Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
James C. Nicola & Jeffrey Horowitz to Receive Lifetime Achievement Obie Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019
The American Theatre Wing and The Village Voice announce that Artistic Director of New York Theatre Workshop, James C. Nicola, and Artistic Director and founder of Theatre For A New Audience, Jeffrey Horowitz, will receive special Obie Awards for Lifetime Achievement at the 64th Annual Obie Awards, which will be held on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Terminal 5 (610 West 56th Street).
World Premiere Play MAVERICK Depicts Orson Welles' Final Days
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2019
Executive Producers Pam Carter and The Cliplight Theater, in conjunction with Amanda Cooper/ALC Management, are pleased to announce the world premiere of Maverick, co-authored by Frank Beacham and George Demas. A dramatization of co-author Beacham's real-life experience collaborating with Orson Welles in the months leading up to his death, Maverick begins previews at The Connelly Theater (220 E. 4th St., between Ave. A & Ave. B) on February 6, with opening night set for February 13 for a limited run through March 2. Tickets, priced $30-$50, are available at www.mavericktheplay.com.
Nilaja Sun Returns to Berkeley Rep With PIKE ST.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 26, 2018
Berkeley Rep announced today that Obie Award-winning performer Nilaja Sun (No Child…) will return with her tour-de-force solo show Pike St., directed by Ron Russell. Hailed as "Full of vivid life" by the New York Times, this limited engagement will run Saturday, November 17, 2018 through Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Print Room Reveals More Details on Karen Blixen Double Bill
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
Print Room at the Coronet has today announced further details for Out of Blixen and Babette's Feast, two productions that will run consecutively, putting a spotlight on the fascinating life and writing of Karen Blixen.
Cardboard Citizens Announces Full Details for their Tour of CATHY COME HOME Inspired Production
by Liz Cearns - Sep 30, 2016
Following their one-off theatrical re-staging of Ken Loach's seminal work Cathy Come Home at the Barbican in July of this year, the award-winning theatre company Cardboard Citizens has announced a brand new touring production for October, Cathy, based around similar themes. This year marks the marks the both 50th anniversary of Loach's film and the 25th anniversary of the theatre company who work making theatre with and for homeless people.
JFL NorthWest, Vancouver's Comedy Festival, Ends on a High Note
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2016
Vancouver, BC - NorthWest Comedy Fest and Just For Laughs are proud to celebrate the success of their inaugural comedy festival, JFL NorthWest, which took place February 18-27. Over 22,000 fans attended the 10-day festival, which featured more than 60 performances at 16 venues across Vancouver. In addition, audiences world-wide were able to catch a glimpse of the festival and some of their favourite comedians via Periscope.
Tim Meadows Added to JFL NorthWest Lineup at Yuk Yuk's
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 25, 2016
JFL NorthWest is pleased to present Tim Meadows at Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club on Thursday, February 18 at 8pm; Friday, February 19 at 7pm and 9:30pm; and Saturday, February 20 at 7pm and 9:30pm. Tickets for all five performances are available now at www.jflnorthwest.com
JFL NorthWest to Welcome Vir Das to the Bell Performing Arts Centre
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 15, 2015
JFL NorthWest is pleased to add Vir Das, India's biggest name in comedy, to its star-studded lineup. The inaugural festival takes place from Thursday, February 18 to Saturday, February 27, 2016 at multiple venues across the Lower Mainland. Vir Das is scheduled to perform in Surrey at the Bell Performing Arts Centre on Friday, February 26 at 7:00pm.
D.L. Hughley, Loni Love, & More To Appear at Up Comedy Club at Second City
by Joseph OHern - Oct 1, 2013
UP Comedy Club is known for bringing the best stand-up comedy talent in the country to Chicago. The remainder of this fall's line-up features many of the best known names in comedy today, including Ian Bagg, Maz Jobrani, D.L. Hughley, Christopher Titus, Todd Barry, Kyle Kinane and Loni Love. Each show includes a feature stand-up comic and a local emcee that hosts the evening. In addition to this all-star line-up, UP Comedy Club also presents Porchlight Music Theatre's BEST MUSICAL! A Completely Improvised Musical Comedy, running October 2 - November 6, 2013.
BEST MUSICAL! and All-Star Comedy Line-Up Set for UP Comedy Club, Oct-Nov 2013
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2013
UP Comedy Club is known for bringing the best stand-up comedy talent in the country to Chicago. The remainder of this fall's line-up features many of the best known names in comedy today, including Ian Bagg, Maz Jobrani, D.L. Hughley, Christopher Titus, Todd Barry Kyle Kinaneand Loni Love. Each show includes a feature stand-up comic and a local emcee that hosts the evening. In addition to this all-star line-up, UP Comedy Club also presents Porchlight Music Theatre's BEST MUSICAL! A Completely Improvised Musical Comedy, running October 2 - November 6, 2013.
KVPAC Offers Free College Audition Workshop 9/1
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 1, 2010
The College of Santa Fe in conjunction with Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center is offering a free workshop on college auditions and you are invited to attend. 'AUDITION 101' will help you feel more prepared as you consider college auditions this year. Reservations are required if you plan to attend. BRING A PREPARED MONOLOGUE.
KVPAC Offers Free College Audition Workshop 9/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 26, 2010
The College of Santa Fe in conjunction with Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center is offering a free workshop on college auditions and you are invited to attend. 'AUDITION 101' will help you feel more prepared as you consider college auditions this year. Reservations are required if you plan to attend. BRING A PREPARED MONOLOGUE.
Theatre for a New Audience Presents MEASURE FOR MEASURE, Previews 2/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010
Arin Arbus, the director of last season's Theatre for a New Audience production of Othello, will direct the Bard's provocative, funny and modern comedy, Measure for Measure, for a limited engagement that begins previews Saturday, February 6, for an opening Sunday, February 14, at 7:00pm.
Levitt House Replication Built For LEVITTOWN At Theatre At Saint Clement's 7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2009
The Cliplight Theater and Theatre at Saint Clement's will present Levittown, written by Marc Palmieri and directed by George Demas, beginning Wednesday, July 8 at 8pm at Theatre at Saint Clement's, 423 West 46th Street. The opening night is set for Monday, July 13 at 8pm. Levittown had a developmental workshop in the summer of 2006 at Axis Theatre Company, directed by Mr. Demas.
Levitt House Replication Built For LEVITTOWN At Theatre At Saint Clement's 7/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2009
The Cliplight Theater and Theatre at Saint Clement's will present Levittown, written by Marc Palmieri and directed by George Demas, beginning Wednesday, July 8 at 8pm at Theatre at Saint Clement's, 423 West 46th Street. The opening night is set for Monday, July 13 at 8pm. Levittown had a developmental workshop in the summer of 2006 at Axis Theatre Company, directed by Mr. Demas.