The American Plan 1990 - Articles Page 15

The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center presents the world premiere of the revival of Merce Cunningham's Roaratorio as part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's Legacy Tour, a final two-year celebration of Cunningham's lifetime of artistic achievement.

The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center presents the world premiere of the revival of Merce Cunningham's Roaratorio as part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's Legacy Tour, a final two-year celebration of Cunningham's lifetime of artistic achievement.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

Producing Artistic Director Michael Menendian and Co-Artistic Director JoAnn Montemurro announce Raven Theatre's 2010/2011 Season, which includes Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, Radio Golf by August Wilson and The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. Each story illuminates intimate, personal conflicts amidst massive cultural shifts, whether it is within the family unit (Southern US during the 1950's), the local African American community (Northern US in the 1990's) or the entire nation (late 19th century Russia).

Richard Armstrong, Director, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum, announced the appointment of Jeffrey Weiss to the newly established position of Curator, Panza Collection. The creation of the position is part of the Panza Collection Conservation Initiative (PCCI), which was announced last month along with a major grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation of $1.23 million to support the first phase of this project. This phase will undertake a comprehensive evaluation of the Minimalist, Post-Minimalist, and Conceptual artworks, from the 1960s through the 1970s, in the Guggenheim's Panza Collection.

Even with our somewhat odd mid-May weather pattern (rain ... this late in the season?!) - there's nothing odd about finding a goodly number of theatre and live performance opportunities waiting to entertain you here on the California Central Coast!

The 2009-2010 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center presents the world premiere of the revival of Merce Cunningham's Roaratorio as part of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's Legacy Tour, a final two-year celebration of Cunningham's lifetime of artistic achievement.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that Amari Cheatom, Brian D. Coats, Chuck Cooper, Maria Couch, Harriett D. Foy, Dion Graham, April Matthis, Jacob Ming-Trent, Seth Numrich, Stephen Plunkett, Michael Siberry and Shelley Thomas will be featured in its upcoming LCT3 world premiere production of ON THE LEVEE, a play with music, conceived and directed by Lear deBessonet, with play by Marcus Gardley, and music and lyrics by Todd Almond.

FIGURASI PRODUCTIONS, in association with the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION and ROOTS AND WINGS INTERNATIONAL is pleased to present MARK TWAIN'S LAST STAND. In this unique take on Twain, the state of the Economy has induced the Great American Humorist to travel through time and space to offer us a way out of the Recession.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are pleased to announce the New York premiere of Bill Cain's EQUIVOCATION. The limited engagement will begin previews at MTC's New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street) on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 in preparation for a Tuesday, March 2, 2010 opening night.

Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.

In celebration of Macbeth, the Guthrie Theater's 50th production of a Shakespeare play, the Theater today released a photo retrospective of the past 49 productions, from Tyrone Guthrie's Hamlet in 1963 to the currently running Romeo and Juliet, co-produced with The Acting Company.

Lynne Meadow and Barry Grove have announced full casting for the New York premiere of EQUIVOCATION by Bill Cain (former artistic director of Boston Shakespeare Company), directed by Tony Award winner Garry Hynes (Translations, Beauty Queen of Leenane).

When the curtain goes up on Shakespeare's Globe company's performance of Love's Labour's Lost on December 8 at Pace University, it will mark the company's first New York appearance since the sold-out tour of Merry Wives of Windsor in 2005.

Jay Mohr March 12 - 14 Friday 7:30pm & 9:30pm $30 Saturday 7:00pm & 9:30pm $30

When the curtain goes up on Shakespeare's Globe company's performance of Love's Labour's Lost on December 8 at Pace University, it will mark the company's first New York appearance since the sold-out tour of Merry Wives of Windsor in 2005.

Jim Jefferies January 7 - 10 Thursday 7:30pm $18 Friday 7:30 & 9:30pm $26 Saturday 7:00 & 9:30pm $26 Sunday 7:00pm $18 Australian born Jim Jefferies is a headline performer throughout the world.

When the curtain goes up on Shakespeare's Globe company's performance of Love's Labour's Lost on December 8 at Pace University, it will mark the company's first New York appearance since the sold-out tour of Merry Wives of Windsor in 2005.

SHOW CALENDAR - Landmark, Just Announced Rob Schneider January 22 - 23

David Grindley directs Obi Abili, Anthony Head and Lesley Manville in John Guare's adrenalin-fuelled, Olivier award-winning play

Whether the title of Richard Greenberg's bitterly comic 1990 drama brings to mind a hotel package with all meals included or a corporate union-busting practice, it can be argued that both interpretations refer to methods of maximizing gain while minimizing responsibility. And while both definitions play supporting roles in The American Plan, a third variation on the theme - marry well, be an excellent spouse and secretly carry on with your less-than-affluent lover - takes center stage.

Girl Gone by Mac Wellman with direction by Paul Lazar, choreography by Annie-B Parson, with music composed and directed by Cynthia Hopkins marks the premier fall production at Marymount's Division of Fine Arts. The production will play 5 performances only; Wednesday, October 21 through Sunday, October 25 at the Theresa Lang Theatre.