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VIDEO: Ariana Grande Performs 'Last Christmas' on FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 29, 2013


On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON on NBC, music guest Ariana Grande (Broadway's 13) performed 'Last Christmas' for the Late night audience. Check out the appearance below!

VIDEO: Kelly Clarkson Performs 'Don't Rush' on JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 27, 2013


LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON music guest Kelly Clarkson performed her single, 'Don't Rush' from her album, 'Greatest HIts, Chapter One' for the Late Night audience on last night's show. Check out the appearance below!

Finborough Theatre to Present Staged Reading of Colleen Murphy's ARMSTRONG'S WAR, Begin. Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2013


Colleen Murphy's Armstrong's War opens at the Finborough Theatre as a fully staged workshop production (prior to its official World Premiere in October 2013 at the renowned Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada) for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances beginning tonight, Sunday, 11 August 2013.

The Ruckus' Fifth Season to Include HEIST PLAY & THE DEER
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 31, 2013


Following a successful fourth season with productions at Theater Wit and the Athenaeum Theatre, The Ruckus Theater is proud to announce its fifth season in Chicago. Artistic Director Allison Shoemaker and Associate Artistic Director Joshua Davis release today a season of five new plays and workshops. First, Artistic Director Allison Shoemaker takes the helm of a revamped version of The Ruckus' first Chicago production, Heist Play. Through a workshop and development process in 2013, this production has undergone significant rewrites by playwright Mitch Vermeersch and will be performed at The Side Project (Oct. 12- Nov. 10, 2013). The Spring production, The Deer, is penned by Chicago playwright Brooke Allen (Ruby Wilder) and will be directed by Eric Hoff (Hit the Wall). The Deer will be performed at Collaboraction (March 30-April 27, 2014). Additionally, The Ruckus will present three works-in-progress in the late Spring of 2014, including new work Home After Dark by Will Bishop and two pieces to be devised by the company. Further details regarding The Ruckus: Season 5, including casting and ticket information, will be announced in the coming weeks. Please visit www.ruckustheater.org for more information.

Mark Quartley and Jessica Barden to Star in Finborough Theatre's ARMSTRONG'S WAR; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2013


A Finborough Theatre commission, Colleen Murphy's Armstrong's War opens at the Finborough Theatre as a fully staged workshop production (prior to its official World Premiere in October 2013 at the renowned Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada) for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from Sunday, 11 August 2013 (Press Night: Monday, 12 August at 7.30pm).

Finborough Theatre to Present Staged Workshop of Colleen Murphy's ARMSTRONG'S WAR, Begin. 11 August
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 16, 2013


Colleen Murphy's Armstrong's War opens at the Finborough Theatre as a fully staged workshop production (prior to its official World Premiere in October 2013 at the renowned Arts Club Theatre, Vancouver, B.C., Canada) for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening and Tuesday matinee performances from Sunday, 11 August 2013.

Moira Beagle, Julie Cowden and More Set for The Ruckus' FACING ANGELA, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 29, 2013


The Ruckus Theater presents the world premiere of Facing Angela starting tonight, June 29 at The Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski.

The Ruckus Announces FACING ANGELA Schedule Changes at Athenaeum Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 10, 2013


The Ruckus Theater is excited to announce its upcoming world premiere of Facing Angela. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski. The cast of six is a motley crew of Ruckus regulars and Chicago theater favorites. Facing Angela will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) June 29-July 28, 2013. Thursday- Saturday performances are at 8:00pm; Sunday performances are at 2pm. In observance of Independence Day, there will not be a show on July 4. There will be an industry performance on Mon. July 8 at 8pm. Preview tickets on June 27 and June 28 are $12. General tickets are $17. A complete performance schedule including dates, times, and ticket prices appears at the end of this release.

ASSEMBLED PARTIES' Judith Light Wins Best Featured Actress - Play
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 9, 2013


Judith Light has won the 2013 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role for her portrayal of 'Faye' in THE ASSEMBLED PARTIES.

