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PCA's Young Playwrights Festival Results Announced

Northpoint Learning Academy student Jason Bartley won the Judges' Choice Award for The Writer's Block while Grand Canyon School student Hailey Gaebel won the Audience Choice Award for The Inner Monster at the 3rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF) hosted by the Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA) on March 3. (more...)

Producer and Songwriter Behind The Postmarks Debuts 'The Lovers Key'

Formed in the late fall of 2012, The Lovers Key evolved from the restlessness Christopher Moll felt after a long period of self-imposed inactivity with his band, The Postmarks. (more...)

Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave Star in Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's THE REVISIONIST, Feb 6-Today

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater's Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave will star in the world premiere of Eisenberg's The Revisionist, directed by Kip Fagan, which begins its limited run on Wednesday, February 6 and opens Thursday, February 21 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. The Revisionist is scheduled to run through March 31, 2013. (more...)

2013 Bay Street Theatre Comedy Club Announced

Bay Street Theatre has announced the 2013 Comedy Club lineup. The fun begins on June 11 and will continue on most Monday nights at 8 pm through August. Tickets are $62 for members or $69 for non member excluding The All Star Comedy Showcase, which is $15 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. All are available online at www.baystreet.org or by stopping by or calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. (more...)

Urban Stages Extends HONKY Through 4/14

Urban Stages has announced that it will extend the run of Greg Kalleres' comedy HONKY, directed by Luke Harlan. HONKY opened on Thursday, March 14 and was slated to run through April 7, it will now run through April 14, 2013. Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets will be $40 ($25 during previews) and are currently available at www.Smarttix.com or by calling 212.868.4444. (more...)

Rialto Chatter: Jesse Eisenberg's THE REVISIONIST Heading to Broadway?

Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave currently star in the world premiere of Eisenberg's The Revisionist, directed by Kip Fagan, which began its limited run on February 6 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. Now according to the New York Times, the show wil extend yet again, now closing on April 27. Plus, the show is looking into a possible Broadway transfer for the 2013-14 season. (more...)

BWW Interviews: Nicky Phillips Launches YOUR BROADWAY SONG

Nicky Phillips has a very ambitious new adventure on her hands, having just launched a new company called 'Your Broadway Song' which she plans to expand within both Toronto and NYC. The company designs custom Broadway themed songs for various special occasions, and kicked off with a song written for Canadian legend Colm Wilkinson. BWW spoke to Nicky about how the idea for Your Broadway Song evolved, her feelings on Canadian Musical Theatre and her sources of inspiration. (more...)

Urban Stages' World Premiere of HONKY Begins 3/14

Urban Stages' HONKY will open on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Urban Stages (259 West 30 Street). Tickets will be $40 ($25 during previews) and are currently available at www.Smarttix.com or by calling 212.868.4444. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave in THE REVISIONIST

Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave will star in the world premiere of Eisenberg's The Revisionist, directed by Kip Fagan, which opens tomorrow, February 21 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. The Revisionist is scheduled to run through March 31, 2013. Check out a photo preview below! (more...)

Kat Stewart and Maude Davey Join New Play Readings at Arts Centre Melbourne's Famous Spiegeltent, April 2013

Following the sold-out presentation of musical development Ava (At The End of The World) by Eric McCusker, stars of Australia's stage and screen will help shine the spotlight on two new Australian plays being workshopped in The Famous Spiegeltent this month. Maude Davey takes on Kit Lazaroo's surreal Bright, Shiny at 2pm Saturday 13 April, and Kat Stewart will play the lead in Kylie Trouson's Merman at 2pm Saturday 20 April. (more...)

Barbara Cook, Morgan James and More Set for 54 Below This Week

Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is "54 Piano Bar," a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more: (more...)

Nick Wyman, Ann Harada and More Set for LATE NIGHT at 54 Below, Now thru 5/2

For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's nightclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be three new late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent, including Nick Wyman, Ann Harada, Gwen Hollander, Carey Anderson and more. (more...)

Rialto Chatter: Jesse Eisenberg's THE REVISIONIST Heading to Broadway?

Jesse Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave currently star in the world premiere of Eisenberg's The Revisionist, directed by Kip Fagan, which began its limited run on February 6 at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. Now according to the New York Times, the show wil extend yet again, now closing on April 27. Plus, the show is looking into a possible Broadway transfer for the 2013-14 season. (more...)

Nick Wyman, Ann Harada and More Set for LATE NIGHT at 54 Below, 4/29-5/2

For those craving a show after the show, stop by 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street. Loosen your tie and enjoy as Broadway's nightclub expands its late night series. Joining Tuesday nights' popular Backstage with Susie Mosher will be three new late night events featuring bright and upcoming New York talent, including Nick Wyman, Ann Harada, Gwen Hollander, Carey Anderson and more. (more...)

GEICO Gecko Releases First Book 'You're Only Human: A Guide to Life'

Today, the GEICO Gecko, who has served as the company spokes-character for years, unveils his debut book: 'You're Only Human: A Guide to Life' (Workman; $11.95). (more...)

Kat Stewart and Maude Davey Join New Play Readings at Arts Centre Melbourne's Famous Spiegeltent, Today13

Following the sold-out presentation of musical development Ava (At The End of The World) by Eric McCusker, stars of Australia's stage and screen will help shine the spotlight on two new Australian plays being workshopped in The Famous Spiegeltent this month. Maude Davey takes on Kit Lazaroo's surreal Bright, Shiny at 2pm Today 13 April, and Kat Stewart will play the lead in Kylie Trouson's Merman at 2pm Today 20 April. (more...)

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Plays Added Matinee Today for THE REVISIONIST

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long previously announced that its production of the world premiere of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, starring Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Kip Fagan, will play an added performance today, April 17 at 2pm at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. (more...)

John Guare to Make Off-Broadway Debut in THREE KINDS OF EXILE; Full Cast Announced!

Atlantic Theater Company has announced that Olivier and two time Tony Award winning playwright John Guare will make his Off Broadway acting debut in the world premiere production of his new play 3 KINDS OF EXILE, directed by Atlantic artistic director Neil Pepe, featuring Atlantic ensemble members Peter Maloney and David Pittu and guest artists Alison Cimmet, Jeffrey Kuhn, Jacquelyn Landgraf, Martin Moran, Kate Rigg, Omar Sangare and Timothy Splain. (more...)

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Adds 4/17 Wednesday Matinee for THE REVISIONIST

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater Artistic Director David Van Asselt and Managing Director Brian Long have announced that its production of the world premiere of Jesse Eisenberg's The Revisionist, starring Eisenberg and Vanessa Redgrave, and directed by Kip Fagan, will play an added performance on Wednesday, April 17 at 2pm at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce Street. (more...)

Kat Stewart and Maude Davey Join New Play Readings at Arts Centre Melbourne's Famous Spiegeltent Today

Following the sold-out presentation of musical development Ava (At The End of The World) by Eric McCusker, stars of Australia's stage and screen will help shine the spotlight on two new Australian plays being workshopped in The Famous Spiegeltent this month. Maude Davey takes on Kit Lazaroo's surreal Bright, Shiny at 2pm today 13 April, and Kat Stewart will play the lead in Kylie Trouson's Merman at 2pm Saturday 20 April. (more...)

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