Bock's Obie Winning THE THUGS Now Playing at Red Eye Theater in Minneapolis
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 12, 2009
Adam Bock's THE THUGS is now playing at the Red Eye Theater in Minneapolis and runs through October 25th. The play won Bock an Obie Award in 2006. THE THUGS is directed by Steve Busa and Jairus Abts, Kirby Bennett, Leif Jurgensen, Julie Kurtz, Katherine Kupiecki, Miriam Must, Sigrid Sutter, and Toni Trussoni.
Photo Flash: All My Children's Vincent Irizarry Visits Robert Newman At SESSIONS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 12, 2009
Robert Newman, star of 'Guiding Light' and a two-time Daytime Emmy nominee for his longtime work on 'Guiding Light,' joined the cast of SESSIONS beginning Friday, May 29th. SESSIONS, directed by Thomas Coté, is now playing off-Broadway at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street). Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age) pens this candid and witty new musical about the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
Guiding Light's Robert Newman Joins Cast Of SESSIONS 5/29 At Algonquin Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2009
Robert Newman, star of 'Guiding Light' and a two-time Daytime Emmy nominee for his longtime work on 'Guiding Light,' will join the cast of SESSIONS beginning Friday, May 29th. SESSIONS, directed by Thomas Coté, is now playing off-Broadway at the Algonquin Theater (123 East 24th Street). Albert M. Tapper (From Where I Stand, Broadway: The Golden Age) pens this candid and witty new musical about the everyday life of a New York therapist and his patients. Tony Sportiello/Algonquin Theatre Productions and Jason Hewitt are the producers.
Vaginal Davis Wins '09 Ethyl Eichlberger Award, Plays Show At PS122 Spring 2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 30, 2009
Performance Space 122 announced Vaginal Davis, one of New York's most influential drag performers, as winner of the 2009 Ethyl Eichelberger Award, a commissioning award given to an artist who exemplifies Ethyl's larger-than-life style and generosity of spirit; who embodies Ethyl's multi-talented artistic virtuosity, bridging worlds and inspiring those around them.
HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2009
The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.
Japan's Company East HAMLET Premieres at La MaMa 1/29
by Reynard Loki - Jan 1, 2009
Tokyo's acclaimed Company East returns to New York with a unique adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Director and choreographer Kenji Kawarasaki's World Premiere production, which blends traditional eastern techniques of Noh with modern western dance to produce culturally rich dance-drama, begins performances on January 29 in The Annex Theatre at La MaMa ETC.
The Open Fist Announces JOE'S GARAGE to Extend Through 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2008
The Open Fist is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical event, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit stage adaptation of Frank Zappa's classic rock opera JOE'S GARAGE is EXTENDING through Saturday, December 20 at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood.
The Open Fist Announces JOE'S GARAGE to Extend Through 12/20
by Faetra Petillo - Nov 10, 2008
The Open Fist is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical event, the critically acclaimed, smash-hit stage adaptation of Frank Zappa's classic rock opera JOE'S GARAGE is EXTENDING through Saturday, December 20 at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood.
South Coast Rep Presents 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Starting 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2008
South Coast Repertory will present the Southern California premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl's fantastical new play about a woman who answers a dead man's cell phone and finds her life turned upside down. Directed by Bart DeLorenzo, Dead Man's Cell Phone runs Sept. 21 - Oct. 12 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
Columbia Stages Announces 2008-09 Season
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 19, 2008
COLUMBIA STAGES, the award-winning producing arm of Columbia University's Graduate Theatre Program, announces its 2008-2009 season. The highly political season will include Baal and The Threepenny Opera by Bertolt Brecht; Euripides' Medea; Big Love by Charles L. Mee; The Woman by Edward Bond; a co-production with Origin Theatre Company; a new adaptation of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales and the 5th annual New Voices New Play Festival. The 2008-2009 season begins October 22nd at The Riverside Theatre, 91 Claremont Avenue between 120th and 122nd Streets.
South Coast Rep Presents 'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Starting 9/21
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 3, 2008
South Coast Repertory will present the Southern California premiere of Dead Man's Cell Phone, Sarah Ruhl's fantastical new play about a woman who answers a dead man's cell phone and finds her life turned upside down. Directed by Bart DeLorenzo, Dead Man's Cell Phone runs Sept. 21 - Oct. 12 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.
Holmes, Weist, Lithgow and Wilson To Star In All My Sons Fall '08
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2008
Producer Eric Falkenstein has confirmed that John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, Patrick Wilson, and Katie Holmes will star in a new Broadway production of Arthur Miller's All My Sons directed by Simon McBurney scheduled to open on Broadway this fall. Theatre and dates to be announced.
Murray and Seldes to Engage in 'Conversation' in Westport
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2006
Marian Seldes and Brian Murray, two of Broadway's leading artists, who have played together in some of the 20th century's most daring plays, will talk about their careers, their friendship and their process of creation in 'Artists in Conversation,' presented by the Westport Arts Center, on Monday, September 25
Audra McDonald: Living Her Dream
by Pati Buehler - Aug 15, 2006
'The only thing I've ever wanted to do in my entire life is to be on Broadway' ~ Audra McDonald upon winning her fourth Tony Award and Broadway is all the better for it!