HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17

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. (more...)

Theater HAN Presents Gao Xingjian's THE BUS STOP 3/26-4/19

Theatre HAN invites you to the New York Premiere of THE Bus Stop, the ground-breaking 1983 comedy by Nobel Prize winner Gao Xingjian. Condemned as 'spiritual pollution' by Chinese Communist Party officials and banned from production, the controversial play, which recalls Beckett's Waiting for Godot, earned Gao a reputation as an avant-garde writer to watch. Interpreted as an analogy for ineffective Communist government, the play was described by one eminent member of the party as 'the most pernicious piece of writing since the foundation of the People's Republic.' Translated by Shiao-Ling Yu and directed by Samantha Shechtman, performances run March 26 - April 19 at Sanford Meisner Theater (164 Eleventh Avenue, between 22nd & 23rd Streets) (more...)

Rubicon Theatre Presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 3/21-4/26

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 'Brave New World' Season with FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. The musical begins previews Thursday, March 19, open on Saturday, March 21 at 7pm and run through Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Rubicon Theatre, 1006 E. Main Street in Ventura. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the Tony Award? winning musical that captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal. The play tells the story of Tevye, a Jewish milkman coping with day-to-day 'shtetl' life, Jewish traditions and the women in his life in pre-Revolutionary Russia. (more...)

A Noise Within Presents Ibsen's GHOSTS March 21 - May 9, 2009

A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed repertory theatre company, stages Henrik Ibsen?s Ghosts, a haunting tale of unrequited passion, revelation and horror, which opens Saturday, March 21 and runs through Saturday, May 9, 2009 (previews begin Saturday, March 14). Directed by Michael Murray, the cast features Mark Bramhall (Estrand), Alex Feldman (Oswald), Rebecca Mozzo (Regina), Deborah Strang (Mrs. Alving) and Joel Swetow (Manders). (more...)

Stephenson is Adams in Paper Mill '1776', Joins Cuccioli, O'Malley as Complete Casting Announced

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for 1776. Directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, 1776 will run at the Millburn theatre from April 15 through May 17, 2009. 1776 was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. (more...)

Spanger & Carpinello Join Maroulis for ROCK OF AGES, Full Casting Announced, Previews Start at Atkinson 3/17

The producers of ROCK OF AGES announced the complete, awesome cast for Broadway's new, smash hit musical today. Constantine Maroulis, ('American Idol' Season 4, Broadway's The Wedding Singer, RENT) reprising his critically acclaimed role as 'Drew', is now joined by Broadway's best 1970's & 1980's period actors Amy Spanger (The Wedding Singer, Kiss Me Kate) as 'Sherrie' and James Carpinello (Saturday Night Fever, VH1's 'So NoTORIous') as 'Stacee Jaxx'. (more...)

Photo Coverage: Paper Mill's 1776 Cast Meets the Press

1776 held a press 'meet and greet' rehearsal yesterday at the New 42nd Street Studios in Times Square, BroadwayWorld.com was there to spend the day with the group of 'historical' greats! (more...)

Columbia Stages Holds M.F.A Playwrighting 09 Class' NEW VOICES NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre Arts Program and Columbia Stages Present NEW VOICES NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, The final chapter of SPRING, a Series of Three Springtime Events Celebrating, Columbia's M.F.A. Playwriting Class of 2009. (more...)

Northlight Theatre Presents Rebeck's MAURITIUS Thru 4/5

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans announce the Chicago Premiere of Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Rick Snyder. The production, featuring Anne Adams, Lance Baker, Gary Houston, Dan Kuhlman and Suzanne Lang runs February 25- April 5, 2009 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press performance is Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. (more...)

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17

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. (more...)

Grimes, Sirola Star In LOVE FROM SHAKESPEARE TO COWARD 4/27 At National Arts

For one night only, Tony Award winner Tammy Grimes and Joe Sirola to star in Love from Shakespeare to Coward Monday, April 27 at 7PM National Arts Club Tammy Grimes and Joe Sirola will make a command performance as they celebrate almost 50 years since they shared the stage together in the Broadway musical The Unsinkable Molly Brown. (more...)

