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Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...


New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009

The Cut Beauty School Inc, The Dexter Family and Temar Underwood proudly present the world premiere of The Brokenhearteds. Directed by Pete Boisvert (Co-Artistic Director/Founder, Nosedive Productions), this political thriller for the 20th century's last generation premieres September 11, 2009....


59E59's Brits Off Bdwy Fest Postponed For Americas Off Bdwy
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2009

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) announces that the 6th annual Brits Off Broadway festival will move to Fall 2009 to make room for a new festival, Americas Off Broadway, celebrating new plays from theaters across the United States....


'Fences' To Receive Broadway Revival This Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2008

The New York Times is reporting that August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play 'Fences' will receive a revival this fall....


'Fences' To Receive Broadway Revival This Fall
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2008

The New York Times is reporting that August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play 'Fences' will receive a revival this fall....


New Political Thriller THE BROKENHEARTEDS To Play The Wing Theatre, Runs 9/11-26
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2009

The Cut Beauty School Inc, The Dexter Family and Temar Underwood proudly present the world premiere of The Brokenhearteds. Directed by Pete Boisvert (Co-Artistic Director/Founder, Nosedive Productions), this political thriller for the 20th century's last generation premieres September 11, 2009....


Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by BWW News Desk - March 19, 2009

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...


Metropolitan Playhouse Welcomes New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2007

Metropolitan Playhouse is pleased to announce the appointment of James Haugland as the first Managing Director in its history. The creation of the Managing Director position comes in response to a continuing trend of growth and audience support....


August Wilson Tribute at Barnes & Noble with Uggams, 11/17
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2007

On Saturday, November 17 at 3PM, Barnes & Noble presents a tribute to August Wilson as part of its popular 'Live at Lincoln' series....


LCT Holds Free 'August Wilson's Century' Symposium At Vivian Beaumont /27
by Gabrielle Sierra - April 13, 2009

In conjunction with its current production of August Wilson's Joe Tuner's Come And Gone, directed by Bartlett Sher at the Belasco Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater will host a free symposium titled 'August Wilson's Century: From the World of Joe Turner to the Age of Obama' at 7:30pm at the Vivian Beau...


Penumbra Theatre Co Presents RADIO GOLF 10/1-10/25
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2009

Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, proudly announces the opening of Radio Golf written by August Wilson, directed by Lou Bellamy, October 1, 2009. This production is a regional premiere, and will run October 1 - October 25, 2009....


STREET SCENE Comes To The Stage At Adelphi University 10/6-10/11
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2009

Adelphi University's Department of Theatre is proud to present Street Scene, the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Elmer Rice, starring the University's theatre majors as well as members of the local community....


Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by Eddie Varley - December 01, 2008

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...


Huntington Theatre Presents AUGUST WILSON'S LEGACY Free Discussion Event In Conjunction With FENCES
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2009

In conjunction with Fences, the opening production in its 2009-2010 Season of American Stories, the Huntington Theatre Company partners with Roxbury Community College to present August Wilson's Legacy, a celebration of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright's work and a discussion with...


August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone to Play Belasco Theatre
by Robert Diamond - December 24, 2008

According to the web site for the Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) it's new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone has finally found a home - at Broadway's Belasco Theater. Th...


Sher to Direct Revival of Wilson's 'JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE' For Lincoln Center in '09
by Eddie Varley - December 01, 2008

Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) has announced that it will present a new production of August Wilson's award-winning play Joe Turner's Come And Gone, to be directed by Bartlett Sher this spring , while its produ...


Rare Williams Play 'Tokyo Hotel' Begins February 2
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2007

The White Horse Theater Company will revive the forgotten play 'In the Bar of a Tokyo Hotel' by Tennessee Williams...


RED INK To Be Performed At Mixed Blood Theatre 4/23 - 5/10
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2009

Written by seven indigenous playwrights, from nine North American First Nations, Mixed Blood Theatre?s world-premiere production Red Ink explores the issues of contemporary Native life. Red Ink runs April 23 through May 10 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis. Purchase tickets at 612.338.6131 or ...


'Same Train' by Simon & Bruckner, Premieres Feb.13-March 8
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2008

Algonquin Theater Productions today announced it will present Same Train, written by Audelco Award-winner Levy Lee Simon with music and lyrics by Mark Bruckner, at The Algonquin Theater from February 13 through March 8, 2008....


Davis, Deliz, Harris, Heron and Mitchell Join Thompson and Foucheux In Irish Rep's THE EMPEROR JONES
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 10, 2009

The Irish Repertory Theatre begins its 2009-2010 Off-Broadway season with THE EMPEROR JONES -- Eugene O'Neill's powerful classic about the charismatic Brutus Jones, a self proclaimed emperor of an island nation, who attempts to flee the angry natives and his personal demons -- with previews to begin...


Eugene O'Neill Profiled on PBS' 'American Experience,' March 27
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2005

On March 27th, 2006, Eugene O'Neill will be the subject of the PBS documentary series 'American Experience'...


QUEEN NUR'S SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH Begins 7/19 At Westport Country Playhouse
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 14, 2009

Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...


QUEEN NUR'S SWEET POTATO PIE AND SUCH Begins 7/19 At Westport Country Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2009

Queen Nur's Sweet Potato Pie and Such. All tickets are just $15 Clap your hands and stomp your feet as Queen Nur dishes up stories, songs and dance celebrating the African-American experience. Join us for this high-energy storytelling adventure accompanied by traditional African percussion. Recomme...


Beavercreek Theater Holds Auditions For ASSASSINS 4/6, 4/7
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2009

Beavercreek Community Theatre's Edge of the Creek Productions will hold open auditions for 'Assassins' at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 7 at the theater, located within the the Lofino Adult Enrichment and Cultural Arts Center at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek.....


O'Neill's EMPEROR JONES Starring John Douglas Thompson Kicks Off Irish Rep 09-10 Season; Starts 10/7
by Charlie Piane - August 10, 2009

John Douglas Thompson -- OBIE and Lucille Lortel Award-winning actor for last season's acclaimed revival of OTHELLO -- returns to Off-Broadway in the Irish Repertory Theatre's 2009-2010 season opener, THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill, with previews set to begin October 7, prior to its official pr...






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