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Lea DeLaria and Charles Busch Star in One-Night-Only Reading of SIR PATIENT FANCY
by Julie Musbach - Mar 21, 2019


Red Bull Theater today announced the cast for the next REVELATION READING, Aphra Behn's SIR PATIENT FANCY, directed by Leigh Silverman: Whitney Maris Brown, Charles Busch, Lea DeLaria, Zachary Fine, Gibson Frazier, Kendyl Ito, Kristolyn Lloyd, Cherie Corinne Rice, Austin Smith, Amelia Workman and more to be announced!

Photo Flash: Folger Theatre Presents CONFECTION
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2019


Folger Theatre presents the world premiere of Confection, an immersive theater piece imagined and performed by New York's acclaimed theater company, Third Rail Projects. Confection is conceived and written by Zach Morris, directed and choreographed by Zach Morris, with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett, and created in collaboration with the company. Commissioned by Folger Theatre in association with Before 'Farm to Table': Early Modern Foodways and Cultures, Confection is a rollicking rumination on opulence, inequity, and teeny-tiny desserts. 

The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse presents HENRY V
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 19, 2019


The Tavern becomes the "wooden O" as Prince Hal accepts his calling to the throne, becoming King Henry V. After making a claim on the French throne, Henry leads his Englishmen into battle - a battle that looks to end the life of Henry, his men and England. In a rallying cry on St. Crispin's Day, Henry calls on his men to fight for "God, Harry, England, and St. George!" The Battle of Agincourt is decided, as is the hand in marriage of a French Princess to a certain English King. Join us for Shakespeare's most patriotic and inspiring play.

BWW Review: NELL GWYNN at Folger Theatre - Be Prepared to Laugh and Learn about One of England's First Actresses on The Stage
by Charles Shubow - Feb 15, 2019


Go back in time to 1665 and learn about the theatre world in London.

Krystina Alabado Joins the Cast of MEAN GIRLS as Gretchen Wieners March 12th
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2019


Mean Girls announces that Krystina Alabado will join the cast in the role of 'Gretchen Wieners' beginning Tuesday, March 12. Tony Award nominee Ashley Park will play her final performance in the role on Sunday, March 10.

Third Rail Projects' Immersive CONFECTION Comes To Folger Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2019


Folger Theatre presents the world premiere of Confection, an immersive theater piece imagined and performed by New York's acclaimed theater company, Third Rail Projects. Confection is conceived and written by Zach Morris, directed and choreographed by Zach Morris, with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett, and created in collaboration with the company.

BWW Interview: Robert Richmond of NELL GWYNN at Folger Shakespeare Library
by Rachael Goldberg - Jan 29, 2019


Robert Richmond is the director of Folger Theatre's upcoming production of Nell Gwynn. Richmond has directed a number of productions for Folger Theatre in DC and served as the Associate Artistic Director of the Aquilla Company in New York City. He currently is the Department Chair and Artistic Director of the University of South Carolina Department of Theatre and Dance.

Photo Flash: Folger Theatre Presents East Coast Premiere of NELL GWYNN
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2019


Behold the year of the woman: 1665. Folger Theatrecontinues its 2018/19 season of characters who 'shake the world' with Nell Gwynn, the Olivier Award-winning 2016 comedy from London about one of the first women to perform on the English stage. Written by British playwright Jessica Swale (Blue Stockings), Nell Gwynn was commissioned by Shakespeare's Globe where it premiered, followed by a celebrated 2016 run on the West End that earned an Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Robert Richmond (Macbeth, Timon of Athens, Henry V at the Folger) will direct the East Coast premiere of the play at Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C.

Folger Theatre Announces East Coast Premiere of NELL GWYNN Starring Alison Luff
by Julie Musbach - Jan 2, 2019


Behold the year of the woman: 1665. Folger Theatre continues its 2018/19 season of characters who "shake the world" with Nell Gwynn, the Olivier Award-winning 2016 comedy from London about one of the first women to perform on the English stage.

BWW Review: NELL GWYNN at Dolphin Theatre
by Monica Moore - Nov 25, 2018


Director Syd Mannion and his team have encapsulated the essence of what this story is about and this is the crucial success of this production. The characters are sensationally played; they are charismatic, exquisitely presented in delicious period costume and the story is supported with a craftily constructed set.

CRT Announces 2019 Summer Season Productions
by Julie Musbach - Nov 16, 2018


Cortland Repertory Theatre, one of New York State's longest running professional summer theatres, has announced their 48th annual season for the summer of 2019. All six mainstage shows will make their CRT debuts.

Folger Theatre Commissions Third Rail Projects For Immersive Theater Experience
by Julie Musbach - Oct 29, 2018


Folger Theatre today announced the world premiere of Confection, an immersive theater piece imagined and performed by New York's acclaimed theater company, Third Rail Projects. Confection is conceived and written by Zach Morris, directed and choreographed by Zach Morris, with Tom Pearson and Jennine Willett, and created in collaboration with the company. The commission of Confection by Folger Theatre is in association with Before 'Farm to Table': Early Modern Foodways and Cultures, a Mellon initiative in collaborative research, convened by the Folger Institute.

BWW Review: HENRY V at Hartford Stage
by Joseph Harrison - Oct 27, 2018


In Shakespeare's day his plays served multiple purposes. In some cases, they created an escape for the people to forget their troubles and laugh or revel with and through the characters on stage. In others, the stories served as cautionary tales that made audiences think about their own lives through the lens of the troubles portrayed. Yet it was Shakespeare's history plays that aimed to take a pivotal moment in history and not only bring it to life for the audience to witness (and hopefully understand better), but to ground those stories in the present and allow those in attendance (and possibly those in power) to learn from the mistakes of the past. Thus, is the case with HENRY V, the current production being mounted at Hartford Stage.

