Hartford Stage Presents ANTONY & CLEOPATRA, 10/7
by Molly Hagan - Aug 30, 2010
A story of the love and loss that gave birth to an empire. A Roman General and an Egyptian Queen, Mark Antony and Cleopatra are great leaders of their time who share a passion for each other-but at a price. Power, politics and betrayal overshadow their doomed and legendary affiair.
Joining critically acclaimed Shakespearean actor John Douglas Thompson as Mark Antony is the incomparable Kate Mulgrew (Broadway's Equus, TV's Star Trek: Voyager and Ryan's Hope) as Cleopatra, returning to Hartford Stage for the first time since her memorable portrayal of Katharine Hepburn in Tea at Five!
Marin Shakespeare Company Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 8/20-9/25
by BWW
News Desk - Aug 20, 2010
Now an aging soldier and world leader, Antony is enthralled by the legendary Egyptian queen's charms in this sweeping, passionate love story about a powerful man derailed by the enchantment of an extraordinary woman. Featuring Marcia Pizzo as Cleopatra and Marvin Greene as Mark Antony. Directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier.
Shakespeare for Kids Ends Run at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival 8/7
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2010
Romeo and Juliet and their zany Robot take Shakespeare's masterpiece and break-dance it down for kids in the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare for Kids. The production runs July 28-31 and August 3-7 at 10am at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.
Marin Shakespeare Company Presents ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA, 8/20-9/25
by Michelle Wong - Aug 6, 2010
Now an aging soldier and world leader, Antony is enthralled by the legendary Egyptian queen's charms in this sweeping, passionate love story about a powerful man derailed by the enchantment of an extraordinary woman. Featuring Marcia Pizzo as Cleopatra and Marvin Greene as Mark Antony. Directed by Lesley Schisgall Currier.
American Shakespeare Center Opens Teen Camp, Rehearsals For Shows Underway
by Molly Hagan - Aug 4, 2010
Session 2 of the Young Company Theatre Camp is in full swing, with campers already diving into their roles in Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra, two plays presented in three parts. Auditions and casting happened on Monday, July 19th, with the campers receiving their roles just moments before barreling into their first rehearsals.
RSC Brings Goold's ROMEO AND JULIET et al. to Lincoln Center '11
by Nicolas Coburn - Aug 2, 2010
The Royal Shakespeare Company's 44 member acting ensemble will perform five plays by William Shakespeare at Park Avenue Armory as part of Lincoln Center Festival next summer. Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory, in association with The Ohio State University, are bringing the Royal Shakespeare Company to New York for this six-week engagement. This unprecedented theatrical event takes place July 6 through August 14, 2011.
Marin Shakes Costume Designer Mentors SF Art Institute Interns
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 2, 2010
Each summer costume designer and Art Institute of California of San Francisco instructor, Abra Berman of Novato, designs and builds a collection of costumes for the Marin Shakespeare Company's outdoor summer festival.
Shakespeare for Kids Plays Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, 7/28-8/7
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2010
Romeo and Juliet and their zany Robot take Shakespeare's masterpiece and break-dance it down for kids in the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare for Kids. The production runs July 28-31 and August 3-7 at 10am at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.
Berskhire Theatre Festival Closes ENDGAME, 7/24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2010
The Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced the complete cast for its production of Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME, directed by Eric Hill. The production will feature David Chandler (Clov), Mark Corkins (Hamm), Tanya Dougherty (Nell), and Randy Harrison (Nagg).
Shakespeare for Kids to Open at Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2010
Romeo and Juliet and their zany Robot take Shakespeare's masterpiece and break-dance it down for kids in the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare for Kids. The production runs July 28-31 and August 3-7 at 10am at the Labuda Center for the Performing Arts at DeSales University.
PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Chandler, Corkins Lead Berskhire Theatre Festival's ENDGAME, 7/10-24
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2010
The Berkshire Theatre Festival has announced the complete cast for its production of Samuel Beckett's ENDGAME, directed by Eric Hill. The production will feature David Chandler (Clov), Mark Corkins (Hamm), Tanya Dougherty (Nell), and Randy Harrison (Nagg).
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 25, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 23, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Walden Theatre Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2010
Walden Theatre, home of Louisville's nationally-recognized theatre conservatory for young people, announces a season that will take our audiences and our student actors from American and European classics through a range of modern masterpieces and recent works, all before finishing with three essentials by William Shakespeare.
Sher Leads Cast of Tricycle's BROKEN GLASS; Casting Set For THE GREAT GAME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2010
Antony Sher will lead the cast in Arthur Miller's Broken Glass, directed at the Tricycle Theatre by Iqbal Khan. Broken Glass, designed by Mike Britton with lighting by Matthew Eagland runs from 30 September - 27 November, with press night on 6 October 2010. Further casting will be announced shortly.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
A Noise Within Closes AWAKE AND SING! by Clifford Odets, 5/23
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2010
A Noise Within (ANW) ends run of AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by CLIFFORD ODETS, Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).
Kim Cattrall Profiled By The Observer
by Charlie Piane - May 9, 2010
Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall will appear in a Liverpool run of Antony and Cleopatra. She will play Cleopatra opposite Jeffery Kissoon in the Everyman Theater production, which will feature direction by Janet Suzman. Perormances will begin October 8 and run through November 13.