A Walk in the Woods

Robert Redford to Direct, Star in A WALK IN THE WOODS

According to Screen Daily, Robert Redford and Nick Nolte are set to take A Walk in the Woods for IM Global. Redford has been attached to the project, an adaptation of Bill Bryson's novel, but the site now reports that the actor will pull double-duty and direct as well. The script comes from LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE's Michael Arndt, who most recently signed on to pen the next installment in the STAR WARS franchise. (more...)

Broadway Scenic Designer Robert Brill Named La Jolla Playhouse's First Artist-in-Residence

La Jolla Playhouse announced today that nationally-renowned scenic designer Robert Brill has been named the theatre's inaugural Artist-in-Residence. This new, multi-month residency program, supported in part by a generous donation from Playhouse Director Emeritus Des McAnuff, is designed to give artists the freedom to focus on their ongoing body of work while becoming fully integrated into all aspects of the institution, from the stage to the boardroom to the classroom. In addition to designing the sets for His GirlFriday and Sideways this season, Brill will participate in the Playhouse's artistic planning, education and outreach activities, lead master classes at UC Dan Diego and serve as a community liaison for arts advocacy in San Diego, among other Playhouse activities. (more...)

Waukesha Civic Theatre Features Artwork by Ramona Audley and Dawn Farina, Now thru 5/20

The Waukesha Civic Theatre will display the work of Dawn Farina and Ramona Audley from April 2nd to May 20th in the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery. There will be an art crawl on May 4th. (more...)

Lee Blessing to Return for id Theater's 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, 6/10-22

id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 13th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, June 10- 22, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from across the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop eleven new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater. (more...)

Billy Crystal to Bring Tony-Winning 700 SUNDAYS Back to Broadway's Imperial Theatre; November 5 - January 5

Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall for a 9-week-only limited engagement of his Tony Award-winning, record-breaking play 700 SUNDAYS. This will mark the final engagement of this production. Previews will begin Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) with opening night scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and a final performance set for Sunday, January 5, 2014. 700 SUNDAYSis performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel and direction by Des McAnuff. (more...)

La Jolla Playhouse Continues Cabaret Series with STEPPIN' OUT WITH BEN VEREEN, Now thru 3/31

La Jolla Playhouse announces a special engagement of Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen as part of its cabaret series, running tonight, March 29, 2013 at 8:00 pm, Saturday, March 30 at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday, March 31 at 2:00 pm. The four performances will take place in the Playhouse's specially-designed performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, created by the Playhouse's scene shop artisans for the theatre's 2011, 2012 and 2013 Galas. (more...)

La Jolla Playhouse Presents Interactive Piece ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, Now thru 4/14

La Jolla Playhouse presents the next selection in its acclaimed Without Walls (WoW) series, ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, written by Tom Salamon and Betsy Salamon-Sufott and directed by Tom Salamon. Part game, pArt Theatre and using the city as its stage, this exciting interactive experience will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district, tonight, March 26 - April 14, 2013. (more...)

The Second City Returns to La Jolla Playhouse, March 2013

La Jolla Playhouse brings back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement March 20 - 23, 2013 in the Playhouse's specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. (more...)

The Second City Returns to La Jolla Playhouse, Now thru 3/23

La Jolla Playhouse brings back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement tonight, March 20 - 23, 2013 in The Playhouse's specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. (more...)

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Casts for TRIBES, SIDEWAYS and NEVA, Summer 2013

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the casts and creative teams for its upcoming productions of Tribes (June 25 - July 21 in the Mandell Weiss Forum), Sideways (July 16 - August 18 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre) and Neva (June 26 - 30 in the Theodore and Adele Shank Theatre). (more...)

Suzanne Petri to Star in Two-Night Tribute to Sir Noel Coward at Davenport's, 6/26-27

Chicago's acclaimed Jefferson Award nominated actress and winner of the After Dark Award for "Outstanding Cabaret Artist" and the Chicago Cabaret Professionals Gold Coast Award,Suzanne Petri brings " A Little Touch of Coward in the Night" to Davenport's, 1383 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago on Wednesday and Thursday June 26th and 27th at 8pm. There is a $20 cover charge with a two-drink minimum. Due to the high demand for this limited remount, reservations are recommended by calling 773-278-1830 or online www.DavenportsPianoBar.com. (more...)

