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[Off-Broadway]
1971
Bird (Crowned Crane)


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Photo Flash: First Look at THE STONE WITCH At Theatre NOVA

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "The Stone Witch" by Shem Bitterman.
Photo Flash: PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE Opens this Weekend at Open Book

Fans of comedian and actor Steve Martin will recognize his smart and ridiculous style in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the first play he wrote for the stage. The story goes that Martin heard a joke that began "Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar…" and turned that concept into a joyous 90 minute romp.
Steve Martin's Comedic Genius Comes Out to Play in PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE at Open Book Theatre 3/10-25

Fans of comedian and actor Steve Martin will recognize his smart and ridiculous style in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the first play he wrote for the stage.  The story goes that Martin heard a joke that began "Picasso and Einstein walk into a bar…" and turned that concept into a joyous 90 minute romp.  
Open Book Theatre Company to Present BOY GETS GIRL

For three weekends, January 13-28, a gripping thriller will take the stage at Open Book Theatre in Trenton. Boy Gets Girl is in the same vein as recent hit books/movies Gone Girl and Girl on the Train. Open Book Artistic Director Krista Ewbank is featured as Theresa, who goes on an awkward blind date with Tony. Theresa she sees no reason to continue the relationship-but Tony thinks otherwise. Theresa's strength and independence begin to unravel as Tony continues to refuse to take no for an answer. "This play has sparked great conversations among the actors and production staff during rehearsals," said Ewbank. "It fits right in to the larger discussion we are all having about the way women are treated and the subtle and not so subtle intimidations and sexualized assumptions that happen to us each day. We share our personal stories and talk about what's happening in the world today. We are excited to have the audience engage in these conversations with us."
Open Book Theatre Company to Open Third Season with PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

Open Book Theatre Company is excited to announce the first production of their third season: Peter and the Starcatcher.  The show will also be the first in their new space at 1621 West Road in Trenton.
Cast, Dates Set for Shakespeare Royal Oak's 16th Annual Festival

Shakespeare Royal Oak announces the schedule and casts for its 16th annual outdoor summer theatre festival in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park.
HBO to Bring Back Emmy-Winning Series THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW

A spokesperson for HBO has confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that the cable network will bring back the Emmy-winning series THE LARRY SANDERS SHOW, following news of the death of the show's star Garry Shandling.
Open Book Theatre Company to Present THE SHADOW BOX, 9/18-10/3

Open Book Theatre Company will open its second season with an American classic, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer.
Photo Flash: First Look at Open Book Theatre Company's THE SHADOW BOX

Open Book Theatre Company will open its second season with an American classic, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play THE SHADOW BOX by Michael Cristofer. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Open Book Theatre Company to Present THE SHADOW BOX, 9/18-10/3

Open Book Theatre Company will open its second season with an American classic, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer.
Open Book Theatre Company to Present THE SHADOW BOX, 9/18-10/3

Open Book Theatre Company will open its second season with an American classic, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer.
Water Works Theatre Company Sets 15th Annual Shakespeare Royal Oak Events

Shakespeare Royal Oak's 3rd Show: Romeo And Juliet August 7-8 (ROYAL OAK MI) Water Works Theatre Company announces the schedule and casts for its 15th annual outdoor summer theatre festival, Shakespeare Royal Oak. The festival begins July 27 in Royal Oak's Starr Jaycee Park and continues through Sunday, August 9. Tickets ($10-$20) are on sale now online at www.shakespeareroyaloak.com for All's Well That Ends Well and As You Like It. A complete Shakespeare Royal Oak performance schedule follows this release. In addition to its outdoor productions, Water Works will also offer performance minded students an opportunity to learn from the experts with the Water Works Academy and KidsAct! July 27 - August 8.
Open Book Theatre Company Adds RED Performance

After opening weekend's overwhelming response from audience and critics alike, Open Book Theatre Company is pleased to announce the addition of one performance on Monday, December 15 at 7pm. With a running time of only 1 hour and 40 minutes Monday's audience can see a great show and still make it home at a decent time to get a good night's sleep before work or school the next morning.
Open Book Theatre Company Presents RED, Opening Tonight

Open Book Theatre Company is excited to announce the second play in its Inaugural Season. Red, the Tony award winning play by John Logan, will open tonight, December 5th and run for 6 performances.
Open Book Theatre Company Presents RED, Opening 12/5

Open Book Theatre Company is excited to announce the second play in its Inaugural Season. Red, the Tony award winning play by John Logan, will open December 5th and run for 6 performances.
Ringwald Theatre to Open 8th Season with ANGELS IN AMERICA

After a highly successful run of Tony Kushner's Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches, The Ringwald Theatre will open its 8th Season with both parts of this epic play, Millennium Approaches and Perestroika in repertory.
Slipstream Theatre Announces Upcoming Season Featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, A DOLL'S HOUSE and More!

Slipstream Theatre Initiative excitedly says "Hello" to the Detroit Area Theatre Scene! Slipstream is a new company founded in Ferndale and focuses on current takes on classical works as well as featuring original works by local playwrights. The mission is simple: use a core ensemble of actors and focus on the intent of the playwright while making viable,contemporary and thought provoking art. The company utilizes some of Detroit's well known talent (as well as several newcomers), a minimalistic technical approach and the area's most unique spaces to cross the divide between old and new. Slipstream will work in conjunction with several companies in the area and is set to perform on most theaters' "dark" nights, offering a weeknight outing for an affordable price while leaving the weekends free for more established companies' seasons. Based in Ferndale but using different venues around the area to suit each show, Slipstream promises to make you rethink what makes something "classical" and what defines "contemporary."
New Hampshire Theatre Project Kicks Off 2014 INTELLIGENT THEATRE FESTIVAL Today

Back by popular demand, The Intelligent Theatre Festival, which premiered in April 2013, is expanding to TWO weekends of provocative scripts and screenplays.
New Hampshire Theatre Project to Kick Off 2014 INTELLIGENT THEATRE FESTIVAL, 3/21

Back by popular demand, The Intelligent Theatre Festival, which premiered in April 2013, is expanding to TWO weekends of provocative scripts and screenplays.
New Hampshire Theatre Project's Intelligent Theatre Festival Set for 3/21-30

Back by popular demand! The Intelligent Theatre Festival, which premiered in April 2013, is expanding to TWO weekends of provocative scripts and screenplays. Each reading is professionally directed by members of the NHTP resident company. Designed to expand awareness of NHTP's mission of collaborative theatre, Festival readers are a team of professional actors, students and community members - all of them donating their time and talent. The ITF offers audiences a chance to hear and discuss interesting, thought-provoking plays that might not otherwise be produced in the seacoast area. The 2014 Intelligent Theatre Festival is dedicated to the late Frank Aguilar, NHTP supporter and frequent audience member. Frank's wife Gillian will be reading in The Deadly Game, one of Frank's favorite scripts.

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