Oregon Shakespeare Fest Launches Black Swan Lab For New Work 7/7-10/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch the Black Swan Lab for New Work on July 7, 2009, running through October 31. The Lab will provide approximately 390 hours of development time in 2009 and offer a shifting menu of developmental activities, including actor-driven work, work that may include on-going development but no audience component, and work that is shared in-house.
Oregon Shakespeare Fest Launches Black Swan Lab For New Work 7/7-10/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 12, 2009
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival will launch the Black Swan Lab for New Work on July 7, 2009, running through October 31. The Lab will provide approximately 390 hours of development time in 2009 and offer a shifting menu of developmental activities, including actor-driven work, work that may include on-going development but no audience component, and work that is shared in-house.
AAADT & Sweet Honey In The Rock Join Up In Chicago 4/1-5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2009
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU), 50 E. Congress Parkway, proudly announces programming for the 50th Anniversary celebration of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), performing as part of ATRU's International Dance Series in a Chicago exclusive engagement April 1 - 5. Tickets are now on sale.
AAADT & Sweet Honey In The Rock Join Up In Chicago 4/1-5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 17, 2009
The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU), 50 E. Congress Parkway, proudly announces programming for the 50th Anniversary celebration of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT), performing as part of ATRU's International Dance Series in a Chicago exclusive engagement April 1 - 5. Tickets are now on sale.
McDonagh Plans Return to Stage Work with 'Behanding'
by Eddie Varley - Jan 24, 2009
Oscar winning and Tony nominated playwright Martin McDonagh has not abandoned the stage as feared as he has focused on more film work recently, The New York Times has revealed that he has finished a new play and is eager to see it staged. The new work, titled A Behanding in Spokane, is set in 'small town America', a change from McDonagh's usual locale of Ireland. The Times describes the story as 'a man in his mid- to late -40's who is missing his left hand and needless to say, wants it back'. The Times reports that the play includes 'blood, gore, a bomb and the dark humor' McDonagh has become famous for, there is no exact information at present regarding when or where the production will debut. McDonagh was nominated this past week for best original screenplay for 'In Bruges' his comedy-thriller starring Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell. He also directed the film.
Donna McKechnie: One Singular Sensation
by Jan Nargi - Aug 6, 2008
The Tony Award-winning actress who will forever be remembered for her breathtaking performance as the original Cassie in 'A Chorus Line' shares her views on her life, her continuing career, and her triumph over a debilitating illness that ironically gave her a second chance at happiness
ACT Presents 'Curse of the Starving Class'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2008
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) artistic director Carey Perloff today announced the final casting and design team for A.C.T.'s 30th anniversary production of Sam Shepard's classic interrogation of the American dream, Curse of the Starving Class
Ted Neeley: Jesus….And So Much More!
by Pati Buehler - May 8, 2007
After talking with this 'gentleman' from Texas you soon find out his plate has been full of wonderful entertainment experiences and he's no where ready to slow up yet.
Soulful "Superstar" Has Power and Glory
by Jan Nargi - Oct 9, 2006
Strong cast makes Biblical figures both human and divine in director Robert Johanson's inspired restaging of this Rice-Webber classic at the North Shore Music Theatre
MTC's Shining City Begins Previews April 20 and Opens May 9 at the Biltmore
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2006
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, artistic director; Barry Grove, executive producer) have announced that the American premiere of Conor McPherson's Shining City at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street) will open Tuesday, May 9 at the Biltmore Theatre (261 West 47th Street). Previews for Shining City will begin Thursday, April 20.
John Patrick Shanley's DEFIANCE Announces Full Cast
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2006
The cast will feature (in alphabetical order): Chris Bauer (Chaplin White), Stephen Lang (Colonel Littlefield), Trevor Long (Gunney), Margaret Colin (Margaret Littlefield), Jeremy Strong (Private Evan Davis), and Chris Chalk (Captain Lee King).