Athenaeum Theatre to Present World Premiere of The Ruckus' FACING ANGELA, 6/29-7/28
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013


The Ruckus Theater is excited to announce its upcoming world premiere of Facing Angela. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski. The cast of six is a motley crew of Ruckus regulars and Chicago theater favorites. Facing Angela will be performed at the Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) June 29-July 28, 2013. All performances are at 8:00pm. In observance of Independence Day, there will not be a show on July 4. There will be an industry performance on Mon. July 8 at 8pm. Preview tickets on June 27 and June 28 are $12. General tickets are $17.

Moira Beagle, Julie Cowden and More Set for The Ruckus' FACING ANGELA; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013


The Ruckus Theater announces casting for the world premiere of Facing Angela starting June 29 at The Athenaeum Theatre (2936 N. Southport) in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood. First written ten years ago and re-imagined through a recent workshop with The Ruckus, Facing Angela is written by Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Kyra Lewandowski.

Michelle Obama Among Guests on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2013


Michelle Obama is among the upcoming guests on this week's 'LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON' LISTINGS on NBC

Esquire Acquires Cable Rights to NBC's LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 28, 2013


Esquire Network has secured exclusive cable television rights to NBC's award-winning late-night talk show, LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON.

Moonbox Productions presents William Finn and James Lapine's A NEW BRAIN, Opening 3/15
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 26, 2013


Moonbox Productions presents A NEW BRAIN, the engaging, life-affirming musical about finding serenity, humor and music, in the face of death. Created by the Tony Award winning team behind Falsettos-composer William Finn (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and librettist James Lapine (Into the Woods, Passion)-the show runs March 15 -April 6, 2013, at the Plaza Theatre at the Boston Center for the Arts. Performances are Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 2pm and 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. (Press performance: Sunday, March 17 at 2pm). Tickets are available by calling Boston Theatre Scene Box Office at 617-933-8600 or online at www.bostontheatrescene.com.

LONE STAR and LAUNDRY & BOURBON Open at Fells Point Corner Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013


Fells Point Corner Theatre will present two hilarious comedies by James McLure on our Sokal Stage, opening tonight, February 15th! LAUNDRY & BOURBON is the story of three discontented and gossiping small-town wives, whose marriages are less than ideal, but strong friendship and a splash of bourbon see them through. LONE STAR is a side-splitting study of three Texas 'good ole boys' on a Saturday night carouse, which takes place in the cluttered back yard of a small-town Texas bar.

The Ruckus Theater and Tympanic Theatre Company to Present BREWED, Opening 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 12, 2013


The Ruckus Theater and Tympanic Theatre Company have announced their upcoming world premiere co-production of Brewed. Developed over the course of 8 years through a series of workshops, the script of Brewed is written by Scott T. Barsotti and directed by Anna C. Bahow. The cast of seven women is a motley crew of Ruckus and Tympanic regulars and Chicago theater favorites. Brewed is performed at Theater Wit (1229 W. Belmont) March 2-24, 2013. Thursday-Saturday performances are at 8:00pm; Sunday performances are at 7:00pm. Preview is on Friday, March 1 and tickets are $12. Press opening is on Monday, March 4, 2013. General tickets are $17. A complete performance schedule including dates, times, and ticket prices appears at the end of this release.

LONE STAR and LAUNDRY & BOURBON to Open at Fells Point Corner Theatre, 2/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2013


Fells Point Corner Theatre will present two hilarious comedies by James McLure on our Sokal Stage, opening on February 15th! LAUNDRY & BOURBON is the story of three discontented and gossiping small-town wives, whose marriages are less than ideal, but strong friendship and a splash of bourbon see them through. LONE STAR is a side-splitting study of three Texas 'good ole boys' on a Saturday night carouse, which takes place in the cluttered back yard of a small-town Texas bar.

