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[Off-Broadway]
2004
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Photos: MACBETH to Open at A Noise Within This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

A new production of “Macbeth,” directed by Andi Chapman and set against the haunting backdrop of New Orleans from the late 19th century through the 1920s, opens this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena. See photos here!
Andi Chapman to Direct MACBETH at A Noise Within This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a man fighting from a place of loss and tortured by guilt, fate and the corrupting influence of his own desires when Andi Chapman directs William Shakespeare's Macbeth at A Noise Within. Learn more!
Playground Will Host 30th Anniversary Gala
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

One of the nation’s oldest, most respected, and largest developer of new works for the theatre, PlayGround marked its third decade of incubating new plays by hosting simultaneous parties in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Review: KING HEDLEY II at A Noise Within
by Evan Henerson - Apr 19, 2024

KING HEDLEY II is the eighth and quite possibly bleakest play of August Wilson’s Century Cycle. Pasadena’s A Noise Within is committed to producing the entire cycle, and ANW’s production, under the direction of frequent Wilson helmsman Gregg T. Daniel, wrestles with it valiantly.
Photos: KING HEDLEY II Opens This Weekend At A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024

A new production of ‘King Hedley II, now in previews and opening this weekend at A Noise Within in Pasadena, continues the company’s commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle.” See photos of the production!
A Noise Within to Present KING HEDLEY II This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2024

A Noise Within is continuing its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with a new production of King Hedley II. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MI Filmed 'THAT'S FUNNY' Opens With Red Carpet Premiere In Flint This December
by Michael Major - Nov 6, 2023

MICHIGAN FILMED 'THAT'S FUNNY' to open with red carpet premiere in Flint on December 7. Director Alex Grossman to host Q&A at each theater opening. Available on streaming platforms November 17. Playing in select theaters beginning December 7.
PlayGround-LA Season 12 Monday Night PlayGround Blasts Off With ORIGIN STORY Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 24, 2023

Join PlayGround for a new round of Monday Night PlayGround, featuring original short plays all inspired by the prompt 'Origin Story', Monday, October 09, 7pm PT, live at Broadwater Second Stage and simulcast online. Get all the event information here!
Playwright Incubator PlayGround-LA Announces 11th Season Of New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2022

PlayGround-LA, Los Angeles's leading incubator for a new generation of playwrights, has shared plans for its eleventh season.
Performances of A RAISIN IN THE SUN Added at A Noise Within
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2018

A Noise Within (ANW) presents A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Gregg T. Daniel, the sixth production of its 26th season performing February 25 to April 8 (Press Opening March 3). Now added - three performances - Wednesday, March 14 at 7:30 pm, Wednesday March 29 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, April 8 at 7 pm.
A Noise Within's A RAISIN IN THE SUN Begins 2/25
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2018

A Noise Within (ANW) presents A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry, directed by Gregg T. Daniel, the sixth production of its 26th season performing February 25 to April 8 (Press Opening March 3).
Cape May Stage to Present THE MOUNTAINTOP, 5/21-6/13
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 30, 2014

Cape May Stage presents the New Jersey premiere of The Mountaintop, Katori Hall's fantastical take on the last night of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life. In this winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Play, Hall daringly tackles the challenge of depicting a legend with a lasting legacy and showing him for what he truly was - a mere man. It is a powerfully vulnerable portrait of King; he is stripped down and exposed in all his flaws, more human than ever.
RADIO GOLF Completes August Wilson Cycle at Pittsburgh Playwrights; Continues thru 6/30
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2013

A decade of ambition: Pittsburgh Playwrights completes the Cycle. Many arts organizations struggle in their first few years; and they survive those first lean years through sheer determination. So for a steelworker with no formal theater training to have the audacity to start a theater troupe that has reached a ten-year milestone is reason for pause.
Photo Flash: Phylicia Rashad and More at JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - May 9, 2013

'Joe Turner's Come and Gone' opened last night, May 8, at CTG's Mark Taper Forum, directed by Phylicia Rashad. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
The Ensemble Theatre Presents KING HEDLEY II, Opening 5/10
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012

The Ensemble Theatre continues its 35th Anniversary Season celebration with King Hedley II, written by August Wilson and directed by Eileen J. Morris, Opening Night and Media Reception, Thursday, May 10, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay's Theaters Announce Nominees for Jeff Norton Theater Awards
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2011

Tampa Bay's professional theaters announce the first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards to be held Monday, August 22 at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow.
Tampa Bay's Theaters Announce Nominees for Jeff Norton Theater Awards
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 17, 2011

Tampa Bay's professional theaters announce the first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards to be held Monday, August 22 at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow.
American Stage's MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Breaks Attendance Records
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 7, 2011

American Stage Theatre Company's recently closed production of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM has become the most attended main stage production in the theatre's 32 year history, selling a total of 5,728 tickets through its five week run.
Roundabout Completes Cast for Murphy Led PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 22, 2011

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Tracy Aron, announces the complete cast for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

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