Essential Self-Defense 2007 - Articles Page 5

Opened: March 28, 2007
Closing: April 15, 2007

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Dylan McDermott Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2008


Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Playwrights Horizon's first production of the new season, the World Premiere of THREE CHANGES, a new play by Nicky Silver. Directed by Tony Award nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), the production will begin previews on Friday, August 22, 2008 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 16. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 28 at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Dylan McDermott Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2008


Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Playwrights Horizon's first production of the new season, the World Premiere of THREE CHANGES, a new play by Nicky Silver. Directed by Tony Award nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), the production will begin previews on Friday, August 22, 2008 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 16. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 28 at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Rapp and Schultz Among Writers in World Premiere of SPIN
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


the stageFARM (Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director and Carrie Shaltz, Founder / Executive Director) has announced the line-up of plays that will comprise the world premiere of SPIN, a series of new short plays (commissioned on the timely topic) by Adam Rapp, Gina Gionfriddo, Judith Thompson, Elizabeth Meriwether, and Mark Schultz. With direction by Alex Kilgore and Evan Cabnet, SPIN begins performances Friday evening, October 3, 2008, for a limited engagement through Saturday evening, November 8, at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street between Barrow & Bedford Streets).

Scott Cohen Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' at Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2008


Scott Cohen (Drunk Enough To Say I Love You at The Public, Losing Louie on Broadway, tv's Gilmore Girls + The Return of Jezebel James) has joined the cast of season opener THREE CHANGES by Nicky Silver. This completes casting for the first show of the season, which starts previews August 22 and also features Dylan McDermott and Maura Tierney.

Dylan McDermott Joins Cast of 'Three Changes' This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2008


Golden Globe winner and Emmy Award nominee Dylan McDermott has joined the cast of Playwrights Horizon's first production of the new season, the World Premiere of THREE CHANGES, a new play by Nicky Silver. Directed by Tony Award nominee Wilson Milam (The Lieutenant of Inishmore), the production will begin previews on Friday, August 22, 2008 with an Opening Night set for Tuesday, September 16. The limited engagement will run through Sunday, September 28 at Playwrights Horizons Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street).

Groff, Tierney, and O'Toole Added To Playwrights Lineup
by BWW News Desk - Jun 5, 2008


Playwrights Horizons has announced additional details for its 2008/2009 Season, including the final two productions of the six-play season. Jonathan Groff, Maura Tierney, and Annette O'Toole have been announced to star in three of the plays being presented.

stageFARM To Present 'Spin' Starting 10/3
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2008


In the spirit of last season's acclaimed VENGEANCE, the Off-Broadway theatre company the stageFARM (Carrie Shaltz, Founder / Executive Director and Alex Kilgore, Artistic Director) will present the world premiere of SPIN, a series of new short plays commissioned on the timely topic by Adam Rapp, Gina Gionfriddo, Judith Thompson, Elizabeth Meriwether, and Mark Schultz. With direction by Alex Kilgore and Special Guest Director (TBD), SPIN begins performances Friday evening, October 3, 2008 for a limited engagement through Saturday evening, November 8, 2008 at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street between Barrow & Bedford Streets). Opening night is Saturday evening, October 11, 2008 at 8:00PM.

Photo Flash: 'Hunting and Gathering'
by BWW - Feb 2, 2008


Primary Stages presents the third production of it's 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman (Well). The 4-member cast features Michael Chernus (Essential Self Defense) as Astor, Mamie Gummer (The Water's Edge) as Bess, Keira Naughton (The Rivals) as Ruth, and Jeremy Shamos (Gutenberg! The Musical!) as Jesse.

'Hunting and Gathering' Premieres Jan.22 at Primary Stages
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2008


Primary Stages presents the third production of the 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman; with Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos.

'Max & Ruby' Family Show Begins at Theatreworks 12/7
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2007


Theatreworks USA, the nation's leading not-for-profit professional theatre for family audiences, launches its 47th season with the New York premiere of the live stage adaptation of the hit children's television series Max & Ruby, for a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street), Friday, December 7, 2007 through Sunday, January 13, 2008, with an official Opening on Sunday, December 9 at 2PM.

Chernus & Gummer to Star in 'Hunting and Gathering'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2007


Primary Stages has announced casting for the third production of the 2007-2008 season, the world premiere of the play Hunting and Gathering by Brooke Berman, directed by Leigh Silverman. To star Michael Chernus, Mamie Gummer, Keira Naughton and Jeremy Shamos.

