Stephanie Roth News

'ROB ROY THE MUSICAL' is no longer going to have its Chicago premiere, and will instead begin at the Elgin Theater in Toronto. Any previously purchased tickets can be refunded where they were purchased. The Arie Crown theater now has a space in its schedule.

Acclaimed British playwright Edward Bond, will reunite with acclaimed American director Robert Woodruff for Theatre for a New Audience's New York premiere production of Mr. Bond's Chair featuring Stephanie Roth Haberle beginning previews Friday, December 5, at 8:00pm for an opening Wednesday, December 11, at 8:00pm for a run through December 28 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project, 229 West 42nd Street.

Theatre for a New Audience's Artistic Director Jeffrey Horowitz has set an ambitious four-play season that opens with the New York premiere of C.I.C.T./Théâtre des Bouffes Du Nord's production of The Grand Inquisitor directed by Peter Brook October 22 through November 23 (co-presented with New York Theatre Workshop).

Simon Callow is the latest international star to be added to the Stratford Festival's ranks. Mr. Callow will be presenting a new work of his own composition, based on Shakespeare's sonnets.

A moving and dedicated pair of performances bring the tender story of JOHN & JEN to life for Toronto audiences. * * * * (out of 5)

Musical by Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald gets Toronto premiere.

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company presents the Toronto premiere of the international hit, john & jen opening January 26 to February 11, 2006 at the Walmer Centre Theatre in Toronto.