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Elizabeth A. Davis, Mary Testa and More Star in CSC's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE, Beg. Tonight

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present a new production of Bertolt Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). The Caucasian Chalk Circle will begin performances tonight, May 3 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 9. The official opening is Thursday, May 30. (more...)

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Musical Improv Group The Petting Zoo Set for The Wild Project, Now thru 3/23

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, a resident acting ensemble now in its 9th season, is presenting the musical improv group THE PETTING ZOO as part of its Greek-inspired 'First Stories Festival' on Saturday evenings at 10:30 pm tonight, March 9, 16 and 23 at The Wild Project in Manhattan's East Village. In addition to THE PETTING ZOO, the 'First Stories Festival' will include productions of Tauris, The Trojan Women, Parados, a double bill of dance and music, and the Phoenix production of Electra. (more...)

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Musical Improv Group The Petting Zoo Set for The Wild Project, 3/9-23

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, a resident acting ensemble now in its 9th season, is presenting the musical improv group THE PETTING ZOO as part of its Greek-inspired 'First Stories Festival' on Saturday evenings at 10:30 pm March 9, 16 and 23 at The Wild Project in Manhattan's East Village. In addition to THE PETTING ZOO, the 'First Stories Festival' will include productions of Tauris, The Trojan Women, Parados, a double bill of dance and music, and the Phoenix production of Electra. (more...)

Tyne Daly to Star in CBS Comedy Pilot JACKED UP

Deadline reports that Tyne Daly is set to star in an upcoming CBS comedy pilot JACKED UP. The actress will join cast members Missi Pyle and Patrick Warburton on the project from Sony TV. Fred Savage will helm from a script by Greg Malins. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Arena Stage's MARY T. & LIZZY K.

Mary T. & Lizzy K. stitches together an insider's look at the unique friendship between Mary Todd Lincoln and her talented dressmaker, the successful freed slave Elizabeth 'Lizzy' Keckly. Written and directed by Thompson, Mary T. & Lizzy K. runs now through April 28, 2013 in the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle at Arena Stage. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Musical Improv Group The Petting Zoo Set for The Wild Project, 3/9-23

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, a resident acting ensemble now in its 9th season, is presenting the musical improv group THE PETTING ZOO as part of its Greek-inspired 'First Stories Festival' today evenings at 10:30 pm March 9, 16 and 23 at The Wild Project in Manhattan's East Village. In addition to THE PETTING ZOO, the 'First Stories Festival' will include productions of Tauris, The Trojan Women, Parados, a double bill of dance and music, and the Phoenix production of Electra. (more...)

Zach Appelman to Star in Folger Theatre's HENRY V, 1/22-3/3

The epic story of King Henry V's battle with the French during the Hundred Years' War comes alive for the first time at the Folger Theatre, in William Shakespeare's historical drama Henry V. The production, directed by Robert Richmond (Othello and Henry VIII at the Folger), stars Zach Appelman (War Horse on Broadway) in his Folger Theatre debut as Henry V, and will run from January 22 - March 3, 2013. (more...)

Now Playing Onstage in Philadelphia - Week of 3/17/2013

Upcoming Shows - Week of 3/17/2013 for Philadelphia (more...)

BOEING BOEING Begins 3/21 in Northport

Fasten your seat belt for 'a roaring ride that will take you up, up and away.' Previews begin on Thursday, March 21 at 8:00 p.m.; with the official opening on Saturday, March 23 at 8:00 p.m. and running through May 5, 2013. (more...)

George Street Playhouse to Host A Conversation with Tyne Daly, 2/25

Actress Tyne Daly returns to the George Street Playhouse stage for a one-night-only event Monday, February 25. The event, first in a planned series of 'Conversations with...' will feature the award-winning actress in a one-on-one conversation with GSP Artistic Director David Saint. In addition to conversing with Mr. Saint, Ms. Daly will also take questions from the audience as well. All proceeds of the event will go toward the support of George Street Playhouse's mainstage and educational programming. (more...)

I DIDN'T ALWAYS LIVE HERE Begins March 26 at the Finborough Theatre

Commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, and another in its series of acclaimed rediscoveries of Scottish writers, the English premiere of Stewart Conn's I Didn't Always Live Here opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 (Press Night: Thursday, 28 March at 7.30pm). (more...)

