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ELTC's TALES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Student Workshop Production Set for 7/2 (Jun 17, 2013)

ELTC to Screen AMAZING GRACE Alongside LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE Premiere, 6/30 (Jun 10, 2013)

Meet East Lynne's LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE Cast and Director at After-Show Q&A, 6/21 (Jun 4, 2013)

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ELTC's TALES FROM THE ARABIAN NIGHTS Student Workshop Production Set for 7/2
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013

Several stories about wishes and dreams, including the tale of a young boy discovering a genie in 'Aladdin and his Magic Lamp,' come to life on Tuesday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. (more...)

ELTC to Screen AMAZING GRACE Alongside LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE Premiere, 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

'Amazing Grace,' directed by Michael Apted, is the film about this historic stand against slavery. Chosen to be the closing-night gala attraction at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival, East Lynne Theater Company and The Cape May Film Society have selected it to accompany the New Jersey premiere of ELTC's production of 'Lost on the Natchez Trace' and to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of America's Emancipation Proclamation. (more...)

Meet East Lynne's LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE Cast and Director at After-Show Q&A, 6/21
by BWW News Desk - Jun 04, 2013

Meet the cast and director in the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company's production of 'Lost on the Natchez Trace' on Friday, June 21 at an after-show Q&A. It's a wonderful opportunity for theater lovers to learn about actors and directors, and why they do what they do and how they do it. (more...)

ELTC Kicks Off 2013 Season with LOST ON THE NATCHEZ TRACE, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013

Titled 'Lost on the Natchez Trace,' written by Jan Buttram, the award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company is giving this provocative new play it's New Jersey premiere, opening on Wednesday, June 12 , and running through July 20. There are four shows a week, Wednesdays through Saturdays, except there is no show on Thursday, July 4 and an added show on Sunday, July 7. All curtain times are 8:30p.m. (more...)

ELTC's 24rd Season of 'Tales of the Victorians' Begins 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company's popular 'Tales of the Victorians' returns for its twenty-fourth year! Take tea at one of Cape May's finest inns or tea shops, indulge in homemade tasty treats, and listen to stories by famous American authors, like O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott, all for only $10.00. Children are always welcome, and, like other East Lynne events, ages 12 and under are free. (more...)

East Lynne Theater Company's 2013 Season Begins in June
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2013

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company has exciting shows lined up for its thirty-third season. It includes the usual world premiere ('The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'), a New Jersey premiere ('Lost on the Natchez Trace'), a comedy by a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright ('The Late Christopher Bean'), an American detective joins Holmes in our popular radio-style productions ('Holmes and Carter Mysteries') and our enchanting storytelling holiday show ('Christmas with Harte and O. Henry.') Special events include our standing-room-only Student Workshop Production and A Sunday Film Series that includes incredible silent features with live organ accompaniment. Our performance venue is the historic First Presbyterian Church of Cape May, located at the corner of Decatur and Hughes, between the beach and the Washington Street Mall. (more...)

Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2013

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Company to Participate in Wuzhen Theatre Festival in China
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2013

Abingdon Theatre Company is set to participate in the first-ever Wuzhen Theatre Festival in Wuzhen, China. At the invitation of the festival's artistic team, Abingdon will present its upcoming Off-Broadway production, THE LAST WILL by Robert Brustein, who has been named the festival's honorary chairman. (more...)

Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 02, 2013

Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, Now thru 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2013

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 78 new American plays in its 20-year history - continues its 2012-2013 Season with the world premiere of BODEGA BAY by Elisabeth Karlin (THE MOONCALF), set to begin previews tonight, January 25, prior to its official press opening February 3, at the Abingdon Theatre Company's Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street). Sturgis Warner, who recently helmed Najla Said's PALESTINE, directs. Performances run through February 17. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Company Announces New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - Jan 09, 2013

Heather Henderson recently accepted the position of Managing Director with Abingdon Theatre Company, now in its 20th Season of developing and producing new plays by American playwrights, announces Artistic Director Jan Buttram. For the past 18 months, Ms. Henderson served as Abingdon's Director of Development. She replaces Samuel J. Bellinger who recently became Director of Finance at Second Stage Theatre. Mr. Bellinger served as Abingdon's Managing Director for 19 years and will continue to serve on Abingdon's Board of Directors. Prior to joining Abingdon's staff, Ms. Henderson had a multi-faceted career in the financial sector, spending the bulk of her time sitting on a foreign exchange trading floor as a representative of the Private Banking Group for Citibank, working predominantly with Latin American clientele. She also served as a team member of UBS Financial Services, managing assets that ran the gamut from retail to ultra high net worth individuals. She also worked with high net worth families creating customized tax efficient wealth management strategies to meet their special needs, utilizing long-term focus and advising clients in proper estate and tax planning. Prior to joining UBS, she was a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch. (more...)

