George Street Playhouse Presents HAVING OUR SAY - Previews Begin November 28
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2023
George Street Playhouse presents Having Our Say, the Tony Award-nominated play by Emily Mann (A Streetcar Named Desire, Anna and the Tropics). Having Our Say is adapted from the book by Sarah (Sadie) L. Delany & A. Elizabeth (Bessie) Delany with Amy Hill Hearth and is directed by Laiona Michelle (Her Portmanteau).
SEGAL BOOK TALK Series to be Joined by Alexis Greene & Emily Mann
by Gigi Gervais - Nov 28, 2021
Join the Segal Book Talk series Wednesday, December 1 at noon, for a conversation with Alexis Greene & Emily Mann about Greene's new book, Emily Mann: Rebel Artist of the American Theater. The discussion will be moderated by Frank Hentschker.
Photos: First Look at HAVING OUR SAY At The Ivoryton Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021
Now open at the Ivoryton Playhouse is the extraordinary and life-affirming play HAVING OUR SAY: THE DELANY SISTERS’ FIRST 100 YEARS by Emily Mann (adapted from the book by Sarah L. Delany and A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth).
HAVING OUR SAY Will Be Performed at The Ivoryton Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2021
Catherine Williams* plays the role of Sadie and Hope Harley* plays the role of Bessie. The play is directed by Todd Underwood, Associate Artistic Director of the Ivoryton Playhouse. Set design by Martin Marchitto; costumes by Elizabeth Saylor; lighting design by Marcus Abbott and sound by Tate R. Burmeister
LYRIC THEATRE to Stage HAVING OUR SAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2020
Lyric Theatre presents the joyful celebration of the lives of two centenarians in its 2020 season opener next month at the Plaza Theatre.
McCarter Closes 2018-2019 Theater Series With David Hare's SKYLIGHT, Directed By Emily Mann
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2019
On a bitterly cold London evening, schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Mahira Kakkar) receives an unexpected visit from her former lover, Tom Sergeant (Greg Wood), a successful and charismatic restaurateur. As the evening progresses, the two attempt to rekindle their once passionate relationship with food and wine, only to find themselves locked in a dangerous battle of opposing ideologies and mutual desires.
Terrific New Theatre Makes Last-Minute Change To Show Opening
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018
Due to the illness of multiple cast and crew members, Terrific New Theatre has made an eleventh-hour decision to cancel its production of "Grace & Glorie," which was scheduled to open this week. In its place, "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" will open Thursday, Oct. 25, and run through Nov. 4. It will be the second production of TNT's 33rd season. To fill out the canceled production's three-week run, Birmingham favorite Norton Dill - a director, musician and performer - will bring his one-man show, "… and then I Got My Uke," to the TNT stage for three performances Nov. 8-10.
New Play About Gloria Steinem to Make World Premiere in New York
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2018
Tony Award-winning producer Daryl Roth has announced the world premiere of GLORIA: A LIFE, a new play about Gloria Steinem as a symbol of past, present and future change. The play is based on her life and work, and written by Tony Award-nominee Emily Mann (Having Our Say). It is directed by the visionary Tony Award-winning Diane Paulus (Waitress, Pippin).
Performances Begin 5/5 For HAVING OUR SAY: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2018
Goodman Theatre celebrates the lives of "two strong, vibrant women dispensing joy and wisdom" (Chicago Tribune) in a major revival of Emily Mann's Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years. Directed by the Goodman's longtime Resident Director Chuck Smith, the production features Ella Joyce and Marie Thomas as the Delany centenarians, Bessie (1891 - 1995) and Sadie (1889 -1999), respectively. The sisters were discovered in 1991 when Amy Hill Hearth interviewed them for The New York Times. Following the article, the trio co-authored the book, Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years-a New York Times bestseller and heartfelt reflection of their family history and triumphs over prejudices in times of social unrest. Mann adapted it for the stage, first at McCarter Theatre Center in Princeton, New Jersey and then to Broadway, where it ran for 317 performances. Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years appears May 5 - June 10, 2018 in the Albert Theatre (opening night is Monday, May 14). Tickets ($20 - $75; subject to change) are now on sale at GoodmanTheatre.org/HavingOurSay, by phone at 312.443. 3800 or at the box office (170 North Dearborn). ComEd is the Major Corporate Sponsor, Conagra Brands Foundation is the Major Production Sponsor and ITW and PwC are the Corporate Sponsor Partners.
Primal Forces 2018-2018 Theatre Announces New Season At New Home In Boca Raton
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2018
Keith Garsson today announced that Primal Forces has signed a deal to become the resident theater company at Sol Theatre in Boca Raton. After a twenty-year incarnation as The Boca Raton Theater Guild, a re-branding in 2014 and then a four-year detour through Andrews Living Arts (twice), Arts Garage and Empire Stage, Primal Forces is thrilled to reveal the theater company's 2018-2019 season at their new home. A special subscription flex pass is now being offered for all four shows at $100. For more information please visit, www.primalforces.com