A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE Begins Previews Thursday, 7/14
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 11, 2011
'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of The Off Broadway play is presented by Stacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun. It stars , Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The set and costume design is by Clint Ramos; with lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.
Holland Productions Presents HIDEOUS PROGENY At Boston Playwrights 7/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2011
Currently celebrating its 5th season, Holland Productions proudly presents the regional premiere of HIDEOUS PROGENY, a witty and salacious story of Mary Shelley and her peers, by playwright Emily Dendinger, July 9 - July 23 at The Boston Playwrights' Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
HENRY V and SEED Set for Classical Theatre of Harlem
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 8, 2011
Under new leadership, The Classical Theatre of Harlem is proud to present two gripping world premiere productions that mark the Company's return to full-scale works. From August 5 - September 4, The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present Shakespeare's great history play, Henry V, in a new staging directed by Jenny Bennett that features OBIE award-winner Ty Jones in the title role. An acclaimed veteran of the Company and driving force behind its survival, Jones heads a cast of 15 in a raw, timeless production. His interpretation of King Henry V not only highlights the character's charisma and inspirational power to lead, but also his heroic faults and morally questionable tactics.
JACK IN A BOX Online Sitcom Celebrates 2 Years, Releases Newest Episode
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 8, 2011
Michael Cyril Creighton's award winning online sitcom 'JACK IN A BOX' about a frustrated theatre box office manager, currently in its third season, celebrates its 2 Year Anniversary and releases the 23rd episode of the series, entitled 'The Date.' After 2 years of watching Jack be a sort of snarky, hapless sad sack, it's possible this little dough boy has found love. Or will he ruin it, just like he ruined that audition to play an Adult Baby on Law & Order: SVU? The episode features downtown theatre favorites Paul Thureen (The Debate Society) and Becky Yamamoto (Young Jean Lee's Songs of the Flying Dragon to Heaven).
'50 Documentaries To See Before You Die' Now to Premiere 8/2
by Lauren Wolman - Jul 7, 2011
Current TV today announced an additional roster of talent to be featured in the new original series, '50 Documentaries To See Before You Die.' Hosted by renowned documentarian Morgan Spurlock, the five part hour-long weekly series, which kicks off Tuesday, August 2 at 9 p.m. ET counts down fifty of the modern documentary era's most powerful, provocative and moving films. In each show, Spurlock hits the road and revisits several of the iconic figures from films ranging from 'Paris is Burning' to 'Hoop Dreams' to 'Exit Through the Gift Shop.'
Jonathan Hammond, Noah Weisberg Lead A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 6, 2011
'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The Off Broadway play is presented byStacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, with set and costume design by Clint Ramos; lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.
Burning Coal Theatre Company to Present ENRON, HENRY V (ON TRAPEZE), & More in 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 5, 2011
Burning Coal Theatre Company, a small professional theatre in Raleigh, North Carolina has announced its 2011-2012 main stage season. It will begin with the riveting music and dance filled Enron by Lucy Prebble, Sept. 8-25, 2011; followed by Shakespeare's Henry V (on Trapeze), Dec. 1-18, 2011; then Man of La Mancha by Darion, Leigh and Wasserman, Feb. 2-19, 2012; and wrapping up with Jude the Obscure, Pts. 1 & 2, a new musical by Ian Finley, Jerome Davis and Bruce Benedict, in repertory, April 12-May 5, 2012.
Jonathan Hammond, Noah Weisberg, et al. Lead Off-Broadway's A STRANGE AND SEPARATE PEOPLE
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 30, 2011
'A Strange and Separate People' by Jon Marans announces casting of Jonathan Hammond, Tricia Paoluccio and Noah Weisberg. The Off Broadway play is presented byStacy Shane / ManUnderdog Prods., the original producer of Marans' critically acclaimed, award-winning play from a season ago, The Temperamentals, at Theatre Row Studio Theatre, 410 West 42nd Street, beginning July 14th and Opening Tuesday, July 19th. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun, with set and costume design by Clint Ramos; lighting by Ryan O'Gara and sound by Jill BC Du Boff.
