The Black Rider Revival

Opened: August 26, 2004
Closing: October 03, 2004

The Black Rider - 2004 - Regional (US) History , Info & More

Text from William S. Burroughs

A re-imagining of a 19th century folk tale about a clerk who makes a Faustian pact with the devil, accepting magic bullets in order to win the hand of his beloved in a shooting contest.

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Sara Pérez, Pau Baiges, Laura Enrech y Edu Llorens ofrecen un curso de preparación al casting by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 9, 2023

El curso tendrá lugar el próximo 26 de febrero en Dance EsCool en Madrid y tiene plazas limitadas.

Sara Pérez y Pau Baiges imparten intensivo para casting de musicales by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 28, 2022

El curso tendrá lugar en Dance EsCool los días 15 y 22 de enero.

Tom Waits Releases 'Alice' & 'Blood Money' Re-Issues This Friday by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022

This Friday Tom Waits will release 20th anniversary limited edition vinyl re-issues of his 2002 albums ‘Alice’ and ‘Blood Money’. New live renditions of five tracks per record will also be made available digitally in a digital deluxe version. Pre-order the vinyl and pre-save the digital deluxe versions below.

Tom Waits Announces 20th Anniversary 'Alice' & 'Blood Money' Vinyl Re-Issues by Michael Major - Aug 8, 2022

Tom Waits will be releasing limited edition vinyl of his albums 'Alice' and 'Blood Money' to commemorate their 20th anniversary. Waits’ official merch store will feature translucent blue for 'Alice' and translucent red for 'Blood Money.’ Other variants will also be available in independent record stores and online.

Patrick Hahn Replaces Riccardo Minasi For DER FREISCHUTZ at the Dutch National Opera by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2022

Due to medical reasons maestro Riccardo Minasi had to withdraw from all engagements in May and June 2022, including the new production of Der Freischütz.

HAPPY END Will Be Presented by Victorian Opera in March by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2022

Roaring with charisma, wit and a killer cast, Victorian Opera presents Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann’s anti-capitalist musical comedy, Happy End, from 23 – 26 March at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse. 

Gangsters And The Salvation Army Settle Scores In Victorian Opera's HAPPY END by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022

Roaring with charisma, wit and a killer cast, Victorian Opera presents Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht and Elisabeth Hauptmann's anti-capitalist musical comedy, Happy End, from 23 – 26 March at Arts Centre Melbourne's Playhouse.

¡Feliz cumpleaños, Muntsa Rius! by Angeles Diaz - Oct 22, 2021

Hoy es el cumpleaños de la cantante Muntsa Rius actriz ganadora del Premio al Teatro musical, un Premio FAD y hasta un Ondas. Por ello, queremos hacer un breve repaso de su trayectoria artística. En el teatro musical, Rius ha formado parte de obras como COMPANY (1997), FOLLIES (2007) y MAMMA MÍA (2011). Además, fue nominada a dos Premios Butaca por las obras THE BLACK RIDER y también TE QUIERO, ERES PERFECTO...AHORA CAMBIA.

Theater St. Gallen Announces Upcoming Programme For 2020-21 - THE SOUND OF MUSIC, KING LEAR, AIDA, and More by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2020

Theater St. Gallen has announced its upcoming programme for 2020-21.

Matt McGrath To Join The Cast Of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2020

It was announced today that Matt McGrath (Cabaret, A Streetcar Named Desire) will join the Broadway production of the hit musical Girl from the North Country in the role of Reverend Marlowe. McGrath replaces David Pittu who has left the production due to a scheduling conflict.

Berkeley Rep Announces Cast And Creative Team For THE GREAT WAVE by A.A. Cristi - Jul 31, 2019

Berkeley Repertory Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for the American premiere of The Great Wave written by Francis Turnly and directed by Mark Wing-Davey.

BWW REVIEW: PAUL CAPSIS WITH JETHRO WOODWARD & THE FITZROY YOUTH ORCHESTRA Bring A Dark Rock To Sydney Festival by Jade Kops - Jan 18, 2019

PAUL CAPSIS WITH JETHRO WOODWARD & THE FITZROY YOUTH ORCHESTRA deliver brilliant interpretation of a diverse range of music for an engaging rock music experience for Sydney Festival.

