Maggie Smith to Receive Stratford's Legacy Award
by Kelsey Denette - May 31, 2012
Dame Maggie Smith will be the 2012 recipient of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Legacy Award and will be honoured at a gala at Toronto's new Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, September 10.
Photo Flash: Roland Auctions of NYC to Sell Estate of Arthur Laurents, 6/2
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2012
Roland Auctions of New York City will be selling the estate of legendary playwright, director, and screenwriter, Arthur Laurents on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Mr. Laurents, whose credits include West Side Story, Gypsy, La Cage Aux Folles, Hallelujah, Baby and The Way We Were, amongst many others, had a long and distinguished career, both on Broadway and in Hollywood. See photos below for sample pieces available as well as as list of items slated to be auctioned.
Karin Coonrod Directs I Killed My Mother at La MaMa 2/10-3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2012
Following its U.S. premiere in Chicago, "I Killed My Mother," a new play by Romanian playwright Andras Visky, will make its New York premiere at La MaMa E.T.C. this winter in a production staged by director Karin Coonrod.
Casa 0101 & American Latino Theatre Open THE KING OF THE DESERT 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 16, 2012
Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Announces its 2012 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011
Lyric, Oklahoma's leading professional theatre company, announces its 2012 Season, including XANADU (January 25- February 11); SPRING AWAKENING (March 28- April 14); BYE BYE BIRDIE (June 26-30); SWEET CHARITY (July 10-14); A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD (July 13-28), Irving Berlin's CALL ME MADAM (July 24-28); CHITA RIVERA: MY BROADWAY (August 7-11); THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP (October 10-27) and LYRIC'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, presented by Devon Energy (November 30- December 29).
CoActive Content Presents THE KING OF THE DESERT 10/28-12/4
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 28, 2011
CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director, and American Latino Theatre Company, David Llauger-Meiselman, Artistic Director, will present a new co-production of the critically acclaimed play, 'The King of the Desert,' written by Stacey Martino, performed by René Rivera, and helmed by award-winning director, Sal Romeo, all Studio Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
CoActive Content Presents THE KING OF THE DESERT 10/28-12/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011
CoActive Content, Stacey Martino, Founder/Artistic Director, and American Latino Theatre Company, David Llauger-Meiselman, Artistic Director, will present a new co-production of the critically acclaimed play, 'The King of the Desert,' written by Stacey Martino, performed by René Rivera, and helmed by award-winning director, Sal Romeo, all Studio Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.
Patti LaBelle Among Performers Set to Appear at Wolf Trap in June
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 7, 2011
Wolf Trap Presents Legendary Vocalist Patti LaBelle, Eclectic Rockers Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes Touring with The Smithereens, and a Weekend of '60s Rock 'n' Roll with RAIN-A Tribute to The Beatles and The Monkees.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
by Kelsey Denette - May 9, 2011
A woman facing a life changing decision. Two men dealing with the aftermath of combat. A man searching for the value of his life. A group of friends trying to find creativity and love. These are just some of the characters on stage in Long Wharf Theatre's 2011-12 season, one replete with innovative new plays, classic dramas and great musicals.
Actress Dana Wynter Dies at 79
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2011
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway veteran Dana Wynter passed away on May 5 in California. She was 79 years old.
James Earl Jones Awarded O'Neill's Monte Cristo Award, 5/9
by BWW
News Desk - May 9, 2011
The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center will present its annual Monte Cristo Award to legendary Broadway and screen actor James Earl Jones, in recognition of his monumental achievements and contributions to the American and international theater community. The award will be presented to Mr. Jones at a gala dinner held in his honor at Bridgewaters - South Street Seaport in New York City on Monday, May 9th at 6:30pm.