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Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Opens April 24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

Nicholson and Waterston Star In PARENTS' EVENING, Previews 4/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2010


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of PARENTS' EVENING, a two-hander by Bathsheba Doran. Directed by Flea Artistic Director Jim Simpson, the production stars Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and James Waterston (A.R. Gurney's Buffalo Gal).

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Ends Run of JULIUS CAESAR, 4/11
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2010


Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, will end its unique production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar on April 11 in Germantown.

Mochrie, Donaldson & Buliung Star in ART at Bluma Appel Theatre, 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010


The Canadian Stage Company presents 'Art' a witty, razor-sharp play that explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art. Written by Yasmina Reza, 'Art' has achieved spectacular success. It has been translated into at least 35 languages and won numerous awards. The production stars Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is It Anyway?, CTV/ ABC) as Serge, Peter Donaldson (And So It Goes, Factory; Hysteria, Canadian Stage) as Marc and Evan Buliung (Cloud 9, Mirvish Productions; The House of Martin Guerre, Canadian Stage) as Yvan and is directed by Morris Panych (7 Stories, The Overcoat, Canadian Stage). 'Art' runs March 15 to April 10, 2010 (media night: March 18) at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.

Nicholson and Waterston Star In PARENTS' EVENING, Previews 4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2010


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of PARENTS' EVENING, a two-hander by Bathsheba Doran. Directed by Flea Artistic Director Jim Simpson, the production stars Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and James Waterston (A.R. Gurney's Buffalo Gal).

Rubicon Theatre Co Continues Season With CRIMES OF THE HEART, Previews 4/21-23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

St. Ann's Warehouse's A LIFE IN THREE ACTS Closes
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2010


Mark Ravenhill and Bette Bourne's two man play, 'A Life in Three Acts' comes to St. Ann's Warehouse for a limited run ending March 28.

Henry Miller Theatre's to Be Renamed as THE STEPHEN SONDHEIM THEATRE!
by Robert Diamond - Mar 22, 2010


Longtime collaborators James Lapine and John Weidman announced the renaming of Henry Miller's Theatre to the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. The renaming of the theatre is dedicated to Stephen Sondheim, the greatest and best known artist in American musical theatre on his 80th birthday. The announcement was made at the curtain call following Roundabout Theatre Company's gala performance of the new Broadway musical Sondheim on Sondheim.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Presents JULIUS CAESAR, 3/23-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Mar 23, 2010


Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, continues its Second Stage Season this spring with a unique production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar playing March 23 - April 11 in Germantown for nine public performances only.

Nicholson and Waterston Star In PARENTS' EVENING, Previews 4/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 18, 2010


The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of PARENTS' EVENING, a two-hander by Bathsheba Doran. Directed by Flea Artistic Director Jim Simpson, the production stars Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) and James Waterston (A.R. Gurney's Buffalo Gal).

Mochrie, Donaldson & Buliung Star in ART at Bluma Appel Theatre, 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2010


The Canadian Stage Company presents 'Art' a witty, razor-sharp play that explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art. Written by Yasmina Reza, 'Art' has achieved spectacular success. It has been translated into at least 35 languages and won numerous awards. The production stars Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is It Anyway?, CTV/ ABC) as Serge, Peter Donaldson (And So It Goes, Factory; Hysteria, Canadian Stage) as Marc and Evan Buliung (Cloud 9, Mirvish Productions; The House of Martin Guerre, Canadian Stage) as Yvan and is directed by Morris Panych (7 Stories, The Overcoat, Canadian Stage). 'Art' runs March 15 to April 10, 2010 (media night: March 18) at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.

Mochrie, Donaldson & Buliung Star in ART at Bluma Appel Theatre, 3/15-4/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


The Canadian Stage Company presents 'Art' a witty, razor-sharp play that explores the nature of friendship while examining the definition of art. Written by Yasmina Reza, 'Art' has achieved spectacular success. It has been translated into at least 35 languages and won numerous awards. The production stars Colin Mochrie (Whose Line is It Anyway?, CTV/ ABC) as Serge, Peter Donaldson (And So It Goes, Factory; Hysteria, Canadian Stage) as Marc and Evan Buliung (Cloud 9, Mirvish Productions; The House of Martin Guerre, Canadian Stage) as Yvan and is directed by Morris Panych (7 Stories, The Overcoat, Canadian Stage). 'Art' runs March 15 to April 10, 2010 (media night: March 18) at the Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto.

St. Ann's Warehouse Presents A LIFE IN THREE ACTS, 3/4-28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Mark Ravenhill and Bette Bourne's two man play, 'A Life in Three Acts' comes to St. Ann's Warehouse in March for a limited run. The play will run March 4 through the 28. This month (February 8-27) the show is playing at SoHo Theatre in London. Ticket information is forthcoming.

Tennessee Shakespeare Company Presents JULIUS CAESAR
by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2010


Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, continues its Second Stage Season this spring with a unique production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Caesar playing March 23 - April 11 in Germantown for nine public performances only.

St. Ann's Warehouse Presents A LIFE IN THREE ACTS, 3/4-28
by Aimee Savoth - Feb 2, 2010


Mark Ravenhill and Bette Bourne's two man play, 'A Life in Three Acts' comes to St. Ann's Warehouse in March for a limited run. The play will run March 4 through the 28. This month (February 8-27) the show is playing at SoHo Theatre in London. Ticket information is forthcoming.

BWW Reviews: CYRANO at Center Stage
by Charles Shubow - Jan 26, 2010


Three actors perform a herculean task in tackling classic play.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Comes To The Court Theater 1/14-2/14/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2010


Court Theatre continues its 55th season with the Chicago Premiere of The Year of Magical Thinking written by Joan Didion and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 14 - February 14, 2010 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press opening is Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Comes To The Court Theater 1/14-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2010


Court Theatre continues its 55th season with the Chicago Premiere of The Year of Magical Thinking written by Joan Didion and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 14 - February 14, 2010 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press opening is Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING Comes To The Court Theater 1/14-2/14/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2009


Court Theatre continues its 55th season with the Chicago Premiere of The Year of Magical Thinking written by Joan Didion and directed by Artistic Director Charles Newell. The production will run January 14 - February 14, 2010 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. Press opening is Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 8:00 PM.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Photo Flash: MY THREE ANGELS At Attic Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Set in French Guiana, a region where on Christmas Eve the temperature has graciously dropped to 104 degrees, three amiable convicts are employed as roofers above the Ducotel's general store. The roof winds up being the least of the family's troubles.

The Canadian Stage Company Announces ROCK 'N' ROLL, Runs 9/28-10/24 In Toronto, 11/7-29 At Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company launches the 2009-2010 Season with the Canadian premiere of the Broadway and West End hit Rock 'n' Roll by Tom Stoppard.

Donna McKechnie Choreographs CROSS THAT RIVER, Plays TBG Theatre As Part Of NYMF 10/12-18
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2009


A new musical about a runaway slave who becomes one of America's first Black Cowboys will debut this fall when CROSS THAT RIVER is presented by The New York Musical Theatre Festival and Patricia Harris, starting October 12, 2009 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street - 3rd Floor) in New York City.

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1996 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Play Melissa Errico

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