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Washington Stage Guild Presents MAJOR BARBARA Beginning This Month (Nov 2, 2022)
BWW Review: SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT at Washington Stage Guild (Jan 17, 2022)
Washington Stage Guild Will Present SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT (Dec 18, 2021)
Washington Stage Guild Presents MAJOR BARBARA Beginning This Month (Nov 2, 2022)
BWW Review: SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT at Washington Stage Guild (Jan 17, 2022)
Washington Stage Guild Will Present SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT (Dec 18, 2021)
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Washington Stage Guild Presents MAJOR BARBARA Beginning This Month
-The Washington Stage Guild continues its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Associate Artistic Director Steven Carpenter.
-The Washington Stage Guild continues its 2022-2023 season, a “Season of Transitions,” with Major Barbara by George Bernard Shaw, directed by Associate Artistic Director Steven Carpenter.
BWW Review: SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT at Washington Stage Guild
Sam and Dede is an honest show about a fictionalized truth. It explores the friendship between two famed artists, and their charming shared history.
Sam and Dede is an honest show about a fictionalized truth. It explores the friendship between two famed artists, and their charming shared history.
Washington Stage Guild Will Present SAM AND DEDE, OR MY DINNER WITH ANDRE THE GIANT
The Washington Stage Guild at last brings to the stage the Washington premiere of Sam and Dede, or My Dinner with André the Giant by Gino DiIorio. Originally scheduled for our 2019-20 season, the production was halted and postponed indefinitely by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. We are delighted to be able to produce this fascinating play at last.
The Washington Stage Guild at last brings to the stage the Washington premiere of Sam and Dede, or My Dinner with André the Giant by Gino DiIorio. Originally scheduled for our 2019-20 season, the production was halted and postponed indefinitely by the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. We are delighted to be able to produce this fascinating play at last.
RADIUM GIRLS Comes to Metropolitan Playhouse Next Month
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns to in-person performance with the New York premiere of D.W. Gregory's RADIUM GIRLS, newly revised for a limited run from October 28 through November 21, 2021, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Laura Livingston (State of the Union, The Jazz Singer) directs.
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse returns to in-person performance with the New York premiere of D.W. Gregory's RADIUM GIRLS, newly revised for a limited run from October 28 through November 21, 2021, in person at the Playhouse: 220 E 4th Street. Laura Livingston (State of the Union, The Jazz Singer) directs.
HER OPINION OF HIS STORY Will Be Streamed on The Metropolitan Virtual Playhouse This Week
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, and a talkback to follow: HER OPINION OF HIS STORY, by William Dean Howells.
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse presents a new free 'screened' reading, live-streamed at no charge, and a talkback to follow: HER OPINION OF HIS STORY, by William Dean Howells.
Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT to be Presented by The Bardcast Players
In celebration of William Shakespeare's birthday, The Bardcast Players will present a two performance online production of his delightful pastoral comedy, As You Like It as a benefit for the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
In celebration of William Shakespeare's birthday, The Bardcast Players will present a two performance online production of his delightful pastoral comedy, As You Like It as a benefit for the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
BWW Review: SHE LOVES ME at Barbara B. Mann PAH
It's easy to see why the plot of She Loves You has seen so many iterations. All the tropes are there: enemies to lovers, curmudgeonly boss, bumbling sidekick, upwardly mobile messenger boy, sleazy villain, girl who always picks the wrong guy, and, in this version, a lot of music in three-quarter time.
It's easy to see why the plot of She Loves You has seen so many iterations. All the tropes are there: enemies to lovers, curmudgeonly boss, bumbling sidekick, upwardly mobile messenger boy, sleazy villain, girl who always picks the wrong guy, and, in this version, a lot of music in three-quarter time.
The Bardcast Players Present Shakespeare's MACBETH
The Bardcast Players present a two-performance online production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth as a benefit for the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The Bardcast Players present a two-performance online production of William Shakespeare's Macbeth as a benefit for the Actors Fund and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
VIDEO: Boston Gay Men's Chorus Releases Performance Dedicated to Everyone Struggling with Isolation
Just in time for the holiday season, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) announces the release of “Up on the Housetop,” an incredibly playful rendition of the second-oldest secular Christmas song (“Jingle Bells” is the oldest).
Just in time for the holiday season, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) announces the release of “Up on the Housetop,” an incredibly playful rendition of the second-oldest secular Christmas song (“Jingle Bells” is the oldest).
Metropolitan Playhouse Continues Screened Readings With IN THE SEASON by Langdon Mitchell
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse continues its hit run of a free 'screened' readings with IN THE SEASON, a one-act play by Langdon Mitchell, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on August 1st, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse continues its hit run of a free 'screened' readings with IN THE SEASON, a one-act play by Langdon Mitchell, via live stream video, with talkback to follow, on August 1st, 2020 at 8 PM, EST.
Mad Cow Theatre Announces Cast Of ALL MY SONS
All My Sons tells the story of Joe Keller, a successful, middle-aged, self-made man who has done a terrible and tragic thing. He framed his business partner for a crime and engineered his own exoneration. Now, his son is about to marry the partner's daughter, the affair is revisited, and his lie of a life is unraveled. In All My Sons, Arthur Miller creates a post-war American family in a tragic downfall of lies, greed, love, and loss, and demands its audience examine their own social responsibilities to all the sons and daughters of American wars.
All My Sons tells the story of Joe Keller, a successful, middle-aged, self-made man who has done a terrible and tragic thing. He framed his business partner for a crime and engineered his own exoneration. Now, his son is about to marry the partner's daughter, the affair is revisited, and his lie of a life is unraveled. In All My Sons, Arthur Miller creates a post-war American family in a tragic downfall of lies, greed, love, and loss, and demands its audience examine their own social responsibilities to all the sons and daughters of American wars.
CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Opens October 26 At Gallery Players
This October, Gallery Players presents a provocative new production of Tennessee Williams' scorching Pulitzer Prize winner, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
This October, Gallery Players presents a provocative new production of Tennessee Williams' scorching Pulitzer Prize winner, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
THE ANGRY BRIGADE Comes to New Theatre
The Angry Brigade was a small cell of left-wing, anti-elitist urban guerillas in 1970s Britain. They emerged in a society blighted by government cuts, high unemployment, austerity measures and deregulation, at a time of global political and cultural upheaval: riots and revolutions, the black-power and women's lib movements, protests against the war in Vietnam.
The Angry Brigade was a small cell of left-wing, anti-elitist urban guerillas in 1970s Britain. They emerged in a society blighted by government cuts, high unemployment, austerity measures and deregulation, at a time of global political and cultural upheaval: riots and revolutions, the black-power and women's lib movements, protests against the war in Vietnam.
23rd Annual Christmas Songs and Stories Tour Announced by Award Winning Artist, John Berry
John Berry, a Grammy winning singer/songwriter, who was diagnosed with throat cancer after wrapping his 2018 Christmas tour, has announced his 23rd Annual Christmas Songs and Stories Tour for the 2019 holiday season. After 35 treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation, John has been back on the road and entertaining fans since May. This Christmas season promises to be a reason for celebration as he reflects on his ongoing recovery and the joy of the Christmas spirit. The seasonal fan favorite performances are filled with traditional Christmas songs, including his incredible version of 'O Holy Night,” many of his most requested hit songs, and a few of his childhood stories sprinkled in.
John Berry, a Grammy winning singer/songwriter, who was diagnosed with throat cancer after wrapping his 2018 Christmas tour, has announced his 23rd Annual Christmas Songs and Stories Tour for the 2019 holiday season. After 35 treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation, John has been back on the road and entertaining fans since May. This Christmas season promises to be a reason for celebration as he reflects on his ongoing recovery and the joy of the Christmas spirit. The seasonal fan favorite performances are filled with traditional Christmas songs, including his incredible version of 'O Holy Night,” many of his most requested hit songs, and a few of his childhood stories sprinkled in.
Metropolitan Revives THE POOR OF NEW YORK
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse revives Dion Boucicault's THE POOR OF NEW YORK, with music from the era. The limited run from April 19 through May 19, 2019, plays at the Playhouse home at 220 E 4th Street. Artistic Director Alex Roe directs.
Obie Award winner Metropolitan Playhouse revives Dion Boucicault's THE POOR OF NEW YORK, with music from the era. The limited run from April 19 through May 19, 2019, plays at the Playhouse home at 220 E 4th Street. Artistic Director Alex Roe directs.
Photo Flash: Inside The New Play SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Presented by Theater for the New City, SHAREHOLDER VALUE, a new play by Tom Attea, is now in previews and opens officially on March 30th.
Presented by Theater for the New City, SHAREHOLDER VALUE, a new play by Tom Attea, is now in previews and opens officially on March 30th.
SHAREHOLDER VALUE Begins Previews March 22 At Theater For The New City
Theater For the New City's first preview of SHAREHOLDER VALUE by Tom Attea, begins previews Friday, March 22nd. Based loosely on the meltdown at General Electric, the play is about the struggles of the CEO of a troubled conglomerate to deliver what he must every quarter, regardless of the problems the company faces: shareholder value.
Theater For the New City's first preview of SHAREHOLDER VALUE by Tom Attea, begins previews Friday, March 22nd. Based loosely on the meltdown at General Electric, the play is about the struggles of the CEO of a troubled conglomerate to deliver what he must every quarter, regardless of the problems the company faces: shareholder value.
Photo Flash: First Look At SHAREHOLDER VALUE Off-Broadway
Get a first look at Shareholder Value, a new play by Tom Attea, where stocks plummet and tensions soar.
Get a first look at Shareholder Value, a new play by Tom Attea, where stocks plummet and tensions soar.
SHAREHOLDER VALUE Makes World Premiere with Theater For the New City
Theater For the New City announces the world premiere of SHAREHOLDER VALUE by Tom Attea. Based loosely on the meltdown at General Electric, the play is about the struggles of the CEO of a troubled conglomerate to deliver what he must every quarter, regardless of the problems the company faces: shareholder value.
Theater For the New City announces the world premiere of SHAREHOLDER VALUE by Tom Attea. Based loosely on the meltdown at General Electric, the play is about the struggles of the CEO of a troubled conglomerate to deliver what he must every quarter, regardless of the problems the company faces: shareholder value.
A.R.T. Adds Sensory Friendly Performance Of Bedlam's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, will offer a sensory friendly performance of Bedlam's Sense & Sensibility on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30PM. The performance for adults and children ages 12 and up will be specially modified for individuals with sensory needs, including people on the autism spectrum and their families and caretakers. This expansion of the theater's access performances, which include ASL interpreted, audio described, open captioned, and family-friendly sensory friendly performances, reflects A.R.T.'s commitment to providing quality arts experiences for all.
The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, will offer a sensory friendly performance of Bedlam's Sense & Sensibility on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30PM. The performance for adults and children ages 12 and up will be specially modified for individuals with sensory needs, including people on the autism spectrum and their families and caretakers. This expansion of the theater's access performances, which include ASL interpreted, audio described, open captioned, and family-friendly sensory friendly performances, reflects A.R.T.'s commitment to providing quality arts experiences for all.
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