La Jolla Playhouse Selects Teatro Mascara Magica as 2013-14 Resident Theatre Company

La Jolla Playhouse is proud to announce its 2013/2014 resident theatre company: Teatro Mascara Magica. Spearheaded by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley, the Resident Theatre Program aims to encourage the artistic development of performing arts organizations, while advancing and contributing to the San Diego theatre scene as a whole. The program provides a temporary home each year to one of the many local troupes without a permanent venue. (more...)

Serenbe Playhouse to Present A WALK IN THE WOODS, 6/27-7/14

Serenbe Playhouse's "Season of Change" is in full swing and next up is Lee Blessing's political drama, A Walk in the Woods, directed by Head of Acting at Kennessaw State University, Harrison Long. A Walk in the Woods has already been named among Atlanta critic Andrew Alexander's Top 5 Arts Events for the month of June and the two person piece is brought to life by acclaimed Atlanta theatre actors, Allan Edwards and Robin Bloodworth. (more...)

THE HOW AND THE WHY Rounds Out TimeLine Theatre's 2013-14 Season

TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, announces that The How and the Why by Sarah Treem (Netflix's House of Cards, HBO's In Treatment), directed by Keira Fromm and starring Janet Ulrich Brooks and Elizabeth Ledo, will be the third production of its 2013-14 season. (more...)

Steve LaRocque Stars in One-Man Show BYLINE: ERNIE PYLE 4/25

Steve LaRocque follows his critically-acclaimed appearance in 'A Walk in the Woods' at Quotidian Theatre Company with three free performances of his one-man WWII play, Byline: Ernie Pyle on April 25. LaRocque plays war correspondent Ernie Pyle, recounting the major events of World War II in Pyle's own words. The actor becomes the reporter, appalled at the tragic waste of war and the brutal conditions it imposes on the men who fight it, and personally committed to going back to it, again and again, until the end. (more...)

Waukesha Civic Theatre Features Artwork by Ramona Audley and Dawn Farina, Now thru 5/20

The Waukesha Civic Theatre will display the work of Dawn Farina and Ramona Audley from April 2nd to May 20th in the Waukesha State Bank Art Gallery. There will be an art crawl on May 4th. (more...)

Patrick Kerr, Mary Beth Peil and More Set for La Jolla Playhouse's HIS GIRL FRIDAY; Full Cast Announced!

La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for His Girl Friday, adapted by John Guare (Six Degrees of Separation, House of Blue Leaves) from the Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur play The Front Page and the Columbia Pictures film His Girl Friday. Directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley (Glengarry Glen Ross, Memphis), the production will kick off the 2013/2014 season, running May 28 - June 30 in the Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Theatre. (more...)

American Theater to Open Revised SPEECH & DEBATE Remount, 5/10

American Theater Company concludes 2012-2013 Season with a revised remount of Speech & Debate, written by Stephen Karam, and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. Speech & Debate will run May 10 - June 23, 2013, at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. Press opening is Monday, May 13, at 7:00 pm. (more...)

La Jolla Playhouse to Present Interactive Piece ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, 3/26-4/14

La Jolla Playhouse announces the next presentation in its acclaimed Without Walls (WoW) series, ACCOMPLICE: SAN DIEGO, written by Tom Salamon and Betsy Salamon-Sufott and directed by Tom Salamon. Part game, part theatre and using the city as its stage, this exciting interactive experience will take place in San Diego's Little Italy district, March 26 - April 14, 2013. (more...)

Stages Theatre Co Sets 2012-13 Season, Begins With DUCK FOR PRESIDENT

The 2012-13 season at Stages Theatre Company (STC) features eight productions for children and young adults, with the selected titles evoking imagination and inspiration. (more...)

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