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California Stage Theater Presents Sacramento Premiere Of John O'Keefe's Holocaust Remembrance Play
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2018


For its' final season offering, California Stage Theater presents the Sacramento premiere of the Holocaust remembrance play, TIMES LIKE THESE. Written by nationally celebrated playwright John O'Keefe, the Sacramento production will be directed by Elly Award-winning  actor and director Richard Winters.

Judi Dench to Receive Golden Icon Award at the Zurich Film Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018


Academy Award-®winning actress Judi Dench will receive the Golden Icon Award on October 3. Dench will also present her latest film, RED JOAN, a drama inspired by the life of Melita Norwood, in which she plays a woman whose tranquil life is suddenly disrupted when she's arrested by MI5 and accused of providing intelligence to Communist Russia. Dench will present the film alongside co-star Sophie Cookson, who plays Young Joan.

Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatres Presents The Regional Première of LOVE AND INFORMATION
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018


Sheffield Theatres today announces casting for the regional premiere of Caryl's Churchill's, Love and Information. Caroline Steinbeis directs Debbie Chazen, Marian McLoughlin, Mercy Ojelade, Ciaran Owens, Ian Redford and Sule Rimi. The production opens at Sheffield Theatres Studio on Monday 2 July, with previews from the Friday 29 June, and runs until Saturday 14 July.

Full Cast Announced For Caryl Churchill's LOVE AND INFORMATION
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018


Sheffield Theatres today announces casting for the regional premiere of Caryl's Churchill's, Love and Information. Caroline Steinbeis directs Debbie Chazen, Marian McLoughlin, Mercy Ojelade, Ciaran Owens, Ian Redford and Sule Rimi. The production opens at Sheffield Theatres Studio on Monday 2 July, with previews from the Friday 29 June, and runs until Saturday 14 July.

Awaken Your Imagination With The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company's 48th Season
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018


The Detroit Mercy Theatre Company (DMTC) announces an ambitious 48th season. Its 2018-2019 season is composed of six projects with two world premieres, two Michigan premieres and a cult classic musical that is sure to awaken your imagination.

IMPERIUM Transfers To The West End
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2018


The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Playful Productions announce the West End transfer for acclaimed, historical two-part thriller IMPERIUM - I: Conspirator and II: Dictator, running for a limited engagement at London's Gielgud Theatre from 14 June to 8 September 2018.

THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE Begins Performances Tomorrow Off-Broadway
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2018


Musicals Tonight!'s 20th Anniversary Spring Season opener of Rodgers and Hart's The Boys From Syracuse, begins performances Tuesday, February 13th at The Lion Theatre on Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street).  The comedy farce about mistaken identity, as adapted by George Abbott, will play a limited engagement through February 25th.  The Boys From Syracuse is directed and choreographed by Jonathan Cerullo who has given the musical a  fresh new take with men cast in almost all of the female roles for the very first time.  Tickets are $45 and can be purchased through www.telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.

Musicals Tonight Announces Cast of THE BOYS FROM SYRACUSE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2018


Casting has been announced for Musicals Tonight!'s 20th Spring Season opener of Rodgers and Hart's The Boys From Syracuse, the comedy farce about mistaken identity, as adapted by George Abbott.

Casting Announced for Haven Theatre's FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


Haven Theatre has announced casting for Bertolt Brecht's unsettling and unflinching drama FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH, translated by Eric Bentley and directed by Artistic Director Josh Sobel.

Casting Announced For THE MELTING POT at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2017


In a rediscovery commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, The Melting Pot by Israel Zangwill runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 3 December 2017. The classic story of a young Russian immigrant fighting to uphold his dream of a new life in a new country. After his family are massacred in a pogrom, Jewish composer David Quixano escapes to New York City, in search of a new life. There he falls in love with Vera, a beautiful Russian Christian.

Tony Shalhoub and Brooke Adams to Star in Staged Reading of FEAR AND MISERY IN THE THIRD REICH at CSC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Founding Artistic Director Steve Maler is pleased to welcome the return of Brooke Adams and Tony Shalhoub to the Sorenson stage for the staged reading of Bertolt Brecht's drama Fear and Misery in the Third Reich.

