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Katselas Theatre Company Presents SEXSTING Through 4/14
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 21, 2013


Winning a Guthrie Theatre commission, and chosen for development by The Katselas Theatre Company's INKubator program, the West Coast Premiere of SEXSTING is the inaugural production for KTC's 2013 season. OVATION RECOMMENDED, the stellar cast includes Gregory Itzin (Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award nominee), JD Cullum (Stones in His Pockets-Mark Taper Forum, Of Equal Measure-Kirk Douglas Theater), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Geffen Playhouse).

Mamet Fest to Open with OLEANNA and SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO at Fifth Third Bank Theater, 3/22-4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2013


Mamet Fest, a play festival celebrating the work of iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Mamet, opens this week, featuring OLEANNA and SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO in repertory at the Fifth Third Bank Theater, The Aronoff Center for the Arts, on Friday and Saturday, March 22nd through April 6th at 7 PM (OLEANNA) and 9:15 PM (SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO).

City Theatre Announces Casting and Directors for SUMMER SHORTS 2013
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2013


John Manzelli, producing Artistic Director of City Theatre, announced that casting and director slots are complete for Summer Shorts 2013, the eighteenth edition of fast and often hilarious short plays that South Florida theatre audiences have come to expect as the perfect kick-off to summer theatre. The Annual Summer Shorts Festival includes an all-new Summer Shorts production, a new family musical and CityWrights: Professional Weekend for Playwrights including the announcement of the winners of the 2nd Annual City Theatre National Award For Short Playwriting.

SEXSTING Makes West Coast Premiere with Katselas Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2013


Winning a Guthrie Theatre commission, and chosen for development by The Katselas Theatre Company's INKubator program, the West Coast Premiere of SEXSTING is the inaugural production for KTC's 2013 season. Opening at the popular Skylight Theatre Complex tonight, February 23rd, the stellar cast includes Gregory Itzin (Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award nominee), JD Cullum (Stones in His Pockets-Mark Taper Forum, Of Equal Measure-Kirk Douglas Theater), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Geffen Playhouse).

Kneehigh Returns to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2013


St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

HOLD THESE TRUTHS Plays Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2013


Acclaimed Off Broadway drama HOLD THESE TRUTHS, Jeanne Sakata's one-man show inspired by the true story of second generation Japanese-American Gordon Hirabayashi, travels to Hawaii for a limited engagement of six performances at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre, tonight, February 21 - March 2, 2013.

Japanese Internment Historians to Appear at HTY's HOLD THESE TRUTHS Post-Show Panel, 2/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2013


A post-show panel discussion featuring Japanese internment historians has been added to the Sunday, February 24 performance of the acclaimed Off-Broadway play HOLD THESE TRUTHS, Jeanne Sakata's one-man show inspired by the true story of second generation Japanese-American Gordon Hirabayashi. HOLD THESE TRUTHS is in Hawaii for a limited engagement of six performances at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre, February 21 - March 2, 2013 and features acclaimed actor, Joel de la Fuente.

SECOND DATE Opens at Annex Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 29, 2013


Most playwrights want two things: money to allow them to just sit in their rooms and write, and connections with directors and others who can help them get their plays out of their rooms and onto a stage.

SECOND DATE to Open at Annex Theatre, 1/29
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


Most playwrights want two things: money to allow them to just sit in their rooms and write, and connections with directors and others who can help them get their plays out of their rooms and onto a stage.

SEXSTING to Make West Coast Premiere with Katselas Theatre, 2/23
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


Winning a Guthrie Theatre commission, and chosen for development by The Katselas Theatre Company's INKubator program, the West Coast Premiere of SEXSTING is the inaugural production for KTC's 2013 season. Opening at the popular Skylight Theatre Complex on February 23rd, the stellar cast includes Gregory Itzin (Tony, Drama Desk, and Emmy Award nominee), JD Cullum (Stones in His Pockets-Mark Taper Forum, Of Equal Measure-Kirk Douglas Theater), The Cripple of Inishmaan (Geffen Playhouse).

Kneehigh to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013


St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.

HOLD THESE TRUTHS to Play Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 2/21-3/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2013


Acclaimed Off Broadway drama HOLD THESE TRUTHS, Jeanne Sakata's one-man show inspired by the true story of second generation Japanese-American Gordon Hirabayashi, travels to Hawaii for a limited engagement of six performances at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre, February 21 - March 2, 2013.

