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Opened: March 10, 2009
Closing: April 19, 2009

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YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING & More Set for The Strand's 2010-2011 Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2011


The Strand Theater proudly presents its third season in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District, featuring a lineup of progressive female playwrights. 'Strong female voices are what have set the Strand apart from other local theaters,' states Artistic Director, Jayme Kilburn. 'In our third season we are celebrating our mission with a slate of plays by women that are rarely produced.'

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Presents Carson McCullers Talks About Love
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 14, 2011


Rattlestick Playwrights Theater concludes its 16th season with the world premiere of Carson McCullers Talks About Love, a theater piece with music written and performed by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Suzanne Vega ("Tom's Diner," "Luka") with music by Ms. Vega and Tony Award-winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening).

WaterTower Theatre 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival Program Announced
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 26, 2011


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the line-up for the 2011 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival, March 3-13 at the Addison Theatre Centre.

The Brick Announces Winter/Spring 2011 Season
by James Miller - Jan 20, 2011


From January to July of 2011, The Brick is presenting a series of productions and festivals that display the range and boldness of its many artists - whether they be returning favorites or brand new faces! This will be a season of sorority, cadavers, abortions, time, comic books, crime, heritage and video games.

FRIGID New York Festival presents MENDACITY 2/24-3/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2011


After moving from readings in Los Angeles to a workshop in New York, the next step in the evolution of this multi-media solo show is the world premier production in the FRIGID New York Festival 2011.

HONEY BROWN EYES Set For Off-B'way Run, Opens 1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2011


HONEY BROWN EYES by Stefanie Zadravec - winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in 2009 at Theater J in Washington, DC - will be given its New York premiere by Off-Broadway's Working Theater, with previews beginning January 9 prior to an official opening night January 16 at the Clurman Theatre (410 W. 42 St.) on Theater Row in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mark Plesent, Working Theater's Producing Artistic Director.

Review Roundup: NEXT TO NORMAL National Tour
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2011


The startling new musical Next to Normal, winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, launched a national tour at Los Angeles' Ahmanson Theatre on November 23. The show moved on to Denver on January 4, where it is currently playing at Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

HONEY BROWN EYES Set For Off-B'way Run Starting 1/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2011


HONEY BROWN EYES by Stefanie Zadravec - winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in 2009 at Theater J in Washington, DC - will be given its New York premiere by Off-Broadway's Working Theater, with previews beginning January 9 prior to an official opening night January 16 at the Clurman Theatre (410 W. 42 St.) on Theater Row in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mark Plesent, Working Theater's Producing Artistic Director.

HONEY BROWN EYES Set For Off-B'way Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2011


HONEY BROWN EYES by Stefanie Zadravec - winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in 2009 at Theater J in Washington, DC - will be given its New York premiere by Off-Broadway's Working Theater, with previews beginning January 9 prior to an official opening night January 16 at the Clurman Theatre (410 W. 42 St.) on Theater Row in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mark Plesent, Working Theater's Producing Artistic Director.

HONEY BROWN EYES Set For Off-B'way Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2010


HONEY BROWN EYES by Stefanie Zadravec - winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in 2009 at Theater J in Washington, DC - will be given its New York premiere by Off-Broadway's Working Theater, with previews beginning January 9 prior to an official opening night January 16 at the Clurman Theatre (410 W. 42 St.) on Theater Row in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mark Plesent, Working Theater's Producing Artistic Director.

Cerveris, Gemignani et al. Lead Brody's OPERATION EPSILON Reading, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2010


Producer Ellen Berman (Enchanted April) presents a reading of the new play, Operation Epsilon by Alan Brody (The Housewives of Manheim) with direction by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America).

Cerveris, Gemignani et al. Lead Brody's OPERATION EPSILON Reading, 12/10
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 8, 2010


Producer Ellen Berman (Enchanted April) will present a reading of the new play, Operation Epsilon by Alan Brody (The Housewives of Manheim) with direction by Tony Award-winning director/producer Andy Sandberg (Hair, The Last Smoker in America).

