J. Robert Spencer and Erikka Walsh to Star in Staged Reading of BREAKING THE SHAKESPEARE CODE
Sometimes the words we speak become a secret code for what we really feel. Shortly before an audition for her first professional Shakespeare play, gifted and entitled young actor Anna arrives in a college rehearsal hall expecting help from brilliant, bitter acting instructor Curt. When their work together leads to professional success but personal misery, they must decide whether or not to break their Shakespeare code and uncover how they really feel about each other.
Thomas Bradshaw's FULFILLMENT Begins Next Month at The Flea
Thomas Bradshaw (Job, Dawn, Burning, Purity, Prophet) returns to The Flea with the world premiere of Fulfillment, a new comedy that will have everyone shouting. Directed by Ethan McSweeny (The Best Man, A Time to Kill), previews start September 11, with opening night slated for Monday, September 21.
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: March 21-27
Catch up on the week's biggest stories from Broadway and beyond in BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures,' featuring coverage of press events, rehearsals, opening nights, and more. Highlights this week include coverage of A Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, the cast of LES MISERABLES celebrating one year on Broadway, a performance preview of THE VISIT, and more!
Photo Flash: Backstage at AN AMERICAN IN PARIS with Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon!
The new Broadway musical, An American in Paris is currently in previews at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street.) An American In Paris is directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. Inspired by the Academy-Award winning film,An American in Paris brings this classic tale to Broadway for the first time with music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by Tony nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas. Lily Tomlin and Denny Dillon saw the show last night and you can check out photos from backstage below!
Cleveland Play House Opens GOOD PEOPLE, 3/22
Cleveland Play House will produce the hit Broadway comedy Good People, written by one of the most important new American playwrights. Nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for Best Play, Pulitzer Prize-winner David Lindsay-Abaire's Good People takes an affectionate look at the 'haves' and 'have-nots' through the eyes of characters who won't be ignored. Actress Kate Hodge returns to the CPH stage (Dinner with Friends, Bright Ideas) to play the tough-talking, blue-collar Margie Walsh, a role that won Frances McDormand a 2011 Tony Award for Best Actress. Also returning to the CPH stage to play Dottie, Margie's landlord, is actress Denny Dillon (Well), a Cleveland native and former CPH Curtain Puller. Directed by Laura Kepley, CPH Associate Artistic Director,Good People will run in the Allen Theatre at PlayhouseSquare starting Friday, March 22 through Sunday, April 14, 2013. Tickets are available by calling 216-241-6000 or online at www.clevelandplayhouse.com. Good People is produced with support from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.
Bay Street Theatre Announces Murphy Davis as February Camp Leader
Bay Street Theatre has announced that Murphy Davis, Artistic Director at Bay Street Theatre, will lead the KIDS SCHOOL VACATION THEATRE CAMP February 20-24 from 9 am - 3 pm. Back by popular demand, each week long session will include classes and games incorporating every aspect of theatre: acting, singing, performance, dance & more. Students will write and perform in their own original performance.
TV: BOEING-BOEING at Hartford Stage - Performance Highlights!
Hartford Stage is currently presenting Boeing-Boeing, the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy through February 12, 2012. The show is directed by Hartford Stage resident director Maxwell Williams. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights!
Photo Flash: Hartford Stage Hosts Boeing Boeing Thru 2/12
Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 12, 2012.
Hartford Stage Presents BOEING-BOEING January 12
Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 5, 2012
Hartford Stage Presents BOEING-BOEING January 12
Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Darko Tresnjak, Artistic Director and Michael Stotts, Managing Director today announced the cast and creative team for Boeing-Boeing the high-flying Tony Award-winning comedy that will land at Hartford Stage from January 12 through February 5, 2012