Holland Productions Presents HIDEOUS PROGENY At Boston Playwrights 7/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2011
Currently celebrating its 5th season, Holland Productions proudly presents the regional premiere of HIDEOUS PROGENY, a witty and salacious story of Mary Shelley and her peers, by playwright Emily Dendinger, July 9 - July 23 at The Boston Playwrights' Theatre, 949 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Receives Additional HD Screenings
by Kelsey Denette - May 3, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience are thrilled to announce additional dates and venues for the upcoming screening of Roundabout's critically acclaimed & Tony Award nominated Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring 2011 Tony nominee Brian Bedford.
Rachel York, Estelle Parsons, et al. Win 2011 IRNE Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2011
The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, have announced the winners for the 2011 IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2010 Theatre Season. A list of the nominees and winners is below.
Judges Announced for The Place Prize Finals
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 16, 2011
The judging panel of the Place Prize Finals, the UK's biggest and most prestigious choreography prize, will include: gallery director Hannah Barry, performance poet and musician Zena Edwards, theatre director Rupert Goold, Streetwise Opera CEO Matthew Peacock and director of Dublin Dance Festival, Laurie Uprichard.
Dates & Venues Announced for EARNEST Film Screenings
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 11, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company, L.A. Theatre Works and BY Experience are thrilled to announce dates and venues for the upcoming screening of Roundabout's critically acclaimed Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford.
Alison Fraser, Julie Halston and Mary Testa Lead JACK IN A BOX
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011
Michael Cyril Creighton's award winning online sitcom "JACK IN A BOX", currently in its third season, turns 20. The series' 20th episode welcomes a trio of Broadway stars: Alison Fraser, Julie Halston and Mary Testa
Judges Announced for The Place Prize Finals
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011
The judging panel of the Place Prize Finals, the UK's biggest and most prestigious choreography prize, will include: gallery director Hannah Barry, performance poet and musician Zena Edwards, theatre director Rupert Goold, Streetwise Opera CEO Matthew Peacock and director of Dublin Dance Festival, Laurie Uprichard.
JACK IN A BOX Sitcom Reunites ENRON Cast Members
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011
Episode 18 of Michael Cyril Creighton's award winning online sitcom "JACK IN A BOX", now in its third season, reunites two cast members from Broadway's Enron, Jeff Skowron ("Greg & Donny", Beauty & The Beast) and Lusia Strus (Gus Van Sant's upcoming "Restless", The Retributionists).
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST To Be Filmed In HD For Cinemas
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 3, 2011
Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) critically acclaimed Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford, will be filmed live with multiple high definition cameras during public performances on March 11 and 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St.).
HIGH Box Office Opens Tomorrow 3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 2, 2011
The box office will open officially tomorrow, Friday March 4th at 10AM at the Booth Theatre on Broadway (222 W. 45th Street) for Matthew Lombardo's new play HIGH, directed by Rob Ruggiero, starring two-time Golden Globe winner, Academy Award & Tony Award nominee Kathleen Turner as 'Sister Jamison Connelly'. Previews begin on Broadway on March 25 and the official opening is April 19, 2011.
Harnick, Comley Honored At 2011 Theatre Museum Awards for Excellence
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 1, 2011
Running the gamut from vaudeville and musical theatre classics, to today's top Broadway shows, with a touch of "old blue eyes" thrown in for good measure, the 2011 Theatre Museum Awards pay tribute to a wide range of the performing arts.
Kathleen Turner Leads HIGH, Begins Rehearsals 2/28
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 28, 2011
Rehearsals begin on Monday, February 28th for Matthew Lombardo's new play HIGH, directed by Rob Ruggiero, starring two-time Golden Globe® winner, Academy Award® & Tony Award® nominee Kathleen Turner as "Sister Jamison Connelly", Tony Award® nominee Stephen Kunken (Enron) as "Father Michael Delpapp" and Evan Jonigkeit making his Broadway debut as "Cody Randall".
Richard Thomas Joins Public Forum 2/28
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 28, 2011
The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the second Public Forum event of 2011, "Too Rich To Fail: A Town Hall Meeting on Americans and Their Money," on Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m.