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WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST, OR & More Part Of Magic Theatre's 2010-2011 Season
by Charlie Piane - Apr 7, 2010


Magic Theatre, San Francisco's home for new plays, announces its 2010-2011 Season: the west coast premiere of Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brothers Size, an unforgettable tale of brotherhood directed by Octavio Solis; the world premiere of Theresa Rebeck's What We're Up Against, a subversive comedy about men, women, and survival in the workplace directed by Loretta Greco; the west coast premiere of Liz Duffy Adams' Or, a cross-dressing contemporary restoration comedy directed by Loretta Greco; and the rolling world premiere of The Lily's Revenge, a fantastical 5-hour cornucopia of theatre, party, and circus, written by and starring playwright and burlesque performer Taylor Mac.

Yale Rep Presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS, Opens 4/22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 23, 2010


YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents BATTLE OF BLACK AND DOGS by Bernard-Marie Koltès, translated by Michaël Attias, and directed by Robert Woodruff, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York), April 16-May 8. Opening Night is Thursday, April 22.

Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu Portrait Unveiled at Tony's diNapoli
by Linda Lenzi - Mar 17, 2010


Tbe portrait party for Corbin Bleu took place on March 16th at Tony's diNapoli Restaurant, 147 West 43rd Street, between 6th Avenue and Broadway.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Upcoming Workshps & Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2010


SPRING RECESS FAMILY FUN AT MOVING IMAGE INCLUDES EXPANDED HOURS, WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN, AND HOURLY SCREENINGS OF NEW SPIKE JONZE-PRODUCED MAURICE SENDAK SHORT ‘HIGGLETY PIGGLETY POP!'

Playwrights Horizons Announces Casting for A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) continues its 2009/2010 Season with the World Premiere of A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK, a new play by Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public).

ACT, Magic and Marin Theatres Team Up for THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS
by Lauren Wolman - Feb 23, 2010


Tarell Alvin McCraney's trilogy, which has taken New York and Chicago by storm, receives its West Coast premiere in the fall of 2010 at three of the Bay Area's leading companies. The American Conservatory Theater, Magic Theatre, and Marin Theatre Company will each present one of the plays in McCraney's trilogy, BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS.

Doug & Mike Starn to Create Sculpture for The Met's 2010 Roof Garden Installation
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010


American artists Mike and Doug Starn (born 1961) have been invited by The Metropolitan Museum of Art to create a site-specific installation for The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden, opening to the public on April 27.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Jeffrey Page of 'Fela!'
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 2, 2010


An African dance specialist, Jeffrey gave up a Hollywood choreography career to join the Nigeria-set musical.

Parker Posey Selected for Sundance Awards Jury; David Hyde Pierce to Host Ceremony 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010


The 2010 Sundance Film Festival announced today the members of five juries awarding prizes at the Festival, which runs January 21-31, 2010 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The juries collectively are comprised of individuals from the global arts community, each of whom brings unique perspective and range of experience.

Ordway, Steppenwolf et al. Win Joyce Awards
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 26, 2010


The Joyce Foundation has announced the 2010 Joyce Awards winners in the Midwest cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/Saint Paul. Since 2003, the Joyce Awards program has been the only granting opportunity exclusively supporting artists of color in major Midwestern cities. Joyce is awarding five outstanding arts organizations grants of $50,000 each to support new works in dance, music, theater, and visual arts.

Photo Coverage: Backstage with Corbin Bleu at IN THE HEIGHTS
by Walter McBride - Jan 26, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!

Photo Coverage: Corbin Bleu's First IN THE HEIGHTS Curtain Call
by Walter McBride - Jan 26, 2010


Corbin Bleu is the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway as he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture his first curtain call!

TheatreWorks Hosts Seventh Annual Writer's Retreat; Last Day 1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010


As part of its continued commitment to developing New Works, TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is hosting its seventh annual Writers' Retreat with the last day being January 24.

TheatreWorks Hosts Seventh Annual Writer's Retreat 1/17-1/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010


As part of its continued commitment to developing New Works, TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, is hosting its seventh annual Writers' Retreat January 17-24.

Playwrights Horizons Announces Casting for A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) continues its 2009/2010 Season with the World Premiere of A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK, a new play by Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public).

Photo Flash: Corbin Bleu Joins IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 20, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie 'High School Musical' and its sequel, 'High School Musical 2' alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). 'High School Musical 2' premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.

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.

Lela Elam In 'No Child...' At The Waterfront
by Beau Higgins - Jan 18, 2010


While dazzling Key West audiences with her portrayal of Mrs. Muller in'Doubt' last season, Lela fell in love with Key West, and Key West took her into their collective hearts. After hearing of Lela's triumphant appearance at Gable Stage in 'No Child...,' Danny Weathers, artistic director for the Waterfront, scheduled the play for the '09/10 season and is thrilled to have Lela return in this amazing performance. A member of Actors Equity, Lela has won South Florida's prestigious Carbonell Award, and has appeared in such productions as 'In the Continuum,' 'Just A Kiss,' 'Intimate Apparel,' Seven Guitars,' 'Radio Golf' and the recent 'Naked Women Fully Clothed.'

Parker Posey Selected for Sundance Awards Jury; David Hyde Pierce to Host Ceremony 1/30
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 11, 2010


The 2010 Sundance Film Festival announced today the members of five juries awarding prizes at the Festival, which runs January 21-31, 2010 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. The juries collectively are comprised of individuals from the global arts community, each of whom brings unique perspective and range of experience.

Photo Flash: New Corbin Bleu IN THE HEIGHTS Promo Art
by Robert Diamond - Jan 7, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010. Corbin Bleu starred in the Emmy-award winning Disney Channel Original Movie 'High School Musical' and its sequel, 'High School Musical 2' alongside Zac Efron, Vanessa Anne Hudgens, and Ashley Tisdale. Bleu plays, Chad , the devoted basketball player and best friend to Troy (Efron). 'High School Musical 2' premiered to 18 million viewers, making it the highest rated Disney Channel Original Movie in history and overall highest rated program in cable history.

STAGE TUBE: Corbin Bleu Speaks IN THE HEIGHTS
by Robert Diamond - Jan 6, 2010


Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.

From 'High School' to the 'Heights' - Corbin Bleu to Join IN THE HEIGHTS Jan. 25
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2009


Variety is reporting that Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.

Ashley Walters Takes Lead In Bola Agbaje's OFF THE ENDZ At Royal Court
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 7, 2009


Bola Agbaje's new play Off the Endz will open at the Royal Court in the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs from 19 February (previews from 11 February), with a cast including Lorraine Burroughs, Daniel Francis and Ashley Walters.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Devin Richards of 'Finian's Rainbow'
by Adrienne Onofri - Dec 1, 2009


As friend and costar Audra McDonald has said, Devin's booming bass voice has anchored many B'way ensembles--11 of them, to be precise.

Photo Coverage: THE BROTHER/SISTER PLAYS Open at the Public
by Peter James Zielinski - Nov 17, 2009


Tarell Alvin McCraney's The Brother/Sister Plays have officially launched at the Public Theater. The series Part 2, The Brothers Size and Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet, directed by Robert O'Hara, began previews on October 21. Part 1, In the red and Brown Water, hits the stage. Tina Landau directs. McCraney, one of America's most acclaimed young writers, returns to The Public to complete his trilogy following the success of The Brothers Size in 2007. Performances will run through December 13.

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