The Future Is Now! Meet the Full Company of TIME AND THE CONWAYS, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Oct 10, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). The play returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938 and opens officially tonight, October 10, 2017. This is a limited engagement through November 26, 2017 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus check out the cast in rehearsal below!

Set Your Watch! TIME AND THE CONWAYS, Starring Elizabeth McGovern, Opens Next Week on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). Time and the Conways returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938. A friendly reminder that Time and the Conways opens officially on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. This is a limited engagement through November 26, 2017 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).

Sheffield Theatres' Artistic Director Robert Hastie Announces New Season For 2018
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces his new season for 2018.

Photo Flash: First Look at Elizabeth McGovern & Company in TIME AND THE CONWAYS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 5, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). Time and the Conways returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938. Time and the Conways opens officially on October 10, 2017. This is a limited engagement through November 26, 2017 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street).

TIME AND THE CONWAYS, Starring Elizabeth McGovern, Starts Tomorrow on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). Time and the Conways returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938. A friendly reminder that Time and the Conways begins preview performances tomorrow, September 14, 2017.

Haven Theatre Completes 2017-18 Season with FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2017


Haven Theatre is pleased to announce the final production slated for its 2017-18 Season, Bertolt Brecht's unsettling and unflinching drama FEAR AND MISERY OF THE THIRD REICH, translated by Eric Bentley and directed by Artistic Director Josh Sobel, playing February 8 March 11, 2018. Casting will be announced at a later date.

Breaking: Anna Camp, Steven Boyer, Matthew James Thomas & More Join Elizabeth McGovern in TIME AND THE CONWAYS
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 8, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) has announced the full cast joining Elizabeth McGovern in the new Broadway production of Time and the Conways.

JACK Presents the New York Premiere of MACHINALIA
by Julie Musbach - Jul 5, 2017


In 1928, Ruth Snyder was executed for the murder of her husband; that same year, Sophie Treadwell wrote Machinal, inspired by Snyder's story. Now, playwright Steph Del Rosso has crafted a relentless, raucous exploration of feminism - part rock concert, part performance art - inspired by Treadwell's expressionist masterpiece. This production, created for the IDEAS Festival 2017 in San Diego and subsequently presented at Ubuntu Theater in the Bay Area, lands at JACK under the direction of rising theater-maker Will Detlefsen.

Casting Announced For James Bridie's MR. GILLIE at Finborough Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2017


In a new production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre and continuing their rediscovery of James Bridie, one of the West End's most successful dramatists of the 1930s and 1940s, the first London production since its 1950 premiere of Mr Gillie runs at the Finborough Theatre, playing Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 25 June 2017 (Press Night: Monday, 26 June 2017 at 7.30pm).

DOWNTON ABBEY Star Elizabeth McGovern Will Lead TIME AND THE CONWAYS on Broadway; Rebecca Taichman Set to Direct
by Nicole Rosky - May 10, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director/CEO) just announced the new Broadway production of Time and the Conways by J. B. Priestley, directed by Tony nominee Rebecca Taichman (Indecent), and starring Oscar, Emmy & Golden Globe nominee Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey). Time and the Conways returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938.

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 4/21-23
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 30, 2017


In the company's 2016-2017 Season finale, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) will present the North American premiere of Derek Deane's dramatic “Romeo and Juliet” with the PBT Orchestra in five performances April 21-23, at the Benedum Center.

Lakewood Playhouse to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2017


The Lakewood Playhouse will present the fifth show of its 78th Season - ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, presented with THE FIFTEEN MINUTE HAMLET, both by Tom Stoppard.

Night Express Live to Present World Premiere of TO BE OR NOT TO BE SCARLETT O'HARA
by Julie Musbach - Jan 15, 2017


Night Express Live , under the direction of Raffaele Cericola, is pleased to announce the World Premiere ' To be or not to be Scarlett O'Hara' by Simone Leonardi, with adaptation and direction by Raffaele Cericola.

Star-Studded OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY Begins Tonight at Long Wharf Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2016


Long Wharf Theatre, under the director of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, present Other People's Money, by Jerry Sterner, directed by Marc Bruni from tonight, November 23, through December 18 on the Claire Tow Stage in the C. Newton Schenck Theatre.

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