Comedy Rules Northern Stage's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 2/6-24

Few plays have stood the test of time in the way that The Importance of Being Earnest has. Written in 1895, this 'Serious Comedy for Trivial People,' as playwright Oscar Wilde termed it, offers situations and comedy that remain timeless and fresh. The characters are memorable, from the careless and self-centered Jack to the innocent and impressionable Cecily. Wilde skewers Victorian society in a manner that leaves audiences laughing from start to finish. (more...)

Allison McLemore to Lead THE PHILADELPHIA STORY for Pioneer Theatre Company

Pioneer Theatre Company presents the romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story January 11 through 26, 2013. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA!

Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles! (more...)

Former High School Choral Director Returns in Benefit Concert for Paul's Players, 2/9-10

Jerry Smith was only 25 years old when he was hired in 1959 to develop a choral program at Livonia's Bentley High School. But over the course of his 25 years at the school, the Bentley Concert Choir (BCC) developed a widespread reputation for excellence, and its members traveled worldwide sharing their musical abilities. When Bentley closed in 1985, Smith went on to develop the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts Program) at Churchill High School. Smith, along with members of his musical family, will perform a concert to benefit Paul's Players, a local community theater group, on February 9, 2013. (more...)

Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen Join Nathan Lane in Broadway's THE NANCE

Lincoln Center Theater has announced that Jonny Orsini and Lewis J. Stadlen will join two-time Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane in its upcoming production of THE NANCE, a new play by Douglas Carter Beane to be directed by Jack O'Brien. The production will begin previews on Thursday, March 21 and open on Monday, April 15 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45 Street). Additional casting for THE NANCE will be announced at a later date. (more...)

Former High School Choral Director Returns in Benefit Concert for Paul's Players, 2/9-10

Jerry Smith was only 25 years old when he was hired in 1959 to develop a choral program at Livonia's Bentley High School. But over the course of his 25 years at the school, the Bentley Concert Choir (BCC) developed a widespread reputation for excellence, and its members traveled worldwide sharing their musical abilities. When Bentley closed in 1985, Smith went on to develop the CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts Program) at Churchill High School. Smith, along with members of his musical family, will perform a concert to benefit Paul's Players, a local community theater group, tonight, February 9, 2013. (more...)

Comedy Rules Northern Stage's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Now thru 2/24

Few plays have stood the test of time in the way that The Importance of Being Earnest has. Written in 1895, this 'Serious Comedy for Trivial People,' as playwright Oscar Wilde termed it, offers situations and comedy that remain timeless and fresh. The characters are memorable, from the careless and self-centered Jack to the innocent and impressionable Cecily. Wilde skewers Victorian society in a manner that leaves audiences laughing from start to finish. (more...)

2012 Craig Noel Award Recipients Announced - AN ILIAD Tops List; Moxie Theatre Receives Braunagel Award

A modern interpretation of a classic text swept its nominated categories to receive five Craig Noel Awards tonight. Moxie Theatre parlayed three strong 2012 productions to take home the Braunagel Award for outstanding contribution to the San Diego arts scene by a small-budget theatre. (more...)

Hunter Foster, Lea Salonga and More Earn 2012 Craig Noel Nominations - Winners Announced!

More than 110 local and national theater artists representing more than 45 San Diego theatrical productions will compete for the 2012 Craig Noel Awards. (more...)

Alley Theatre to Present A FEW GOOD MEN, 3/1-24

Bringing together an outstanding, large cast with a world-class artistic team, Alley Theatre Artistic Director Gregory Boyd directs Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men. This epic production brings this captivating military courtroom drama to life. A Few Good Men runs March 1 through March 24, 2013, on the Hubbard Stage. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Norfolk - Week of 2/17/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/17/2013 for Norfolk (more...)

Gene Weygandt to Star in Mercury Theatre's BARNUM in Chicago, 3/27-6/30

According to the Chicago Tribune, Gene Weygandt is set to star as 'P.T. Barnum' in Mercury Theatre's upcoming revival of the musical BARNUM. He will be joined by Corey Goodrich and Summer Naomi Smart. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Norfolk - Week of 2/10/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 2/10/2013 for Norfolk (more...)

Transport Group Benefit Gala Honors Christian Borle, Sue Frost and Paul Huntley Tonight

Transport Group presents GIMME A BREAK! an evening of performances honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley at it's benefit gala tonight, December 10, 2012, at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The GIMME A BREAK! performance features Broadway stars sharing their 'big break' moments in story and song. (more...)

CINDERELLA Begins Rehearsals, Shifts Opening Night Again; Will Now Open March 3

Rehearsals for RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S Cinderella will begin Thursday, December 6 with preview performances starting January 25 prior to Opening Night on Sunday, March 3. (The previously announced opening date of February 24 turned out to be Oscar Night.) The box office at the Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway at 53rd St.) will open Monday, December 17 at 10 a.m. (more...)

Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala, Dec 10

Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK! honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley on Monday, December 10, 2011 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The evening will be hosted by Julie Halston and will feature a special performance by the cast of the Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatch (more...)

Hunter Foster, Lea Salonga and More Earn 2012 Craig Noel Nominations

More than 110 local and national theater artists representing more than 45 San Diego theatrical productions will compete for the 2012 Craig Noel Awards, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announced today. (more...)

The Public Theater's THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN Ends Run Today

The Public Theater's new production The Twenty-Seventh Man closes today, December 16. Written by Nathan Englander and directed by Barry Edelstein, The Twenty-Seventh Man officially opened on Sunday, November 18 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 9. (more...)

Cast of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, Jenn Colella and More Perform at Transport Group's Benefit Gala Tonight

Transport Group has announced that, Jenn Colella, Tyne Daly, Montego Glover, Ann Harada, Elizabeth Stanley, and Sally Wilfert will perform at its gala benefit GIMME A BREAK! honoring Christian Borle, Sue Frost, and Paul Huntley tonight, December 10, 2012 at the Asia Society and Museum, 725 Park Avenue. The evening will be hosted by Julie Halston and will feature a special performance by the cast of the Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher. (more...)

Hudson Stage Reschedules STONES IN HIS POCKETS for Nov 10-Dec 2

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc on STONES IN HIS POCKETS' production schedule due to power outages. Hudson Stage Company has announced the new dates for its fall production of this delightful comedy by Marie Jones - Tony nominee and winner of two Olivier awards. (more...)

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