Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 20, 2012
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.
Viola Davis, Eddie Redmayne Among 2012 BAFTA Nominees
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2012
The 2012 Orange British Academy Film Awards nominations were announced by Daniel Radcliffe and Holliday Grainger at BAFTA's headquarters in London. The Orange British Academy Film Awards take place on Sunday, February 12th at the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, London. This is the fifteenth year of Orange's sponsorship of the Film Awards. The ceremony will be hosted by Stephen Fry.
Emily Mann Directs THE CONVERT at McCarter Theatre Center
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 3, 2012
Rehearsals are underway for the world premiere of Danai Gurira's The Convert at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, NJ, January 13 through February 12, 2012 (press opening: January 20). Directed by Emily Mann, The Convert is produced in association with Center Theatre Group (Los Angeles) and The Goodman Theatre (Chicago). The cast features Pascale Armand, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Zainab Jah, Kevin Mambo, LeRoy McClain, Warner Joseph Miller, and Harold Surratt.
STAGE TUBE: I AM THEATRE Project - Lynn Nottage
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 8, 2011
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to share a weekly series developed by the Theatre Communications Group! This week playwright Lynn Nottage shares pivotal moments in her theatre career and why the arts matter to her!
Photo Flash: Performance Network Theatre's AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2011
The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'
Performance Network Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2011
The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'
MUNCHED to Play the Manhattan Theatre Source, 11/6-22
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 6, 2011
Sugar Valley Theatricals , in association with Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is pleased to announce its production of MUNCHED by Kim Porter, a groundbreaking play dealing with Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy and a young woman's reluctant search for the gory details of life with her mother.
Sugar Valley Theatricals Presents MUNCHED, 11/6-22
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 6, 2011
MUNCHED was produced in 2009 in Los Angeles by Buzzworks Theater Company where it won the LA Drama Critics Circle award, The LA WEEKLY award and the McDonald Award for Playwriting excellence. The East coast premier of MUNCHED will be directed by Petronia Paley (Multiple AUDELCO award winner and legendary soap opera veteran.
Performance Network Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2011
The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'
Viola Davis and Husband Adopt Baby Boy!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2011
According to People.com, Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon have just announced that they have adopted a baby boy, named Genesis.
MUNCHED to Play the Manhattan Theatre Source, 11/6-22
by Lauren Wolman - Oct 8, 2011
Sugar Valley Theatricals , in association with Isaac H. Suggs, Jr. is pleased to announce its production of MUNCHED by Kim Porter, a groundbreaking play dealing with Munchhausen Syndrome by Proxy and a young woman's reluctant search for the gory details of life with her mother.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEET TEA 9/13-10/9
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 13, 2011
In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre is presenting the Washington D.C. premiere of E. Patrick Johnson's one-man show, Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.
Photo Flash: TheatreWorks Presents CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER 9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 9, 2011
TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents the world premiere of CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER 9, a blues-fueled new play by Dan Dietz with music by Justin Ellington, who will also be the Musical Director for this production.
Sugar Valley Theatricals Presents MUNCHED, 11/6-22
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 6, 2011
MUNCHED was produced in 2009 in Los Angeles by Buzzworks Theater Company where it won the LA Drama Critics Circle award, The LA WEEKLY award and the McDonald Award for Playwriting excellence. The East coast premier of MUNCHED will be directed by Petronia Paley (Multiple AUDELCO award winner and legendary soap opera veteran.
Signature Theatre Presents SWEET TEA 9/13-10/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011
In a special limited engagement, Signature Theatre is presenting the Washington D.C. premiere of E. Patrick Johnson's one-man show, Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South.
Viola Davis Circling New HBO Drama Series
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 16, 2011
Viola Davis is reported to be circling the lead role in a new untitled HBO series. Dee Rees and writer-producer Margaret Nagle are in negotiations to write the story which Rees may also direct, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
2011 Tony Awards: Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris Win 'Best Direction of a Play'
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 12, 2011
Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.
RUINED Ends PTC's 35th Season, Previews 5/20
by BWW
News Desk - May 20, 2011
Philadelphia Theatre Company concludes its 35th Anniversary Mainstage Season with the Philadelphia premiere of Ruined by Lynn Nottage, running May 20 through June 12, 2011 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).
Photo Flash: Lynn Nottage Attends LAS MENINAS At Asolo Rep
by Charlie Piane - May 13, 2011
Lynn Nottage attended one of the final Asolo Rep performances of her play, Las Meninas, in Sarasota on the evening of May 12, 2011. Her visit included a gathering on stage with the director and cast after their standing ovation performance.
2011 Tony Awards Nominees: 'Best Direction of a Play'
by Charlie Piane - May 4, 2011
Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 65th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced May 3, 2011 by Tony Award winning actor Matthew Broderick and Tony Award winning actress Anika Noni Rose, at the Tony Award Nominations Announcement sponsored by IBM.