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Photo Flash: Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Theatr Clwyd and English Touring Theatre Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2018


Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Theatr Clwyd and English Touring Theatre today announce casting for their co-production of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire. 2017 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Chelsea Walker directs Nicole Agada (Woman/Nurse), Will Bliss (Steve), Dexter Flanders (Mitch), Kelly Gough (Blanche), Amber James (Stella), Patrick Knowles (Stanley), Marai Louis (Eunice) and Joe Manjon (Pablo/Doctor/Paperboy). The second production in the inaugural season at NST City, A Streetcar Named Desire opens at Nuffield Southampton Theatres on 28 March with previews from 23 March, running until 31 March. The production will tour the UK with English Touring Theatre ahead of opening at Theatr Clwyd, where it plays from 15 March until 2 June, before returning to NST City.

Full Casting Announced For Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Theatr Clwyd And English Touring Theatre's Production Of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2018


Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Theatr Clwyd and English Touring Theatre today announce casting for their co-production of Tennessee Williams' masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire. 2017 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award winner Chelsea Walker directs Nicole Agada (Woman/Nurse), Will Bliss (Steve), Dexter Flanders (Mitch), Kelly Gough (Blanche), Amber James (Stella), Patrick Knowles (Stanley), Marai Louis (Eunice) and Joe Manjon (Pablo/Doctor/Paperboy). The second production in the inaugural season at NST City, A Streetcar Named Desire opens at Nuffield Southampton Theatres on 28 March with previews from 23 March, running until 31 March. The production will tour the UK with English Touring Theatre ahead of opening at Theatr Clwyd, where it plays from 15 March until 2 June, before returning to NST City.

Casting Announced for Simon Stephens' BIRDLAND at Steep
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018


Jonathan Berry returns this spring to Steep to direct the U.S. premiere of Simon Stephens' Birdland. Stephens, who won the Tony and Olivier Awards for his The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is Steep's Associate Playwright, and Birdland will be the fifth of his plays to be produced by the Edgewater ensemble. Steep Ensemble Member and Jeff Award-winning director Jonathan Berry recently directed Steppenwolf Theatre's You Got Older and The Crucible. Over the years, he has consistently produced some of Steep's most notable shows, including last year's sweeping epic Earthquakes in London and Laura Wade's Posh, which won the Non-Equity Jeff Award for Best Ensemble, and was nominated for Best Director and Best Production.

Richard Harrington Joins Katherine Parkinson In World Premiere Of Laura Wade's HOME, I'M DARLING at Theatr Clwyd
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2018


Theatr Clwyd and the National Theatre today announce star of Welsh crime drama Hinterland, Richard Harrington will join the previously announced Katherine Parkinson in the world premiere production of Laura Wade's Home, I'm Darling. Making her National Theatre debut, Tamara Harvey, Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd, will direct this first-time co-production which opens in the Emlyn Williams Theatre on the 3 July with previews from the 25 June ahead of transferring to the Dorfman Theatre in July.

Brooks Ashmanskas, Beth Leavel, and Christopher Sieber Will Bring THE PROM to Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


It was announced today that the hilarious new Broadway musical comedy THE PROM will star Tony Award Nominee Brooks Ashmanskas (Something Rotten!), Tony Award Winner Beth Leavel (The Drowsy Chaperone), two-time Tony Award Nominee Christopher Sieber (Shrek the Musical), Caitlin Kinnunen (Bridges of Madison County), Isabelle McCalla (Aladdin), Michael Potts (Jitney), Angie Schworer (The Producers), Courtenay Collins (Broadway Debut) and Josh Lamon (Groundhog Day) and will officially open on Broadway on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at a Shubert theater to be announced.

BWW Interview: Peter Wight Talks THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Marianka Swain - Jan 17, 2018


Actor Peter Wight's career varies from Robert Icke's recent Hamlet to a range of classical and contemporary work with the National Theatre, Royal Court and RSC, plus multiple Mike Leigh films. His current project is the 60th-anniversary revival of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, now in previews at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

Casting Announced For The ALEXANDER MATTHEWS Season At Tristan Bates
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2018


The playwright and philosopher Alexander Matthews presents the debut of his two witty social dramas at Covent Garden's Tristan Bates Theatre in spring 2018. 'Screaming Secrets' and 'Glass Roots' will have back-to-back runs and will form the first Alexander Matthews Season in the UK. Both plays are directed by Evan Keele with production design by Nancy Surman.

STAR WARS' Adam Driver to Return to Broadway in BURN THIS Revival
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017


Producer David Binder (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Of Mice and Men) announces today that three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Girls ) will return to Broadway in the first revival of Lanford Wilson's BURN THIS, directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spring Awakening) in 2019 at a Broadway theater to be announced.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

Neil Simon's BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Opens at Lyric Hyperion Theatre in Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 28, 2017


A new production of Playwright Neil Simon's beloved comedy BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, produced by Adrienne Visnic and directed by Brandon Baer strolls into LA's Lyric Hyperion Theatre with an all-star ensemble cast of five set for a limited run November 30 December 3.

The Lyric Hyperion Theatre Stages BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
by Julie Musbach - Nov 25, 2017


Newlyweds Paul and Corie are beginning their new life together in a tiny Manhattan walk-up. They couldn't be more different -- he's a straight-laced lawyer, and she's a free spirit who's always looking for the latest adventure. Paul doesn't understand Corie's relaxed ways, and she'd like him to be just a bit more spontaneous. Even something as simple as running 'barefoot in the park' would be a start. Throw in a New York brownstone in constant disrepair, an eccentric neighbor, and a surprise visit from Corie's mother, and watching the ups and downs of married life has never been so enjoyable.

