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ARISTOCRATS Opens At The Irish Repertory Theater 1/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 5, 2009


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will begin previews of Aristocrats by Brian Friel on Friday, January 16, 2009. The production will open on Sunday, January 25, 2009 and is scheduled to close March 8, 2009. Charlotte Moore directs.

Previews Begin Jan. 16 for Friel's ARISTOCRATS at the Irish Repertory Theatre
by Robert Diamond - Dec 16, 2008


The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) will begin previews of Aristocrats by Brian Friel on Friday, January 16, 2009. The production will open on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 7PM and is scheduled to close March 8, 2009. Charlotte Moore directs.

Transport Group to Present Revival of Shaw's 'Bury the Dead' Starting 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the first major New York revival of Irwin Shaw's Bury the Dead, directed by Joe Calarco, beginning performances Friday, October 31, at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B (6 to Astor Place, W/N to 8th Street or F/V to Second Avenue). The opening has been scheduled for Sunday, November 9, at 3pm.

WEST SIDE STORY Cast Announced! Cavenaugh, Olivo, Green, Akram and More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 29, 2008


The producers of WEST SIDE STORY have confirmed full casting for the new Broadway production.

Transport Group to Present Revival of Shaw's 'Bury the Dead' Starting 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the first major New York revival of Irwin Shaw's Bury the Dead, directed by Joe Calarco, beginning performances Friday, October 31, at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B (6 to Astor Place, W/N to 8th Street or F/V to Second Avenue). The opening has been scheduled for Sunday, November 9, at 3pm.

Keith Carradine to Star in NY Premiere of 'Mindgame'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 25, 2008


This fall, Tony Award nominated actor Keith Carradine (The Will Rogers Follies, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 'Nashville,' 'Dexter') returns to the New York stage in the New York premiere of Anthony Horowitz's acclaimed thriller, MINDGAME. Ken Russell, the celebrated director of the films Tommy, Woman In Love and The Boyfriend, makes his New York stage directorial debut with MINDGAME.

Broadways Biggest Surprise Hit 'XANADU' Premieres in Chicago
by Steve Leary - Sep 23, 2008


XANADU in Chicago will star Elizabeth Stanley as 'Kira' (played in the film version by Olivia Newton-John), Max Von Essen as 'Sonny,' Sharon Wilkins and Joanna Glushak as the evil Muses 'Melpomene' and 'Calliope,' respectively, and Larry Marshal as 'Danny' (played in the film version by Gene Kelly). XANADU's cast also features Tallia Brinson, Amy Goldberger, Vince Rodriguez III, Jason Michael Snow, Kristofer Stock, JB Wing and Chicagoland-natives Julius Thomas III and Tiffany Topol.

Stanley and Von Essen to Star in Xanadu Tour
by Robert Diamond - Sep 22, 2008


Casting is announced for the anticipated Chicago and Midwest premiere of the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place. Performances are scheduled to begin January 16, 2009 and individual tickets are now on sale.

'Irma Vep', 'Cyrano', and Shakespeare Join 'First Wives' This Summer at Old Globe
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 8, 2008


Lou Spisto, Executive Producer of the Tony Award-winning Old Globe, is pleased to announce the Theatre's complete 2009 Summer Season.

Bristol Riverside Theatre Opens Season With 'Spitfire Grill'
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008


Bristol Riverside Theatre will open its 2008-2009 season with the Philadelphia area premiere of The Spitfire Grill by James Valcq (music and book) and Fred Alley (lyrics).

'Bury the Dead' and 'Being Audrey' Part of Transport Group Season
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 28, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, has announced its 2008-09 season: Bury the Dead, written by Irwin Shaw and directed by Joe Calarco, and Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss, book by James Hindman, additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern, developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman, and directed by Jack Cummings III.

Luna Stage Announces Sedaris, Ham and Diggs as Part of 08/09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 22, 2008


Luna Stage's 2008-2009 season, its 16th year of producing provocative theatre in Montclair, includes three world premieres of new works - Fair and Decent by Thomas H. Diggs, After Adam by Christina Ham and Not God by Marc J. Straus, as well as a revival of the off-beat holiday favorite The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris and two New Moon Reading Series of new plays in development.

Naked Angels To Present Off-Bway Premiere of 'The Talk'
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 28, 2008


New York's eternally boundary-pushing theater company Naked Angels (Geoffrey Nauffts, Artistic Director and Brittany O'Neill, Managing Director) has announced that it will present the Off Broadway premiere of The Talk, a new American play by Frank Pugliese, directed by Sheryl Kaller.

Albee's 'Occupant' Begins With Ruehl and Bryggman
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2008


Previews begin tomorrow, Tuesday May 6th, for Signature Theatre Company's world premiere production of Edward Albee's 'Occupant' starring Mercedes Ruehl and Larry Bryggman.

Orfeh, Karl & Kushnier to See 'Bright Lights' in Philly
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2006


Orfeh, Andy Karl and Jeremy Kushnier will star in Paul Scott Goodman's Bright Lights, Big City at the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia from June 14th through July 2nd

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Ramón Flowers of 'Hot Feet'
by Adrienne Onofri - May 15, 2006


Between the 'Chorus Line' tour in 1980 and his six Broadway shows since '98, Ramón was an internationally known ballet dancer.

A CHORUS LINE Announces Complete 2006 Cast
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2006


A Chorus Line, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning musical, proudly announces the 2006 cast.

Bright Lights, Big City Shines at Prince Music Theatre, Summer '06
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2005


Paul Scott Goodman's Bright Lights, Big City will play the Prince Music Theatre in Philadelphia from June 14th through July 2nd, 2006

42nd Street Taps to Kravis Center in Palm Beach
by Beau Higgins - Sep 27, 2005


Brent Barrett Interview
by Pati Buehler - May 13, 2005


Brent has played wonderful roles on stage including his current role of Billy Flynn in Chicago, King Arthur in Camelot, Fred/Petruchio in Kiss Me Kate and Frank Butler in Annie Get Your Gun just to name a few.

Women Who Made Theater History: Producer Nelle Nugent
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 19, 2005


In the third in a series of Women's History Month profiles, Nugent talks about producing hits and flops, getting backers, making movies and leveling the playing field for women in theater.

'George S. Irving - Still Carrying On' celebrates 60 years in Musical Theatre
by Michael Dale - Jun 16, 2004


From a chorus boy in the original cast of 'Oklahoma!' to a one-man show off-Broadway and a Tony Award in between, George S. Irving has been one of Broadway's most endearing and enduring character men

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