HONEY BROWN EYES Set For Off-B'way Run
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 7, 2010


HONEY BROWN EYES by Stefanie Zadravec - winner of the Helen Hayes Award for Best New Play in 2009 at Theater J in Washington, DC - will be given its New York premiere by Off-Broadway's Working Theater, with previews beginning January 9 prior to an official opening night January 16 at the Clurman Theatre (410 W. 42 St.) on Theater Row in Manhattan, it has been announced by Mark Plesent, Working Theater's Producing Artistic Director.

November-December Programs Announced for the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

November-December Programs Announced for the Museum of Jewish Heritage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2010


The November-December public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust has been announced.

Hedgebrook & ACT Present Sarah Jones for One Night Only, 8/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2010


In partnership with ACT, Hedgebrook, one of the few residency programs in the world exclusively dedicated to supporting the creative process of women writers, is producing a one night only performance of Broadway sensation Sarah Jones, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. as a benefit for Hedgebrook.

YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING & More Set for The Strand's 2010-2011 Season
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 9, 2010


The Strand Theater proudly presents its third season in the Station North Arts and Entertainment District, featuring a lineup of progressive female playwrights. 'Strong female voices are what have set the Strand apart from other local theaters,' states Artistic Director, Jayme Kilburn. 'In our third season we are celebrating our mission with a slate of plays by women that are rarely produced.'

Hedgebrook & ACT Present Sarah Jones for One Night Only, 8/18
by Nicolas Coburn - Jul 29, 2010


In partnership with ACT, Hedgebrook, one of the few residency programs in the world exclusively dedicated to supporting the creative process of women writers, is producing a one night only performance of Broadway sensation Sarah Jones, August 18 at 7:30 p.m. as a benefit for Hedgebrook.

VENICE, INISHMAAN, THIS et al. Set for CTG's 2010-2011 Season at Kirk Douglas Theatre; Season Announced
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 14, 2010


Michael Ritchie, Artistic Director of Center Theatre Group, has set the 2010-2011 season at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. The new season, which features three productions and four DouglasPlus presentations, will run from October 7, 2010, through August 28, 2011.

The RRazz room Announces Their July 2010 Concerts
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 8, 2010


The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo and Freda Payne.

RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up
by BWW News Desk - Jul 4, 2010


RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up

RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up
by Charlie Piane - Jun 11, 2010


RRazz Room Announces Upcoming July Line-up

CMSD Students Present FAME at PlayhouseSquare 6/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2010


The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its eleventh annual All-City Musical, FAME The Musical to crown the District's 2009-10 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of over fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, June 4 - 6, 2010.

CMSD Students Present FAME at PlayhouseSquare 6/4-6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 4, 2010


The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its eleventh annual All-City Musical, FAME The Musical to crown the District's 2009-10 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of over fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, June 4 - 6, 2010.

CMSD Students Present FAME at PlayhouseSquare 6/4-6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 29, 2010


The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) will present its eleventh annual All-City Musical, FAME The Musical to crown the District's 2009-10 series of All-City Arts Programming. The production features the talents of over fifty CMSD students from across the District and will take place on the stage of the Ohio Theatre at PlayhouseSquare, June 4 - 6, 2010.

Humor Abuse FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Humor Abuse have there been?
Humor Abuse has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2009.
What awards has Humor Abuse been nominated for?
Humor Abuse has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for Lorenzo Pisoni, Performance at the Obie Awards for Lorenzo Pisoni, Outstanding Solo Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Lorenzo Pisoni, and Outstanding Solo Show at The Lortels for Manhattan Theatre Club.
What awards has Humor Abuse won?
Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Lorenzo Pisoni, Performance (Obie Awards) for Lorenzo Pisoni Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Lorenzo Pisoni and Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for Manhattan Theatre Club.

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