Stadelmann Replaces Marshall-Green in 'Rag and Bone'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2007


Due to a scheduling conflict, Logan Marshall-Green has dropped out of the upcoming production of Rag and Bone at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater. Replacing him is Matthew Stadelmann. Performances will now begin Tuesday, November 13, 2007. Opening night is Tuesday, November 20 at 7PM. The show will run through Sunday, December 16, 2007.

Logan Marshall-Green Stars in NY Premiere of 'Rag and Bone'
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2007


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater continues its 13th anniversary season with the New York premiere of Rag and Bone, a play by Noah Haidle. Performances begin Wednesday, November 14, 2007. Opening night is Tuesday, November 20 at 7PM. The show will run through Sunday, December 16, 2007.

Playwrights Rapp, Bunin, Parnell in 'Stories on 5 Stories'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2007


Playwrights Horizons has announced it will present the return of its unique benefit evening Stories on 5 Stories Monday, November 19. The event will feature new works by seven of the theater's alumni writers.

Rattlestick to Premiere Adam Rapp's 'American Sligo'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2007


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater opens its 13th season with the World Premiere of American Sligo, described as 'a darkly humorous saga about the quintessential American family,' written and directed by Adam Rapp

'Utopia' & Spring Awakening Win Top Honors at Drama Desks
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2007


The Coast of Utopia and Spring Awakening won the top honors at The 52nd Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were presented on Sunday, May 20 at the F.H. LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center!

2007 Drama Desk Nominees Announced, LoveMusik Leads Pack
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2007


Beth Leavel and James Naughton announced the nominees for the 2007 Drama Desk Awards this morning at The Friar's Club. The awards will take place on Sunday, May 20th at the F. H. LaGuardia Concert Hall.

Robins, Stuhlbarg, Etc. to Attend Lucille Lortel Party
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2007


An array of acclaimed stars, playwrights and directors will attend a cocktail party for the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards ceremony

2007 Lucille Lortel Nominations Announced; 'Spring' Leads
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2007


The League of Off-Broadway Theatres and Producers today announced the nominations for the 22nd Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, which will be presented on Monday, May 7th at New World Stages

Hoffman, Ryan, Charles Added to Edge's Bingo Night '07
by BWW News Desk - Feb 9, 2007


Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Ryan, and Josh Charles have been added to the list of celebrity Bingo callers for Edge Theater's Bingo Night 2007, a benefit for the theater company that will take place Monday, February 12 at 8pm at Epiphany Church, Second Avenue at 22 Street.

Edge Theater Hosts Bingo Benefit with Clarkson & Forte
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2007


Edge Theater artistic director Carolyn Cantor and producer David Korins have announced that Bingo Night 2007, a benefit for the theater company, will take place Monday, February 12 at 8pm at Epiphany Church, Second Avenue at 22 Street. This year's celebrity Bingo callers include Patricia Clarkson and Will Forte.

CUNY to Air ATW Seminar with Beane, Rapp, Etc., 1/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2007


The American Theatre Wing's upcoming 'Working in the Theatre' will feature five contemporary playwrights - Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Douglas Carter Beane, Kia Corthron, Daisy Foote, and Adam Rapp -on CUNY TV

Guettel, LaChiusa, Etc. Set for Nov. 'Stories on 5 Songs'
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2006


Songs by Adam Guettel, Michael John LaChiusa and more will be featured in Playwrights Horizons' Songs on 5 Stories

Nielsen, Weller, Etc. Set for Playwrights '06-'07 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2006


Another round of casting has been announced for Playwrights Horizons' 2006-2007 season, which will feature performances by Kristine Nielsen, Peter Weller, Harris Yulin and more

Rapp's Essential Self-Defense Premieres in NY, Spring '07
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2006


Adam Rapp's Essential Self-Defense will have its New York premiere at Playwrights Horizons in spring of 2007

Essential Self-Defense FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Essential Self-Defense have there been?
Essential Self-Defense has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2007.
What awards has Essential Self-Defense been nominated for?
Essential Self-Defense has been nominated for several awards. It was nominated for Outstanding Music for a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Ray Rizzo, Adam Rapp, and Lucas Papaelias. Additionally, it received a nomination for Outstanding Set Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for David Korins. The show was also nominated for Outstanding Sound Design at The Lortels for Eric Shim.

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