STAGE TUBE: Diane Paulus Introduces THE GLASS MENAGERIE at A.R.T.
by Stage Tube - Dec 21, 2012


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), presents Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie in February 2013, to be directed by Tony Award-winning director John Tiffany. Multiple Tony and Emmy Award winner Cherry Jones returns to the A.R.T. to play Amanda Wingfield, and will be joined by Zachary Quinto as Tom, Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as the Gentleman Caller. The Tony Award-winning design team includes set and costumes by Bob Crowley, lighting by Natasha Katz, and sound by Clive Goodwin. Artistic Director Diane Paulus introduces the show in the video below. Click to watch!

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN, Now thru 11/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012


Pioneer Theatre Company presents John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN, tonight, October 19 - November 3, 2012. Performances are scheduled Mondays - Thursdays, 7:30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm; Saturday matinees, 2:00 pm.

Cherry Jones, Zachary Quinto & Celia Keenan-Bolger to Lead THE GLASS MENAGERIE at A.R.T. in February
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 18, 2012


The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), under the Artistic Direction of Diane Paulus has announced the complete cast for its February 2013 production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, to be directed by Tony Award-winning director John Tiffany. Multiple Tony and Emmy Award winner Cherry Jones returns to the A.R.T. to play Amanda Wingfield, and will be joined by Zachary Quinto as Tom, Celia Keenan-Bolger as Laura, and Brian J. Smith as the Gentleman Caller. The Tony Award-winning design team includes set and costumes by Bob Crowley, lighting by Natasha Katz, and sound by Clive Goodwin.

Pioneer Theatre Company To Present Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN, 10/19 – 11/3
by Patrick Nugent - Oct 4, 2012


Pioneer Theatre Company presents John Steinbeck's OF MICE AND MEN, October 19 - November 3, 2012. Performances are scheduled Mondays - Thursdays, 7:30 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 8:00 pm; Saturday matinees, 2:00 pm.

Court Theatre Offers Free JITNEY Performance for Students During CPS Teachers' Strike, 9/13
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 10, 2012


In response to the CPS teachers' strike, Court Theatre is offering a special free performance of August Wilson's Jitney, directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson, for any CPS student (and one parent/guardian) with a valid CPS ID. This free matinee will be Thursday, September 13, 2012 at 10:30am at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. There is no need to RSVP, simply present a valid CPS ID at the theatre.

Court Theatre Presents JITNEY, Now thru 10/14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012


Court Theatre kicks off its 2012-13 season with August Wilson's Jitney directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.Jitney is the fourth play in Wilson's Century Cycle to be produced at Court Theatre under Parson's direction. The production will run tonight, September 6 - October 14, 2012 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

DREAMS HEAVIER THAN AIR Plays Castillo Theatre Tonight, 8/27
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012


The Castillo Theatre continues its presentation of four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest, selected from more than 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and the final production plays tonight, August 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Brian Dennehy to Lead THE STEWARD OF CHRISTENDOM at Mark Taper Forum in 2013
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 22, 2012


Five powerful productions have been scheduled for Center Theatre Group's 2013 season at the Mark Taper Forum, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.

Court Theatre Presents JITNEY, 9/6-10/14
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 16, 2012


Court Theatre kicks off its 2012-13 season with August Wilson's Jitney directed by Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson.Jitney is the fourth play in Wilson's Century Cycle to be produced at Court Theatre under Parson's direction. The production will runSeptember 6 - October 14, 2012 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Avenue. The press opening will be Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.

Castillo Theatre's Presents FLOWERS BEHIND THE MOUNTAIN Tonight, 8/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2012


The Castillo Theatre is presenting four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-FrEd Newman Political Play Contest, selected from over 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and will be presented on Mondays, beginning tonight, August 6 and continuing August 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Annex Theatre Presents EL ULTIMO, 7/31-8/22
by Laura Meltzer - Jul 30, 2012


Socially Awkward Mexican American teenager Coco has no trouble talking to his blog following "minions". Talking to his mother is a bit more difficult, especially as she makes him sit in his special chair.

Castillo Theatre Announces Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest Winners
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2012


The Castillo Theatre is presenting four winning scripts from the 2012 Mario Fratti-Fred Newman Political Play Contest, selected from over 200 entries including submissions by playwrights from around the world. The plays are being directed by distinguished theatre professionals and will be presented on Mondays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7:00 p.m.

Cast and Creative Team Announced for the Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival
by Kelsey Denette - May 10, 2012


The Old Globe today announced the complete cast and creative team for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory in the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.

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