World, which played last fall to great audience and critical acclaim, heads out for the spring leg of a seven-month national tour through May 2. John de Lancie ('Q' on Star Trek: The Next Generation) directs the double bill.

L.A. THEATRE WORKS Is Back On The Road With Two New Shows
by Reynard Loki - Feb 16, 2009


L.A. Theatre Works, America's premier radio theater company, is back on the road, bringing two masterpieces of science fiction and adventure to performing arts centers and theatres across the country. War of the Worlds and The Lost World, which played last fall to great audience and critical acclaim, heads out on a seven-month national tour February 27 ? May 2, with a stop in Omaha, for one performance at the Holland Performing Arts Center?s Kiewit Concert Hall on Friday, March 20, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. John de Lancie ('Q' on Star Trek: The Next Generation) directs the double bill.

MTC Renames Biltmore Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2008


The Tony Awardâ-winning Manhattan Theatre Club (Peter J. Solomon, Chairman of the Board; Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer) today announced it will rename its Broadway house, the landmarked Biltmore Theatre, the 'Samuel J. Friedman Theatre' in recognition of the pioneering Broadway publicist.

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