THE COVER OF LIFE Coming Spring 2018 to The Gene Frankel Theater
by Julie Musbach - Nov 19, 2017


Miller-Coffman Productions Proudly Presents - The Cover of Life The Cover of Life to make way to the Gene Frankel Theater in 2018! Directed by Stephen S. Miller

Victor L. Cahn's ROMANTIC TRAPEZOID Opens Tonight at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - Nov 8, 2017


Victor L. Cahn's Romantic Trapezoid makes its world premiere directed by Alberto Bonilla at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre, opening tonight, November 8, for a run through November 25, 2017 at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42 Street).

Victor L. Cahn's ROMANTIC TRAPEZOID Starts This Weekend at Theatre Row
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017


Beginning this weekend, Victor L. Cahn's Romantic Trapezoid will get its world premiere directed by Alberto Bonilla at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre.

Rebecca Taichman, Anne Kauffman & More Selected as Roundabout Artists in Residence
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 23, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced its 2017-18 Artists in Residence. 'I started the Artists in Residence program about 25 years ago to provide artistic and financial support to early-career artists, giving them a theatre to call home and to provide peace of mind for a sustainable career,' says Roundabout Artistic Director Todd Haimes. 'Over the years, this program has evolved to include playwrights, mid-career directors and even an entire young company. And while these residencies have allowed us to help cultivate the next generations of theatre leaders, these artists have also become invaluable to me and our audiences, invigorating this institution with fresh voices.'

Victor L. Cahn's ROMANTIC TRAPEZOID to Premiere Off-Broadway This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Victor L. Cahn's Romantic Trapezoid will get its world premiere directed by Alberto Bonilla at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre. The show will begin performances on November 4, and open on November 8, running through November 25, 2017 at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42 Street).

The Future Is Now! Meet the Full Company of TIME AND THE CONWAYS, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Oct 10, 2017


Roundabout Theatre Company presents the new Broadway production of J. B. Priestley's Time and the Conways, directed by Tony winner Rebecca Taichman (Indecent). The play returns to Broadway for the first time since its premiere in 1938 and opens officially tonight, October 10, 2017. This is a limited engagement through November 26, 2017 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus check out the cast in rehearsal below!

Melbourne Theatre Company and Sydney Theatre Company Present THE FATHER
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017


Theatre luminary John Bell AO will be joined by acclaimed actors Marco Chiappi (His Girl Friday), Glenn Hazeldine (Away), Anita Hegh (Cloud Nine), Natasha Herbert (Neighbourhood Watch) and Faustina 'Fuzzy' Agolley, who makes her mainstage debut, when Florian Zeller's The Father opens on Wednesday 8 November at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio.

Haven Theatre Sets DIRECTORS HAVEN 2017 Lineup at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2017


Haven Theatre will present its third DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative showcasing the talents of three early career directors.

For That Friday Feeling - 'NOW That's What I Call Sing' Released Today
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 22, 2017


Coming this September is the latest compilation from NOW, That's What I Call Sing. Perfect for singing along to in your car or your bedroom, it's filled to the brim with some of the catchiest tunes to belt out.

Katy Perry & More Featured on 'Now That's What I Call Sing,' Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 22, 2017


Coming this September is the latest compilation from NOW, That's What I Call Sing. Perfect for singing along to in your car or your bedroom, it's filled to the brim with some of the catchiest tunes to belt out.

Katy Perry & More Featured on 'Now That's What I Call Sing,' Out 9/22
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 11, 2017


Coming this September is the latest compilation from NOW, That's What I Call Sing. Perfect for singing along to in your car or your bedroom, it's filled to the brim with some of the catchiest tunes to belt out.

EMH Productions presents TOYER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2017


Award winning EMH Productions continues its sixth season of provocative and compelling theatre with the dynamic and chilling two character drama TOYER: An Unavoidable Tragedy by Hollywood playwright and actor Gardner McKay.  This timely 90 minute play delves into the mind games of a serial lobotomist of women, dubbed The Toyer by local LA police.  The struggle for power over one another, the willingness to believe what we want to, to buy into what a person is telling us because the truth is too awful to face speaks to the state of our nation in this current climate of political unrest.  TOYER will run Thursday October 12th (preview) through Tuesday October 31st, 2017 at the Ooley Theatre located at 2007 28th Street, Sacramento, CA 95818. 

Liam Gallagher Shares New Live Video 'For What It's Worth' Filmed at AIR Studios
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 24, 2017


As the eagerly anticipated October 6th release of his debut solo album As You Were draws near, the iconic Liam Gallagher shares a new live performance of 'For What It's Worth.'

Haven Theatre Announces Full Line-Up for DIRECTORS HAVEN 2017
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2017


Haven Theatre is pleased to announce the line-up for its third DIRECTORS HAVEN, the company's ever-growing initiative showcasing the talents of three early career directors. This season, Kristen Johnson directs Vaclav Havel's riveting political satire THE PROTEST, Ian Martin helms Amiri Baraka's THE TOILET, a powerful look at love and empathy, and Lexi Saunders directs Rachel Dubose's sharply funny and biting new play THE DEPARTURE. The three fully-produced productions will run back-to-back in one program. DIRECTOR'S HAVEN 2017 will play October 16 - November 1, 2017 at Haven Theatre's resident home, The Den Theatre (2A), 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. All performances are pay-what-you-can. Tickets are currently available at haventheatrechicago.com. 

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