ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Comedy Show MANHATTAN MYTHS Coming To The PIT
People interested in mythology can find statues and paintings of mythological creatures in Manhattan's museums. The Greek and Roman gods, however, have now given birth to a new comedy show at the PIT that finds humor in myths moved to Manhattan.
Jason Jung's PANIC! Explores Censorship, Politics and History at the Secret Theatre
Mother of Invention Theatre Company who last staged well received productions of Tennessee Williams Small Craft Warnings and Look Homeward, Angel, has announced that it will stage PANIC! a new play written and directed by Jason Jung about censorship during Shakespeare's lifetime that eerily resembles censorship that takes place tonight, August 10th through August 30th at the Secret Theatre (4402 23rd St, Long Island City).
Jason Jung's PANIC! to Explore Censorship, Politics and History at the Secret Theatre
Mother of Invention Theatre Company who last staged well received productions of Tennessee Williams Small Craft Warnings and Look Homeward, Angel, has announced that it will stage PANIC! a new play written and directed by Jason Jung about censorship during Shakespeare's lifetime that eerily resembles censorship that takes place today, August 10th through August 30th at the Secret Theatre (4402 23rd St, Long Island City).
Christopher Stetson Boal's PIMM'S MISSION to Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters welcomes Oberon Theatre Ensemble with PIMM'S MISSION, written by Christopher Stetson Boal and directed by Terrence O'Brien. PIMM'S MISSION begins performances on Thursday, July 30 for a limited engagement through Sunday, August 16. Press opening is Tuesday, August 4 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
Oscar Nominees to Support Oberon Theatre Ensemble's 24/7 Benefit
Golden Globe winners and Academy Award nominees (Birdman Or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Alexander Dinelaris, Jr. and Nicolas Giacobone join Oberon Theatre Ensemble's (Brad Fryman, Artistic Director) 24/7 Benefit to support its 18th season. 24/7 will feature seven short plays created in 24 hours and presented January 25th at the June Havoc Theater (312 West 36th Street) at 7pm.
Len Cariou, Richard Kind & More Lead Frog and Peach Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT Reading Today
Frog and Peach Theatre Company will present a star-studded reading of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' today, September 17 at The Player's Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, with a cast including Len Cariou, Richard Kind, Susie Essman, Darrell Hammond, Alan Zweibel,Scott Adsit, Maulik Pancholy and Alan Zweibel. An original score by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) will be performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Len Cariou, Richard Kind & More to Lead Frog and Peach Theatre's TWELFTH NIGHT Reading, 9/17
Frog and Peach Theatre Company will present a star-studded reading of Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' on Tuesday, September 17 at The Player's Club, 16 Gramercy Park South, with a cast including Len Cariou, Richard Kind, Susie Essman, Darrell Hammond, Alan Zweibel,Scott Adsit, Maulik Pancholy and Alan Zweibel. An original score by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) will be performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Darrell Hammond, Austin Pendleton and Ian McDonald Reunite in MEASURE FOR MEASURE Reading with Frog and Peach Theatre Today
Frog and Peach Theatre Company will present a star-studded reading of Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' today, February 26 at The Player's Club, 16 Grammercy Park South, with a cast including Austin Pendleton as Angelo and Darrell Hammond as Pompey, together with Frog and Peach company members Ted Zurkowski as Lucio, Amy Frances Quint as Isabel, Eric Doss as Provost, Ryan Tramont as Escalus, Erick Gonzalez as Claudio and Jonathan Reed Wexler as Elbow. An original score by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) will be performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Darrell Hammond, Austin Pendleton and Ian McDonald to Reunite in MEASURE FOR MEASURE Reading with Frog and Peach Theatre, 2/26
Frog and Peach Theatre Company will present a star-studded reading of Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' on February 26 at The Player's Club, 16 Grammercy Park South, with a cast including Austin Pendleton as Angelo and Darrell Hammond as Pompey, together with Frog and Peach company members Ted Zurkowski as Lucio, Amy Frances Quint as Isabel, Eric Doss as Provost, Ryan Tramont as Escalus, Erick Gonzalez as Claudio and Jonathan Reed Wexler as Elbow. An original score by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) will be performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Bebe Neuwirth, Darrell Hammond and More Set for Frog and Peach Theatre Company's KING LEAR Reading
