THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Plays Clevland Playhouse 2/4-2/27
by Kassie Rivera - Jan 21, 2011
A haunting American classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL marks the first Cleveland Play House production of a work by Pulitzer Prize- and Academy Award-winner Horton Foote, and the world-premiere performance of this play by an African-American cast. Receiving the blessing of Hallie Foote, daughter of the playwright, this co-production with Round House Theatre is helmed by Timothy Douglas and stars preeminent African-American actress Lizan Mitchell as Carrie Watts. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL begins in the Drury Theatre at Cleveland Play House on Friday, February 4 and runs through Sunday, February 27, 2011. Tickets are available at Cleveland Play House box office by calling 216.795.7000 ext 4 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL is presented with support from US Bank, Turner Construction, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and the Ohio Arts Council.
Barney Frank to speak at Huntington Forum 1/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2011
In conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company's production of the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama, Lynn Nottage's Ruined, Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank, Democrat from the 4th District, will speak about the legislative efforts being taken to eliminate the sale of conflict minerals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Yale Rep Announces A Cast Change For THE PIANO LESSON 1/28-2/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.
Pratt, Davis And More Lead Yale Rep's THE PIANO LESSON
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2010
YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents RUINED 11/16-12/19
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 19, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, by Lynn Nottage (Intimate Apparel, Crumbs from the Table of Joy), directed by South Africa native Liesl Tommy, in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 16 - December 19 (media night: Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 pm).
Oprah in Talks to Star in RUINED Film
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 7, 2010
According to Deadline.com Oprah Winfrey is currently in talks to star in a film adaptation of Lynn Nottage's RUINED. The Pulitzer prize-winning play is being translated to the big screen by HBO Films, with Oprah Winfrey and Kate Forte serving as executive producers.
Huntington Theater Co Presents RUINED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2010
The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 29th season with Ruined by Lynn Nottage (Intimate Apparel, Crumbs from the Table of Joy), directed by South Africa native Liesl Tommy. The ensemble cast features Tonye Patano (Showtime's "Weeds") as Mama Nadi.
STAGE TUBE: La Jolla Playhouse's RUINED
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 22, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, by Lynn Nottage (Intimate Apparel, Crumbs from the Table of Joy), directed by South Africa native Liesl Tommy, in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 16 - December 19 (media night: Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 pm). Ruined is a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Huntington Theatre Company.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents RUINED 11/16-12/19
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 16, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, by Lynn Nottage (Intimate Apparel, Crumbs from the Table of Joy), directed by South Africa native Liesl Tommy, in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 16 - December 19 (media night: Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 pm).
Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 7, 2010
Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.
Anika Noni Rose Joins Celebration For Lynn Nottage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2010
Tony Award-winner Anika Noni Rose (Caroline, or Change; Dreamgirls; For Colored Girls) joins the lineup of top theatrical talent who will pay tribute to playwright Lynn Nottage, recipient of the 2010 'Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award', presented by The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust.
Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 20, 2010
Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents RUINED 11/16-12/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, by Lynn Nottage (Intimate Apparel, Crumbs from the Table of Joy), directed by South Africa native Liesl Tommy, in the Mandell Weiss Theatre November 16 - December 19 (media night: Sunday, November 21 at 7:00 pm).
Unicorn Theatre & KC Actors Theatre Co-Produce The Seafarer, Previews 10/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010
Unicorn Theatre and Kansas City Actors Theatre join forces to take on Conor McPherson's thrilling new Irish comedy, The Seafarer. This marks the first collaboration between the two companies, and the only collaboration in Kansas City this year between two local professional theater companies.
Canadian Stage TD Dream Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, Closes 9/5
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2010
The Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park presents Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's timeless tale of ill-fated lovers and feuding families. Jeff Irving stars as Romeo (Ross Petty's Robin Hood, Mirvish Productions' Sound of Music and Canadian Stage/Citadel Theatre's The December Man /L'homme de décembre) and Christine Horne stars as Juliet (The Stone Angel with Ellen Burstyn and KICK Theatre's Miss Julie: Sheh'mah).
Nottage & Eno Named Horton Foote Prize Winners for RUINED, MIDDLETOWN
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 30, 2010
Mari Marchbanks (Founder and Executive Director) announced today the inaugural recipients of the newly established Horton Foote Prizes, named in honor of the legendary writer, to award excellence in American Theater. Presented biennially, the first Horton Foote Prize is awarded to Ruined by Lynn Nottage for Outstanding New American Play and Middletown by Will Eno for Promising New American Play.
Piven Theatre Workshop Closes Its Season With LATE: A COWBOY SONG, 7/24-8/29
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 29, 2010
Piven Theatre Workshop closes its 2009-10 season with the Chicago premiere of Late: A Cowboy Song, written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Jessica Thebus and featuring Polly Noonan. The production will run July 24 - August 29, 2010 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street. Press opening is Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:30PM.
Piven Theatre Workshop Closes Its Season With LATE: A COWBOY SONG, 7/24-8/29
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 24, 2010
Piven Theatre Workshop closes its 2009-10 season with the Chicago premiere of Late: A Cowboy Song, written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Jessica Thebus and featuring Polly Noonan. The production will run July 24 - August 29, 2010 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street. Press opening is Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:30PM.
RUINED Original Cast and Crew Reunites for Intiman Production, 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2010
Lynn Nottage's Ruined, a powerful portrayal of the triumph of the human spirit in a war-torn country, will be co-produced this season by Intiman Theatre (opening July 9, 2010) and the Geffen Playhouse (opening September 15, 2010), the only two theatres in the country to host original cast members and the design team of director Kate Whoriskey's acclaimed world-premiere production.
Piven Theatre Workshop Closes Its Season With LATE: A COWBOY SONG, 7/24-8/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 1, 2010
Piven Theatre Workshop closes its 2009-10 season with the Chicago premiere of Late: A Cowboy Song, written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Jessica Thebus and featuring Polly Noonan. The production will run July 24 - August 29, 2010 at Piven Theatre Workshop, 927 Noyes Street. Press opening is Monday, July 26, 2010 at 7:30PM.
Canadian Stage TD Dream Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, Opens 6/25
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2010
The Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park presents Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's timeless tale of ill-fated lovers and feuding families. Jeff Irving stars as Romeo (Ross Petty's Robin Hood, Mirvish Productions' Sound of Music and Canadian Stage/Citadel Theatre's The December Man /L'homme de décembre) and Christine Horne stars as Juliet (The Stone Angel with Ellen Burstyn and KICK Theatre's Miss Julie: Sheh'mah).