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Review: INTO THE BREECHES! at Gulfshore Playhouse
by Elizabeth James - Feb 25, 2024

What did our critic think of INTO THE BREECHES! at Gulfshore Playhouse?

Cast Set for INTO THE BREECHES at Gulfshore Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024

Gulfshore Playhouse announces the cast of 'Into the Breeches!', a delightful backstage comedy set during World War II.

BERTHA, THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL, Part Two Comes to Metropolitan Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, with its groundbreaking, signature visual wizardry, and a talkback to follow: BERTHA, THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL - Part Two, by Charles Foster

BERTHA, THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL To Stream On The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2021

Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, so enormous it must be presented over two weekends,  live-streamed at no charge, with its groundbreaking, signature visual wizardry, and a talkback to follow: BERTHA, THE SEWING MACHINE GIRL - Part One, by Charles Foster.

Photo Flash: Geva Theatre Center's Season Concludes with STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2018

Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

Geva's 17-18 Wilson Stage Season Concludes With STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018

Geva Theatre Center's Wilson Stage Season 2017-2018 concludes with Steel Magnolias, by Robert Harling and directed by Skip Greer, in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from May 8 through June 3.

New Jersey Rep Announces 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2018

NJ Rep has announced their 2018 lineup. Check it out below!

Less Than Rent To Stage Reading Of Gracie Gardner's I'M REVOLTING
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre will present a staged reading of Gracie Gardner's I'M REVOLTING at New Ohio Theatre on November 7th, 2017. It will be directed by Tony nominee Moritz Von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).

Less Than Rent To Stage Reading Of Gracie Gardner's I'M REVOLTING
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre will present a staged reading of Gracie Gardner's I'M REVOLTING at New Ohio Theatre on November 7th, 2017. It will be directed by Tony nominee Moritz Von Stuelpnagel (Hand to God).

Clyde Fitch's Sharp Satire THE CLIMBERS Opens Tonight at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

Metropolitan Playhouse opens its 26th season tonight with Clyde Fitch's sharp satire THE CLIMBERS. Directed by Metropolitan favorite Michael Hardart, the production runs through October 8. Metropolitan Playhouse is located at 220 E. 4th Street.

Leonard Jacobs, Founder of the Clyde Fitch Report, to Lead Talkbalk Following THE CLIMBERS
by Julie Musbach - Sep 10, 2017

Obie Award winning Metropolitan Playhouse stages THE CLIMBERS, Clyde Fitch's indictment of a decadent and selfish age, directed by Metropolitan favorite Michael Hardart, at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street, New York City.

Sharp Satire THE CLIMBERS Opens Tonight at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

THE CLIMBERS is a sharp satire from the Gilded Age of both vulgar competitors for wealth and status, as well as the censorious critics who resisted them. In Fitch's incisive eye, the scramble to assert superiority is a curse for all sides in a play that is a welcome appraisal of a divided culture from a century past. His vote for compassion and empathy is one that should count again. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!

Photo Flash: First Look at Sharp Satire THE CLIMBERS at Metropolitan Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2017

THE CLIMBERS is a sharp satire from the Gilded Age of both vulgar competitors for wealth and status, as well as the censorious critics who resisted them. In Fitch's incisive eye, the scramble to assert superiority is a curse for all sides in a play that is a welcome appraisal of a divided culture from a century past. His vote for compassion and empathy is one that should count again. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in costume!

Metropolitan Playhouse to Present Clyde Fitch's Sharp Satire THE CLIMBERS
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 30, 2017

THE CLIMBERS is a sharp satire from the Gilded Age of both vulgar competitors for wealth and status, as well as the censorious critics who resisted them.  In Fitch's incisive eye, the scramble to assert superiority is a curse for all sides in a play that is a welcome appraisal of a divided culture from a century past.  His vote for compassion and empathy is one that should count again.

Photo Flash: PUSSY SLUDGE at HERE as part of Sanctuary
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2017

SANCTUARY, a home for feminist/queer/minority voices continues its residence at HERE where it opened on Inauguration Day. SANCTUARY is a pop-up venue for artists and activists to come together as a community and respond to current events, in particular the fears and anxieties felt in anticipation of the coming administration.

Gracie Gardner's PUSSY SLUDGE Opens Today as Part of SANCTUARY at HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre presents Pussy Sludge, a new play written by Gracie Gardner as part of SANCTUARY. Pussy Sludge begins this Today February 10th at 8:30pm. The limited run continues through Sunday February 12th.

Less Than Rent Theatre Presents PUSSY SLUDGE by Gracie Gardner as Part of SANCTUARY at HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre, known for caffeinated, hard-edged indie theatre, is proud to present Pussy Sludge, a new play written by Gracie Gardner as part of SANCTUARY. Pussy Sludge will run February 10th, 11th and 12th at HERE Arts Center.

Gracie Gardner's PUSSY SLUDGE Opens Friday as Part of SANCTUARY at HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre presents Pussy Sludge, a new play written by Gracie Gardner as part of SANCTUARY. Pussy Sludge begins this Friday February 10th at 8:30pm. The limited run continues through Sunday February 12th.

Less Than Rent Theatre Presents PUSSY SLUDGE by Gracie Gardner as Part of SANCTUARY at HERE Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2017

Less Than Rent Theatre, known for caffeinated, hard-edged indie theatre, is proud to present Pussy Sludge, a new play written by Gracie Gardner as part of SANCTUARY. Pussy Sludge will run February 10th, 11th and 12th at HERE Arts Center.

BWW Review: WHITE LIGHTNING Sprints to Action
by Marietta Lunceford - Mar 4, 2016

What do the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and NASCAR have in common? Up until last night, I would have said, 'Absolutely nothing!' But last night changed all of that when the Talladega Superspeedway sponsored the world premiere of WHITE LIGHTNING, a 'romantic action adventure' about the roots of stock car racing.