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People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote, Closes 10/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha. It closes October 16, 2011 on the Main Stage.

Wilma Theater Presents the United States Premiere of Our Class
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2011


The Wilma Theater is pleased to present the United States Premiere of Our Class, written by one of Poland's leading playwrights, Tadeusz S?obodzianek (ta-DAY-use swo-bode-ZYAN-eck), in an English version by Ryan Craig, directed by the Wilma's Artistic Director Blanka Zizka.

ATC's SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUICIDE CLUB Closes Tonight, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2011


Witness murder, mayhem and deception unfold in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere thriller, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Suicide Club.

Nicole Mitchell, Regina Harris Baiocchi, et al. Awarded 3Arts Awards
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 5, 2011


3Arts today announced this year's twelve recipients of the 3Arts Awards. The awards were presented by the 3Arts Board of Directors and Awards Host Committee in a celebratory gathering at the Museum of Contemporary Art on Monday, October 3, 2011.

BLOOD KNOT, HURT VILLAGE, et al. Featured in Signature Center's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 28, 2011


Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin), announced today seven productions for its inaugural 2012 season at Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street near 10th Avenue), the company's new Frank Gehry-designed permanent home opening in February 2012. Signature Center will allow the Company to expand its programming, introduce new initiatives, and build audiences. Featuring three intimate theatres, a studio theatre, rehearsal studio and a shared lobby with café and bookstore, Signature Center will be both a theatre community hub and a neighborhood destination.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents Their One Act Festival 9/2-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2011


Laurel Mill Playhouse will present their One Act Festival, produced by Marvin & Maureen Rogers and Diana & Larry Simmons, on September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25, 2011

People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote 9/21-10/16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents Their One Act Festival 9/2-25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2011


Laurel Mill Playhouse will present their One Act Festival, produced by Marvin & Maureen Rogers and Diana & Larry Simmons, on September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25, 2011

People’s Light & Theatre Presents The Return of Don Quixote 9/21-10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 1, 2011


People's Light & Theatre presents The Return of Don Quixote, by Kira Obolensky, freely adapted from Cervantes' Don Quixote of La Mancha.

Laurel Mill Playhouse Presents Their One Act Festival 9/2-25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 29, 2011


Laurel Mill Playhouse will present their One Act Festival, produced by Marvin & Maureen Rogers and Diana & Larry Simmons, on September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 & 25, 2011

FIRST DATE, PITMEN PAINTERS, et al. Featured in ACT's 2011-12 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2011


ACT -A Contemporary Theatre announces its 2012 Mainstage play season-including three World Premieres and two Northwest Premieres - along with a house filled with new presentations from The Central Heating Lab at ACT, The Young Playwrights Program, and The Hansberry Project at ACT, several of which will take place in the new 49-seat Eulalie Scandiuzzi Space located just a few steps away from the Bullitt Cabaret.

ATC Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE ADVENTURE OF THE SUICIDE CLUB
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 23, 2011


Witness murder, mayhem and deception unfold in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere thriller, Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Suicide Club.

YELLOW FACE Closes At Silk Road 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2011


Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of David Henry Hwang's Obie award winning Yellow Face will close on July 31, 2011.

Wilma Theater Presents the United States Premiere of Our Class
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 25, 2011


The Wilma Theater is pleased to present the United States Premiere of Our Class, written by one of Poland's leading playwrights, Tadeusz S?obodzianek (ta-DAY-use swo-bode-ZYAN-eck), in an English version by Ryan Craig, directed by the Wilma's Artistic Director Blanka Zizka.

NAMT Announces Selections for 23rd Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2011


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) announced today the eight musicals selected to be part of the 23rd Annual Festival of New Musicals on Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).

Clancy O’Connor Joins ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE At Dixon Place 7/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011


CLANCY O'CONNOR (TV - John Adams; Stage - The Listener, Edward II) will participate in the upcoming reading of the first evening-length act of RYAN TRACY's marriage epic, ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE during the HOT! Festival, Dixon Place's annual summer queer performance series.

REBECCA to Open on Broadway April 2012; Blakemore, Zambello, Daniele Join Team; Boggess Likely to Star
by Robert Diamond - Jul 12, 2011


Producers Ben Sprecher and Louise Forlenza, in association with Tony Fusco and Larry Feinman, and by special arrangement with/and based on the Vereinigte Buhnen Wien GmbH production, announced that the new musical REBECCA, based on the classic novel by Daphne du Maurier novel, will open on Broadway Sunday, April 22 at a Shubert theater to be announced. Previews will begin Tuesday, March 27. Sierra Boggess (currently starring in Master Class, The Little Mermaid, Love Never Dies) is in negotiations to play the role of 'I.'

Opera House Summer Family Series Kicks Off with World Music Extravaganza, 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011


The Napa Valley Opera House kicks off the first of its eight-show series of family-friendly programming with a magical journey around the world.

YELLOW FACE Extends At Silk Road Thru 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 5, 2011


Originally scheduled to close on July 17, 2011, Silk Road Theatre Project's celebrated production of David Henry Hwang's Obie award winning Yellow Face has been extended through July 31, 2011.

Finborough Playwrights Festival Set for 5 July - 30 July
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2011


The multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2011 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual festival of Finborough Playwrights, running from 5-30 July 2011. The festival features - and is centred around - a month long run of Nick Gill's Mirror Teeth

Opera House Summer Family Series Kicks Off with World Music Extravaganza
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 30, 2011


The Napa Valley Opera House kicks off the first of its eight-show series of family-friendly programming with a magical journey around the world.

Ryan Tracy's ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE Plays HOT! Festival, 7/26
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 20, 2011


The HOT! Festival, Dixon Place's annual summer queer performance series, will present a semi-staged reading of the evening-length first act of ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE, the epic marriage play by RYAN TRACY, on July 26, 2011 at 9:30pm.

Firehouse Theatre's 9th Annual Festival of New American Plays and SPARC's 22nd Annual New Voices for the Theater Play 7/3-16
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 16, 2011


The Firehouse Theatre Project is pleased to announce the fusion of Richmond's premier play festivals under one roof! Firehouse Theatre's 9th Annual Festival of New American Plays and SPARC's 22nd Annual New Voices for the Theater, will present their respective events together, July 3-16, 2011 at the Firehouse Theatre!

Finborough Playwrights Festival Set for 5 July - 30 July
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2011


The multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre presents Vibrant 2011 - A Festival of Finborough Playwrights, its annual festival of Finborough Playwrights, running from 5-30 July 2011. The festival features - and is centred around - a month long run of Nick Gill's Mirror Teeth

Bidding Ends Today for Playwrights Horizons Auction
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2011


Acclaimed Off-Broadway theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced initial details for its 2011 special online Auction in connection with its annual Spring Gala Benefit. Bidding for the auction, which will feature an eclectic array of items and unique opportunities, begins tomorrow, Tuesday, April 26 at 8AM at www.biddingforgood/playwrightshorizons. Online bidding will continue for three weeks through Wednesday, May 18 (with items staggered to close at 8PM and 9PM).

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