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BWW TV: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- PICNIC's Ellen Burstyn on What Acting Means to Her, Critically Acclaimed Roles & More!

Stage and screen star Ellen Burstyn is currently starring in Roundabout Theatre Company's Broadway revival of William Inge's PICNIC. In this special interview, Richard chats with her about sharing the stage with her all-star castmates, leading one of the scrariest movies of all time, getting through personal problems in the 70's, and so much more. Click below to check it out! (more...)

Photo Coverage: In The Spotlight Series- PICNIC

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). Check out photos of the show's stars in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride below! (more...)

BWW TV: Chatting with the Cast of PICNIC on Opening Night- Sebastian Stan, Maggie Grace, and More!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the opening night festivities to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they had to say below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: PICNIC's Opening Night Theatre Arrivals

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). BroadwayWorld was there last night for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out full coverage from the star-studded arrivals below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: PICNIC Cast Celebrates Opening Night!

BroadwayWorld was there last night for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out full coverage from the after party below! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Inside PICNIC's Opening Night Curtain Call!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). BroadwayWorld was there last night for all of the opening night festivities and you can check out full coverage from the first curtain call below! (more...)

Review Roundup: PICNIC Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Picnic, in association with Darren Bagert and Martin Massman, opens officially today, Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). Let's see what the critics had to say... (more...)

Sebastian Stan, Maggie Grace and More Star in PICNIC, Opening Tonight on Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of Picnic, in association with Darren Bagert and Martin Massman, opens officially today, Sunday, January 13, 2013, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through February 24, 2013. (more...)

Photo Flash: New Shots of Sebastian Stan and Maggie Grace in Roundabout's PICNIC!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). Check out three new photos of Sebastian Stan and Maggie Grace onstage below! (more...)

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan & More in PICNIC- Performance Highlights!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnicreturns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). BroadwayWorld brings you just-released performance highlights below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Meet the Cast of PICNIC!

Check out the recently released commercial for the show below and meet the cast with videos of them from past productions and roles! (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at PICNIC in Performance - Sebastian Stan, Maggie Grace and More!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). Get a first look at the production photos below! (more...)

Roundabout's PICNIC Begins Performances

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of PICNIC, in association with Darren Bagert and Martin Massman, begins previews tonight, Friday, December 14 at 8:00PM. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PICNIC Stars Dish On Dream Picnic Dates!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play PICNIC returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Check out a video of the stars telling of their ideal picnic dates inside! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Inside Roundabout Theatre Company's PICNIC - Sam Gold, Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan and More!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). (more...)

Roundabout Theatre's Artistic Director Todd Haimes Introduces PICNIC, Opening on Broadway Dec 14

Roundabout Theatre Company's Artistic Director Todd Halmes just posted a blog entry on the upcoming Broadway production Picnic, discussing his reasons for staging the play. The show begins this Friday, December 14, 2012. Read Halmes' remarks below! (more...)

Up on the Marquee: PICNIC

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). The marquee is currently going up at the American Airlines Theatre, and you can check out the work in progress below! (more...)

STAGE TUBE: Broadway's PICNIC Releases TV Commercial!

William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Picnic returns to Broadway in a striking new production helmed by acclaimed director Sam Gold (Roundabout's Look Back in Anger, Seminar). Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn stars alongside theatre veterans Reed Birney (The Dream of the Burning Boy) and Elizabeth Marvel (Other Desert Cities), rising stars Maggie Grace ('Lost') and Sebastian Stan ('Gossip Girl'), Emmy Award winner Mare Winningham (recently seen in Tribes), Madeleine Martin (August: Osage County) and Ben Rappaport (Hope Springs). Watch Roundabout's just-released commercial for Picnic below! (more...)

BWW TV: Ellen Burstyn, Maggie Grace Mare Winningham, and Cast of PICNIC Meet the Press!

The cast met the press earlier today and BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there to chat with the whole gang. Check out what they hed to say below! (more...)

FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Company of PICNIC- Maggie Grace, Elizabeth Marvel, Sebastian Stan and More!

Roundabout Theatre Company will present of Picnic, starring Reed Birney as "Howard Bevans", Maggie Grace as "Madge Owens", Elizabeth Marvel as "Rosemary Sydney", Sebastian Stan as "Hal Carter", Mare Winningham as "Flo Owens" and Ellen Burstyn as "Helen Potts". This production will be directed by Sam Gold. The cast will also feature Madeleine Martin (Millie Owens), Ben Rappaport (Alan Seymour), Cassie Beck (Christine Schoenwalde), Maddie Corman (Irma Kronkite), Chris Perfetti (Bomber). Picnic will begin previews on December 14, 2012 and open officially on January 13, 2013 at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42 nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through February 24, 2013. The cast met the press earlier today and you can check out a photo preview below. Be sure to check back later for complete photo coverage! (more...)

Reed Birney, Maggie Grace, Sebastian Stan and More Set for PICNIC on Broadway - Full Cast Announced!

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the full Broadway cast of PICNIC, starring Reed Birney as "Howard Bevans", Maggie Grace as "Madge Owens", Elizabeth Marvel as "Rosemary Sydney", Sebastian Stan as "Hal Carter", Mare Winningham as "Flo Owens" and Ellen Burstyn as "Helen Potts". (more...)