The Grand Manner 2010 - Articles Page 7

Run Time:
1 hour and 30 minutes, with no intermission
Opened: June 27, 2010
Closing: August 01, 2010

The Grand Manner - 2010 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Mitzi E. Newhouse Theatre
150 West 65th St. at Broadway New York, NY 10023

In 1948, playwright A.R. Gurney, then a young boarding school student, traveled to New York where he attended a performance of Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra, going backstage afterwards to meet the production's star, the great stage actress Katharine Cornell, who was dubbed "The First Lady of the American Stage" by the legendary critic Alexander Woollcott. A mix of remembrance and imagination, THE GRAND MANNER is a love letter to this fabled actress and a heartfelt look back at the glorious heyday of the Broadway theatre.



Playwright A.R. Gurney's many plays include Far East, Ancestral Voices and Big Bill, all produced by Lincoln Center Theater. Director Mark Lamos returns to Lincoln Center Theater where he directed Gurney's Big Bill as well as such past LCT productions as Shakespeare's Cymbeline and Measure for Measure, Sheridan's The Rivals and Edward Albee's Seascape.

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The Grand Manner - 2010 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 7

Washington National Opera Opens 55th Season with Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2010


Washington National Opera (WNO), under the leadership of General Director Plácido Domingo, opens its 55th season with Giuseppe Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) in eight performances, September 11 to 25 at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Brava Participates in the National Commemoration of Stonewall's 40th Anniversary 9/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2010


Brava Theater is honored to produce a series of short works called Come As You Are, in a celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.

Boyd Gaines Joins DRIVING MISS DAISY on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Aug 2, 2010


Boyd Gaines has joined the cast of the Broadway-bound Driving Miss Daisy, playing the role of the son in the production.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Comes To The Allstate Arena 7/28-8/1/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2010


Dinosaurs once again roam the earth in a spectacular theatrical arena show, WALKING WITH DINOSAURS - The Arena Spectacular, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series.

Japan Society Gallery Presents America's First Hakuin Retrospective 10/1-1/16/2011
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 22, 2010


What's the sound of one hand clapping? This famous meditational question was first framed as 'What is the sound of one hand?' by Hakuin Ekaku, an 18th century painter and Zen master whose work is showcased at Japan Society from October 1, 2010 to January 16, 2011 in The Sound of One Hand: Paintings and Calligraphy by Zen Master Hakuin.

The Flea to Open New Plays by Gurney, Banks in Fall 2010
by Abigail Arnold - Jul 22, 2010


Jim Simpson, Artistic Director and Carol Ostrow, Producing Director are pleased to announce the line up for the Fall 2010 season at The Flea.

Washington National Opera Opens 55th Season with Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010


Washington National Opera (WNO), under the leadership of General Director Plácido Domingo, opens its 55th season with Giuseppe Verdi's Un Ballo in Maschera (A Masked Ball) in eight performances, September 11 to 25 at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

The Metropolitan Room Announces August Events
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2010


The Metropolitan Room hosts Manhattan's most exciting 'American Idol' style competition. The third annual 'Metrostar Talent Challenge' Trials begin July 12, 2010 with a grand finale on August 30th, 2010.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts A Symposiium on Playwright Samuel Beckett 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on playwright Samuel Beckett with Deirdre Bair, recipient of the National Book Award for 'Samuel Beckett: A Biography,' and Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, following the Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Beckett's 'Happy Days,' directed by Lamos.

History Channel Names Educator Spring Contest Winners
by Jessica Lewis - Jul 8, 2010


HISTORY announced the winners of a special contest for teachers connected with its landmark 12-part television series, AMERICA THE STORY OF US, which premiered on April 25, 2010 and concluded on Memorial Day. The Innovation in History Education contest invited teachers to submit outstanding American history lesson plans for a chance to win a total of $25,000 in prizes. The contest emphasized the use of technology to develop engaging and content-rich history lesson plans for today's 21st century students, and was open to Middle School and High School teachers, with 1 Grand Prize Winner and 2 First Prize Winners in each category.

STG Receives National Preservation Award for Maintaining Wurlitzer Organ
by Nicolas Coburn - Jun 30, 2010


Last night at the 2010 annual convention for the American Theatre Organ Society, Seattle Theatre Group was awarded a national preservation award for their work in maintaining the historic Paramount's Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.

Westport Country Playhouse Hosts A Symposiium on Playwright Samuel Beckett 7/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010


Westport Country Playhouse will present a Sunday Symposium on playwright Samuel Beckett with Deirdre Bair, recipient of the National Book Award for 'Samuel Beckett: A Biography,' and Mark Lamos, Playhouse artistic director, following the Sunday, July 11, 3 p.m. matinee performance of Beckett's 'Happy Days,' directed by Lamos.

RIALTO CHATTER: Brian Stokes Mitchell Joining WOMEN ON THE VERGE?
by Robert Diamond - Jun 15, 2010


BroadwayWorld.com has learned from a reliable source that Tony-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell is in final contract negotiations and is fully expected to join WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN. All offers are said to be out to Sherie Rene Scott and other performers (that they are keeping under tabs) and a full casting announcement is expected in the coming days.

