The Babylon Line 2016 - Articles Page 5

Run Time:
Two hours and 20 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 5, 2016
Closing: January 22, 2017

The Babylon Line - 2016 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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

Levittown, 1967. It’s the first night of adult-ed Creative Writing class in a classroom at the local high school. The teacher, Aaron Port, lives in Greenwich Village and reverse commutes once a week on the Long Island Rail Road’s Babylon line to Wantagh. His students are a mixed bag: Frieda Cohen, Anna Cantor and Midge Braverman, housewives all, embrace each other on arrival, and update their running checklists on each other’s kids, husbands and lawns. Their opening gambit is to tell Aaron in no uncertain terms that they are only there because French Cooking and Flower Arranging are full. The two men in the class, Jack Hassenpflug and Marc Adams keep mostly to themselves.

One final student, Joan Dellamond, rushes in late –- but she actually does intend to be there. She is a housewife, but not like the others. Living on Long Island with no kids, she cannot be in the same conversation with those women. Nor does she seem to want to be. And yet, she does seek connection. Maybe this class will bring her, and Aaron, something that neither quite expects.

Playwright Richard Greenberg, well known to LCT audiences for The House in Town and Everett Beekin, is also the author of numerous Broadway plays including The Assembled Parties and the Tony-award winning Take Me Out. His luminous new play will be brought to life by acclaimed director Terry Kinney (co-founder of Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre Company). In addition to Josh Radnor (Disgraced on Broadway, "How I Met Your Mother"), and Elizabeth Reaser ("The Twilight Saga," How I Learned to Drive) as Aaron and Joan, the cast includes Maddie Corman, Randy Graff, Julie Halston, Michael Oberholtzer and Frank Wood.

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The Babylon Line - 2016 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 5

Tony Winner Anthony Crivello Joins Cast of Studio Tenn's EVITA
by Jeffrey Ellis - Aug 3, 2016


Tony Award winner Anthony Crivello will join the cast of Studio Tenn and Tennessee Performinig Arts Center's production of Evita this September, playing the role of Juan Peron. Playing opposite Crivello in the eponymous role of Eva Peron is Broadway diva Eden Espinosa.

Amber Tamblyn, Thomas Sadoski, Zach Grenier, Judith Ivey and Peter Scolari to Close Out Vassar's 2016 Powerhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2016


Vassar & New York Stage and Film just announced casting for the final weeks of the 32ndPowerhouse Season, running through July 31st at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Daughtry, Dr. John, Charlie Daniels and Phil Vassar Set for Summer 2016 at Valley Forge Music Fair
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2016


King of Prussia, PA - Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) announces a full summer concert schedule for Valley Forge Music Fair that includes a huge Memorial Day weekend concert from Daughtry and rounds out the rest of the summer with a who's who of living legends.

Daughtry, Dr. John, Charlie Daniels and Phil Vassar Set for Summer 2016 at Valley Forge Music Fair
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2016


King of Prussia, PA - Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) announces a full summer concert schedule for Valley Forge Music Fair that includes a huge Memorial Day weekend concert from Daughtry and rounds out the rest of the summer with a who's who of living legends.

Works by John Patrick Shanley, Jose Rivera and More Round Out Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2016 Powerhouse Season
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016


Vassar & New York Stage and Film announced today the complete list of programming for its 32nd Powerhouse Season, which runs June 24 to July 31 at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD, Beginning Tonight at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2016


People's Light presents the regional premiere of A SINGLE SHARD, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan.

Vassar & New York Stage and Film's 2016 Powerhouse Season to Feature New Works by Lucy Thurber, Taylor Mac & More
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2016


Vassar & New York Stage and Film have announced a few of the projects tapped for the upcoming 32nd Powerhouse Season, the annual summer season which stages full productions of new plays, workshop presentations of new plays and musicals, and readings of other works in progress, among other developmental programming. 

Thom Sesma, Greg Watanabe and More Lead A SINGLE SHARD at People's Light
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2016


People's Light presents the regional premiere of A SINGLE SHARD, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park's Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan.

Upcoming Non-Equity Auditions Sunday, Feb. 28
by Audition Roundup - Feb 28, 2016


Updated this week! Check out upcoming Non-Equity Auditions from Sunday, February 28, 2016 for productions in your area and around the country.

Laguna Playhouse to Present LOUIS & KEELY: LOVE AT THE SAHARA Opens 2/27
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 4, 2016


The Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham and Hershey Felder Presents are thrilled to announce the fourth show in the Laguna Playhouse 2015-2016 season, Tony Award-winner Anthony Crivello and Vanessa Claire Stewart starring in LOUIS & KEELY: 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA, written by Vanessa Stewart, Taylor Hackford & Jake Broder, choreography by Vernel Bagneris and directed by Taylor Hackford.  "Our subscribers and audiences are about the have the time of their lives as we transport them to 1950's Las Vegas and beyond and the incomparable song-stylings of Louis Prima and Keely Smith," says Wareham. LOUIS & KEELY: 'LIVE' AT THE SAHARA will begin previews on Wednesday, February 24; will open on Saturday, February 27 and will run through Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.

