BWW's Shakespeare Round Up 2013
Shakespeare's popularity shows no signs of flagging, even though his 450th birthday is approaching in 2014. For fans of the Bard, here is a look at productions currently playing across the nation, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming shows.
STAGE TUBE: Promo Video for Gallery Players' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Players' Shakespeare: Onstage is proud to present William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice which will open July 18th and run through August 4th. Dominic Cuskern(Inherit the Wind, A Perfect Ganesh), Broadway veteran and long-standing member of the Pearl Theatre Resident Acting Company, stars as Shylock. Returning to Gallery, David Patrick Ford (Macbeth, Othello) will play Antonio opposite Cuskern. Gallery President and admired Director Mark Harborth (Noises Off, Chess, Othello, Dreamgirls) will again direct. Bringing the play to life under Harborth's direction are Lighting Designer Scott A. Calley, Sound Designer Jacob Subotnick, Costume Designer/Asst. Director Sidney Fortner, Stage Manager Becky J. Doster and Producer Frankie Dailey. The cast will include Erin Beirnard as Portia, Hunter Hoffman as Bassanio, Louis Lavoie as Launcelot, as well as J.B. Alexander, Kevin Blackwelder, Colin Dweir, Cara Farlow, Jonathan Green, Luke Hofmaier, Mark Kinch, Zack Krajnyak, Chris Richards, Louise Stewart.
Dominic Cuskern to Lead Gallery Players' THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, 7/18-8/4
Performances will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, as well as 3:00 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $18 for Adults, $14 for senior citizens and children 12 and under. The Gallery Players will also host a 'Pay What You Can' night on Monday, July 22nd at 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased 24/7 online at www.galleryplayers.com or by calling OvationTix at 212-352-3101 (phone hours 9-9 weekdays, 10-6 weekends).
The Gallery Players Present OTHELLO, 7/19-8/5
The Gallery Players will present The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice, its fourth annual production of Shakespeare in the Summer. Othello runs from Thursday evening July 19th, through Sunday afternoon, August 5th. Long-standing member of the Pearl Theatre Resident Acting Company and former Gallery Players board president, Dominic Cuskern, produces. Mark Harborth, Gallery board president and admired director of many Gallery favorites--among them, Noises Off, Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess, and last year's Macbeth--will direct again.
The Gallery Players Announces MACBETH, 7/21-31
The Gallery Players is proud to present The Tragedy of Macbeth, its third annual production of Shakespeare in the Summer. Macbeth runs from Thursday evening, July 21st, through Sunday afternoon, July 31st.
The Gallery Players Announces MACBETH, 7/21-31
The Gallery Players is proud to present The Tragedy of Macbeth, its third annual production of Shakespeare in the Summer. Macbeth runs from Thursday evening, July 21st, through Sunday afternoon, July 31st.
Photo Preview: Off-Broadway's Sessions
Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions, Inc. will present the world-premiere production of Sessions, a new musical by Albert Tapper, for a 12-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Peter Jay Sharp Theater
New Therapy Musical 'Sessions' Begins May 30
Algonquin Theater Productions and Ten Grand Productions, Inc. will present the world-premiere production of Sessions, a new musical by Albert Tapper, for a 12-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Peter Jay Sharp Theater