Classical Theatre of Harlem to Present Reading of STEPCHILD; Smith Replaces DeShields
by Faetra Petillo - November 04, 2008 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with The Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, will present a reading of a new work, STEPCHILD: Frederick Douglass & Abraham Lincoln. The reading is part of their new play development seri...
YouTube Video Auditions Help To Cast LINCOLN'S Abraham
by Gabrielle Sierra - February 12, 2009 The search for the actor who will portray the title role in LINCOLN for the premiere season of the new theatrical experience at Indiana's Lincoln Amphitheatre, includes a modern twist. 'Of course we're holding the traditional series of auditions for the cast of LINCOLN,' says Steve Wright, Lincol...
3/2 Shakespeare Reading W/ Chalfant Rescheduled For 3/18
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2009 Due to snow and travel conditions, the March 2 program did not take place.. It has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents Kathleen Chalfant, Richard Easton, Philip Bosco, Harold Holzer 'O, My Offense Is Rank': Lincoln's Fa...
Irih Rep Theatre Extends Corwin's THE RIVALRY Through 7/19
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009 The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) has announced that it will extend Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, which brings to life the great Lincoln/Douglas debates of 1858 and the private drama behind the scenes - until July 19, 2009. Vincent Dowling directs....
Ford's Theater Society Commemorates Lincoln's Assassination 4/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 10, 2009 The National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society will commemorate the assassination date of Abraham Lincoln on April 14, 2009, with a 9:00 a.m. wreath-laying and special programming throughout the day, including a discussion and book-signing with Anthony Pitch, (author of 'They Have Killed Papa ...
Ford's Theatre Society Hosts 2 Open Houses 2/12 And 2/16
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2009 The National Park Service and Ford's Theatre Society will host two open houses in the newly renovated Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW) on February 12, 2009, and February 16, 2009. The theatre will be open to the general public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free tickets will be available at the Ford's The...
Ford's Theater LIVING LINCOLN SERIES Tickets Sales Begin 12/8
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2008 Paul R. Tetreault, Director of Ford's Theatre Society, announced the line-up for the free Living Lincoln Series, which will premiere Feb. 16, 2009. This Monday-night series will explore the many aspects of President Lincoln's personality and life through lectures, panels, play readings and performan...
New York Historical Society Presents Free Performances of MR. LINCOLN in October & November
by Jessica Lewis - October 09, 2009 As a complement to its exhibition, 'Lincoln and New York,' the New-York Historical Society is presenting free performances of the original play, Mr. Lincoln, on weekends in October and November. Performances begin tonight, Oct. 9 at 7 PM at The New-York Historical Society and will continue through N...
Dr. Jonathan Earle Comes To Carnegie Arts Center 10/24, Discusses John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 09, 2009 Dr. Jonathan Earle will be at the Carnegie Arts Center on Saturday, October 24, at 4:00 pm to speak about John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the raid's role in the election of Abraham Lincoln....
Ford's Theatre Reopens Museum 7/15 With New Renovations And Exhibits
by Ali Leskowitz - July 09, 2009 Ford's Theatre Society and the National Park Service announced that the Ford's Theatre Museum will reopen to the public on July 15, 2009. Located below the newly restored Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW), the Museum uses 21st-century technology to transport visitors to 19th-century Washington....
De Shields is Douglass in Free 'MINE EYES' Performance 2/9
by Eddie Varley - January 19, 2009 In celebration of Black History Month, award-winning Broadway star Andre De Shields will perform Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory: From Douglass to Deliverance for one show only on Monday, February 9, 2009, 7:30 PM, at SEIU District 1199, 310 West 43rd Street. Presented by Actor's Equity Association's ...
Ford's Theatre Society Hosts Invitation-Only Museum Unveiling & Buffet 7/14
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2009 Ford's Theatre Society will host a museum unveiling on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include an exclusive premiere of the reimagined Ford's Theatre Museum and a cocktail buffet on the historic stage from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Ford's ...
3/2 Shakespeare Reading W/ Chalfant Rescheduled For 3/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 05, 2009 Due to snow and travel conditions, the March 2 program did not take place.. It has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts presents Kathleen Chalfant, Richard Easton, Philip Bosco, Harold Holzer 'O, My Offense Is Rank': Lincoln's Fa...
