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Ayckbourn's HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays At Westport Country Playhouse 7/28 - 8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by BWW News Desk - Jul 28, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

The Mountain Playhouse Presents LEND ME A TENOR 8/2-8/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 23, 2009


The Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown continues its seventieth anniversary season with a madcap farce, which has become one of the signature pieces of the Playhouse's farce troupe. Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig was first performed at the Mountain Playhouse in 1991 (two years after its Broadway debut) and then was reprised in 2000.

The Antaeus Company Announces First Full Season Of Classic Plays
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2009


The Antaeus Company, L.A.'s Classical Theater Ensemble, hits a milestone in company history: For the first time since the inception of the company in 1994, The Antaeus Company is proud to announce their first full season of classic plays!

Ayckbourn's HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES Plays At Westport Country Playhouse 7/28 - 8/15
by Len Bourret - Jul 9, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

Cinema At The Square Returns To PlayhouseSquare 8/6-23 With 15 Classic Films
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2009


This summer, celebrate your love of classic film as the 12th annual Cinema at the Square series returns to PlayhouseSquare August 6-23, 2009. This years series showcases fifteen classic films from the Golden Age of Hollywood to the special-effects laced blockbusters of the 1980's; all for a very 'retro' price of just $5 per film.

OVER THE TAVERN Brings The Laughs To Mountain Playhouse 6/30-7/12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2009


The comedy about growing up Catholic in the 1950's, which runs June 30 - July12 at the Mountain Playhouse, is just what the doctor ordered for summer fun. Set in Buffalo, New York, Over the Tavern takes us back to the Eisenhower era of the 1950's and introduces us to the Pazinski family (Mom, Dad and their four children: Eddie, Annie, Georgie and the hero of the tale, 12-year-old Rudy) who live over the bar they own.

Westport Country Playhouse Presents The Comedy HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES 7/28-8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2009


Westport Country Playhouse will reunite six audience favorites---playwright Alan Ayckbourn, director John Tillinger, and cast members Paxton Whitehead, Cecilia Hart, Geneva Carr and Carson Elrod---in the classic comedy, 'How the Other Half Loves,' playing July 28 through August 15.

OVER THE TAVERN Brings The Laughs To Mountain Playhouse 6/30-7/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 18, 2009


The comedy about growing up Catholic in the 1950's, which runs June 30 - July12 at the Mountain Playhouse, is just what the doctor ordered for summer fun. Set in Buffalo, New York, Over the Tavern takes us back to the Eisenhower era of the 1950's and introduces us to the Pazinski family (Mom, Dad and their four children: Eddie, Annie, Georgie and the hero of the tale, 12-year-old Rudy) who live over the bar they own.

HONUS & ME Plays Mountain Playhouse In Jennerstown 6/16-28
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2009


The next show at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is billed as a show the entire family will enjoy. Honus & Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the book by Dan Gutman, tells the story of little league player Joey Stoshack who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner - while cleaning out an elderly neighbors attic.

Gone With The Wind Spoof I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN Plays The Mountain 6/2-6/14
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2009


The Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is kicking off the 2009 anniversary season with an adaptation of another 70th anniversary celebrant, the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind. I'll Never Be Hungry Again is a musical spoof that takes the sweeping drama and classic romance and turns it on its head.

BABES IN ARMS To Have Broadway Revival; O'Donnell To Star
by Charlie Piane - Jun 10, 2009


A Broadway revival of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's BABES IN ARMS is in the works, according to Variety. The production will be directed and choreographed by Randy Skinner (recently Tony nominated Choreographer of 'Irving Berlin's White Christmas') and will utilize a new book by Joe DiPietro ('I Love You, You're Perfect...Now Change!', 'The Toxic Avenger' and 'Memphis'). The production will star Rosie O'Donnell.

HONUS & ME Plays Mountain Playhouse In Jennerstown 6/16-28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 5, 2009


The next show at the Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is billed as a show the entire family will enjoy. Honus & Me, a play by Steven Dietz adapted from the book by Dan Gutman, tells the story of little league player Joey Stoshack who finds the most valuable baseball card in the world, the T-206 Honus Wagner - while cleaning out an elderly neighbors attic.

