Lillian Gish News

The Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced that the re-opening of the legendary and beloved landmark will kick-off with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. with the first performance of A Grand Night for Singing by Rodgers and Hammerstein to follow. (more...)

Welcome to BroadwayWorld.com's newest photo series 'Photo Blast From the Past'. Featuring some of the collected theatre gem's of BroadwayWorld's own senior photographer Walter McBride, the series will feature images from his archives of theatre and Hollywood related gems. Today we bring you a look at vintage Angela Lansbury and Lillian Gish, who have dozens of Broadway credits between them. (more...)

Jed Bernstein, President of Playhouse Productions and the Producing Director of Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) in New Hope, Pennsylvania, has announced the senior leaders of his producing team. The staff which will usher in the theater’s reopening this July includes: Daryl Boling (General Manager), Britt Marden (Director of Marketing), Matthew Troillett (Artistic Associate), and John Vivian (Production Manager). (more...)

The Alden in McLean has announced its Classics of the Silent Screen series. This four-event series will feature not only groundbreaking silent films and the legendary stars, but also live accompaniment and introductions by a film historian and preservationist. (more...)

At an open house event held on February 16, Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, revealed exciting and sweeping renovation plans to its storied facilities. The long-term vision is centered on how to make the Playhouse more functional, self-sustaining, and enjoyable for all who visit, and these renovations will be executed in phases. (more...)

The Recording Academy® is pleased to announce its selection of world-famous architect and multitalented artist Frank Gehry to create the official artwork for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. (more...)

The Alden in McLean has announced its Classics of the Silent Screen series. This four-event series will feature not only groundbreaking silent films and the legendary stars, but also live accompaniment and introductions by a film historian and preservationist. (more...)

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company will present the world premiere of Jones’ “Story/Time” at Peak Performances at Montclair State University, January 21-22 & 26-29. “Story/Time” marks Jones’ third commission from Peak. (more...)

Bucks County Playhouse (BCP), the legendary and beloved theater in New Hope, Pennsylvania, announced its official reopening at a press conference today, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the Bridge Street Foundation (Kevin & Sherri Daugherty, Founders; Tanya Cooper, President), Broadway Producer Jed Bernstein, and Bucks County Playhouse Conservancy (Peggy McRae, Founder). A local landmark that has sat empty since late 2010, Bucks County Playhouse has showcased some of Broadway's most recognizable talent since it opened in 1939. Under the leadership of producing director Jed Bernstein and, most importantly, with support from the local community, the Playhouse will soon delight theater fans again. (more...)

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company will present the world premiere of Jones’ “Story/Time” at Peak Performances at Montclair State University, January 21-22 & 26-29. “Story/Time” marks Jones’ third commission from Peak. (more...)

The acclaimed 1994 world premiere of the Klezmer musical Shlemiel the First, was at Boston's American Repertory Theater (ART). (more...)

The Recording Academy® is pleased to announce its selection of world-famous architect and multitalented artist Frank Gehry to create the official artwork for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. (more...)

Shirin Neshat, world-renowned photographer and video artist, will be honored at the ninth annual Women in the Arts luncheon on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. (more...)

The acclaimed 1994 world premiere of the Klezmer musical Shlemiel the First, was at Boston's American Repertory Theater (ART). (more...)

Shirin Neshat, world-renowned photographer and video artist, will be honored at the ninth annual Women in the Arts luncheon on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. (more...)

The Project Rushmore Theatre company will present Bob Ader's one man show FIFTY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS (the musical memoirs of an overgrown, 50+ year old child actor) on Monday 9/26 at the Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., Studio 1209. (more...)

The Project Rushmore Theatre company will present Bob Ader's one man show FIFTY YEARS IN THE BUSINESS (the musical memoirs of an overgrown, 50+ year old child actor) on Monday 9/26 at the Pearl Studios, 500 8th Ave., Studio 1209. (more...)

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl's new version of Anton Chekhov's THREE SISTERS, based on a literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, directed by Les Waters. (more...)

Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl's new version of Anton Chekhov's THREE SISTERS, based on a literal translation by Elise Thoron with Natalya Paramonova and Kristin Johnsen-Neshati, directed by Les Waters. (more...)

Arthur Miller's autobiographical play, now being staged at the Ruskin Group Theatre, will close on August 14. This rarely produced gem elegantly, and hilariously at times, depicts the way a common experience can bond people together. (more...)