American Playwrights News

When a middle-aged therapist starts a correspondence with a young state prisoner, the therapist gets far more than he bargained for in Frawley Becker's new play Tiger by the Tail, opening March 24th (8PM) at downtown's Wings Theatre (154 Christopher Street).

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced complete details for the fifth production of its 2005/2006 35th Anniversary Season, the World Premiere of PEN, a new play by David Marshall Grant.

Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced that Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning star Christine Lahti will make her eagerly-awaited return to the stage in the company's final production of its 2005/2006 35th Anniversary Season,

Currently, Valerie Harper is touring America, starring as Golda Meir in William Gibson's GOLDA'S BALCONY.

NORA, legendary film director Ingmar Bergman's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's classic play, A Doll's House, is coming to Manhattan for the first time in its 25-year history.

The production begins previews on March 28th at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre and has its official opening on April 19th. The show will run through June 18th.

The Obie Award-winning National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO), will present the world-premiere of Michael Golamco's play COWBOY V. SAMURAI -- an adaptation of Edmond Rostand's classic romantic comedy, CYRANO de BERGERAC, set in the wilds of Breakneck, Wyoming -- performed by an Asian-American cast, with previews beginning November 4 prior to the official press opening November 8 at the Rattlestick (224 Waverly Place -- west of 7th Ave. at 11th St.) in Manhattan.

Transport Group artistic directors Robyn Hussa and Jack Cummings III have announced that the world premiere of a new American musical, Normal, with book by Yvonne Adrian, lyrics by Cheryl Stern, and music by Tom Kochan, will begin performances on Thursday, October 20 at 8pm at the Connelly Theatre, 220 East 4 Street.

Acclaimed theater company Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced it will present the return of its unique and second-annual benefit evening 'STORIES ON 5 STORIES' on Monday, November 14.

Marian Seldes, Anne Jackson and Elli Wallach and Miller's actress sister Joan Copeland will read from the legend's plays in Food for Thought's The Writings of Arthur Miller on October 17th

The League of American Theatres and Producers, Inc. today announced the new fall season, highlighted by big names, up-and-coming talent, classic shows, and new works.

Casting is now complete for Sarah Schulman's play Manic Flight Reaction, which will open on October 23rd at Playwrights Horizon and play a limited run through November 6th

Casting has been announced for the McCarter Theatre and Playwrights Horizons production of Christopher Durang's new play Miss Witherspoon

Roberts will appear for 12 weeks in the Richard Greenberg play, directed by Joe Mantello.

The Playright Horizons show begins previews on August 30 and opens on September 25.

Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) opens this year's Nikos Stage season with Create Fate on July 13 at 8:00 p.m.

The off-Broadway Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the line-up for their Mainstage and Stage II 2005-2006 season

Two new plays and a musical will be part of Playwrights Horizons' exciting 2005-2006 season, of which 3 other plays have already been announced

The Keen Company's Your Keen Moment Benefit will have stars playing scenes with audience members on May 23rd

The Playwright's Horizon production of Julia Cho's BFE will begin previews on May 19th before opening at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on May 19th