BWW Review: NELL GWYNN shows 17th Century humor and heart at Synchronicty Theatre
by Stephanie Robb - Oct 16, 2018


Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre opens its 21st Season with Jessica Swale's NELL GWYNN, a comedy based on the true story of an orange vendor who becomes one of the most celebrated actresses in 17th Century London - and King Charles II's mistress. The play follows Nell from rags to riches, as she transforms from a bawdy orange seller on the street to a revered actress, who was ahead of her time during an era where it was a novelty to see women grace the stage. Accompanied by friends, theatre colleagues, and her lover the King, Nell finds herself ascending to high society while trying to forget her meager background. The cast includes Courtney Moors as Nell, Eugene H. Russell as Charles Hart, Robert Shaw-Smith as King Charles accompanied by a talented ensemble.

VIDEO: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents NELL GWYNN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2018


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast for the North American premiere of Jessica Swale's exuberant new comedy Nell Gwynn, September 20-November 4, 2018. The music- and dance-filled play took London audiences by storm when it debuted at Shakespeare's Globe, followed by a celebrated run on the West End. Director of the original London production, Christopher Luscombe, helms the new Chicago Shakespeare production. Star of Broadway and the West End Scarlett Strallen appears as Nell; Chicago leading actor Timothy Edward Kane performs the role of King Charles II.

Photo Flash: Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents NELL GWYNN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 25, 2018


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast for the North American premiere of Jessica Swale's exuberant new comedy Nell Gwynn, September 20-November 4, 2018. The music- and dance-filled play took London audiences by storm when it debuted at Shakespeare's Globe, followed by a celebrated run on the West End. Director of the original London production, Christopher Luscombe, helms the new Chicago Shakespeare production. Star of Broadway and the West End Scarlett Strallen appears as Nell; Chicago leading actor Timothy Edward Kane performs the role of King Charles II.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for NELL GWYNN at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018


Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents the North American premiere of Jessica Swale's exuberant new comedy Nell Gwynn, September 20-November 4, 2018. The music- and dance-filled play took London audiences by storm when it debuted at Shakespeare's Globe, followed by a celebrated run on the West End. Director of the original London production, Christopher Luscombe, helms the new Chicago Shakespeare production. Star of Broadway and the West End Scarlett Strallen appears as Nell; Chicago leading actor Timothy Edward Kane performs the role of King Charles II.

BWW REVIEW: The Fabulous True Story Of King Charles II's Mistress And Pioneer Of Women In Theatre Comes To Life In NELL GWYNN
by Jade Kops - Aug 19, 2018


Brilliantly bawdy and incredibly clever, Jessica Swale's Laurence Olivier Award winning comedy (2016) NELL GWYNN is presented by Deborah Jones (Director) and New Theatre in a wonderfully presented expression of this surprisingly true story. 

NELL GWYNN By Jessica Swale Makes Its Sydney Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2018


London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.

Synchronicity Theatre To Open 21st Season With Jessica Swale's NELL GWYNN
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2018


Atlanta's Synchronicity Theatre will open its 21st Season with Jessica Swale's Nell Gwynn, a comedy based on the true story of an orange vendor who becomes one of the most celebrated actresses in 17th Century London - and King Charles II's mistress. Performances run from September 27 to October 21, 2018. For tickets or more information, please visit synchrotheatre.com or call 404-484-8636.

NELL GWYNN By Jessica Swale Makes Its Sydney Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2018


London, 1660. King Charles II has exploded onto the scene with a love of all things loud, extravagant and sexy. And at Drury Lane, a young Nell Gwynn is causing stirrings amongst the theatregoers.

Scarlett Strallen and Timothy Edward Kane Lead NELL GWYNN at Chicago Shakespeare
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2018


Chicago Shakespeare Theater announces the cast for the North American premiere of Jessica Swale's exuberant new comedy Nell Gwynn, September 20-November 4, 2018. The music- and dance-filled play took London audiences by storm when it debuted at Shakespeare's Globe, followed by a celebrated run on the West End. Director of the original London production, Christopher Luscombe, helms the new Chicago Shakespeare production. Star of Broadway and the West End Scarlett Strallen appears as Nell; Chicago leading actor Timothy Edward Kane performs the role of King Charles II.

Photo Flash: Jennifer Saunders, Anna Friel and More Visit MY BEAUTIFUL CIRCUS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018


Giffords Circus celebrates the 250th anniversary of the wonder of circus, with a UK premiere tour of their new show, My Beautiful Circus. The show held its official press night on Thursday 28th June at Chiswick House & Gardens, London. Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: First Look at MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL at Long Wharf Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2018


GFour Productions, winner of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, proudly brings the international hit show Menopause The Musical® to Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive) in New Haven, Conn., for a limited engagement Friday, June 15 through Sunday, July 1. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Long Wharf Theatre Box Office, www.longwharf.org, or by calling (203) 787-4282. Greater discounts for groups of 10+ available by calling (203) 772-8202.

Cast Announced For Long Wharf Theatre's Performance Of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2018


GFour Productions, winner of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, proudly brings the international hit show Menopause The Musical to Long Wharf Theatre (222 Sargent Drive) in New Haven, Conn., for a limited engagement Friday, June 15 through Sunday, July 1. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Long Wharf Theatre Box Office, www.longwharf.org, or by calling (203) 787-4282. Greater discounts for groups of 10+ available by calling (203) 772-8202.

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