La Jolla Announces John Leguizamo Musical KISS MY AZTEC! And More For 2019/2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2018
La Jolla Playhouse has announcesd four productions for its 2019/2020 season, including the world premieres of Put Your House in Order by Ike Holter, directed by Lili-Anne Brown, and The Luckiest, byMelissa Ross, directed by former Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Jaime Castañeda, developed as part of the Playhouse's 2018 DNA New Work Series.
Francis Jue To Star In KING OF THE YEES at San Francisco Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2018
San Francisco Playhouse announced casting for Lauren Yee's King of the Yees, headlined by Obie and Lucille Lortel Award-winning actor and San Francisco native Francis Jue. The play, centered on San Francisco's Chinatown, was inspired by Yee's family and their deep connections within the community. Joshua Kahan Brody will direct the Playhouse production.
Photo Flash: Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus Receive 2018 Horton Foote Prize
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 16, 2018
Yesterday, October 15th at The Lotos Club (5 East 66th Street, New York City), the 2018 recipients of the biennial Horton Foote Prize, were celebrated for excellence in American theater. The 2018 Prize for Outstanding New American Play, presented to a work produced in the 2016-17 or 2017-18 seasons, was awarded to Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee. The 2018 Prize for Promising New American Play, presented to a previously unproduced work, was awarded to India Pale Ale by Jaclyn Backhaus.
The Lark Names 2018-19 Rita Goldberg Playwrights' Workshop Fellows
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
The Lark, a theater company devoted to the support of visionary playwrights and the development of new plays, is thrilled to announce five New York City-based playwrights have been named as the 2018-19 Rita Goldberg Playwrights' Workshop Fellows. The group spans a wide range of backgrounds and professional experiences and will meet regularly throughout the year to develop new plays.
Horton Foote Prize Awarded to Lauren Yee and Jaclyn Backhaus
by Julie Musbach - Sep 4, 2018
Mari Marchbanks announced today the 2018 recipients of the biennial Horton Foote Prize, named in honor of the late playwright, which recognizes excellence in American theater. The 2018 Prize for Outstanding New American Play, presented to a work produced in the 2016-17 or 2017-18 seasons, is awarded to Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee. The 2018 Prize for Promising New American Play, presented to a previously unproduced work, is awarded to India Pale Ale by Jaclyn Backhaus.
Victory Gardens Theater And The Illinois Holocaust Museum Announce Season-wide Partnership
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018
Victory Gardens Theater and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center (IHMEC) announce an innovative programming partnership to further their shared goals of combating hatred, prejudice, and indifference. Performances will be held at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, while related programs and exhibitions will be held at Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie.
Victory Gardens Announces Season Casting
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018
Victory Gardens Theater under the direction of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels, announces casting for its upcoming productions of Indecent by Paula Vogel, directed by Gary Griffin, Rightlynd by Ike Holter, directed by Lisa Portes, Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau, directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce, and Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, directed by Marti Lyons. The cast for Miriam for President by Madhuri Shekar, directed by Chay Yew, is yet to be announced.
South Jersey Arts Fest Music Line-Up Announced
by Julie Musbach - May 11, 2018
The first weekend in June, the beautiful countryside of South Jersey will ignite with lively entertainment at South Jersey ARTS FEST. On Saturday June 2nd, Adam Travis and the Soul will open the mainstage at 1:00pm, followed by traditional Spanish dance troupe Alborado Spanish Dance Theatre, unique cooking and spoken-word poetry duo Adobe Fish Sauce, and singer-songwriter Joe Crookston. Balkan brass band West Philadelphia Orchestra closes the mainstage leaving the audience wanting more... And for those who indeed want more, overnight guests can participate in an evening campfire with an intimate concert with Joe Crookston.
Bill Rauch Announces Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2018
Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) Artistic Director Bill Rauch announced the Festival's 2019 playbill today. The season, which will be Rauch's last at the artistic helm, celebrates Shakespeare, classics and new plays, including two American Revolutions commissions and a pilot Community Visit Project that will take a bilingual Play on! translation into community venues throughout the region.
Victory Gardens Wants to Buy You A Drink!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2018
When you buy a new flex pass before tomorrow, March 25th, Victory Gardens is offering two free drink vouchers to use at the VG bar next season.
Victory Gardens Announces Season - INDECENT, PIPELINE and More
by Julie Musbach - Feb 16, 2018
Victory Gardens Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels, announces the lineup for its 2018-2019 Season. Victory Gardens' 44th Season will include the Tony Award-nominated play Indecent by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel; the Chicago premieres of Pipeline by Dominique Morisseau and Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee; and the world premieres of Rightlynd by Ike Holter and Miriam for President by Madhuri Shekar.