BWW INTERVIEWS: GEORGE BATAILLE'S BATHROBE Star Bill Weeden
Bill Weeden, the veteran songwriter-comedian whose tunes were the basis for 2006's long-running musical revue Into the Weeds, closes this weekend in the American premiere of Richard Foreman's George Bataille's Bathrobe at The Brick, the Williamsburg theater known for its adventurousness and edge. The production was much-praised and so was Weeden's performance in the leading role. BWW caught up with Bill this week via e-mail to ask him about Foreman, the production, and his career.
Trick Saddle Presents 'WICKETS' Beginning Previews 1/3/09
Trick Saddle presents the World Premiere of WICKETS beginning previews January 3 at 3LD Art & Technology Center. This radical adaptation of Marie Irene Fornes groundbreaking 1971 drama Fefu and Her Friends is created and conceived by Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers. Developed through Mabou Mines Suite/Space and the HERE Arts Center Artist Residency Program (HARP) with overall support from INTAR Theater. Opening night is slated for Thursday January 8, 2009.
Trick Saddle Presents 'WICKETS' Beginning Previews 1/3/09
Trick Saddle presents the World Premiere of WICKETS beginning previews January 3 at 3LD Art & Technology Center. This radical adaptation of Marie Irene Fornes groundbreaking 1971 drama Fefu and Her Friends is created and conceived by Clove Galilee and Jenny Rogers. Developed through Mabou Mines Suite/Space and the HERE Arts Center Artist Residency Program (HARP) with overall support from INTAR Theater. Opening night is slated for Thursday January 8, 2009.
D'Abruzzo and Gelber to Star in 4/23 'Green Room' Reading
Tony-nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo and fellow original Avenue Q cast member Jordan Gelber will lead the cast of an invitation-only developmental reading of a new play, The Green Room by Craig Shemin at the 45th Street Theater on April 23 at 8pm.
Lisa Brescia Guest Stars Closing Night of 'Into the Weeds'
The cast of Into the Weeds: The Bill Weeden Songbook will welcome guest star Lisa Brescia to the show as it's guest star for the production's final performance on Saturday, December 2. The performance will begin at 11 pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre (407 West 42nd Street at 9th Avenue).
Photo Coverage: Jim Caruso's Cast Party
Jamie DeRoy, Devlin, Bill Weeden with Into the Weeds stars Eddie Varley and Amanda Weeden, as well as the legendary Julie Wilson, were among the stars who appeared at Jim Caruso's Cast Party on October 30th
Stephanie D'Abruzzo to Dive 'Into the Weeds,' Sept. 9
Following in the footsteps of previous Special Guest Stars Annie Golden and Felicia Finley, Tony Award-nominated Avenue Q star Stephanie D'Abruzzo will be welcomed into Into the Weeds - Selections from the Bill Weeden Songbook on September 9th
Annie Golden to Guest Star in Extended Into the Weeds
Special Guest Star Annie Golden will appear Saturday, August 19th in Dog Run Rep's Into the Weeds - Selections from the Bill Weeden Songbook, a musical revue conceived and directed by Jeff Cohen that has been extended through September 30th
Into The Weeds: Bloomin' Clever
This collection of songs by Bill Weeden is a welcome throwback to the type of simple, sophisticated musical revues featuring clever, intelligent lyrics that used to provide fizzy nightcaps for post-theatre crowds
