Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Present THE CAT IN THE HAT, Begin. 9/26
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2015
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present the beloved childhood story, Dr. Seuss's the Cat in the Hat. Adapted by Katie Mitchell, and directed by Fun Company Artistic Director, Julie Herber, the play, which is best suited for ages three and up, will run at MET for five weeks beginning September 26.
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN Extends Through March 22 at The Old Globe
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2015
The Old Globe's West Coast Premiere of The Twenty-seventh Man by award-winning novelist Nathan Englander, directed by Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein, will now play an extra week of performances -- through March 22 -- due to ticket demand for the originally announced run. Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden ("Barney Miller," The Rothschilds) leads a cast of Broadway and Globe veterans including Ron Orbach, Robert Dorfman, Eli Gelb, James Shanklin, and Lowell Byers. The Twenty-seventh Man will run February 14 through March 22 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run February 14-18. Opening night is Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Hal Linden to Lead The Old Globe's THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN; Cast & Creative Team Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2014
The Old Globe today announced Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden ('Barney Miller,' The Rothschilds) will star in the West Coast Premiere of The Twenty-seventh Man by award-winning novelist Nathan Englander, directed by Globe Artistic Director Barry Edelstein. The cast also features Ron Orbach, Robert Dorfman, Eli Gelb, James Shanklin, and Lowell Byers. The Twenty-seventh Man will run February 14 through March 15 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Preview performances run February 14-18. Opening night is Thursday, February 19 at 8:00 p.m. Single tickets go on sale Friday, January 16. Tickets can be purchased online at www.TheOldGlobe.org, by phone at (619) 23-GLOBE or by visiting the Box Office at 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park.
BWW Interviews: Jaston Williams Talks BLAME IT ON VALENTINE, TEXAS
by David Clarke - Jun 4, 2013
One of the most exciting aspects of theatre in Texas is sitting in the audience while Jaston Williams, of GREATER TUNA fame, takes the stage. His charisma and charming personality completely mesmerize and enchant audiences. Recently, I had an opportunity to catch back up with Jaston Williams, and he toldme about his recent performance as Truman Capote in TRU at Austin's ZACH Theatre and his upcoming production of his solo show BLAME IT ON VALENTINE, TEXAS at Galveston's The Grand 1894 Opera House.
Mitzi Gaynor Talks About Celebrating South Pacific's 50th Anniversary
by Don Grigware - Oct 12, 2009
What can one do but stand in awe of the legendary accomplishments of Mitzi Gaynor! Motion picture star of over 17 films, including her Golden Globe nominated performance as Nellie Forbush in the 1958 blockbuster musical South Pacific, TV star of 9 spectacular musical specials that garnered 17 Emmy nominations, and night club performer extraordinaire in Las Vegas and touring the entire US and Canada, this lady has done it all. As part of this season's month long tribute to Richard Rodgers by Reprise Theatre Company and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Joshua Logan's film South Pacific, Miss Gaynor will appear onstage this Thursday, October 15 at the Majestic Crest Theatre in Westwood.
New Globe Revives Paul Shyre's Plays in Rep Nov.24-Dec.23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2007
Off-Broadway's The New Globe Theatre, Inc. is pleased to announce the 50th anniversary revivals of Paul Shyre's stage adaptations of I Knock at the Door and Pictures in the Hallway, based on Sean O'Casey's best-selling autobiographies. Both plays received their premieres in 1956/1957 and were originally directed by Stuart Vaughan, who recreates his original staging. Performances begin Saturday, November 24 for a 5-week limited engagement through Sunday, December 23 at Theater Three