Arthur French

The Drama Book Shop Presents Reading and Signing of Ronald Rand's SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2022

Goodwill Cultural Ambassador world-acclaimed Solo Performer Ronald Rand, and author of 'SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE: A Journey into the Organic Process of the Art of Transformation' will give an in-person Reading and Signing on September 19th @ 5:30 pm at The Drama Book Shop. Special guests scheduled include Stephen Lang & Anita Hollander.

Photos: Brenda Braxton, Julie White and More Step Out for 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2022

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today released photos of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

HARMONY, ASSASSINS & More Win 2022 Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2022

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, today announced the winners of the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, HARMONY & More Nominated for Off Broadway Alliance Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2022

The Off Broadway Alliance, an organization of Off-Broadway producers, theaters, general managers, press agents, and marketing professionals, has announced the nominees for the 11th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards, honoring commercial and not-for-profit productions that opened Off Broadway during the 2021-2022 season. 

Broadway Veteran Actor Arthur French Has Died at Age 89
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021

French's many Broadway credits include The Trip To Bountiful, Dividing The Estate, Mule Bone, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Design For Living, You Can’t Take It With You, Death Of A Salesman, The Iceman Cometh, The River Niger, Ain’t Supposed To Die A Natural Death, and All God’s Chillun Got Wings.

Chain Theatre Playwriting Lab Presents Virtual Reading Of QUEEN Z By Michael A. Jones
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2021

While theatres across New York City remain closed, the Chain Theatre is  continuing its commitment to developing new plays by diverse artists and underrepresented voices through a special live virtual reading of QUEEN Z.

Mark Plesent, Producing Artistic Director Of Working Theater Dies at 60
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2021

Mark Plesent, long-time Producing Artistic Director of Working Theater, the only theater in the country dedicated exclusively to telling the stories of working people, passed away on February 19, 2021 after a valiantly fought 4-year battle with cancer. He was 60. 

Caroline Grace Productions and 2020 Theatre Company Present MOM IN 2012 World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2020

Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company will present a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'Mom in 2012, or 2013, 2014, 2016...Oh, what the hell, this year!' by Paul Navarra. A Staged Reading and World Premiere.

Paul Pryce To Direct HB's Hagen Core Training
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2020

HB Studio—one of New York's original institutions for theater training and practice—has appointed Paul Pryce as director of its annual acting intensive, the Hagen Core Training program. The program, which was rescheduled amid safety concerns, will now be held online with a hybrid training option, beginning Jan. 4.

Playwright Steve Carter Passes Away at 90
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2020

The New York Times has reported that Steve Carter, the renowned playwright who emerged from the Black Arts movement and the Negro Ensemble Company, writing about the Black and Caribbean-American experiences, has passed away at age 90. 

Brave New World Rep to Revive THE PLANTATION on Zoom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2020

Motivated by the Black Lives Matter protests that followed the murder of George Floyd, Brooklyn's Brave New World Rep has announced plans to revive The Plantation, adapted from Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard, set in 1870 Virginia.

Zoom Premiere of A CONVERSATION WITH MY BROTHER Featuring Austin Pendelton and Arthur French to Stream Next Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2020

Caroline Grace Productions in association with the 2020 Theatre Company presents, a benefit for The Actors Fund, 'A Conversation with My Brother' by Paul Navarra, a staged reading and zoom Premiere.

THE ICEMAN COMETH, A 2-Part Zoom Premiere to Stream Next Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2020

Caroline Grace Productions, in association with the 2020 Theatre Company, is proud to present, a benefit for the Actors' Fund,'The Iceman Cometh' by Eugene O'Neill. A Staged Reading & Zoom Premiere In Two Parts

Ronald Rand Represents USA In LET IT BE ART! At Sri Lanka's Colombo International Theater Festival
by Julie Musbach - Jul 8, 2019

Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will represent the United States, performing in his internationally celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! bringing to life Harold Clurman, 'the elder statesman of the American Theatre in the Colombo International Theater Festival, in Colombo, Sri Lanka on August 4th.

BWW Review: IMMINENTLY YOURS at The Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.
by Derek McCracken - Jun 21, 2019

The tragicomedy Imminently Yours buoys some historically heavy subject matter with a contemporary lift, giving voice to the experience of multiple generations of African-Americans who thrive in a contradictory space where secrecy and support are both critical to survival.

Negro Ensemble Presents IMMINENTLY YOURS By Karimah
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2019

Dorothi Fox and Arthur French will star in the premiere of 'Imminently Yours' by Karimah, to be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from June 17 to 30 at Theatre 80, 80 St. Marks Place. The play deals with the socio/philosophical issues of expropriation of their land and history by eminent domain in today's politics.  A secret mountain enclave has been inhabited for centuries by descendants of slaves. When its tradition of secrecy is breached by a millenial resident, the remote hamlet is discovered by the state's governor, who aims to evict its elderly residents by eminent domain for nonpayment of taxes, but underestimates the savvy community there. The play depicts an antagonistic society pitted against elders who are peacefully reliving their history. Generations ban together as they learn the past, teach the present and fight for their legacy. Count Stovall directs.

Negro Ensemble Presents IMMINENTLY YOURS by Karimah
by Sarah Hookey - May 16, 2019

Dorothi Fox and Arthur French will star in the premiere of 'Imminently Yours' by Karimah, to be presented by The Negro Ensemble Company (NEC) from June 17 to 30 at Theatre 80, 80 St. Marks Place.

HB Studio to Celebrate 100 Years of Uta Hagen
by Julie Musbach - Feb 6, 2019

HB Studio, one of New York's original acting studios, has announced UTA HAGEN at 100, a series of special events and workshops celebrating the centenary of its master teacher, the legendary actress and activist Uta Hagen. UTA HAGEN at 100, honoring the three-time Tony Award winning actress and her legacy as a pioneering theater artist, activist and master teacher of HB Studio, will kick off on Monday, February 25 with a series of centennial events. The celebration will culminate on Monday, June 10 with a centennial gala honoring the actress, whose 100th birthday is Wednesday, June 12.

1974 Broadway Revival MY SISTER, MY SISTER Set For 124 Bank Street Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2019

This winter the Broadway revival set in the 1950's 'My Sister, My Sister' will go up at the HB Playwrights Theatre located in New York City 124 Bank Street.

Andre Ozim Is Back On Stage In MY SISTER, MY SISTER
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2019

Andre Ozim is back on stage this winter at HB Playwrights Theatre, playing Eddie, the 21yr old romantic partner to Sue Belle in the Broadway revival set in the 1950's 'My Sister, My Sister'. Directed by Obie Award Winning Actor Arthur W. French Jr., starring Malinda Logan as Sue Belle.