Frog and Peach Theatre Co., Inc. will present an all-star benefit reading of 'King Lear' on July 9 at The Player's Club with a cast including Jeffrey DeMunn ('The Walking Dead') as King Lear, Bebe Neuwirth ( 'The Good Wife') as Goneril, Darrell Hammond (Saturday Night Live) as Edgar, Rich Sommer ('Mad Men') as Fool, Wrenn Schmidt ('Boardwalk Empire') as Cordelia, Ted Zurkowski ('Boys on the Side') as Edmund, John Rothman ('Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter') as Kent, Peter Gerety ('Public Enemies') as Gloucester, David Wohl ('Saving Private Ryan') as Albany, Amy Frances Quint ('Radio Deluxembourg') as Regan, Eric Doss ('Love Songs') as France, Ryan Tramont ('The Hurt Locker') as Oswald, Erick Gonzalez ('Two Gentlemen of Verona') as Cornwall, and Jack Sochet ('A Midsummer Night's Dream') as Burgundy. The original score is by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) and performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Fred Willard, David Margulies & More Set for HAMLET to Benefit Frog and Peach Theatre Co., 2/21
Frog and Peach Theatre Co., Inc. will present an all-star benefit reading of
'Hamlet' on February 21 at The Player's Club with a cast including Darrell
Hammond (Saturday Night Live) as Guildenstern, Austin Pendleton ('My Cousin
Vinnie') as Claudius and the Ghost, Shirley Knight ('Our Idiot Brother,' 'Sweet
Bird of Youth') as Gertrude, David Margulies ('Ghostbusters,' 'Sopranos') as
Polonius and Gravedigger, Fred Willard ('Anchorman,' 'Waiting for Guffman') as
Horatio, Anna Chlumsky ('In the Loop') as Ophelia, Ted Zurkowski ('Boys on the
Side,' co-founder of Frog and Peach Theatre Co.) as Hamlet and Ryan Tramont
('The Hurt Locker') as Laertes. Music is by Ian McDonald (King Crimson,
Foreigner) and performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Fred Willard, David Margulies & More Set for HAMLET to Benefit Frog and Peach Theatre Co., 2/21
Frog and Peach Theatre Co., Inc. will present an all-star benefit reading of
'Hamlet' on February 21 at The Player's Club with a cast including Darrell
Hammond (Saturday Night Live) as Guildenstern, Austin Pendleton ('My Cousin
Vinnie') as Claudius and the Ghost, Shirley Knight ('Our Idiot Brother,' 'Sweet
Bird of Youth') as Gertrude, David Margulies ('Ghostbusters,' 'Sopranos') as
Polonius and Gravedigger, Fred Willard ('Anchorman,' 'Waiting for Guffman') as
Horatio, Anna Chlumsky ('In the Loop') as Ophelia, Ted Zurkowski ('Boys on the
Side,' co-founder of Frog and Peach Theatre Co.) as Hamlet and Ryan Tramont
('The Hurt Locker') as Laertes. Music is by Ian McDonald (King Crimson,
Foreigner) and performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Darrell Hammond, Anna Chlumsky, et al. Set for HAMLET Benefit Reading, 2/21
Frog and Peach Theatre Co., Inc. will present an all-star benefit reading of 'Hamlet' on February 21 at The Player's Club with a cast including Darrell Hammond (Saturday Night Live) as Guildenstern, Austin Pendleton ('My Cousin Vinnie') as Claudius and the Ghost, Shirley Knight ('Our Idiot Brother,' 'Sweet Bird of Youth') as Gertrude, David Margulies ('Ghostbusters,' 'Sopranos') as Polonius and Gravedigger, Fred Willard ('Anchorman,' 'Waiting for Guffman') as Horatio, Anna Chlumsky ('In the Loop') as Ophelia, Ted Zurkowski ('Boys on the Side,' co-founder of Frog and Peach Theatre Co.) as Hamlet and Ryan Tramont ('The Hurt Locker') as Laertes. Music is by Ian McDonald (King Crimson, Foreigner) and performed live by Mr. McDonald.
Photo Coverage: SUMMER SHORTS 5 Celebrates Opening Night!
Throughline Artists (J.J. Kandel and John McCormack, Producing Directors) presents SUMMER SHORTS 5, their fifth annual festival of new American short plays from established and emerging writers, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances began Thursday August 4th, and continue through Saturday September 3rd. This season's cast includes Mando Alvarado, Jeff Binder, Christian Campbell, James Chen, Nick Choksi, Erin Darke, Crystal Finn, Arthur French, Meg Gibson, Kathryn Grody, Beth Hoyt, Neal Huff, J.J. Kandel, Megan Ketch, TEd Koch, Jodie Markell, Shirley A. Rumierk, Socorro Santiago, Rebecca Schull, Ryan Cyrus Shams, Victor Slezak, AiDan Sullivan, Louise Sullivan, Maryann Towne, Ryan Tramont, and Lydia Weintraub. Check out photos fro the opening night reception below!