Photo Flash: Chastain, Gad, & More on Last Night's LATE NIGHT
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2013


On last night's episode of LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON, Jessica Chastain, Josh Gad, and Alan Zweibel stopped by. Check out a look back at their interviews, below!

VIDEO: Josh Gad's Presidential Impressions on JIMMY FALLON
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 19, 2013


Josh Gad stopped by LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON last night to talk about his new NBC comedy, 1600 PENN. In addition, the two take on a few impressions of some of their favorite presidents, including George W. Bush. Check out the clips of Gad's interview below!

The Ruckus and Tympanic Theatre Announce Casting for BREWED
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 2, 2013


The Ruckus Theater and Tympanic Theatre announces casting for the world premiere of Brewed starting March 2, 2013 at Theater Wit in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood. The script of Brewed is written by Ruckus Season 4 featured playwright Scott T. Barsotti and is directed by Chicago director Anna C. Bahow. The all-female cast of seven includes Dana Black (Next Theatre Company, Lifeline Theatre), Ruckus Ensemble Member Stevie Chaddock-Lambert (Ka-Tet Theatre, Strangeloop Theatre), Tympanic Company Member Charlotte Mae Ellison (Clockwise Theatre, Awkward Pause), Meredith Lyons (The House Theatre, Theatre for People Who Need It) Ruckus Company Member Elise Mayfield (The Mammals, Infusion Theatre), Tympanic Artistic Associate Susan Myburgh (Right Brain Project, Chicago Fusion Theatre), and Erin Myers (The Mammals, 16th Street Theater).

VIDEO: Billy Crystal on LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 21, 2012


Acclaimed actor Billy Crystal stopped by LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON last night to chat about his new movie with Bette Midler, entitled PARENTAL GUIDANCE. Check out his interview below!

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens at Milwaukee Rep Today, 10/26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012


Anne Frank's remarkable diary has become an essential tool for understanding one of the darkest periods of our history - and one of the most beautiful, haunting stories in our shared experience. The play is dramatized from the book by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Making her Rep directorial debut, KJ Sanchez will direct the play. The cast features Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly, Laura Gordon, Lee E. Ernst, James Pickering and Deborah Staples and guest actors J. Alexander Coe, Kelley Faulkner, Larry Neumann, Jr., and rising Chicago actress Lauren Hirte in the title role. Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble Members Jonathan Altman, Emily Berman, Jess Prichard and J.R. Yancher are also in this production. The Diary of Anne Frank runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from October 23 - December 2 and opens Today, October 26.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Opens at Milwaukee Rep, October 26
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2012


Anne Frank's remarkable diary has become an essential tool for understanding one of the darkest periods of our history - and one of the most beautiful, haunting stories in our shared experience. The play is dramatized from the book by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. Making her Rep directorial debut, KJ Sanchez will direct the play. The cast features Associate Artists Jonathan Gillard Daly, Laura Gordon, Lee E. Ernst, James Pickering and Deborah Staples and guest actors J. Alexander Coe, Kelley Faulkner, Larry Neumann, Jr., and rising Chicago actress Lauren Hirte in the title role. Rep Artistic Intern Ensemble Members Jonathan Altman, Emily Berman, Jess Prichard and J.R. Yancher are also in this production. The Diary of Anne Frank runs in The Rep's Quadracci Powerhouse from October 23 - December 2 and opens on Friday, October 26.

Photo Coverage: Danny Aiello Plays The Iridium
by Stephen Sorokoff - Sep 29, 2012


Danny Aiello and Band played the ScoBar at the Iridium last night, September 28, 2012. BroadwayWorld was there and brings you photos from the concert below!

Red Tape Theater's THE SKRIKER Opens Tonight, 9/17
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2012


RED TAPE THEATRE PRESENTS The Skriker by Caryl Churchill. Eric Hoff, director of last year's smash hit Hit The Wall, directs this haunting fairytale.

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