BWW INTERVIEW: Charles Sanders Interviews Paul Capsis Ahead Of His Sydney Festival Concert with Jethro Woodward & The Fitzroy Youth Orchestra by Jade Kops - Nov 29, 2018

House of Sand's Charles Sanders interviews Cabaret icon Paul Capsis Ahead Of His Sydney Festival Concert with Jethro Woodward & The Fitzroy Youth Orchestra

Nominations For The 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards Will Be Announced 5 December by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2018

WhatsOnStage today announces that the 19th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards nominees will be revealed via Facebook Live on Wednesday 5 December at 12pm. The stream will be available to watch on WhatsOnStage social media channels and hosted by award-winning cabaret performer Le Gateau Chocolat. After the nominee announcement, voting will open at awards.whatsonstage.com and close on 31 January 2019.

Jessie Kilguss to Hold Record Release Show at Rockwood Music Hall by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018

After four widely heralded self-released albums, Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Jessie Kilguss is clearly on the verge of gaining the wider recognition she so decidedly deserves. Her mood-affecting melodies reflect an artist who consistently proves herself remarkably adept at expressing a wide array of interests and emotions that stir the senses through both her vocals and in her verse.

Paul Capsis is Live At MEMO Music Hall by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2018

Fresh from crawling out of the ancient skin of Quentin Crisp, multi-award winning Australian performer Paul Capsis returns to what he loves doing best - singin' tunes in an exclusive three-night season at MEMO Music Hall St Kilda.

The Old Globe Announces Cast and Creative of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS by Julie Musbach - Apr 23, 2018

The Old Globe's 2017-2018 Season continues with today's announcement of the complete cast and creative team for the Southern California debut of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Ursula Rani Sarma's sweeping and deeply moving theatrical production based on the best-selling book by Khaled Hosseini (The Kite Runner).

Grand Theatre Presents A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS In Association With San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater by Julie Musbach - Mar 1, 2018

The Grand Theatre is thrilled to announce a first-time collaboration with the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), bringing A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS to the Spriet Stage. This acclaimed stage adaptation, based on the award-winning novel by Khaled Hosseini, had its world premiere in San Francisco in July 2016 and became the bestselling production in A.C.T.'s history. The Grand's production will premiere an all new, all Canadian cast with original staging by A.C.T. Artistic Director Carey Perloff. The Title Sponsor for A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS is London's Selectpath. 

JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA Extends Through April 1, Matt McGrath Takes Over Lead Role by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018

Due to demand, The New Group has announced a three-week extension for Jerry Springer - The Opera, with Matt McGrath appearing as Jerry Springer beginning March 13.  Terrence Mann, currently appearing in the role of Jerry Springer, plays his final performance March 11 due to an existing commitment beyond that date.

Yale Rep Presents Suzan-Lori Parks's FATHER COMES HOME FROM THE WARS, Parts 1, 2 & 3 by Julie Musbach - Feb 19, 2018

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents Father Comes Home From the Wars, Parts 1, 2 & 3 by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Liz Diamond, March 16-April 7, at the University Theatre (222 York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, March 22. Father Comes Home From the Wars, Parts 1, 2 & 3 is a co-production with San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater, where it will play April 25-May 20.

Kronos Quartet presents 4th Annual Hometown Music Festival This April by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018

The San Francisco-based, Grammy-winning Kronos Quartet / Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) presents its fourth annual hometown music festival Kronos Festival 2018. With six concerts over three days, Kronos Festival 2018 illustrates one of the group's central artistic tenets: collaboration. After Kronos performed at NPR Music's 10th anniversary concert last month, NPR Music's Tom Huizenga wrote, 'Collaboration. It's in the DNA of the intrepid Kronos Quartet, which some 40 years ago began working with composers around the globe to spotlight new music.'

