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Karel Capek News

Date Of Birth:
January 09, 1890
Date Of Death:
December 25, 1938 (48)
Birth Place:
Male Svatonovice, BOHEMIA
Gender:
Male
THE DETOUR Will Run 2/24-3/24 at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 06, 2013

Metropolitan Playhouse--2011 Obie Award winner--presents a revival of The Detour, by Owen Davis. Directed by Laura Livingston (The Jazz Singer) at Metropolitan's home: 220 E 4th Street. (more...)

R.U.R., THE TRUTH QUOTIENT Headline Resonance Ensemble's 10th Season, 1/9-2/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 08, 2013

Resonance Ensemble announces its 10th anniversary season with "Connecting Circuits" featuring two shows in rep, a classic play and new play with resonating themes. This season includes the classic 1920 play R.U.R. by Karel Capek, adapted by Lee Eric Shackleford, directed by Valentina Fratti in rep with THE TRUTH QUOTIENT, by award-winning playwright Richard Manley, directed By Eric Parness. The season will run from January 9 - February 2, 2013 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42 Street). (more...)

R.U.R., THE TRUTH QUOTIENT Headline Resonance Ensemble's 10th Season, 1/9-2/2
by BWW News Desk - Oct 09, 2012

Resonance Ensemble announces its 10th anniversary season with "Connecting Circuits" featuring two shows in rep, a classic play and new play with resonating themes. This season includes the classic 1920 play R.U.R. by Karel Capek, adapted by Lee Eric Shackleford, directed by Valentina Fratti in rep with THE TRUTH QUOTIENT, by award-winning playwright Richard Manley, directed By Eric Parness. The season will run from January 9 - February 2, 2013 at Theatre Row's Beckett Theatre (410 West 42 Street). (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Company Launches One-Act Play Festival Tonight, 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company-which has produced 77 new American plays in its 20-year history-celebrates its 2012-2013 Season with the inaugural ABINGDON BAY RIDGE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, an evening of three world-premiere short plays, commissioned by Abingdon Theatre Company, by Kevin Armento, Bo List, and Jen Silverman, tonight, August 25 at 7:00pm at Christ Church Bay Ridge (7301 Ridge Boulevard) in Brooklyn. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Company Launches One-Act Play Festival, 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company-which has produced 77 new American plays in its 20-year history-celebrates its 2012-2013 Season with the inaugural ABINGDON BAY RIDGE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, an evening of three world-premiere short plays, commissioned by Abingdon Theatre Company, by Kevin Armento, Bo List, and Jen Silverman, on Saturday, August 25 at 7:00pm at Christ Church Bay Ridge (7301 Ridge Boulevard) in Brooklyn. (more...)

Abingdon Theatre Company to Launch One-Act Festival on 8/25
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2012

Abingdon Theatre Company-which has produced 77 new American plays in its 20-year history celebrates-its 2012-2013 Season with the inaugural ABINGDON BAY RIDGE ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, an evening of three world-premiere short plays, commissioned by Abingdon Theatre Company, by Kevin Armento, Bo List, and Jen Silverman, on Saturday, August 25 at 7:00pm at Christ Church Bay Ridge (7301 Ridge Boulevard) in Brooklyn. (more...)

Cutting Ball Theater Announces THE INSECT PLAY Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2011

Cutting Ball Theater presents the final installation of this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, Josef and Karel Capek's THE INSECT PLAY, directed by Bennett Fisher. One of the last plays from renowned Czech dramatist Karel Capek and his brother Josef, THE INSECT PLAY constructs an impish satire of human relationships, using butterflies and beetles to explore human vices. (more...)

Cutting Ball Theater Announces THE INSECT PLAY, 6/12
by BWW News Desk - Apr 13, 2011

Cutting Ball Theater presents the final installation of this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, Josef and Karel Capek's THE INSECT PLAY, directed by Bennett Fisher. One of the last plays from renowned Czech dramatist Karel Capek and his brother Josef, THE INSECT PLAY constructs an impish satire of human relationships, using butterflies and beetles to explore human vices. (more...)

Run of the Mill Theater presents RUR: Reboot, Closes 2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 27, 2011

In February, Run of the Mill Theater returns to the stage with a world premiere adaptation of the 1923 classic by Karel Capek, R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). Our new version is written by Debbie Harbin, and directed by RotM founder Jim Knipple in his first work with Run of the Mill since 2006 (more...)

Run of the Mill Theater presents RUR: Reboot, 2/17-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2011

In February, Run of the Mill Theater returns to the stage with a world premiere adaptation of the 1923 classic by Karel Capek, R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). Our new version is written by Debbie Harbin, and directed by RotM founder Jim Knipple in his first work with Run of the Mill since 2006 (more...)

Run of the Mill Theater presents RUR: Reboot, 2/17-2/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 01, 2011

In February, Run of the Mill Theater returns to the stage with a world premiere adaptation of the 1923 classic by Karel Capek, R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots). Our new version is written by Debbie Harbin, and directed by RotM founder Jim Knipple in his first work with Run of the Mill since 2006 (more...)

The Tank and Full Circle Theatre Co. Announce Public Domain Results
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2010

THE TANK & FULL CIRCLE THEATRE CO. announce public domain poll results. The Tank is located at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036. A, C, E, to 42nd Street; 1, 2, 3, S, 7 to Time Square (more...)

R.U.R.: ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS at the Overtime Theater Closes, 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2010

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon. (more...)

The Tank & Full Circle Theatre Present PUBLIC DOMAIN, Voting Closes 7/6
by BWW News Desk - Jul 06, 2010

Beginning in September, The Tank and Full Circle Theatre Company are producing a monthly staged reading series featuring plays in the public domain with no copyright restrictions. Once a play has entered public domain, it belongs to everyone. (more...)

The Tank & Full Circle Theatre Present PUBLIC DOMAIN, Voting Closes 7/6
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2010

Beginning in September, The Tank and Full Circle Theatre Company are producing a monthly staged reading series featuring plays in the public domain with no copyright restrictions. Once a play has entered public domain, it belongs to everyone. (more...)

R.U.R.: ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS Performed at the Overtime Theater, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - Jun 18, 2010

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon. (more...)

Cutting Ball Theater Announces Their 2010-11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010

San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater proudly announces the lineup for its 11th season. (more...)

Photo Flash: R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots at the Overtime Theater
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2010

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon. (more...)

R.U.R.: ROSSUM'S UNIVERSAL ROBOTS Performed at the Overtime Theater, Opens 6/18
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2010

Opening June 18 at the Overtime Theater, R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots is a new adaptation of Czech writer Karel Capek's prophetic 1921 play that gave birth to modern sci-fi and introduced the word 'robot' to the world's lexicon. (more...)

SpeakEasy Stage's ADDING MACHINE: A MUSICAL Concludes 4/10
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2010

In numbers, the mysteries of life can be revealed. So begins the award-winning Off-Broadway musical ADDING MACHINE, which concludes its New England premiere April 10, 2010, courtesy of SpeakEasy Stage Company. The show began performances March 12. (more...)

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