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Public Announces Post Show Discussions For URGE FOR GOING, Begins 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will present post-show discussions following select performances of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Public's URGE FOR GOING Begins Previews 3/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Friday, March 25 for the world premiere of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Tony Kushner's INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE... Delays Previews to Accommodate Additional Dress Rehearsal; Performances Now Begin 3/23
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 21, 2011


The first preview of Tony Kushner's THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES has been postponed a day to provide the cast and crew with an additional dress rehearsal. The production will now begin performances on Wednesday, March 23 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street). The production is presented by The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) and Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) in association with the Guthrie Theater (Joe Dowling, Director). Michael Greif, who directed the world premiere at the Guthrie in April 2009, directs the New York premiere, which opens on Thursday, May 5 and runs through June 12.

Public Announces Post Show Discussions For URGE FOR GOING, Begins 4/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 21, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will present post-show discussions following select performances of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Mia Barron, Bob Dishy, et al. Set for KNICKERBOCKER at Public Theater, 5/6-29
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 17, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced casting today for the New York premiere of KNICKERBOCKER, written by Jonathan Marc Sherman and directed by Pippin Parker. The final show in the 2010-2011 Public LAB season, KNICKERBOCKER will run Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 29, with an official press opening on Thursday, May 19. Single tickets go on sale on March 30; Public Theater member tickets on sale beginning March 17. All tickets for Public LAB productions are $15.

Public's URGE FOR GOING Begins Previews 3/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 15, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Friday, March 25 for the world premiere of URGE FOR GOING, written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks.

Belarus Free Theatre Returns with Three Shows in Repertory
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011


La MaMa and The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) proudly announce the return of the acclaimed Belarus Free Theatre whose productions of BEING HAROLD PINTER and ZONE OF SILENCE were sold-out hits at this year's Under The Radar Festival.

Michael Stuhlbarg Hosts 3/7 Public Forum "Imagination and Memory"
by BWW News Desk - Mar 7, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the third Public Forum event of the season, "Imagination and Memory," on Monday, March 7 at 8 p.m.

Richard Thomas Leads TIMON OF ATHENS At Public, Closes 3/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Interim Executive Director, Joey Parnes) announced today that it will present TIMON OF ATHENS as the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE, a vital new platform for The Public's ongoing exploration of the Shakespeare canon that will continue the growth of The Public's Shakespeare Initiative and expand the many ways The Public produces American interpretations of Shakespeare.

Richard Thomas Joins Public Forum 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the second Public Forum event of 2011, "Too Rich To Fail: A Town Hall Meeting on Americans and Their Money," on Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m.

The Public Theater Presents TIMON OF ATHENS Post-Show Discussions 2/22 & 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will offer post-show discussions following select performances of TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

Michael Stuhlbarg Hosts 3/7 Public Forum "Imagination and Memory"
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 17, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the third Public Forum event of the season, "Imagination and Memory," on Monday, March 7 at 8 p.m.

Omid Abtahi, Tala Ashe, et al. Set for Public Theater's URGE FOR GOING
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) announced complete casting today for the world premiere of URGE FOR GOING written by Mona Mansour and directed by Hal Brooks. The third show in the 2010-2011 Public LAB season, URGE FOR GOING will run Friday, March 25 through Sunday, April 17, with an official press opening on Sunday, April 10. Single tickets go on sale on February 20; member tickets are on sale beginning February 17; all tickets for Public LAB productions are $15.

Public Lab Shakespeare's TIMON OF ATHENS Begins Previews 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 15 for TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

Public Theater Adds 2 Performances to COMPULSION
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) has added two additional performances to the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis and featuring Hannah Cabell, Matte Osian and Mandy Patinkin. COMPULSION, which opens on Thursday, February 17 and must close on Sunday, March 13, has added two additional weekend performances on Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the added performances are on sale now at (212) 967-7555 or www.publictheater.org.

Richard Thomas Joins Public Forum 2/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Joey Parnes Interim Executive Director) announced the line-up today for the second Public Forum event of 2011, "Too Rich To Fail: A Town Hall Meeting on Americans and Their Money," on Monday, February 28 at 8 p.m.

Photo Flash: Patinkin, Cabell Lead The Public's COMPULSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews Tuesday, February 1 for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis.

The Public Theater Announces Post-Show Discussions For TIMON OF ATHENS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 9, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will offer post-show discussions following select performances of TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

Photo Flash: Patinkin, Cabell Lead The Public's COMPULSION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 8, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews Tuesday, February 1 for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis. The cast features Hannah Cabell, Matte Osian, and Mandy Patinkin, with puppet design and puppetry supervision by Matt Acheson. COMPULSION runs through Sunday, March 13 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) with an official press opening on Thursday, February 17. Tickets are on sale now.

Public Lab Shakespeare's TIMON OF ATHENS Begins Previews 2/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 4, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes) will begin previews on Tuesday, February 15 for TIMON OF ATHENS, the inaugural production of Public LAB SHAKESPEARE featuring Richard Thomas in the title role.

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL, MEASURE FOR MEASURE Play Shakespeare in the Park This Season; Sullivan, Esbjornson Direct
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 1, 2011


Following the success of last summer's Shakespeare in the Park productions of The Merchant of Venice and The Winter's Tale, The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will once again stage two Shakespeare plays in repertory, running June 6 through July 31 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Daniel Sullivan, who recently directed Twelfth Night and The Merchant of Venice in the Park, will direct ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL and David Esbjornson, who directed Much Ado About Nothing in the Park, will direct MEASURE FOR MEASURE. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2011, supporting The Public's mission to keep Shakespeare in the Park free.

Patinkin Begins Previews in Public's COMPULSION, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews Tuesday, February 1 for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis. The cast features Hannah Cabell, Matte Osian, and Mandy Patinkin, with puppet design and puppetry supervision by Matt Acheson. COMPULSION runs through Sunday, March 13 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) with an official press opening on Thursday, February 17. Tickets are on sale now.

COMPULSION Begins Previews at The Public Theater, 2/1
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson), Berkeley Repertory Theatre, and Yale Repertory Theatre announced complete casting today for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis.

Patinkin Begins Previews in Public's COMPULSION, 2/1
by Jessica Lewis - Jan 25, 2011


The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) will begin previews Tuesday, February 1 for the world premiere production of Rinne Groff's COMPULSION, directed by Oskar Eustis. The cast features Hannah Cabell, Matte Osian, and Mandy Patinkin, with puppet design and puppetry supervision by Matt Acheson. COMPULSION runs through Sunday, March 13 at The Public Theater (425 Lafayette Street) with an official press opening on Thursday, February 17. Tickets are on sale now.

Baldwin, Emond, Hoffman, Mac and Patinkin Celebrate Lapham's Quarterly's CELEBRITY Issue With Select Readings 1/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2011


Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alec Baldwin, Linda Emond, Taylor Mac, Mandy Patinkin and Lapham's Quarterly Editor Lewis Lapham will celebrate the release of Lapham's Quarterly's Winter 2011 issue 'Celebrity' on Thursday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Joe's Pub. The evening will feature a discussion about celebrity, a performance by Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac of 'Unworthy of Your Love' from Assassins, and lively selections from the magazine, which will include excerpts from Charles Lindbergh, Lillie Langtry, John Hinckley, Billy Wilder, Andy Warhol, John Adams, and tales from the Thousand and One Nights, among others.

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