Arena's Downstairs Series Continues With New Works By Local Favorites & More

The Downstairs New Play Reading Series is a demonstration of Arena's longstanding commitment to the development of new works and to the support of American artists. Arena Stage is proud to announce the 10th year of the Downstairs Series, which includes new works by Arena favorites Tazewell Thompson (director of Arena's M. Butterfly, Yellowman), Psalmayene 24 (Imagination Stage's Zomo the Rabbit) and fresh new voice Seamus Sullivan. (more...)

BLACKBIRD, A Drama Of Misplaced Love, Opens 4/22 At Florida Studio Theater

Florida Studio Theatre concludes its 2009 Stage III Season with Blackbird, opening April 22 and continues through May 7, 2009. Described as 'masterly, mesmerizing...extraordinary' by the New York Times Blackbird received the Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2007. (more...)

Tom Dudzick's HAIL MARY! Previews At Circle Theatre 5/14, 5/15, 5/16

Circle Theatre, a professional, contemporary regional theatre company in Sundance Square, will preview Hail Mary! by Tom Dudzick on May 14, 15, 16 (matinee). Hail Mary! officially opens Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 8:00pm. A post-show opening night celebration, follows Saturday evening's performance. (more...)

BLACKBIRD, A Drama Of Misplaced Love, Opens 4/22 At Florida Studio Theater

Florida Studio Theatre concludes its 2009 Stage III Season with Blackbird, opening April 22 and continues through May 7, 2009. Described as 'masterly, mesmerizing...extraordinary' by the New York Times Blackbird received the Olivier Award for Best New Play in 2007. (more...)

MACDEATH Or WHATS IN A NAME Opens 5/28 At Landor Theatre

MacDeath or What's In A Name, by Delores Tremens Directed by Rob McWhir Tuesday 28th May - Saturday 9th June 2009 at 7.30pm, matinees Sundays 3rd & 10th June at 3pm Ticket prices; £10 - £8 concessions (more...)

'Blackbird' Olivier Award-Winning Play Opens At FST

Blackbird was first produced at the Edinburgh International Festival (King's Theatre) in 2005. It played at the Albery Theatre in London, England in 2006 and made its U.S. premiere at the Manhattan Theatre Club in May, 2007. (more...)

1776 Comes To The Paper Mill Playhouse 4/15 - 5/17

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is proud to announce casting for 1776. Directed by Gordon Greenberg and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, 1776 will run at the Millburn theatre from April 15 through May 17, 2009. 1776 was selected by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts as part of the American Masterpieces Series in New Jersey. American Masterpieces is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts. Press Opening is Sunday, April 19th at 7:30pm (more...)

Elaine Stritch Joins Paper Mill Playhouse's THE FULL MONTY

The New York Times is reporting that Broadway legend, Elaine Stritch, has been cast in the upcoming Paper Mill Playhouse production of THE FULL MONTY. The 83 years young star will play the role of Jeanette Burmeister in the production, which runs from June 10 to July 12. (more...)

Controversial Play THE BUS STOP Premieres At Theater HAN 4/1

Theatre HAN will present the New York Premiere of THE Bus Stop, the ground-breaking 1983 comedy by Nobel Prize winner Gao Xingjian. Condemned as 'spiritual pollution' by Chinese Communist Party officials and banned from production, the controversial play, which recalls Beckett's Waiting for Godot, earned Gao a reputation as an avant-garde writer to watch. Interpreted as an analogy for ineffective Communist government, the play was described by one eminent member of the party as 'the most pernicious piece of writing since the foundation of the People's Republic.' Translated by Shiao-Ling Yu and directed by Samantha Shechtman, previews begin March 26 at Sanford Meisner Theater. Opening night is slated for April 1. (more...)

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