BWW TV: Signature Theatre's THE TRAIN DRIVER- Highlights!

Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER, written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The production runs through September 23, 2012, with a September 9 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). The cast includes Leon Addison Brown (The Orphans' Home Cycle, Two Trains Running) as Simon and Ritchie Coster ("Luck," The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as Roelf. (more...)

All Star Big Band Kicks Off Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center's Sept 2012 Events

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center announces its upcoming events for September 2012. (more...)

The Juilliard School Offers Master of Fine Arts in Drama, Beginning Fall 2012

The Juilliard School will offer its first Master of Fine Arts in Drama with classes beginning in the Fall of 2012, a watershed moment in the Drama Division's forty-four year history. (more...)

Big Band, Jam Sessions and More Featured in The Barbara Morrison PAC's July Lineup

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center Announces its upcoming events for July 2012. For more information, visit: www.barbaramorrionspac.com. (more...)

Lesser America Presents AMERICAN RIVER World Premiere, 7/14

Lesser America, in residence at Theater for the New City has announced that it will present the world premiere of American River, written by Micheline Auger and directed by Stephen Brackett, opening Saturday, July 14th at 8pm at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue, between 9th and 10th Streets. American River marks the close of the inaugural season for Lesser America, a young theater company in residence at Theater for the New City. (more...)

Silk Road Rising Presents Public Staged Readings of THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, 8/3-8/5

Silk Road Rising presents three staged readings of Shane Sakhrani's new play THE DOCTOR IS INDIAN, directed by Anish Jethmalani, and featuring Minita Ghandi, Puja Mohindra, Kelly O'Sullivan, Anita Chandwaney, Dipika Cherala, Behzad Dabu, Neal Dandade, Kamal Hans, and Khurram Mozaffar. (more...)

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City Present FOLIE PURE, 8/20-27

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City are pleased to announce the American premiere production of Sylvaine Hinglais' FOLIE PURE, with original music and soundscapes by concrete timbre: Manuela Lechler, Chris Moscato, Ann Warren, choreography by Jennifer Brainsky and directed by Eleonore Dyl. Folie Pure will play a limited engagement as part of the 2012 Dream Up Festival at Theatre for the New City (155 First Ave. New York NY 10003). Performances begin Monday, August 20 and continue through Monday, August 27. (more...)

BWW TV Exclusive: Susan Sarandon, Alan Cumming, James Earl Jones, and More Remember Gore Vidal

Friends and admirers from film, television and theatre presented selections of Vidal's famous works, as well as share personal remembrances and stories. Patricipants included: Susan Sarandon, John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Alan Cumming, Christine Ebersole, and mnay more. BroadwayWorld brings you exclusive highlights below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Kristin Davis, John Larroquette, and More Celebrate Gore Vidal

Friends and admirers from film, television and theatre presented selections of Vidal's famous works, as well as share personal remembrances and stories. Patricipants included: Susan Sarandon, John Larroquette, James Earl Jones, Alan Cumming, Christine Ebersole, and many more. BroadwayWorld was there for the celebration and we bring you full photo coverage of the star-studded arrivals below. (more...)

Gore Vidal Biography Planned for 2015

According to the New York Times, Doubleday will soon publish a biography of recently deceased playwright Gore Vidal. Jay Parini, a friend of Vidal's for many years, will write the book, which is planned to be released in 2015. (more...)

All Star Big Band and More Set for Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center's Sept 2012 Events

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center announces its upcoming events for September 2012. (more...)

Tony Winner Eve Ensler Pens Open Letter to Todd Akin on Rape

Today, August 20th, Tony Award winner and playwright, performer, feminist and activist Eve Ensler wrote an open letter on the Huffington Post's website in response to Representative Todd Akin. The Republican Senate nominee from Missouri recently stated that in a 'legitimate rape' a woman's body will block an unwanted pregnancy. (more...)

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City Present FOLIE PURE, Now thru 8/27

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City are pleased to announce the American premiere production of Sylvaine Hinglais' FOLIE PURE, with original music and soundscapes by concrete timbre: Manuela Lechler, Chris Moscato, Ann Warren, choreography by Jennifer Brainsky and directed by Eleonore Dyl. Folie Pure will play a limited engagement as part of the 2012 Dream Up Festival at Theatre for the New City (155 First Ave. New York NY 10003). Performances begin tonight, August 20 and continue through Monday, August 27. (more...)

Regional Theatre Of The Week: South Coast Repertory Theatre in Orange County, CA

South Coast Repertory was founded 49 years ago in Orange County with the belief that theatre is an art form with a unique power to illuminate the human experience, and the commitment to advance the art of theatre in the service of their community, and the aim to extend that service through educational, intercultural, and outreach programs that harmonize with their artistic mission. Over the past five decades they have become one of the most celebrated and honored regional theatre companies in America. Their string of awards include 83 Distinguished Achievement Awards from The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle (including a Special Award for Continued Excellence on their 30th Anniversary in 1994), 470 Drama-Logue Awards, 19 Backstage West Garland Awards, 29 OC Weekly Awards, a 1995 Theatre LA Lifetime Achievement Award for Founders David Emmes and Martin Benson, and The 1998 Tony Award for Distinguished Achievement by a Regional Theatre. (more...)

Photo Flash: Leon Addison Brown and Ritchie Coster in Signature's THE TRAIN DRIVER

Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER, written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The production runs tonight, August 14 through September 23, 2012. The cast includes Leon Addison Brown (The Orphans' Home Cycle, Two Trains Running) as Simon and Ritchie Coster ("Luck," The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as Roelf. Get a first look at the pair on stage below! (more...)

Broadway to Dim Lights for Gore Vidal on Friday

The Broadway community mourns the loss of celebrated writer Gore Vidal, who passed away yesterday at age 86. The marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in his memory on Friday, August 3rd, at exactly 8:00 p.m. for one minute. (more...)

Big Band Concert Series, Jam Sessions and Comedy Set for Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Aug 2012

The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center has announced its calendar of events for August 2012. All events take place at the center, located at 4305 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif. Check out full details below! (more...)

Acclaimed Playwright and Author Gore Vidal Passes Away at 86

Gore Vidal, the writer recognized as one of the foremost authors and essayists of the last seven decades, has passed away at 86 years of age, according to published reports. (more...)

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City Present FOLIE PURE, 8/20-27

Concrete timbre & d'moiselles and Theater for the New City are pleased to announce the American premiere production of Sylvaine Hinglais' FOLIE PURE, with original music and soundscapes by concrete timbre: Manuela Lechler, Chris Moscato, Ann Warren, choreography by Jennifer Brainsky and directed by Eleonore Dyl. Folie Pure will play a limited engagement as part of the 2012 Dream Up Festival at Theatre for the New City (155 First Ave. New York NY 10003). Performances begin Monday, August 20 and continue through Monday, August 27. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Flashback - Gore Vidal on THE BEST MAN and More

Gore Vidal, the writer recognized as one of the foremost authors and essayists of the last several decades, passed away yesterday at 86 years old. Vidal is currently represented on Broadway by the star-studded revival of THE BEST MAN, which began a limited run on April 1, was twice extended, and will close on September 9. THE BEST MAN also saw a Broadway run in 2000, at which time Vidal appeared on Theater Talk - view the appearance below. (more...)

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