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XANADU Comes to Metropolis in July
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Closing the 2022 – 2023 Season at Metropolis is the cult movie classic turned musical comedy Xanadu. Kevin Wiczer directs the glitter explosion with choreography by Kristine Burdi and musical direction by Kenneth McMullen. 

Elie Landau Brings 21 Years of Broadway Savvy to Triptyk Studios as New Executive Producer
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2015

Triptyk Studios has announced that Elie Landau, a 21-year Broadway industry veteran, who previously served as an Associate General Manager for 101 Productions Ltd, and whose producing credits span stage and film, has joined the company as Executive Producer.

Adam McKay Teams with Funny Or Die for Broadway-Bound ARCHIE Musical
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 5, 2015

Writer/Director Adam McKay (Anchorman, Talladega Nights, You're Welcome America) and Funny Or Die have joined forces with Archie Comics,one of the most popular comics ever produced, to bring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and the Riverdale gang to Broadway in an all-new musical.  McKay is slated to bring his singular brand of comedy to the musical, writing the book for the show, with a creative team and timing for a New York run to be announced at a later date.

NBC Developing Underground Railroad-Themed Broadway Musical w/ Score by Stevie Wonder
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2015

'Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad' is in development as a stage musical from Broadway producer Tara Smith's Triptyk Studios, Brian LaRoda and Universal Stage Productions, with Wonder attached to provide the score.

NBC to Air New Historical Mini-Series FREEDOM RUN Produced by Stevie Wonder
by Danielle DeSisto - Jan 16, 2015

NBC is bringing both the heartbreaking and uplifting stories during one of America's most tumultuous periods to television in adapting author and Pulitzer Prize finalist Betty DeRamus' acclaimed book “Forbidden Fruit: Love Stories From the Underground Railroad” as an epic eight-hour miniseries titled “Freedom Run.”

Daniel Abeles, Carter Hudson & More to Star in WYOMING at TNC in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 2, 2014

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Director) will present Lesser America's World Premiere of Brian Watkins' (My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer with The Flea) family drama Wyoming, January 15-31 at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street).

Lesser America to Present WYOMING at Theater for the New City in January
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 21, 2014

Theater for the New City will present Lesser America's World Premiere of Brian Watkin's (My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer with The Flea) family drama Wyoming, January 15-31 at Theater for the New City (155 1st Avenue between 9th and 10th Street). The production will be directed by Danya Taymor (I Hate f**king Mexicans at The Flea). The cast and creative team will be announced in December.

MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER Extends Through 3/1 at The Flea
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 18, 2014

Due to critical acclaim and brisk ticket sales, The Flea Theater is proud to announce a second extension of MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER through March 1st. This World Premiere by Brian Watkins is directed by Flea Resident Director Danya Taymor (I Hate Mexicans) and features members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea.

MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER Extends Through Feb 22 at The Flea
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014

Due to critical acclaim and popular demand The Flea Theater has announced a limited extension of MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER through February 22nd. This World Premiere by Brian Watkins is directed by Flea Resident Director Danya Taymor (I Hate Mexicans) and features members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea.

MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER to Begin Performances 1/15 at The Flea
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 4, 2013

The Flea Theater presents the World Premiere of Brian Watkins' My Daughter Keeps Our Hammer. It will be directed by Flea Resident Director Danya Taymor (I Hate Mexicans) featuring members of The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Previews begin January 15 with opening slated for January 25.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Queens Players and Femme Fatale's THE BACCHAE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2013

The Queens Players in association with Femme Fatale Theater presents Euripides' timeless tragedy The Bacchae,in a production dripping with a sense of foreboding dark comedy and sexual menance this March 28th through April 13th at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, Queens. Femme Fatale Theater Co-Founder Robert Ribar directs a cast lead by Peter Oliver ('Law & Order: Special Victims Unit') as the seductive god Dionysus and Michael Axelrod (The Flea's Restoration Comedy) as the doomed king Pentheus in a production that features an all-male chorus and an original ambient music score employing viola, clarinet and Gregorian chant. Meet the cast in the photos below!

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference Comes to McCall, Now thru 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 11, 2012

id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 12th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, today, June 11 through June 23, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from around the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop ten new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater.

Seven Devils Playwrights Conference Comes to McCall, 6/11-23
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2012

id Theater returns to McCall, Idaho for the 12th Seven Devils Playwrights Conference, June 11-23, sponsored by the Alpine Playhouse. Playwrights, actors and directors from around the country will travel to McCall and, working with local artists and students, develop ten new plays that will be presented to the public free of charge. Since 2001, the Conference has developed more than 100 new plays by some of the most exciting voices in American Theater.

Photo Flash: Femme Fatale Theater’s SALOME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 12, 2011

Femme Fatale Theater's new production of Oscar Wilde's SALOME features an all-male cast, exploring unrequited lust and sexual taboos through a darkly comic queer aesthetic.

Femme Fatale Theater Presents OSCAR WILDE’S SALOME
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2011

Brooklyn-based FEMME FATALE THEATER will present OSCAR WILDE'S SALOME at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City for a limited run of twelve performances tonight through October 16.

Femme Fatale Theater Presents OSCAR WILDE’S SALOME 10/6-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 8, 2011

Brooklyn-based FEMME FATALE THEATER will present OSCAR WILDE'S SALOME at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City for a limited run of twelve performances from October 6 to October 16.

XANADU Ends Run at The Stage in Cleveland 3/14
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2010

The production of XANADU currently playing The Stage in Cleveland will end its run March 14th. Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Mickey Liddell, Tara Smith/B. Swibel in association with Latitude Link produced the run of the Broadway musical, which began performances March 2nd.

XANADU Comes To The Stage In Cleveland
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010

Producers Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Mickey Liddell, Tara Smith/B. Swibel in association with Latitude Link proudly present the musical adventure XANADU that will open at Cleveland's PlayhouseSquare on March 2, 2010.

XANADU Skates At PPAC 2/16-21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2010

Producers Robert Ahrens, Dan Vickery, Mickey Liddell, Tara Smith /B. Swibel in association with Latitude Link proudly present XANADU at the Providence Performing Arts Center, February 16 - 21, 2010.

XANADU Performances Go On As Scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010

Broadway Series South officials announced this morning that all performances of the hit musical Xanadu will go on as scheduled for Sunday, January 31. Show times today are 2 & 7 p.m. For more information patrons can contact the information line at 919-831-6060 or log on to www.broadwayseriessouth.com.