Keira Naughton News

In 'Becky Shaw,' a bad date makes for a good play, with snappy writing, performances that pop, and food for thought

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with artistic director Peter DuBois' hit 2009 Off Broadway production of Becky Shaw, a wickedly funny black comedy about a blind date gone bad.

The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with artistic director Peter DuBois' hit 2009 Off Broadway production of Becky Shaw, a wickedly funny black comedy about a blind date gone bad.

Artistic Director/CEO Kate Maguire has announced the schedule for the 2010 Berkshire Theatre Festival season. This season features one world premiere, two musicals, and multiple classics from the theatrical canon. Critically-acclaimed directors David Auburn, Anders Cato, Kyle Fabel, Wes Grantom, Eric Hill, John Rando, and E. Gray Simons III will be charged with bringing this season of theatre that matters to life. Among the actors appearing this year in Stockbridge are Jayne Atkinson, David Chandler, Jeremy Davidson, Richard Easton, Michel Gill, and Randy Harrison.

Being a teenager can be one of the most wonderfully miserable times in a person's life. Kids are mean, school is hard, parents just don't understand.

Being a teenager can be one of the most wonderfully miserable times in a person's life. Kids are mean, school is hard, parents just don't understand.

Being a teenager can be one of the most wonderfully miserable times in a person's life. Kids are mean, school is hard, parents just don't understand.

Rachel Reiner Productions is proud to present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's EMBRACEABLE ME, directed by Eric Parness. EMBRACEABLE ME will begin performances on Friday, October 23 and will open on Wednesday, October 28, running thru November 14 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

When Tama Janowitz coined the phrase 'Slaves of New York' with the title of her 1986 collection of short stories, she was referring to how the lack of affordable apartments in the city flings people into quick romantic commitments or has them cling onto unhealthy ones for the sake of having a place to stay. In Brooke Berman's cleverly titled Hunters and Gatherers, a reference to societies that seek out food rather than farming, the real estate market hasn't grown less competitive but the computer age (especially Craig's List) has made it easier for people to hop around various short-term situations when the opportunities to plant roots are bleak and to escape the bad ones with a few mouse clicks and a successful interview.

Love at first sight sometimes takes forever...Edward is smart, shy, and quirky. Allison is sexy, dramatic, and vulnerable. EMBRACEABLE ME is a witty and touching 'He said-She said' that traces the journey of these unlikely friends along many surprising detours and byways.

Rachel Reiner Productions is proud to present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's EMBRACEABLE ME, directed by Eric Parness. EMBRACEABLE ME began performances on Friday, October 23 and will open on Wednesday, October 28, running thru November 14 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Rachel Reiner Productions is proud to present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's EMBRACEABLE ME, directed by Eric Parness. EMBRACEABLE ME will begin performances on Friday, October 23 and will open on Wednesday, October 28, running thru November 14 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Rachel Reiner Productions is proud to present the World Premiere of Victor L. Cahn's EMBRACEABLE ME, directed by Eric Parness. EMBRACEABLE ME will begin performances on Friday, October 23 and will open on Wednesday, October 28, running thru November 14 at Theatre Row's Kirk Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).

Joe's Pub presents Nick Hallett: Man in the Matriarchy August 16; Peterson, featuring Mr. Peterson (of the Petersons) August 17; and Matt Doyle of Spring Awakening and the upcoming Bye Bye Birdie August 17.

Joe's Pub presents Nick Hallett: Man in the Matriarchy August 16; Peterson, featuring Mr. Peterson (of the Petersons) August 17; and Matt Doyle of Spring Awakening and the upcoming Bye Bye Birdie August 17.

Joe's Pub presents Nick Hallett: Man in the Matriarchy August 16; Peterson, featuring Mr. Peterson (of the Petersons) August 17; and Matt Doyle of Spring Awakening and the upcoming Bye Bye Birdie August 17.

Here's To The Ladies Who CARE: A Benefit for CARE took place on February 9th at New World Stages. Becca Ayers, Heather Ayers, Lauren Kennedy, Kristy Cates, Erin Davie, Lori Eure, Lauren Kennedy, Lindsay Mendez, Cary Michele Miller, Keira Naughton, Julie Reiber, Jenny Powers, and Megan Sikora all sang some of their favorite songs for an eclectic evening of music to raise money and awareness for CARE. BroadwayWorld's cameras took in the night of tuneful celebration.

Berkshire Theatre Festival's 2009 casting consists of some old favorites and some new faces. Randy Harrison will return to star in 'Ghosts', and David Adkins, Colin Lane and Keira Naughton will appear in 'Faith Healer'. 'The Einstein Project' cast will consist of Tommy Schrider and James Barry, while 'Sick' will feature Greg Keller. Stephen DeRosa, David Garrison and more will also make an appearance this season.

Lauren Kennedy, of Vanities and Spamalot, Katie Adams, current Galinda standby in Wicked, Lucia Spina, last seen in South Pacific, and Katie Thompson join Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE on February 9th at New World Stages. They join the previously announced Becca Ayers, Heather Ayers, Kerry Butler, Kristy Cates, Erin Davie, Lori Eure, Lauren Kennedy, Lindsay Mendez, Cary Michele Miller, Keira Naughton, Julie Reiber, Jenny Powers, and Megan Sikora all singing some of their favorite songs for an eclectic evening of music to raise money and awareness for CARE.

Lauren Kennedy, of Vanities and Spamalot, Katie Adams, current Galinda standby in Wicked, Lucia Spina, last seen in South Pacific, join Here's to the Ladies who CARE: A Benefit for CARE on February 9th at New World Stages.