Irih Rep Theatre Extends Corwin's THE RIVALRY Through 7/19
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 02, 2009 The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) has announced that it will extend Norman Corwin's THE RIVALRY, which brings to life the great Lincoln/Douglas debates of 1858 and the private drama behind the scenes - until July 19, 2009. Vincent Dowling directs....
Ravinia's Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration Features World Premiere Of Dance-Theater Work By Choreographer Bill T. Jones
by Charlie Piane - August 28, 2009 Three-years in the making, Ravinia Festival's Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration culminates with the world premiere of the much-anticipated Ravinia-commissioned full-evening dance theater work by choreographer Bill T. Jones, Fondly Do We Hope . . . Fervently Do We Pray, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, ...
Ford's Theatre Gala Reopening Honors, Lucas & Poitier 2/11
by BWW News Desk - February 11, 2009 Ford's Theatre Society will host a Grand Reopening Celebration on Wednesday, February 11, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include the presentation of the Lincoln Medal to filmmaker George Lucas and screen legend Sidney Poitier, whose accomplishments exe...
Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company to Play Joyce Theater, 11/10 - 11/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 26, 2009 The Joyce Theater will present the Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company for a one-week engagement from November 10 - 14. Appearing on The Joyce stage for the first time since 1996, the company will present the New York premiere of the critically acclaimed Serenade / The Proposition, one of three...
O CAPTAIN, MY CAPTAIN: WHITMAN'S LINCOLN Premieres at Walnut's Independance Studio 1/20
by BWW News Desk - January 20, 2009 The Walnut Street Theatre's 2008-2009 Independence Studio on 3 season continues with O Captain, My Captain: Whitman's Lincoln, the story of two great men with one grand vision for America. Directed by Barrymore Award winner Bruce Lumpkin and featuring Bill Van Horn as Walt Whitman, O Captain, My Cap...
Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company to Play Joyce Theater, 11/10 - 11/14
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2009 The Joyce Theater will present the Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company for a one-week engagement from November 10 - 14. Appearing on The Joyce stage for the first time since 1996, the company will present the New York premiere of the critically acclaimed Serenade / The Proposition, one of three...
Central Works Presents BLASTOSPHERE!, A New Comedy By Aaron Loeb & Geetha Reddy, 10/24 - 11/22
by Reynard Loki - September 23, 2009 Central Works presents Blastosphere!, a new comedy about the biological imperative written by Aaron Loeb and Geetha Reddy and directed by Molly Aaronson-Gelb. The show runs from October 24 ? November 22. It is a Central Works Method Play developed in collaboration with Molly Aaronson-Gelb, Gary Grav...
Strathairn and Giamatti Open Theatre Works' Season With 'Rivalry' 10/15
by Faetra Petillo - October 15, 2008 Joining previously announced David Strathairn as Abraham Lincoln and Paul Giamatti as Stephen A. Douglas in Corwin's stage adaptation of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates are Lily Rabe (as Douglas's wife, Adele) and James Gleason....
Photo Preview: ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIG GAY DANCE PARTY
by Gabrielle Sierra - October 28, 2009 Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present Aaron Loeb's Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party, October 29 - November 8 in the Studio Theatre on the Storrs campus. For tickets and information, call 860-486-4226 or visit www.crt.uconn.edu....
Classical Theatre of Harlem's FUTURE CLASSICS Begins 10/15
by Reynard Loki - October 15, 2008 The Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH), in partnership with the Frederick Douglass Creative Arts Center and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, has announced the first three readings in their new play development series called 'Future Classics.'...
Dr. Jonathan Earle Comes To Carnegie Arts Center 10/24, Discusses John Brown's Raid On Harper's Ferry
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2009 Dr. Jonathan Earle will be at the Carnegie Arts Center on Saturday, October 24, at 4:00 pm to speak about John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the raid's role in the election of Abraham Lincoln....
Ford's Theatre Society Hosts Invitation-Only Museum Unveiling & Buffet 7/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 26, 2009 Ford's Theatre Society will host a museum unveiling on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Ford's Theatre (511 10th Street NW). The invitation-only evening will include an exclusive premiere of the reimagined Ford's Theatre Museum and a cocktail buffet on the historic stage from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Ford's ... |
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