A.C.T. to Present West Coast Debut of William Kentridge's Chamber Opera REFUSE THE HOUR by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2017

Following sold-out performances around the world, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will present the West Coast premiere of Refuse the Hour, the critically acclaimed multimedia chamber opera conceived by and starring renowned South African artist William Kentridge.

LONELY PLANET, Starring Arnie Burton & Matt McGrath, Enters Final Weeks Off-Broadway by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

A friendly reminder that this month is your last chance to see Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverman (The Tempramentals) and starring Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride).

LONELY PLANET, Starring Arnie Burton & Matt McGrath, Opens Tonight at Keen Company by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverman (The Tempramentals) and starring Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride) opens tonight, October 19th, for a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), continuing through November 18th.

Keen Company's LONELY PLANET, Starring Arnie Burton and Matt McGrath, Begins Tonight by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017

Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet stars Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride) in a limited Off-Broadway engagement at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street), beginning tonight, October 3rd, and continuing through November 18th only, with opening night set for Thursday, October 19th.

LONELY PLANET, Starring Arnie Burton & Matt McGrath, Begins Tomorrow at Keen Company by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2017

A friendly reminder that performances for Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet, directed by Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverman (The Tempramentals) and starring Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride) begin tomorrow, Tuesday, October 3rd!

Arnie Burton and Matt McGrath to Lead Keen Company's LONELY PLANET by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2017

Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced that Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet would star Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride).  The design team will include Anshuman Bhatia (scenic), Jennifer Paar (costumes), Paul Hudson (lighting) and Bart Fasbender (sound). 

A.C.T. to Present West Coast Debut of William Kentridge's Chamber Opera REFUSE THE HOUR by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2017

Following sold-out performances around the world, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will present the West Coast premiere of Refuse the Hour, the critically acclaimed multimedia chamber opera conceived by and starring renowned South African artist William Kentridge.

Se estrena en el Almeria Teatre el musical PAQUITO FOREVER by Felipe Velasco - Jul 24, 2017

PAQUITO FOREVER es un nuevo musical escrito por Fran Arraez, con canciones originales de Gerard Alonso y coreografia de Bealia Guerra. El espectaculo empezara funciones previas en el Almeria Teatre de Barcelona el 29 de septiembre de 2017, estrenandose el 4 de octubre, y haciendo temporada hasta el 5 de noviembre.

A.C.T. to Bring Miles Davis to the Stage in Robert Lepage's NEEDLES AND OPIUM by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2017

This spring, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will present Robert Lepage's internationally acclaimed play, Needles and Opium (March 30-April 23, 2017).

Stage Adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS Opens Tonight at A.C.T. by BWW News Desk - Feb 8, 2017

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), currently celebrating its 50th anniversary subscription season, presents the world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (now through February 26, 2017). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon Names Darren Doutt As New General Manager by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2017

Jo Schuman Silver, producer of Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, announced the appointment of Darren Douttas the company's new General Manager beginning today, February 6, 2017.

Original Star Matt McGrath to Return for THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE at Geffen Playhouse; Cast Announced! by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced that the cast for its West Coast Premiere production of Matthew Lopez's The Legend of Georgia McBride will feature Andrew Burnap as Casey, Matt McGrath as Miss Tracy Mills, Nija Okoro as Jo, Larry Powell as Rexy / Jason and Nick Searcy as Eddie.

A.C.T. Adds Performance of A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS Stage Adaptation by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017

Due to high ticket demand, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) has added a performance of the world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns.

Photo Flash: First Look at the Stage Adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS at A.C.T. by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), currently celebrating its 50th anniversary subscription season, presents the world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (February 1-26, 2017). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Betty Buckley, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Set for Theatre Forward's 2017 Roundtable Today by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017

Theatre Forward and UBS will host the 14th Annual Broadway Roundtable today, February 3 at UBS (1285 Avenue of the Americas) from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

World-Premiere Stage Adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS Begins Tonight at A.C.T. by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2017

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), currently celebrating its 50th anniversary subscription season, presents the world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (tonight, February 1, through February 26, 2017).

Betty Buckley, Brian Stokes Mitchell and More Set for Theatre Forward's 2017 Roundtable by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2017

Theatre Forward and UBS will host the 14th Annual Broadway Roundtable on Friday, February 3 at UBS (1285 Avenue of the Americas) from 12:00pm - 2:00pm.

