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Opened: May 14, 2007
Closing: July 01, 2007

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Berkeley Repertory Theatre Extends AMERICAN IDIOT Again, Thru 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 15, 2009


Today, with two shows about to open on Broadway and the film of another coming to the Bay Area, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced another extension for its world premiere of Green Day's American Idiot.

Yale Repertory Theatre's ECLIPSED Continues Through 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre presents Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED previews began, October 24th, and the show opened October 29th. The cast features Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Photo Flash: THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS at The Public Theate
by Alexandra Johnson - Nov 6, 2009


Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

Yale Repertory Theatre's ECLIPSED Continues Through 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre presents Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED previews began, October 24th, and the show opened October 29th. The cast features Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Dan Zanes and Friends Release 76 Trombones
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 4, 2009


Family music pioneers Dan Zanes and Friends delve into a vital part of America's musical heritage with their forthcoming album of timeless songs owned by Sir Paul McCartney's MPL Music Publishing catalog.

The Playwrights Realm Announces 2009-2010 Pipeline Reading Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 3, 2009


PIPELINE READING SERIES- STRANGE LOOP - Sunday, November 8th Beginning Sunday, November 8th at 7:00pm at ART New York's Bruce Mitchell Room (520 8th Avenue, 3rd floor) The Playwrights Realm will kick off the 'Pipeline Reading Series' - a series of staged readings of new works by emerging artists - with STRANGE LOOP, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson, directed by Maria Goyanes.

Berkeley Rep Extends AMERICAN IDIOT, Runs Through 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2009


Today, one day before the first performance of Green Day's American Idiot, Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced that it will extend the show due to record-breaking sales and unprecedented demand for seats.

THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS' IN THE RED & BROWN WATER Previews Tonight, 10/30
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009


Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Tonight Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Official opening night it November 17. Performances will run through December 13.

Yale Repertory Theatre's ECLIPSED Opens 10/29
by Eddie Varley - Oct 29, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED beginning October 24th, with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Photo Flash: Yale Rep Theatre Presents ECLIPSED
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Yale Repertory Theatre Presents ECLIPSED, Beginning 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED beginning October 24th, with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Yale Repertory Theatre Presents ECLIPSED, Beginning 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED beginning October 24th, with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

Yale Repertory Theatre Presents ECLIPSED, Beginning 10/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED beginning October 24th, with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

FELA! Arrives On Broadway At The Eugene O'Neill Theatre 10/19, Casting Complete
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


As previously announced, Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will arrive on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) where performances will commence on Monday, October 19 with an official opening set for Monday, November 23.

HAIR's Saycon Sengbloh Will Join Bdwy's FELA!, Previews Begin 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway?s 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O?Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23.

Lillias White Joins Bdwy's FELA!, Previews 10/19
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


Tony® Award-winner Lillias White will join the cast of Fela!, the new Broadway musical based on the life and music of African composer and performer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, playing the role of the iconic artist's mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.

FELA! Set For Broadway's O'Neill, Previews Begin 10/19, Opens 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2009


Fela!, the critically acclaimed musical that had audiences on their feet during its world premiere last summer at Off-Broadway's 37 Arts, will arrive on Broadway this fall where it begins performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19. The official opening is set for Monday, November 23. This new musical, based on the life of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is directed and choreographed by Tony® Award-winner Bill T. Jones (Spring Awakening), with a book by Jim Lewis and Bill T. Jones. Sahr Ngaujah will return in the title role for which he received universal acclaim, while the world renowned Antibalas and other members of the NYC Afrobeat community, under the direction of Aaron Johnson, will again perform Kuti?s rousing music live onstage. Winner of this year?s Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical, Fela! was conceived by Bill T. Jones, Jim Lewis and Steve Hendel.

Rush Tickets Available For FELA!, Policies Announced For Preview And Regular Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 16, 2009


The producers of Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, have announced the policy for general rush tickets to this new musical which will begin performances at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) on Monday, October 19.

Yale Rep Announces Cast and Creative Team for POP!, World Premiere 11/27
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 15, 2009


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) announces complete casting and the creative team for the world premiere of POP!, a new musical with book and lyrics by Maggie-Kate Coleman and music by Anna K. Jacobs, directed by Mark Brokaw. POP! will play for 22 performances only, November 27-December 19. Opening Night is Thursday, December 3.

Yale Repertory Theatre Presents ECLIPSED, Beginning 10/24
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 5, 2009


The Yale Repertory Theatre will present Danai Gurira's ECLIPSED beginning October 24th, with an opening night of October 29th. The cast will feature Pascale Armand, Zainab Jah, Adepero Oduye, Stacey Sargeant, and Shona Tucker.

The Public and LAByrinth Theater Co Announce Sunday Speaker Series for OTHELLO, Runs Thru 10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) and LAByrinth Theater Company will present a FREE discussion series tied to its current production of OTHELLO running through Sunday, October 4 the NYU Skirball Center.

Berkeley Repertory Theatre Extends AMERICAN IDIOT Again, Thru 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009


Today, with two shows about to open on Broadway and the film of another coming to the Bay Area, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre announced another extension for its world premiere of Green Day's American Idiot.

Spike Lee’s Film PASSING STRANGE Comes To The Bay Area
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 30, 2009


Even as Berkeley Repertory Theatre scorches the stage with the world premiere of American Idiot, it welcomes the prodigal return of Passing Strange.

Berkeley Rep Celebrates Two Of Their Productions Hitting The Broadway Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009


Even as the world premiere of Green Day's American Idiot takes the Roda Theatre by storm, Berkeley Repertory Theatre celebrates bringing two shows to Broadway that were developed on the same stage.

FELA! Arrives On Broadway At The Eugene O'Neill Theatre 10/19, Casting Complete
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


As previously announced, Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, will arrive on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) where performances will commence on Monday, October 19 with an official opening set for Monday, November 23.

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Passing Strange - 2007 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2008 Obie Awards Performance De'Adre Aziza
2008 Obie Awards Performance Daniel Breaker
2008 Obie Awards Performance Eisa Davis
2008 Obie Awards Performance Colman Domingo
2008 Obie Awards Performance Chad Goodridge
2008 Obie Awards Performance Rebecca Naomi Jones
2008 Obie Awards Performance Stew
2008 The Lortels Outstanding Lighting Design Kevin Adams

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