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Photos: First Stage Presents the World Premiere of DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, (Oct 7, 2023)
Uplifting World Premiere DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM! to Open Milwaukee's First Stage 2023/24 Season (Sep 7, 2023)
First Stage Announces Artistic and Creative Teams For 2023/24 Season (Aug 27, 2023)
Photos: First Stage Presents the World Premiere of DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, (Oct 7, 2023)
Uplifting World Premiere DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM! to Open Milwaukee's First Stage 2023/24 Season (Sep 7, 2023)
First Stage Announces Artistic and Creative Teams For 2023/24 Season (Aug 27, 2023)
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Drama Desk Awards - 1968 - Best Playwrights
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Best Musical
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Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Play
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Photos: First Stage Presents the World Premiere of DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!,
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023
First Stage kicks off its 2023/24 season with the world premiere production DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, a story for all ages inspired by the life of Donald “Quickie” Driver, written by playwright Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/producer/director Dimonte Henning. See photos from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2023
First Stage kicks off its 2023/24 season with the world premiere production DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, a story for all ages inspired by the life of Donald “Quickie” Driver, written by playwright Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/producer/director Dimonte Henning. See photos from the production.
Uplifting World Premiere DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM! to Open Milwaukee's First Stage 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
First Stage will kick off its 2023/24 season with the world premiere production DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, a story for all ages inspired by the life of Donald 'Quickie' Driver, written by playwright Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/producer/director Dimonte Henning.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
First Stage will kick off its 2023/24 season with the world premiere production DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, a story for all ages inspired by the life of Donald 'Quickie' Driver, written by playwright Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/producer/director Dimonte Henning.
First Stage Announces Artistic and Creative Teams For 2023/24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, has announced the Artistic and Creative Teams for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The season will kick off on October 6, 2023 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater with the inspiring world premiere DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, based on the books by Green Bay Packer legend Donald Driver, written by Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/director Dimonte Henning.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023
First Stage, one of the nation's leading theaters for young people and families, has announced the Artistic and Creative Teams for the upcoming 2023/24 season. The season will kick off on October 6, 2023 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater with the inspiring world premiere DREAM, QUICKIE! DREAM!, based on the books by Green Bay Packer legend Donald Driver, written by Gloria Bond Clunie and directed by popular Milwaukee actor/director Dimonte Henning.
Milwaukee's First Stage Reveals Artistic and Creative Teams for 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023
First Stage, a renowned theater for young people and families, has revealed the Artistic and Creative Teams for their highly anticipated 2023/24 season. Discover the talented individuals behind the productions and get ready for an exciting lineup of shows. Read more on Broadway World.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 24, 2023
First Stage, a renowned theater for young people and families, has revealed the Artistic and Creative Teams for their highly anticipated 2023/24 season. Discover the talented individuals behind the productions and get ready for an exciting lineup of shows. Read more on Broadway World.
Two World Premieres & More Set for First Stage 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
First Stage will present nine exciting, entertaining and inspiring productions in two different performance spaces for its 2023/24 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023
First Stage will present nine exciting, entertaining and inspiring productions in two different performance spaces for its 2023/24 season.
Step Afrika! Residency To Be Held At MPAC In Partnership With Donald Driver
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is presenting a 3-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, in partnership with MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver from January 18-20.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is presenting a 3-day residency with Step Afrika!, an award-winning African American dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, in partnership with MPAC Cultural Ambassador Donald Driver from January 18-20.
Marcus Center Board is a Finalist For 2022 NACD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Awards
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that it is one of 20 boards recognized as a finalist for the 2022 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announced today that it is one of 20 boards recognized as a finalist for the 2022 National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards.
Red Bull Theater's YOUR OWN THING Starring Eddie Cooper, Lilli Cooper, Santino Fontana & More to Take Place Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022
RED BULL THEATER will rediscover the hit 1968 musical Your Own Thing and to give it its the first New York presentation in decades with a star-studded cast lead by Eddie Cooper, Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper, Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana, Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl, Michael Pilato, Jennifer Sánchez, and Vaden Thurgood.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2022
RED BULL THEATER will rediscover the hit 1968 musical Your Own Thing and to give it its the first New York presentation in decades with a star-studded cast lead by Eddie Cooper, Tony Award nominee Lilli Cooper, Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana, Olivier Award-winner Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl, Michael Pilato, Jennifer Sánchez, and Vaden Thurgood.
Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl & More Join YOUR OWN THING Benefit Performance at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
RED BULL THEATER has announced that Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl, Michael Pilato, and Vaden Thurgood have been added to the cast of their one-night-only benefit performance of the hit 1968 rock musical Your Own Thing.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
RED BULL THEATER has announced that Lesli Margherita, Simon Pearl, Michael Pilato, and Vaden Thurgood have been added to the cast of their one-night-only benefit performance of the hit 1968 rock musical Your Own Thing.
Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces Departure of President and CEO
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announces the departure of President and CEO, Kendra Whitlock Ingram. Ingram will leave the organization in January 2023 as she accepts the role of President and CEO of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, a performing arts organization in Pittsburgh, Pa.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) announces the departure of President and CEO, Kendra Whitlock Ingram. Ingram will leave the organization in January 2023 as she accepts the role of President and CEO of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, a performing arts organization in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Santino Fontana to Lead YOUR OWN THING Benefit Performance at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022
RED BULL THEATER has announced that Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will lead its all-star benefit performance of Your Own Thing, the 1968 hit Off-Broadway rock musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022
RED BULL THEATER has announced that Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will lead its all-star benefit performance of Your Own Thing, the 1968 hit Off-Broadway rock musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
Red Bull Theater Announces 20th Season, Featuring ARDEN OF FAVERSHAM, THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022
Red Bull Theater has announced details of its 20th season, including two Off-Broadway productions; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online), and much more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2022
Red Bull Theater has announced details of its 20th season, including two Off-Broadway productions; a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings (offered both in-person and online), and much more.
Donald Driver Named First Ever Cultural Ambassador For The Marcus Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center recently announced Donald Driver as the first Cultural Ambassador in organization history. The announcement came on Friday, June 25 at the MPAC's 16th Annual BASH — the organization's signature fundraising event benefiting education and community engagement programs.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2021
The Marcus Performing Arts Center recently announced Donald Driver as the first Cultural Ambassador in organization history. The announcement came on Friday, June 25 at the MPAC's 16th Annual BASH — the organization's signature fundraising event benefiting education and community engagement programs.
Goodspeed Musicals and Cleveland Public Library Home to Rare Collection of Live Musical Recordings
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017
A rare collection of complete live recordings of classic American musical theater is now available at two major venues: Goodspeed Musicals' Scherer Library of Musical Theatre in East Haddam, Connecticut, and Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 20, 2017
A rare collection of complete live recordings of classic American musical theater is now available at two major venues: Goodspeed Musicals' Scherer Library of Musical Theatre in East Haddam, Connecticut, and Cleveland Public Library in Cleveland, Ohio.
BWW Review: Compelling and Relevant CLYBOURNE PARK by CPH/CWRU
by Roy Berko - Dec 9, 2016
This country is in political and social turmoil. There is a President-elect who appears will win the Electoral College endorsement, while losing the election by a reported 2-million plus votes. There is a rise of xenophobia, the Alt-right, the presence of hate groups, possible destruction of the health care system, while the liberal-left pleads for protection against sexual imposition, women and gay rights, and clean air.
by Roy Berko - Dec 9, 2016
This country is in political and social turmoil. There is a President-elect who appears will win the Electoral College endorsement, while losing the election by a reported 2-million plus votes. There is a rise of xenophobia, the Alt-right, the presence of hate groups, possible destruction of the health care system, while the liberal-left pleads for protection against sexual imposition, women and gay rights, and clean air.
OWN to Premiere New 10-Part Series THE HERO EFFECT, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2016
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it will air a new original 10-part docu-series, THE HERO EFFECT from Dolphin Entertainment and United Way.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2016
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it will air a new original 10-part docu-series, THE HERO EFFECT from Dolphin Entertainment and United Way.
James Monroe Iglehart, BROADWAY LOVES BRITNEY and More Set for Next Week at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016
Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2016
Next week, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!
Feinstein's/54 Below to Present 54 SINGS OH, BROTHER 11/20
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 3, 2016
Don't miss this one night only opportunity to celebrate one of Broadway's lost gems! FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a special concert production of Oh, Brother! on Sunday, November 20, at 7:00 PM. Original cast members Larry Marshall and Steve Sterner will be joining the fun to revive and celebrate this lost Broadway gem.
by Ashlee Latimer - Nov 3, 2016
Don't miss this one night only opportunity to celebrate one of Broadway's lost gems! FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents a special concert production of Oh, Brother! on Sunday, November 20, at 7:00 PM. Original cast members Larry Marshall and Steve Sterner will be joining the fun to revive and celebrate this lost Broadway gem.
James Monroe Iglehart, Ben Vereen, Laura Osnes and More Coming Up This Fall at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016
This November, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2016
This November, Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Scroll down for details!
OWN to Premiere New 10-Part Series THE HERO EFFECT, 11/12
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2016
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it will air a new original 10-part docu-series, THE HERO EFFECT from Dolphin Entertainment and United Way.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2016
OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today that it will air a new original 10-part docu-series, THE HERO EFFECT from Dolphin Entertainment and United Way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Donald Driver been in?
Donald Driver has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Donald Driver been in?
Donald Driver has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Donald Driver been nominated for?
Best Playwrights (Drama Desk Awards) for Your Own Thing, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Your Own Thing and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Marat/Sade.
What awards has Donald Driver won?
Donald Driver has won the following awards: Best Playwrights at the Drama Desk Awards for Your Own Thing and Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Your Own Thing.
How many shows has Donald Driver written?
Donald Driver has written 4 shows including Your Own Thing (Bookwriter), Status Quo Vadis (Playwright), Broadway Follies (Conceiver), Oh, Brother! (Bookwriter/Lyricist).
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