2010 Gala Honoring Bernard Gersten and Bank of America Held 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2010
The 2010 Summer Gala will honor Lincoln Center Theater Executive Producer and former Public Theater Associate Producer Bernard Gersten and Bank of America. The Gala will be held on Monday, June 21 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park and will include a dinner under the stars, a performance of The Merchant of Venice featuring Al Pacino as Shylock and a party afterward at the Belvedere Castle.
Photo Flash: New MERCHANT OF VENICE Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 10, 2010
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will begin performances for Shakespeare in the Park on Saturday, June 12. The Public Theater begins Shakespeare in the Park performances tonight, June 9, with the first preview of THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif (yesterday's scheduled opening was cancelled due to the rain). Both shows will play in repertory through Sunday, August 1 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. BroadwayWorld brings you the latest batch of MERCHANT production shots below!
Pacino, Ferguson & Martin Lead Shakespeare In The Park 2010, Previews 6/9
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin Shakespeare in the Park performances on Wednesday, June 9 with the first preview of THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will begin performances on Saturday, June 12. Both shows will play in repertory through Sunday, August 1 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Photo Flash: Ferguson & Martin Join Pacino For Shakespeare In The Park 2010, Previews 6/9
by Charlie Piane - Jun 1, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin Shakespeare in the Park performances on Wednesday, June 9 with the first preview of THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif. THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, will begin performances on Saturday, June 12. Both shows will play in repertory through Sunday, August 1 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
Shakespeare Salon Presents Making Shakespeare In The Park With Ferguson, Lind 5/24
by BWW
News Desk - May 24, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein will moderate a discussion on 'Making Shakespeare in the Park: Onstage and Backstage,' featuring a cross-section of cast, crew and creative team members from this summer's repertory productions of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park.
A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW
News Desk - May 22, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.
Al Pacino Brings 'Lear' to the Silver Screen
by Jessica Lewis - May 20, 2010
Th U.K.'s Screen Daily is reporting that Al Pacino will portray King Lear in a new film adaptation directed by Michael Radford. The two have previously collaborated on the film version of The Merchant of Venice (Pacino will deliver a second rendition of his Shylock live in Merchant for Shakespeare in the Park this summer). The film will begin filming in the U.K. in 2011.
Anderson, Short et al. Complete Cast for Shakespeare in the Park's MERCHANT & WINTER'S TALE
by Jessica Lewis - May 17, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced complete casting today for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, running in repertory June 9-August 1 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Tickets are free and distributed the day of the performance.
Paulus to Helm THE CAPEMAN Concert at the Delacorte for The Public, 8/14 - 8/16
by Jessica Lewis - May 13, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will present a concert version of Paul Simon's THE CAPEMAN, August 14-16, at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park following the eight week Shakespeare in the Park repertory of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice. All performances for THE CAPEMAN will be at 8 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed the day of the show.
Photo Flash: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE at Shakespeare in the Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 12, 2010
The Public Theater will present THE MERCHANT OF VENICE starring Al Pacino in rep with THE WINTERS TALE as part of this summer's Shakespeare in the Park series at the Delacorte Theatre. Rehearsals began today for THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and BroadwayWorld has the first production photos!
Shakespeare Salon Presents Making Shakespeare In The Park With Ferguson, Lind 5/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 3, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Monday, May 24 at 6 p.m. Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein will moderate a discussion on 'Making Shakespeare in the Park: Onstage and Backstage,' featuring a cross-section of cast, crew and creative team members from this summer's repertory productions of The Winter's Tale and The Merchant of Venice at Shakespeare in the Park.
The Shakespeare Salon Welcomes Director Daniel Sullivan 4/22
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 22, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m. with Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein and acclaimed director Daniel Sullivan discussing the upcoming Shakespeare in the Park production of The Merchant of Venice, featuring Al Pacino as Shylock.
A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.
The Shakespeare Salon Welcomes Director Daniel Sullivan 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will continue its popular Shakespeare Salon series on Thursday, April 22 at 6 p.m. with Shakespeare Initiative Director Barry Edelstein and acclaimed director Daniel Sullivan discussing the upcoming Shakespeare in the Park production of The Merchant of Venice, featuring Al Pacino as Shylock.
A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 26, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.
A Noise Within Presents THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD, 4/17-5/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) concludes its 2009-10 season with celebrated Irish playwright JOHN MILLINGTON SYNGE's THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD directed by Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director Geoff Elliott, which opens Saturday, April 17 and closes Saturday, May 22, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, April 10). The once controversial play - which sparked riots during and after its debut in Dublin in 1907, was booed in New York four years later, and resulted in the arrest of the Philadelphia cast on charges of staging an immoral performance - has since been recognized as a masterpiece.
Red Monkey Theatre Group Presents Final Performance of THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010
RMTG's 10th Anniversary Season begins in January 2010 with an abridged production of The Merchant of Venice with a taut one-hour running time. This production was specially commissioned by St. Paul's Church Historic Site in Mt. Vernon, and will perform on Saturday, January 9th in what once served as an 18th century church and courtroom space on the grounds of this Westchester landmark. Two encore performances will follow at South Presbyterian Church in Dobbs Ferry on January 15 & 16th.
Red Monkey Theatre Group Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1/9, 1/15-1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2010
RMTG's 10th Anniversary Season begins in January 2010 with an abridged production of The Merchant of Venice with a taut one-hour running time. This production was specially commissioned by St. Paul's Church Historic Site in Mt. Vernon, and will perform on Saturday, January 9th in what once served as an 18th century church and courtroom space on the grounds of this Westchester landmark. Two encore performances will follow at South Presbyterian Church in Dobbs Ferry on January 15 & 16th.
Red Monkey Theatre Group Presents THE MERCHANT OF VENICE 1/9, 1/15-1/16
by BWW News Desk - Dec 19, 2009
RMTG's 10th Anniversary Season begins in January 2010 with an abridged production of The Merchant of Venice with a taut one-hour running time. This production was specially commissioned by St. Paul's Church Historic Site in Mt. Vernon, and will perform on Saturday, January 9th in what once served as an 18th century church and courtroom space on the grounds of this Westchester landmark. Two encore performances will follow at South Presbyterian Church in Dobbs Ferry on January 15 & 16th.