Mark St. Germain's FREUD'S LAST SESSION Plays 6/10-28 At BSC Stage 2 Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2009


Barrington Stage Company, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd and Richard M. Parison Jr., presents the world premiere of Mark St. Germain's new play, Freud's Last Session, from June 10 through 28 at BSC Stage 2 theatre (36 Linden Street, Pittsfield). Starring Mark H. Dold and Martin Rayner, under the direction of Tyler Marchant, Freud's Last Session will have a press opening on Sunday, June 14 at 7:30pm.

Gone With The Wind Spoof I'LL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN Plays The Mountain 6/2-6/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009


The Mountain Playhouse in Jennerstown is kicking off the 2009 anniversary season with an adaptation of another 70th anniversary celebrant, the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind. I'll Never Be Hungry Again is a musical spoof that takes the sweeping drama and classic romance and turns it on its head.

Academy Of Motion Picture Begins Summer Screenings With GONE WITH THE WIND 5/18
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2009


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off summer screening series, 'Hollywood's Greatest Year: The Best Picture Nominees of 1939,' on Monday, May 18, with a big-screen presentation of 'Gone with the Wind.' The 10-film 70th anniversary celebration, which will run through August 3, showcases all of the Best Picture nominees from a landmark year that saw the release of an exceptional number of outstanding films. All screenings will be held on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

CAPA Announces Their 2009 Summer Movie Series Line-up Of Classics & Cult Faves
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2009


CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17 - August 30, at the historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.

Academy Of Motion Picture Begins Summer Screenings With GONE WITH THE WIND 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 5, 2009


The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will kick off summer screening series, 'Hollywood's Greatest Year: The Best Picture Nominees of 1939,' on Monday, May 18, with a big-screen presentation of 'Gone with the Wind.' The 10-film 70th anniversary celebration, which will run through August 3, showcases all of the Best Picture nominees from a landmark year that saw the release of an exceptional number of outstanding films. All screenings will be held on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater.

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

THE SELDON Announces 2009-2010 Season Of Concerts With Jazz, Folk & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 6, 2009


The Sheldon is proud to announce the 2009 - 2010 season of outstanding concerts in the intimate and acoustically perfect Sheldon Concert Hall. As usual, the season includes five series - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, and Coffee Concerts, as well as Special Concerts and educational programming - all available starting May 13 at 10 a.m.

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009


The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

Baldwin & Lithgow Set to Host TCM's 'Essentials' Series
by Eddie Varley - Mar 10, 2009


Turner Classic Movies (TCM), television's foremost authority and showplace for classic film, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year by sharing a passion for cinema with the network's devoted fans.

Oberon Theater Ensemble Announces Winter Rep 2009
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2009


OBERON THEATRE ENSEMBLE is pleased to announce Winter Rep 2009, celebrating the company?s 12th Anniversary Repertory Season. The company will be presenting William Shakespeare?s Much About Nothing in conjunction with the series called, American Rapture, which includes Hello Out There by William Saroyan and world premiere plays by Alex Dinelaris (nominated Lucile Lortel/Drama Desks).

Open Fist Theater Presents LIGHT UP THE SKY On 1/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2009


The Open Fist Theatre Company presents Moss Hart's classic and timeless comedy, LIGHT UP THE SKY which will be directed by Bj?rn Johnson. LIGHT UP THE SKY will preview on Saturday, January 10 at 8pm; Sunday, January 11 at 3pm and Thursday, January 15 at 8pm and will open on Friday, January 16 at 8pm and run through Saturday, March 7 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

Open Fist Theater Co Presents LIGHT UP THE SKY Previews 1/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2009


The Open Fist Theatre Company presents Moss Hart's classic and timeless comedy, LIGHT UP THE SKY which will be directed by Bj?rn Johnson. LIGHT UP THE SKY will preview on Saturday, January 10 at 8pm; Sunday, January 11 at 3pm and Thursday, January 15 at 8pm and will open on Friday, January 16 at 8pm and run through Saturday, March 7 at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor's Gang) in Hollywood.

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