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People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

CATS Lands at Colonial Theatre; Tickets On Sale March 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


CATS, the show that revolutionized musical theatre, makes its return to Boston April 13 - 18 for one week only at Boston's Colonial Theatre. Tickets go on sale Sunday, March 7 and will be available through an authorized ticket seller found only at Ticketmaster 1-800-982-2787, at all Ticketmaster outlets, by visiting BroadwayAcrossAmerica.com/Boston and directly at the box office of Boston's Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston during normal business hours Monday through Saturday 10am - 6pm.

The New 42nd Street Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

People's Light & Theatre Presents KING LEAR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


People's Light & Theatre Company presents KING LEAR, by William Shakespeare, from March 3 - 28, 2010 on the Main Stage.

Theatre for a New Audience Presents LOVE IS MY SIN
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 5, 2010


For its third show of its 30th anniversary season, Theatre for a New Audience will present the New York premiere of C.I.C.T. / Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord production of Love Is My Sin, the sonnets of William Shakespeare adapted by Peter Brook and performed by his wife, Natasha Parry and Michael Pennington.

American Premiere of THE PITMEN PAINTERS Starring Original UK Cast Coming to MTC
by Robert Diamond - Jan 20, 2010


Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.

Rachel Axler's Off-Broadway Debut SMUDGE Opens January 11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2010


Two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Rachel Axler will make her off Broadway playwriting debut at the NEA-rejected Women's Project with Smudge, a dark comedy directed by Pam MacKinnon about the changing face of the American family and the limits of love and cheesecake. Smudge features Cassie Beck, Greg Keller and Brian Sgambati.

Rachel Axler Makes Her Off B'way Playwriting Debut In SMUDGE, Opens 1/11/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 3, 2010


Two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Rachel Axler will make her off Broadway playwriting debut at the NEA-rejected Women's Project with Smudge, a dark comedy directed by Pam MacKinnon about the changing face of the American family and the limits of love and cheesecake. Smudge features Cassie Beck, Greg Keller and Brian Sgambati.

Met Opera's New Production of Bizet's CARMEN Opens New Years Eve
by BWW News Desk - Dec 31, 2009


A new production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Richard Eyre and starring El?na Garan?a in the title role and Roberto Alagna as Don José, premieres at a New Year's Eve gala performance. Garan?a makes her Met role debut as the gypsy femme fatale, reuniting with Alagna following their recent success in these parts at London's Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

Met Opera's New Production of Bizet's CARMEN Opens New Years Eve
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


A new production of Bizet's Carmen, directed by Richard Eyre and starring El?na Garan?a in the title role and Roberto Alagna as Don José, premieres at a New Year's Eve gala performance. Garan?a makes her Met role debut as the gypsy femme fatale, reuniting with Alagna following their recent success in these parts at London's Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

Rachel Axler Makes Her Off B'way Playwriting Debut In SMUDGE, Opens 1/11/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 14, 2009


Two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Rachel Axler will make her off Broadway playwriting debut at the NEA-rejected Women's Project with Smudge, a dark comedy directed by Pam MacKinnon about the changing face of the American family and the limits of love and cheesecake. Smudge features Cassie Beck, Greg Keller and Brian Sgambati.

Rachel Axler Makes Her Off B'way Playwriting Debut In SMUDGE, Opens 1/11/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 30, 2009


Two-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer Rachel Axler will make her off Broadway playwriting debut at the NEA-rejected Women's Project with Smudge, a dark comedy directed by Pam MacKinnon about the changing face of the American family and the limits of love and cheesecake. Smudge features Cassie Beck, Greg Keller and Brian Sgambati.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Burning Coal Theatre Presents A CONVERSATION WITH GERALD FREEDMAN 9/26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2009/2010 LobbyLectures series begins on Saturday, September 26th at 6 pm with A CONVERSATION WITH GERALD FREEDMAN. Gerald Freedman directed the original production of Ragni, Rado & McDermott's HAIR at Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in 1967. He is currently Dean of the School of Drama at UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Burning Coal Theatre Presents A CONVERSATION WITH GERALD FREEDMAN 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2009


Burning Coal Theatre Company's 2009/2010 LobbyLectures series begins on Saturday, September 26th at 6 pm with A CONVERSATION WITH GERALD FREEDMAN. Gerald Freedman directed the original production of Ragni, Rado & McDermott's HAIR at Joseph Papp's Public Theatre in 1967. He is currently Dean of the School of Drama at UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.

NATHAN THE WISE Receives American Premiere, Starring Strathairn, At People's Light 9/16-10/11
by Charlie Piane - Aug 7, 2009


People's Light & Theatre Company kicks off their 35th Anniversary Season with the American Premiere of NATHAN THE WISE translated by Edward Kemp from the play by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing. NATHAN THE WISE runs from September 16 - October 11, 2009, on the Main Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern.

Irons and Allen Headlined IMPRESSIONISM Starts Previews 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2009


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which is directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will plays the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

Mason, Lazar, De Shields, Weiss and Levieva Join Irons and Allen in IMPRESSIONISM
by Eddie Varley - Dec 3, 2008


The New York Times is reporting that Andre De Shields, Aaron Lazar, Margarita Levieva, Marsha Mason, and Michael T. Weiss will join Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will play the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, reports Times.

Irons and Allen Headlined IMPRESSIONISM to Run at the Schoenfeld in '09
by Eddie Varley - Nov 19, 2008


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will play the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, reports The New York Times.

Jeremy Irons and Joan Allen Come To B'way In 'Impressionism' , Spring '09
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2008


Tony Award winners Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons will return to Broadway to star together in the world premiere of Impressionism, a new American play by Michael Jacobs. The production, which will be directed by Tony Award-winner Jack O'Brien, will come to Broadway in Spring, 2009.

Kline, Garner, Sunjata Set for Bway 'Cyrano;' Opens 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Aug 20, 2007


It was announced today that Academy Award and Tony Award winner Kevin Kline and Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner will star in a new production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's 1897 romantic classic, with a translation and adaptation by Anthony Burgess

Murray and Seldes to Engage in 'Conversation' in Westport
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2006


Marian Seldes and Brian Murray, two of Broadway's leading artists, who have played together in some of the 20th century's most daring plays, will talk about their careers, their friendship and their process of creation in 'Artists in Conversation,' presented by the Westport Arts Center, on Monday, September 25

Olivier, Dench, McKellen and More Featured in Live Shakespeare CD
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2005


Shakespearean icons such as Laurence Olivier and Judi Dench will be among the actors featured in the RSC's new CD set The Essential Shakespeare--Live

Traveling in Pursuit of Theater
by Adrienne Onofri - Jul 14, 2003


Since I live in New York City, I usually don't take a 'theater vacation'-you know, the eight-shows-a-week type of trip to New York or London. Even when I go to London, theater is just one of the activities on my itinerary. But the last three summers, I have found myself in a summer theater destination and have been appreciating more and more the joy of taking my No. 1 pastime on the road.

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