Alice Childress' TROUBLE IN MIND Opens Arena Stage at the Mead Center 2011-12 Season
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 16, 2011
After a memorable and record-breaking inaugural year, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater celebrates its 61st anniversary season with Trouble in Mind, written by playwright Alice Childress. Childress was the first African-American woman to have her plays professionally produced in New York, and she became the first woman of color to win an Obie Award, in 1956 for Trouble in Mind (Best Original Production).
LYSISTRATA JONES Headed to Broadway?
by Robert Diamond - Jun 22, 2011
Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that the Off-Broadway hit musical LYSISTRATA JONES, which closes on Friday at the Judson Memorial Church is hoping to move to Broadway (with a search led by General Manager Alan Wasser) in the fall with a budget between $6-7 million at a small house, ideally the Broadhurst or the Walter Kerr.
LYSISTRATA JONES Opens Tonight
by Lauren Wolman - Jun 5, 2011
Transport Group Theatre Company, the winner of a special Drama Desk Award and two OBIE Awards, presents the New York premiere of LYSISTRATA JONES, a new musical with a book by Douglas Carter Beane; music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn; directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges. Previews began Sunday May 15 on the basketball court of the Judson Memorial Church Gymnasium, 243 Thompson Street at Washington Square South. Opening is Sunday, June 5, at 8pm.
Aguilar, Boren Lead Cast Of LYSISTRATA JONES, Begins Previews 5/15
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2011
Transport Group Theatre Company, the winner of a special Drama Desk Award and two OBIE Awards, has announced casting and dates for the New York premiere of Lysistrata Jones, a new musical with a book by Douglas Carter Beane; music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn; directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges.
Aguilar, Boren Lead Cast Of LYSISTRATA JONES
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 20, 2011
Transport Group Theatre Company, the winner of a special Drama Desk Award and two OBIE Awards, has announced casting and dates for the New York premiere of Lysistrata Jones, a new musical with a book by Douglas Carter Beane; music and lyrics by Lewis Flinn; directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges.
LYSISTRATA JONES Gets Off-Broadway Run in May 2011!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 6, 2010
Transport Group (TG), the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and 2007 and 2010 OBIE Awards, has announced that it will present the New York premiere of Lysistrata Jones, a new musical by Douglas Carter Beane (Xanadu, Little Dog Laughed) and composer-lyricist Lewis Flinn (Divine Sister) on the basketball court of the Judson Memorial Church gymnasium. Dan Knechtges (Xanadu, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) will direct and choreograph. Previews begin May 2011 with an opening date to be announced.
Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 19, 2010
A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
CT Repertory Theatre's ALL IN THE TIMING Closes 6/20
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
CRT Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 10, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
CT Repertory Theatre Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 10, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
CRT Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
Cabrillo Music Theatre's CINDERELLA Runs 7/23-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 3, 2010
A pumpkin turns into a carriage, mice become horses, and a young girl becomes a beautiful princess when Cabrillo Music Theatre's production of CINDERELLA weaves a spell on audiences at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
CT Repertory Theatre Presents ALL IN THE TIMING 6/10-20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 25, 2010
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT), the professional producing arm of the Department of Dramatic Arts at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, continues its Nutmeg Summer Series with the David Ives' comedy, All in the Timing, playing June 10 through 20, 2010 in the Nafe Katter Theatre.
The Southern Theater Presents HEDDA GABLER 2/11-14
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2010
Genevieve Bennett, creator of the 2008 Twin Cities Chekhov Festival and director of its sold-old production of The Seagull, has proved to be one of the Twin Cities most promising young directors.
The Southern Theater Presents HEDDA GABLER 2/11-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010
Genevieve Bennett, creator of the 2008 Twin Cities Chekhov Festival and director of its sold-old production of The Seagull, has proved to be one of the Twin Cities most promising young directors.
TANGUERA - THE TANGO MUSICAL, MORPHOSES/THE WHEELDON COMPANY, And ENCORES! GIRL CRAZY Among New York City Center's 2009/10 Season
by Reynard Loki - Jul 27, 2009
New York City Center?s 2009-10 season begins on September 22 with the sixth annual Fall for Dance Festival, featuring 20 companies in 10 nights of dance for only $10 per ticket. The season also includes the third season of acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon?s dance company Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and premieres by resident companies Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and the Paul Taylor Dance Company. The New York Flamenco Festival will celebrate its 10 anniversary year with mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalusia, Spain, and visiting companies will include the U.S. debut of Corella Ballet Castilla Y León, choreographer Angel Corella?s acclaimed company, based in Spain; Tanguera ?The Tango Musical; and Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker.