The Reckoning

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY to Open at Steppenwolf Theatre, Feb 3

Steppenwolf Theatre Company begins the new year with Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, under the direction of ensemble member Austin Pendleton. The Birthday Party features ensemble members Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Moira Harris and John Mahoney with Sophia Sinise (one actor is still to be announced). The Birthday Party begins previews January 24 (Opening night is February 3, 2013; Press performances are February 2 at 3pm and February 5 at 7:30pm) and runs through May 19 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $78) go on sale November 16 at 11am (prices are subject to change). (more...)

WNO Opens Three World Premieres for American Opera Initiative, 11/19

Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premieres of three new 20-minute operas on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater: The Game of Hearts by composer Douglas Pew and librettist Dara Weinberg, Part of the Act by composer Liam Wade and librettist John Grimmett, and Charon by composer Scott Perkins and librettist Nat Cassidy. The three operas, each highlighting American culture and themes, are the first new works created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program. (more...)

Kevin Anderson Joins Cast of Steppenwolf's THE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Casting is complete for Steppenwolf Theatre Company's upcoming production of Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, under the direction of ensemble member Austin Pendleton. Ensemble member Kevin Anderson joins the previously announced cast: ensemble members Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Moira Harris and John Mahoney with Sophia Sinise. The Birthday Party begins performances January 24, 2013 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Opening night is February 3, 2013; press performances are February 2 at 3pm and February 5 at 7:30pm. Tickets ($20 - $78) go on sale at a later date. (more...)

Almeida Theatre Announces THE TURN OF THE SCREW Casting

Lindsay Posner returns to the Almeida to direct Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw from 18 January - 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP. (more...)

WNO Opens Three World Premieres for American Opera Initiative Today, 11/19

Washington National Opera (WNO) will present the world premieres of three new 20-minute operas today, November 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Terrace Theater: The Game of Hearts by composer Douglas Pew and librettist Dara Weinberg, Part of the Act by composer Liam Wade and librettist John Grimmett, and Charon by composer Scott Perkins and librettist Nat Cassidy. The three operas, each highlighting American culture and themes, are the first new works created under the auspices of the American Opera Initiative, WNO's new commissioning program. (more...)

Alana Arenas, Mariann Mayberry, Molly Regan & More Set for Steppenwolf's GOOD PEOPLE, 9/13-11/11

Steppenwolf Theatre Company opens the 2012/13 season with Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People, directed by ensemble member K. Todd Freeman in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Good People features ensemble members Alana Arenas, Mariann Mayberry and Molly Regan with Will Allen, Keith Kupferer and Lusia Strus. (more...)

Steppenwolf's BELLEVILLE Begins 6/27

Steppenwolf Theatre Company concludes the 2012/13 subscription season with the Chicago premiere of Belleville by Amy Herzog, directed by Anne Kauffman. Belleville features ensemble members Alana Arenas and Kate Arrington with Chris Boykin and Cliff Chamberlain. Belleville begins previews June 27, 2013 (Opening night is July 7; Press performances are July 6 at 3pm and July 9 at 7:30pm) and runs through August 25 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $78) go on sale Friday, April 26 at 11am. (more...)

FRIGID New York Presents GENERIC MAGIC REALISM, 2/20-3/3

FRIGID New York is to present a new Temerity Theatre Company production: Generic Magic Realism. The show runs from February 20-March 3, 2013 at The Red Room. Regular tickets are $10 and student tickets are $8. Tickets may be purchased at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or call 212-868-4444. (more...)

NEEDTOBREATHE Announces Tour

NEEDTOBREATHE, who are currently in the studio working on their new album, will hit the road and give fans a chance to hear new songs for the first time in a live setting. The "Drive All Night Tour 2013" will be the band's only North American headline tour this year and will begin on April 2 in Memphis, TN at The Orpheum Theatre. The performance starts at 8:30 PM. (more...)

Steppenwolf's HEAD OF PASSES Begins 4/4

Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues the 2012/13 subscription season with the world premiere of Head of Passes by ensemble member Tarell Alvin McCraney, directed by ensemble member Tina Landau. Head of Passes features ensemble members Alana Arenas and Tim Hopper with James T. Alfred, Kyle Beltran, Chris Bokin, Cheryl Lynn Bruce, Glenn Davis and Jacqueline Williams (one actor is still to be announced). Head of Passes begins previews April 4 (Opening night is April 14, 2013; Press performances are April 13 at 3pm and April 16 at 7:30pm) and runs through July 9 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). Tickets ($20 - $78) go on sale February 1 at 11am (prices are subject to change). (more...)

TURN OF THE SCREW Opens at the Almeida Theatre, January 24

Lindsay Posner directs Rebecca Lenkiewicz' new stage adaptation of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw at the Almeida Theatre which runs until 16 March 2013, with press night on 24 January. The cast comprises Caroline Bartleet (a woman), Laurence Belcher (Miles), Eoin Geoghegan (a man), Gemma Jones (Mrs. Grose), Anna Madeley (The Governess), Orlando Wells (Sackville) and Isabella Blake, Emilia Jones and Lucy Morton who will alternate the role of Flora. The Turn of the Screw is sponsored by Pinsent Masons LLP. (more...)

MYSTERY WRITERS OF AMERICA Announce 2013 Edgar Award Nominations

Mystery Writers of America is proud to announce as we celebrate the 204th anniversary of the birth of Edgar Allan Poe , its Nominees for the 2013 Edgar Allan Poe Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and television, published or produced in 2012. (more...)

FRIGID New York Presents GENERIC MAGIC REALISM, 2/20-3/3

FRIGID New York is to present a new Temerity Theatre Company production: Generic Magic Realism. The show runs from February 20-March 3, 2013 at The Red Room. Regular tickets are $10 and student tickets are $8. Tickets may be purchased at www.FRIGIDnewyork.info or call 212-868-4444. (more...)

THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Opens at Steppenwolf Theatre Tonight

Steppenwolf Theatre Company begins the new year with Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, under the direction of ensemble member Austin Pendleton. The Birthday Party features ensemble members Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Moira Harris and John Mahoney with Sophia Sinise (one actor is still to be announced). The Birthday Party opens tonight, February 3, 2013, and runs through May 19 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre (1650 N Halsted St). (more...)

Paul Bettany in Talks to Join Johnny Depp in TRANSCENDENCE

According to Deadline, Paul Bettany has officially entered negotiations to join Johnny Depp in Wally Pfister's directorial debut TRANSCENDENCE. (more...)

Southern Rockers NEEDTOBREATHE to Perform at KY's Brown Theatre, 4/18

Southern rockers NEEDTOBREATHE: DRIVE ALL NIGHT TOUR 2013 will perform at Kentucky Center's Brown Theatre on Thursday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., featuring special guest Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. (more...)

FRIGID New York Presents GENERIC MAGIC REALISM, Now thru 3/3

FRIGID New York is to present a new Temerity Theatre Company production: Generic Magic Realism. The show runs from tonight, February 20-March 3, 2013 at The Red Room. (more...)

Scoop: HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS - Today, December 31, 2012

Get all the scoop on HAWAII FIVE-0, airing on CBS today, December 31, 2012! (more...)

Scoop: HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS - Monday, December 31, 2012

Get all the scoop on HAWAII FIVE-0, airing on CBS on Monday, December 31, 2012! (more...)

Southern Rockers NEEDTOBREATHE Perform at KY's Brown Theatre Tonight

Southern rockers NEEDTOBREATHE: DRIVE ALL NIGHT TOUR 2013 will perform at Kentucky Center's Brown Theatre tonight, April 18 at 7:30 p.m., featuring special guest Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. (more...)

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