World-Premiere Stage Adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS to Hit A.C.T. by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2016

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), currently celebrating its 50th anniversary subscription season, presents the world-premiere theatrical adaptation of Khaled Hosseini's international best-selling novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns (February 1-26, 2017).

Cast Announced For Revival of Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART by Marianka Swain - Aug 16, 2016

Casting has been announced for first major revival of Caryl Churchill's BLUE HEART, nearly 20 years after its Royal Court premiere, co-produced by Tobacco Factory Theatres and the Orange Tree Theatre. Blue Heart brings them together to work again with key creatives David Mercatali and Angela Davies, who have worked on previous projects with both organisations. The play runs at Tobacco Factory Theatres 22 September-1 October, and at the Orange Tree Theatre 13 October-19 November.

John Doble's TO PROTECT THE POETS Set for FringeNYC by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2016

TO PROTECT THE POETS is a full-length drama about a poet and her principles colliding with a policeman's sense of justice.

La Mama's Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1 Begins Tonight by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2016

La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

La Mama to Present Limited Run of Rock Opera BABY FAT: ACT 1 by Kristen Morale - Jul 16, 2016

La MaMa presents, in association with Columbia Stages, the world premiere advance staging of Baby Fat, Act 1, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. Baby Fat: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ('Cool Kids') and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

John Doble's TO PROTECT THE POETS Set for FringeNYC by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2016

TO PROTECT THE POETS is a full-length drama about a poet and her principles colliding with a policeman's sense of justice.

La MaMa & Columbia Stages to Present BABY FAT: ACT I by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016

La MaMa, presents in association with Columbia Stages the world premiere advance staging of BABY FAT: Act I, a Screeching Weasel Rock Opera. BABY FAT: Act I boasts music and lyrics by Ben Weasel of Screeching Weasel ("Cool Kids") and libretto by Ben Weasel (after Victor Hugo and Francesco Maria Piave). Michael Scholar, Jr. (The Black Rider) directs this November Theatre production, scheduled for a strictly limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre at 66 East 4th Street, NYC from July 21 - July 23.

BWW TV: Highlights de SUGAR (Teatre Gaudí) by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Dec 18, 2015

Esta noche se estrena SUGAR en el Teatre Gaudi, protagonizado por Ivan Labanda, Xavi Duch y Bealia Guerra, dirigidos por Pau Doz, con coreografia de Laura Olivella y direccion musical de Bernat Hernandez.

Review Zusammenfassung: THE BLACK RIDER am Theater Ulm by Iris Moebius - Nov 24, 2015

Die Premiere von THE BLACK RIDER 1990 in Hamburg wurde von der Presse noch verspottet, danach begann das Musical aber einen Erfolgszug um die Welt. Und auch von der Inszenierung am Theater Ulm, die am vergangenen Donnerstag Premiere feierte, zeigen sich die Kritiker angetan:

The New Group's STEVE, Directed by Cynthia Nixon, Opens Tonight Off-Broadway by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2015

The New Group presents the world premiere of STEVE, a new play by Mark Gerrard. Directed by Cynthia Nixon, this production features Ashlie Atkinson and Francisco Pryor Garat, and as announced, Mario Cantone, Jerry Dixon, Malcolm Gets and Matt McGrath. A limited Off-Broadway engagement plays now through December 27 at The Pershing Square Signature Center (The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, 480 West 42nd Street), with Official Opening Night set for tonight, November 18.

El GAUDÍ presenta SUGAR, el musical de Broadway basado en la comedia CON FALDAS Y A LO LOCO by Felipe Velasco - Nov 16, 2015

El proximo 18 de diciembre, tendra lugar en el TEATRO GAUDÍ (c / Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 120, Barcelona, 120, Barcelona) el estreno del espectaculo SUGAR, Nadie es perfecto, la version catalana del musical de Broadway basado en la mitica pelicula de 1959 'CON FALDAS Y A LO LOCO' (Some like it hot).

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