Seven International Circus Companies Come to NYU Skirball This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016


NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present its CIRCUS NOW: International Contemporary Circus Exposure 2016, running this weekend, January 14 - 16 at NYU Skirball.

Sheffield Theatres Announces Full Casts for WAITING FOR GODOT and World Premiere of THE NAP
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 8, 2016


With the critically acclaimed Show Boat currently running in the Crucible, and Partus and A Raisin in the Sun in rehearsals, Sheffield Theatres' Artistic Director Daniel Evans announces the full casts for the forthcoming productions of Waiting For Godot and the world premiere of Richard Bean's comedy thriller The Nap, both at the Crucible this spring.

Seven International Circus Companies Coming to NYU Skirball in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2015


NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts will present its CIRCUS NOW: International Contemporary Circus Exposure 2016, running January 14 - 16 at NYU Skirball. Circus Now will showcase seven cutting-edge circus companies in three programs, and feature international artists from seven countries. The Expo will be hosted by the circus performer and musician Sxip Shirey.

Donmar Warehouse Announces 2016 Spring Season - World Premiere of ELEGY, Revival of FAITH HEALER and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 1, 2015


Donmar Warehouse Announces the 2016 Spring Season!

Peter Polycarpou, Laura Pitt-Pulford to Lead OLIVER!, Sarah Ingram Set for THE WITCHES at the Curve; Casting Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2015


Curve today announces casting for the theatre's productions of Roald Dahl's THE WITCHES and Lionel Bart's classic musical, OLIVER!

PRIVATE LIVES Starring TOM CHAMBERS At New Alexandra Theatre, Feb 8-13 2016
by Jenny Ell - Oct 23, 2015


A major revival of Noel Coward's hilarious masterpiece, Private Lives will embark on a prior to the West End UK tour starring stage and screen stars Tom Chambers (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) as the loveable and charming Elyot and Laura Rogers (Tipping The Velvet, An Ideal Husband) as the unconventional and vivacious Amanda, alongside Charlotte Ritchie (Call The Midwife, One Night in November) as Sybil and Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey) as Victor.

Official: Tom Chambers and Laura Rogers to Star in PRIVATE LIVES UK Tour; Dates Set!
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 23, 2015


A major revival of Noel Coward's hilarious masterpiece, Private Lives will embark on a prior to the West End UK tour starring stage and screen stars Tom Chambers (Top Hat, Strictly Come Dancing) as the loveable and charming Elyot and Laura Rogers(Tipping The Velvet, An Ideal Husband) as the unconventional and vivacious Amanda, alongside Charlotte Ritchie (Call The Midwife, One Night in November) as Sybil and Richard Teverson (Downton Abbey) as Victor.

Terri White Launches Barbara Cook's Spotlight Series in D.C. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2015


Barbara Cook's Spotlight series, in its ninth season at the Kennedy Center this year, features Terri White tonight, October 16, 2015; Randy Graff on October 30, 2015; Michele Lee on November 6, 2015; John Lloyd Young on November 20, 2015; and Frances Ruffelle on March 25, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the Terrace Theater.

THE BANDSTAND Begins Starry World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015


Paper Mill Playhouse opens its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical THE BANDSTAND. Performances begin tonight, October 8.

Michele Lee, John Lloyd Young and More Slated for Barbara Cook's Spotlight Series in D.C.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015


BroadwayWorld has just learned the lineup for Barbara Cook's Spotlight series, ready for its ninth season at the Kennedy Center this year. 

Full Cast Set for THE BANDSTAND Starry World Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 21, 2015


Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2015-2016 season with the world premiere musical The Bandstand. As previously announced, Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Corey Cott (Newsies, Gigi) and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) will star in The Bandstand.

Laura Osnes, Corey Cott & Beth Leavel Set for New Musical THE BANDSTAND at Paper Mill
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 11, 2015


Paper Mill Playhouse has announced that Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella, Bonnie and Clyde), Corey Cott (Newsies,Gigi) and Tony Award winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street) will star in the theater's world-premiere musical The Bandstand .  

SundanceTV Orders New Series HAP AND LEONARD
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 10, 2014


SundanceTV announced today the greenlight of its next wholly owned original series 'Hap and Leonard.' The project is based on the rollicking Joe Lansdale Southern noir book series about an unlikely pair of best friends and martial arts experts who struggle through misadventure, to stay on the right side of the law in1980's East Texas. The series has been greenlit for six one-hour episodes. It will begin shooting in 2015 and will air in early 2016.

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