Described by Edward Albee as “the greatest American play ever written,” Our Town presents the small town of Grover’s Corners in three acts: “Daily Life,” “Love and Marriage” and “Death and Eternity.” Narrated by a stage manager and performed with minimal props and sets, the play depicts the simple daily lives of the Webb and Gibbs families as their children fall in love, marry, and eventually – in one of the most famous scenes in American theatre – die. Thornton Wilder's final word on how he wanted his play performed is an invaluable addition to the American stage and to the libraries of theatre lovers internationally.
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm
SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm
Tickets for each of the six remaining shows in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2009-2010 Season, including the Utah premiere of the stage version of everyone's favorite holiday comedy 'A Christmas Story' and the tap-dancing musical extravaganza '42nd Street,' will go on sale Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Tickets for each of the six remaining shows in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2009-2010 Season, including the Utah premiere of the stage version of everyone's favorite holiday comedy 'A Christmas Story' and the tap-dancing musical extravaganza '42nd Street,' will go on sale Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.
Five years after receiving a Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Play for their production of Pullman Car Hiawatha, two short plays by Thornton Wilder, Keen Company (Artistic Director Carl Forsman, Executive Director Wayne Kelton) kicks of their tenth anniversary season with the New York professional premiere of Such Things Only Happen in Books, an evening of short plays by Thornton Wilder directed by Carl Forsman and Jonathan Silverstein.
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
F#@KING UP EVERYTHING - Sat, Oct 17 at 11pm
SING, BUT DON'T TELL - Sun, Oct 18 at 3pm
Artistic Directors Andrew Upton and Cate Blanchett today unveiled their 2010 program for Sydney Theatre Company offering audiences fresh explorations of classic texts, new works and adaptations, an accent on international collaborations and introductions to new artists and companies from around Australia.
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances:
Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm
Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm
Wilbur Theatre presents Joy Behar from The View on Friday, July 24 and Yo La Tengo on September 16. The Wilbur Theatre is located in Boston's historic theatre district.
In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.
Five years after receiving a Drama Desk nomination for Best Revival of a Play for their production of Pullman Car Hiawatha, two short plays by Thornton Wilder, Keen Company (Artistic Director Carl Forsman, Executive Director Wayne Kelton) kicks of their tenth anniversary season with the New York professional premiere of Such Things Only Happen in Books, an evening of short plays by Thornton Wilder directed by Carl Forsman and Jonathan Silverstein.
TEA AT FIVE, the smash-hit, one-woman production that broke box office records and drew immense critical acclaim at TheatreWorks New Milford, The Sherman Playhouse, TriArts Sharon, and The Brookfield Theatre, will be coming to The Town Players of Newtown on September 11 at 8 p.m. for a three-week run.
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A wife who looks after the home. A husband who is an inventor. Two growing children. A knowing and unreliable maid, and two pets.
TEA AT FIVE, the smash-hit, one-woman production that broke box office records and drew immense critical acclaim at TheatreWorks New Milford, The Sherman Playhouse, TriArts Sharon, and The Brookfield Theatre, will be coming to The Town Players of Newtown on September 11 at 8 p.m. for a three-week run.
A wife who looks after the home. A husband who is an inventor. Two growing children. A knowing and unreliable maid, and two pets.
Frist Center for the Visual Arts Announces their upcoming events.
August 2009
Thursday, August 6 Music in the Grand Lobby
6-8 p.m. The Contrarian Ensemble
Wilbur Theatre presents Joy Behar from The View on Friday, July 24 and Yo La Tengo on September 16. The Wilbur Theatre is located in Boston's historic theatre district.
Wilbur Theatre presents Joy Behar from The View on Friday, July 24 and Yo La Tengo on September 16. The Wilbur Theatre is located in Boston's historic theatre district.
Inspired by Thornton Wilder's 1938 drama of everyday existence, The Ordinary Theater will present the World Premiere of THE JOYS OF FANTASY. Playwright/director Mitchell Polin re-mixes Wilder's classic ideas with literary, theatrical, musical and visual arts innovations to create a wholly original theater experience. This site-specific multimedia production will be presented for a limited engagement beginning July 8 at Twelve21, an 8,000 square foot event space in Chelsea.
Inspired by Thornton Wilder's 1938 drama of everyday existence, The Ordinary Theater will present the World Premiere of THE JOYS OF FANTASY. Playwright/director Mitchell Polin re-mixes Wilder's classic ideas with literary, theatrical, musical and visual arts innovations to create a wholly original theater experience. This site-specific multimedia production will be presented for a limited engagement beginning July 8 at Twelve21, an 8,000 square foot event space in Chelsea.
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce several selections for its 2009 / 2010 season beginning in September 2009. The season will feature Escanaba, a World Premiere by Jeff Daniels; Gravity, a World Premiere by David MacGregor; and Our Town, an American classic by Thornton Wilder.
Inspired by Thornton Wilder's 1938 drama of everyday existence, The Ordinary Theater will present the World Premiere of THE JOYS OF FANTASY. Playwright/director Mitchell Polin re-mixes Wilder's classic ideas with literary, theatrical, musical and visual arts innovations to create a wholly original theater experience. This site-specific multimedia production will be presented for a limited engagement beginning July 8 at Twelve21, an 8,000 square foot event space in Chelsea.
Inspired by Thornton Wilder's 1938 drama of everyday existence, The Ordinary Theater will present the World Premiere of THE JOYS OF FANTASY. Playwright/director Mitchell Polin re-mixes Wilder's classic ideas with literary, theatrical, musical and visual arts innovations to create a wholly original theater experience. This site-specific multimedia production will be presented for a limited engagement beginning July 8 at Twelve21, an 8,000 square foot event space in Chelsea.
Everyman Theatre announces the 2009/2010 Season. Subscriptions are on sale now. Whether you are re-newing your subscription or becoming a subscriber for the first time, Everyman has something for Everyone!
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