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May 15, 1926

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November 06, 2001 (75)

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SLEUTH Reading Set for 5/22 at Miners Foundry in Nevada City (Apr 26, 2013)

Fred Grandy Headlines Surflight Theatre's SLEUTH, 5/8-18 (Apr 22, 2013)

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Present Reading of STONE SOUP, 4/24 (Apr 18, 2013)

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SLEUTH Reading Set for 5/22 at Miners Foundry in Nevada City
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013

On Wednesday, May 22, for one night only, Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center will present "SLEUTH" by Anthony Shaffer as the second in it series of informal play readings titled "Theater by the Book". The reading will take place at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City at 7:30 PM. Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $10 to cover costs. There are no advance tickets. The doors open at 7 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase. (more...)

Fred Grandy Headlines Surflight Theatre's SLEUTH, 5/8-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013

Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Executive Director Ken Myers presents Fred Grandy (TV's The Love Boat) and Christian Pedersen in Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award-winning thriller Sleuth, as part of the theater's 64th Season from May 8 through 18. (more...)

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Present Reading of STONE SOUP, 4/24
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2013

Sierra Stages and Miners Foundry Cultural Center are pleased to present "STONE SOUP"- the first in a series of play readings entitled "Theater by the Book" - on Wednesday April 24 at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City at 7:30 PM. Admission is FREE, with a suggested donation of $10 to cover costs. There are no advance tickets, and the doors open at 7 PM. Refreshments will be available for purchase. (more...)

Juegos Siniestros México iniciará una nueva temporada 2013.
by Clemente Sanchez - Feb 22, 2013

Basada en la version de la novela Sleuth, original de Anthony Shaffer, autor teatral y guionista cinematografico. (more...)

Scarecrow Press Announces the Release of 'Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 05, 2013

Scarecrow Press announces the release of Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000: Milestone Plays of Crime, Mystery, and Detection by Amnon Kabatchnik. Blood on the Stage, 1975-2000 (Hardcover, 608 pages, ISBN: 978-0-8108-8354-3, $125.00) is now available wherever fine books are sold. Blood on the Stage is also available in an eBook edition. (more...)

Surflight Announces 2013 Season: SOUTH PACIFIC, SLEUTH and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2012

Surflight Theatre, under the leadership of Ken Myers, Executive Director, has announced the theater's 64th Season of 'Broadway at the Beach' - the theater's 2013 season of musicals and plays kicks off April 23 through May with a TBA musical revue, the Tony-winning comedy thriller Sleuth (May 7-19), The Boy Friend (May 24 - June 16), George M! (June 19 - July 7), Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific (July 10 - 28), You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown (August 21 - September 8), Our Town (September 25 - October 6), and Irving Berlin's White Christmas (December 3 - 22). (more...)

Exclusive InDepth InterView: William Goldman & Will Frears Discuss MISERY Onstage - Is Broadway Next?
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 26, 2012

One of the most terrifying and tremendous thrillers of the 1990s, Rob Reiner's film adaptation of Stephen King's bestselling semi-roman a clef novelistic ode to psychotic fans, MISERY, has always seemed somehow destined for the stage, and, now, thanks to two-time Academy Award-winning screenwriter William Goldman, responsible for the original film's screenplay as well as many films, books, plays and musicals of his own, and director Will Frears, the nightmare is coming all too harrowingly, hobbling-ly real, live onstage at the Bucks County Playhouse for a special limited engagement November 24 through December 8. In this detailed discussion, Goldman, Frears and I dissect the finer points of the characters, story, themes and narrative ideas that flow through the original King novel and the Reiner film as well as outline what the new stage adaptation sets out to do insofar as intensifying, clarifying and maximizing the terrific potential inherent to the dynamic and compelling material. Plus, Goldman offers his erudite insight into the creation of the original screenplay and his feelings on King's work in general, as well as offers his characteristic wit in detailing his past theatrical endeavors thus far - including a Broadway musical with John Kander, A FAMILY AFFAIR, as well as the never-filmed original film musical written in collaboration with Stephen Sondheim, SINGING OUT LOUD. Additionally, Frears gives us an update on his latest film project, a film centered on two friends in the 1960s. All of that, the most thorough analysis of Annie Wilkes outside of an insane asylum (or horror fan club, perhaps) and much, much more! (more...)