Susan Louise O'Connor and More Join Cast of Abingdon's BODEGA BAY, 1/25-2/17
by BWW News Desk - Jan 02, 2013

East Lynne Theater Company's 2013 Season Announced
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012

The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company, a proven destination for theater lovers who crave the adventure of discovery, announces its 2013 Cape May Mainstage Season. As usual, it includes classical gems, a world premiere, and a radio show. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Honors Rob Winn Anderson with 2012 Christopher Brian Wolk Award for THE TENTH SON Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, established the Christopher Brian Wolk Award to be presented annually to an American writer of a full-length play not produced in New York City. The award is based upon the writer's demonstrated ability to reach a mature artistic vision using theatre. Playwright Rob Winn Anderson will receive the $1,000 cash award and a staged reading of his script The Tenth Son, directed by Jules Ochoa, at the award ceremony, tonight, December 10, starting at 7:00PM in the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, Midtown, Manhattan. (more...)

Photo Flash: Peter Friedman, Sarah Steele and More at SCHOOLED Reading
by BWW News Desk - Dec 06, 2012

Ken Davenport of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises presented a reading of the new play Schooled, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by Jules Ochoa, as part of the Davenport Developmental Reading Series. Schooled stars Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Playwrights Horizon's Circle Mirror Transformation), Sarah Steele (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's Slowgirl), Harry Zittel (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's All-American) and Zoe Winters (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's 4000 Miles). The reading took place on Monday, December 3rd at The Davenport Studios, located at 250 West 49th Street, Suite 304, in New York City. Check out photos from the reading below! (more...)

Peter Friedman, Sarah Steele and More Set for SCHOOLED Reading at Davenport Studios Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 03, 2012

Ken Davenport of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises presents a reading of the new play Schooled, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by Jules Ochoa, as part of the Davenport Developmental Reading Series. Schooled stars Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Playwrights Horizon's Circle Mirror Transformation), Sarah Steele (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's Slowgirl), Harry Zittel (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's All-American) and Zoe Winters (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's 4000 Miles). The reading will take place tonight, December 3rd at 8pm at The Davenport Studios, located at 250 West 49th Street, Suite 304, in New York City. (more...)

Peter Friedman, Sarah Steele and More Set for SCHOOLED Reading at Davenport Studios, 12/3
by BWW News Desk - Nov 27, 2012

Ken Davenport of Davenport Theatrical Enterprises presents a reading of the new play Schooled, written by Lisa Lewis and directed by Jules Ochoa, as part of the Davenport Developmental Reading Series. Schooled stars Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Playwrights Horizon's Circle Mirror Transformation), Sarah Steele (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's Slowgirl), Harry Zittel (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's All-American) and Zoe Winters (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3's 4000 Miles). The reading will take place on Monday, December 3rd at 8pm at The Davenport Studios, located at 250 West 49th Street, Suite 304, in New York City. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Honors Rob Winn Anderson with 2012 Christopher Brian Wolk Award for THE TENTH SON, 12/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 26, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company, in an ongoing effort to recognize excellence in playwriting, established the Christopher Brian Wolk Award to be presented annually to an American writer of a full-length play not produced in New York City. The award is based upon the writer's demonstrated ability to reach a mature artistic vision using theatre. Playwright Rob Winn Anderson will receive the $1,000 cash award and a staged reading of his script The Tenth Son, directed by Jules Ochoa, at the award ceremony, December 10, starting at 7:00PM in the June Havoc Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, Midtown, Manhattan. (more...)

THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: November 17-23
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 23, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK: THE LION KING celebrates 15 years, FLASHDANCE gets its cast, Andrea McArdle joins NEWSICAl, and so much more! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Abingdon Theatre Company Gala Celebrates Tyne Daly!
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company - which has produced more than 77 new American plays in its 20-year history - just held its 20th Anniversary Gala and dinner, last night, November 19 at Espace (635 West 42nd Street). BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and we bring you photo coverage below! (more...)

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