The Neighborhood Playhouse News

Algonquin Theater Productions, producers of the Off Broadway shows Sessions, The Devil and Billy Markham and An Evening at the Carlyle announces a change in staff. Beginning immediately, Merry Beamer and Debra Whitfield join the current Artistic Director, Tony Sportiello, to form a triumvirate, as the company heads into its eighth year. (more...)

Sideways The Play, adapted by Rex Pickett from his own novel, will play in its world premiere by the Ruskin Group Theatre in Los Angeles, May 18 through July 22, Fridays-Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. It is the story of two friends - Miles and Jack – and their journey across the Santa Ynez wine country, on one last blowout trip before Jack gets married. Miles and Jack must face their uncertain futures…just as soon as they figure out how to survive their chaotic present. (more...)

Mortar Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Bombs, Babes and Bingo by Merri Biechler. The experimental production, directed by Rachel Edwards Harvith, is performed at the mainstage of the newly renamed Luna Central, formerly Live Bait Theatre, 3914 North Clark Street, May 20 – June 17. Previews are Sunday, May 20 at 3 p.m. and Wednesday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. Opening/Press night is Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. The performance schedule is Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, May 1. Ticket prices are $15 for previews and $20 for the regular performance run and may be purchased at MortarTheatreCompany.org or at the Luna Central box office at 773.819.5862. (more...)

Pop Theatre has announced a new series of audition and performance workshops. Its inaugural six-week workshop, running Monday nights April 16-May 21, will cover contemporary pop musical theater technique and repertoire. It will be lead by Broadway performer Andrew Kober, director Stephen Agosto, and composer/lyricist Drew Gasparini. (more...)

The Theatre School at DePaul University's Showcase Series of Contemporary Plays and Classics presents THE RIVALS by Richard Brinsley Sheridan and directed by Catherine Weidner. The play premieres on Friday, April 13, and runs through Sunday, April 22, 2012, at DePaul's Merle Reskin Theatre. (more...)

On April 28, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents its ONSTAGE gala! Actress Rita Moreno hosts an evening at the Four Seasons San Francisco, featuring a gourmet dinner, wines and spirits, and an opportunity to bid on getaways and culinary adventures. (more...)

Two new plays, penned by two young playwrights will be presented as a double bill at the Ruskin Group Theatre. Following in their parent's vocational footsteps, and teaming up for a limited run with this world premiere production, the duo will have their work staged for the very first time. (more...)

On April 28, Berkeley Repertory Theatre presents its ONSTAGE gala! Actress Rita Moreno hosts an evening at the Four Seasons San Francisco, featuring a gourmet dinner, wines and spirits, and an opportunity to bid on getaways and culinary adventures. (more...)

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present Heathens, a new play by Heather Hill, directed by Stefanie Sertich, having its Off-Broadway premiere beginning March 1st and continuing through March 17th only. (more...)

Elizabeth Wilson, one of America’s most successful career actors and a Theatre Hall of Famer, will be saluted with the Jerome Lawrence Award, in a small Kansas town that celebrates a hometown playwright. (more...)

Little Beast Theatre Company is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of MINE, written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Dep Kirkland and starring Sam Daly, Adam Harrington and Kieren Van Den Blink. (more...)

According to The New York Times, actor Leonardo Cimino died on March 3rd at his home in Woodstock, N.Y. He was 94 years old. His wife, Sharon Powers, told the newspaper that his death was caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (more...)

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present Heathens, a new play by Heather Hill, directed by Stefanie Sertich, having its Off-Broadway premiere beginning March 1st and continuing through March 17th only. (more...)

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present Heathens, a new play by Heather Hill, directed by Stefanie Sertich, having its Off-Broadway premiere beginning March 1st and continuing through March 17th only. (more...)

Little Beast Theatre Company is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of MINE, written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Dep Kirkland and starring Sam Daly, Adam Harrington and Kieren Van Den Blink. (more...)

Little Beast Theatre Company is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of MINE, written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Dep Kirkland and starring Sam Daly, Adam Harrington and Kieren Van Den Blink. (more...)

Little Beast Theatre Company is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of MINE, written by Bekah Brunstetter and directed by Dep Kirkland and starring Sam Daly, Adam Harrington and Kieren Van Den Blink. (more...)

"Friends And Relations" by Marc Castle is being presented by No Anita No Productions (Tom Keegan) under the auspices of Fractured Atlas, a leading supporter of the not-for-profit art sector, Off Broadway at the June Havoc Theatre (Abingdon Complex), 312 West 36th Street (off 8th Avenue), NYC. (more...)

"Friends And Relations" by Marc Castle is being presented by No Anita No Productions (Tom Keegan) under the auspices of Fractured Atlas, a leading supporter of the not-for-profit art sector, Off Broadway at the June Havoc Theatre (Abingdon Complex), 312 West 36th Street (off 8th Avenue), NYC. The limited engagement begins on December 1 and the Opening is Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm. (more...)

"Friends And Relations" by Marc Castle is being presented by No Anita No Productions (Tom Keegan) under the auspices of Fractured Atlas, a leading supporter of the not-for-profit art sector, Off Broadway at the June Havoc Theatre (Abingdon Complex), 312 West 36th Street (off 8th Avenue), NYC. The limited engagement begins on December 1 and the Opening is Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 pm. (more...)