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Presents SLEUTH, 10/3-21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2012

Anthony Shaffer's Sleuth, will be on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for three weeks only from October 3rd through October 21st. Described as 'a top-class thriller whose plot twists and turns are breathtakingly audacious and fiendishly cunning, Sleuth is in one of the cleverest thrillers ever imagined.' (more...)

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Presents SLEUTH, Now thru Oct 21
by BWW News Desk - Oct 03, 2012

Anthony Shaffer's Sleuth, will be on stage at the St. Jacobs Country Playhouse for three weeks only from tonight, October 3rd through October 21st. Described as 'a top-class thriller whose plot twists and turns are breathtakingly audacious and fiendishly cunning, Sleuth is in one of the cleverest thrillers ever imagined.' (more...)

St. Jacobs Country Playhouse Presents SLEUTH, 10/3-21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2012

Olney Theatre Center Presents SLEUTH, 6/13-7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jul 08, 2012

Olney Theatre Center today announced the opening of the mystery thriller, Sleuth, as well as says goodbye to long-time Artistic Director Jim Petosa. Sleuth will play Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from June 13 to July 8, 2012. (more...)

BWW Reviews: In SLEUTH, Game Playing is the Order of the Day
by Tracy Danoff - Jun 22, 2012

With the popularity of pop culture sensations such as Diablo III and Words With Friends, it is obvious that the public likes a good game. Playing with another person's emotions is a completely different type of amusement. It is this type of game playing that is the order of the day in Anthony Shaffer's mystery, Sleuth. (more...)

Olney Theatre Center Presents SLEUTH, Now thru 7/8
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2012

Olney Theatre Center previously announced the opening of the mystery thriller, Sleuth, as well as says goodbye to long-time Artistic Director Jim Petosa. Sleuth will play Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from tonight, June 13 to July 8, 2012. (more...)

Olney Theatre Center to Present SLEUTH, 6/13-7/8
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012

Olney Theatre Center announces the opening of the mystery thriller, Sleuth, and welcomes a special exhibit from the National Museum of Crime & Punishment. Sleuth will be produced on the Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from June 13 to July 8, 2012. (more...)

Olney Theatre Center Presents SLEUTH, 6/13-7/8
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2012

Exclusive InDepth InterView: Kenneth Branagh Talks Sondheim, Shakespeare & MY WEEK WITH MARILYN
by Pat Cerasaro - Nov 17, 2011

Noted thespian and master theatre and film director Kenneth Branagh has found himself at a career peak in 2011, excelling in both entertainment arenas with his striking, visionary blockbuster THOR being one of the year's biggest hits as well as his simply incredible portrayal of Laurence Olivier in the new film MY WEEK WITH MARILYN generating considerable Oscar buzz. Sharing his cordial and candid insights on a number of topics ranging from his beginnings in Shakespeare to his directing and acting in a string of Shakespearean stage plays and films - his iconic films of HENRY V and HAMLET among them - Branagh also illustrates his impressions of fellow acting titans such as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Sir John Gielgud, Ralph Fiennes, Dame Judi Dench, Simon Callow and many more. Plus, he shares his deep affection for the most famous musical theatre Shakespeare adaptation of all time - the classic WEST SIDE STORY; based on ROMEO & JULIET - as well as his love of the work of Stephen Sondheim as a composer/lyricist in his own right. Plus, news on his desire to do Broadway in the future, as well as all about Branagh's new lead role in the Belfast-to-West End transfer of THE PAINKILLER - and much, much more! (more...)

Tony Nominee Diane Cilento Dies at 78
by BWW News Desk - Oct 07, 2011

According to published reports, Tony and Academy Award nominated actress Diane Cilento recently passed away in Australia. She was 78 years old. (more...)

BWW Reviews: SLEUTH at Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2011

Village Theatre breaks out its magnifying glass with a change of pace from the usual musical fare with the Tony award winning "Sleuth" by Anthony Shaffer. And what can I tell you about this production? Well, not a lot so as not to give it away. But I can say that it's a viciously fun game from beginning to end. (more...)

Theatre at the Center Presents SLEUTH, Closes 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2011

Trickery and deceit take over in Anthony Shaffer's SLEUTH, which kicks off Theatre at the Center's 2011 season. This edge-of-your-seat mystery closes March 20 at 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana. The production, directed by William Pullinsi, stars Larry Yando and Lance Baker. (more...)

BWW Reviews: SLEUTH at Village Theatre
by Jay Irwin - Mar 03, 2011

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