George Street Playhouse Hosts Conversation with Tyne Daly Tonight

Actress Tyne Daly returns to the George Street Playhouse stage for a one-night-only event tonight, February 25. The event, first in a planned series of 'Conversations with...' will feature the award-winning actress in a one-on-one conversation with GSP Artistic Director David Saint. In addition to conversing with Mr. Saint, Ms. Daly will also take questions from the audience as well. All proceeds of the event will go toward the support of George Street Playhouse's mainstage and educational programming. (more...)

BWW Reviews: IS HE DEAD? is Alive and Kicking at Francis Wilson Playhouse

The focus is on the men in this piece and the talents of the male actors in this company, were brought to comedic height by Director Murray Mintz. Mr. Mintz's staging, slapstick comedic bits, sight gags, and yes, choreography and recorded music too, added exactly what this play needs to be a hit! (more...)

Classic Stage Company's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE Will Feature Elizabeth A. Davis, Mary Testa and More

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present a new production of Bertolt Brecht's THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE featuring Christopher Lloyd (Azdak), directed by Brian Kulick (who directed Brecht's Galileo last season), and featuring new music by Tony Award-winning singer/songwriter Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE will begin performances Friday, May 3 at CSC (136 East 13th Street) for a limited engagement through Sunday, June 9. The official opening is Thursday, May 30. Tickets are now on sale. (more...)

Forum Theatre Presents CLEMENTINE IN THE LOWER 9, 5/23-6/15

Forum Theatre presents the area premiere of Clementine in the Lower 9, from playwright Dan Dietz, music composed by Justin Ellington, and directed by Derek Goldman May 23 - June 15, 2013. Dan Dietz will be in residence during the rehearsal process. Tickets are $25 for all performances ($20 for seniors, groups, and Round House subscribers; $15 for students and patrons under 30). To purchase, visit http://www.forum-theatre.org/buy-tickets or call the Round House box office at 240-644-1100. (more...)

Bard SummerScape 2013 Presents ORESTEIA, 7/26-8/4

Reviving important but neglected operas is one of the ways the Bard SummerScape festival in New York's Annandale-on-Hudson has established itself as "a hotbed of intellectual and aesthetic adventure" (New York Times). (more...)

Nimbus Dance Works Presents DANCE SPEAKS OUT: LYNCHTOWN/THISTOWN, Beg. Today

The result of several years of planning, Dance Speaks Out: Lynchtown/Thistown is a multi- faceted project that brings Nimbus Dance Works into collaboration with The Charles Weidman Dance Foundation to present a rare staging of Weidman's classic work, Lynchtown (1936). (more...)

HAMILTON MIXTAPE, FOUND & More Included in 2013 Powerhouse Season!

New York Stage and Film (Johanna Pfaelzer, Artistic Director; Thomas Pearson, Executive Director; Mark Linn-Baker, Max Mayer, Leslie Urdang, Producing Directors) and Vassar College (Ed Cheetham, Producing Director) have announced the line-up of their 2013 Powerhouse Theater Season, which includes new works from actor, writer and prolific, Grammy Award-winning musician Steve Martin and Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of Broadway'sIn the Heights, among many others. The 2013 Powerhouse Theater Season runs from June 21st - July 28th at Vassar College (Poughkeepsie, New York), and a full calendar and description of events are below. Casting is underway and will be announced shortly. (more...)

Nimbus Dance Works to Present DANCE SPEAKS OUT: LYNCHTOWN/THISTOWN, April-June 2013

The result of several years of planning, Dance Speaks Out: Lynchtown/Thistown is a multi- faceted project that brings Nimbus Dance Works into collaboration with The Charles Weidman Dance Foundation to present a rare staging of Weidman's classic work, Lynchtown (1936). (more...)

H. Allenger Releases A STORY OF TROY POLYXENA

In his new book "Polyxena: A Story of Troy" (published by iUniverse), author H. Allenger writes the mythological tale of Polyxena, daughter of King Priam of Troy and wife of Neoptolemus, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that leads to a surprising conclusion about her destiny. (more...)

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