LCT3 Announces THE COWARD 11/8 & WHEN I COME TO DIE 1/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 14, 2010


LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences, has announced the first two productions of its 2010-2011 season: the world premieres of THE COWARD, a new play by Nick Jones, directed by Sam Gold and WHEN I COME TO DIE, a new play by Nathan Louis Jackson, directed by Thomas Kail.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Buffalo - 6/06
by BWW - Jun 6, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/06 for Buffalo

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Central New York - 6/06
by BWW - Jun 6, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/06 for Central New York

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows for Rockland / Westchester - 6/06
by BWW - Jun 6, 2010


Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 6/06 for Rockland / Westchester

BWW Special Feature: 99 and Under the Radar; Acknowledging the Architects
by Michael Roderick - May 28, 2010


Welcome to 99 AND UNDER THE RADAR: A LOOK AT INDIE THEATER'S MOVERS AND SHAKERS, BroadwayWorld's new weekly series that showcases standout productions and production companies from the independent theater scene in New York City. Each week, independent producer Michael Roderick will be discussing the latest goings on in the theatrical wings, highlighting those with potentially bright futures. This Week's Topic: Getting to the 'Source' of the Indie Theatre Community.

Kenneth R. Feinberg to Serve Third Term as WNO President
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2010


Washington National Opera (WNO) today announced that Kenneth R. Feinberg will serve a third, two-year term as president of the Company. The announcement follows WNO's Annual Meeting, held Wednesday, May 26, at which the Board of Trustees unanimously approved Mr. Feinberg's term extension and new trustees were recognized.

RIALTO CHATTER: Jessica Biel Reportedly Signs on for WOMEN ON THE VERGE...?
by Robert Diamond - May 17, 2010


The New York Daily News is reporting that Spanish director Pedro Almodovar told press at the Cannes Festival that Jessica Biel, who took part in the staged readings of the new musical, 'Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown' at Lincoln Center, has signed on for the full production.

History Channel Posts Best Month In Network's History
by Charlie Piane - Apr 27, 2010


With the overwhelming success of AMERICA THE STORY OF US, and the continued growth of regularly scheduled series' PAWN STARS, AMERICAN PICKERS, as well as the grand season finale of AX MEN - HISTORY(TM) experienced its best April of all time with year over year increases in all key demos.

Centre Culturel Irlandais Announces Summer Events, 4/28-7/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2010


Celebre depuis toujours pour ses qualites litteraires, le theatre irlandais est entre en ce debut du 21eme siecle dans une phase nouvelle et passionnante. Au cours de ce programme d'ete, nous sommes heureux de presenter a Paris quatre pieces donnees lors du festival Under the Radar de New York en janvier dernier. Chacune d'elles a son caractere particulier et chacune est superbe. Ainsi que nous l'avons fait durant le festival Friel, les entrees seront gratuites afin de vous encourager a venir nombreux et a nous faire part de vos reactions. Cependant, nous vous demandons instamment d'annuler les reservations que vous ne pourrez pas honorer. Notre programme comporte aussi de l'excellente musique, du cinema, de l'art visuel et de la litterature, a partir de maintenant et jusqu'a la treve de l'ete. Nous esperons que vous apprecierez et prendrez plaisir a tous ces evenements.

Centre Culturel Irlandais Announces Summer Events, 4/28-7/10
by Caroline Cole - Apr 20, 2010


Celebre depuis toujours pour ses qualites litteraires, le theatre irlandais est entre en ce debut du 21eme siecle dans une phase nouvelle et passionnante. Au cours de ce programme d'ete, nous sommes heureux de presenter a Paris quatre pieces donnees lors du festival Under the Radar de New York en janvier dernier. Chacune d'elles a son caractere particulier et chacune est superbe. Ainsi que nous l'avons fait durant le festival Friel, les entrees seront gratuites afin de vous encourager a venir nombreux et a nous faire part de vos reactions. Cependant, nous vous demandons instamment d'annuler les reservations que vous ne pourrez pas honorer. Notre programme comporte aussi de l'excellente musique, du cinema, de l'art visuel et de la litterature, a partir de maintenant et jusqu'a la treve de l'ete. Nous esperons que vous apprecierez et prendrez plaisir a tous ces evenements.

Guggenheim Foundation Receives Mellon Foundation Grant For Panza Collection Initiative
by Charlie Piane - Apr 19, 2010


The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation has received a major grant of $1.23 million from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to commence work on the Panza Collection Conservation Initiative, it was announced today by Richard Armstrong, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and Museum.

Dayton Playhouse Announces its 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2010


The Dayton Playhouse is proud to announce its 52nd theatrical season of musicals, comedies, dramas and special events. 'We are so excited to build on the tremendous success of our 2009 - 2010 Season with these exciting and daring shows for next season!' says Executive Director Wade Hamilton.

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