Ellen Ratner
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BOCA Comes to Act II Playhouse in August (Jun 29, 2023)
Act II Playhouse Presents THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE (Aug 2, 2022)
Aurora Extends Bay Area Premiere of THE LYONS Through March 8 (Feb 11, 2015)
BOCA Comes to Act II Playhouse in August (Jun 29, 2023)
Act II Playhouse Presents THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE (Aug 2, 2022)
Aurora Extends Bay Area Premiere of THE LYONS Through March 8 (Feb 11, 2015)
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BOCA Comes to Act II Playhouse in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, the hilarious and heartwarming comedy, “Boca” by Jessica Provenz. The production is directed by Tony Braithwaite and features an all-star cast of Philadelphia theatre talent.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, the hilarious and heartwarming comedy, “Boca” by Jessica Provenz. The production is directed by Tony Braithwaite and features an all-star cast of Philadelphia theatre talent.
Act II Playhouse Presents THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” by Neil Simon.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 2, 2022
Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, “The Prisoner of Second Avenue” by Neil Simon.
Aurora Extends Bay Area Premiere of THE LYONS Through March 8
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2015
Critics and audiences agree -- THE LYONS roars! Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add an additional six performances of the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2015
Critics and audiences agree -- THE LYONS roars! Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add an additional six performances of the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS.
Aurora Theatre Company to Present THE LYONS in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2014
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS. Tony-nominated director Barbara Damashek, who helmed Aurora Theatre Company's productions of American Buffalo, Fat Pig, and Private Jokes, Public Places, returns to direct THE LYONS, featuring Ellen Ratner (After the Revolution, Awake and Sing!), Will Marchetti (Knock Knock), Nicholas Pelczar (Dublin Carol, Marius), Jessica Bates (After the Revolution), Joe Estlack (Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre), and Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe (Brava Theater, TheatreWorks, Magic Theatre). THE LYONS plays January 30 through March 1 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. For mature audiences.
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2014
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS. Tony-nominated director Barbara Damashek, who helmed Aurora Theatre Company's productions of American Buffalo, Fat Pig, and Private Jokes, Public Places, returns to direct THE LYONS, featuring Ellen Ratner (After the Revolution, Awake and Sing!), Will Marchetti (Knock Knock), Nicholas Pelczar (Dublin Carol, Marius), Jessica Bates (After the Revolution), Joe Estlack (Shotgun Players, Magic Theatre), and Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe (Brava Theater, TheatreWorks, Magic Theatre). THE LYONS plays January 30 through March 1 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. For mature audiences.
Aurora Theatre Company to Present THE LYONS in 2015
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS.
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 12, 2014
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 23rd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Nicky Silver's (Pterodactyls, Raised in Captivity) scathingly funny Broadway hit THE LYONS.
BWW Reviews: Jason Alexander Goes From Broadway Star to Star Director in BROADWAY BOUND at the Odyssey
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2014
From December 1986 to September 1988, Jason Alexander, the actor best known for his role as George Costanza for nine seasons on the television series Seinfeld, played older brother Stanley in the original Gene Saks production of BROADWAY BOUND on Broadway. It's a play that he loves dearly, calling it Neil Simon's strongest dramedy, and he has directed the marvelous production on the intimate Odyssey stage through September 21, effectively seating the audience in the living room of the Jerome home.
by Shari Barrett - Aug 15, 2014
From December 1986 to September 1988, Jason Alexander, the actor best known for his role as George Costanza for nine seasons on the television series Seinfeld, played older brother Stanley in the original Gene Saks production of BROADWAY BOUND on Broadway. It's a play that he loves dearly, calling it Neil Simon's strongest dramedy, and he has directed the marvelous production on the intimate Odyssey stage through September 21, effectively seating the audience in the living room of the Jerome home.
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN; TALLEY'S FOLLEY; DETROIT & More Set for Aurora Theatre Company's 2014-15 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2014
The regular season will be staged August 2014 through July 2015 at the intimate Aurora Theatre in the downtown Berkeley arts district. For single tickets ($32-$60) or subscriptions ($155-$305), the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Subscriptions on sale March 27. Single tickets on sale for subscribers July 29 and on sale August 5 to the general public.
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2014
The regular season will be staged August 2014 through July 2015 at the intimate Aurora Theatre in the downtown Berkeley arts district. For single tickets ($32-$60) or subscriptions ($155-$305), the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org. Subscriptions on sale March 27. Single tickets on sale for subscribers July 29 and on sale August 5 to the general public.
AFTER THE REVOLUTION Extends Through 10/6 at Aurora Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add an additional 6 performances of its current hit production of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating, Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley now through October 6 (added performances: Tuesday, October 1, 7pm; Wednesday, October 2, 8pm; Thursday, October 3, 8pm; Friday, October 4, 8pm; Saturday, October 5, 8pm; Sunday, October 6, 2pm). For tickets ($32-50) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 10, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company announces that it will add an additional 6 performances of its current hit production of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating, Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley now through October 6 (added performances: Tuesday, October 1, 7pm; Wednesday, October 2, 8pm; Thursday, October 3, 8pm; Friday, October 4, 8pm; Saturday, October 5, 8pm; Sunday, October 6, 2pm). For tickets ($32-50) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
Aurora Theatre Opens Season with AFTER THE REVOLUTION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. What happens when the person you revere isn't exactly who you think they are? The young, brilliant Emma Joseph is a high achiever shaken to the core by disillusion. She proudly carries the torch of her family's Marxist tradition by devoting her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather, but when a new book reveals shocking truths about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had long ago been resolved.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. What happens when the person you revere isn't exactly who you think they are? The young, brilliant Emma Joseph is a high achiever shaken to the core by disillusion. She proudly carries the torch of her family's Marxist tradition by devoting her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather, but when a new book reveals shocking truths about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had long ago been resolved.
AFTER THE REVOLUTION Kicks Off Aurora Theatre Company's 22nd Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating,Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays tonight, August 30 through September 29 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating,Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays tonight, August 30 through September 29 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.
AFTER THE REVOLUTION to Kick Off Aurora Theatre Company's 22nd Season, 8/30
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating,Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays August 30 through September 29 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 3, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. Joy Carlin (Body Awareness, Jack Goes Boating,Awake and Sing!) directs this drama about what we do with history and how we appropriate it for our own personal needs. Featuring Adrian Anchondo, Jessica Bates, Peter Kybart, Sarah Mitchell, Ellen Ratner, Rolf Saxon, Victor Talmadge, and Pamela Gaye Walker, AFTER THE REVOLUTION plays August 30 through September 29 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley. For tickets ($32-60) and information the public can call (510) 843-4822 or visit auroratheatre.org.
Aurora Theatre to Open Season with AFTER THE REVOLUTION
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. What happens when the person you revere isn't exactly who you think they are? The young, brilliant Emma Joseph is a high achiever shaken to the core by disillusion. She proudly carries the torch of her family's Marxist tradition by devoting her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather, but when a new book reveals shocking truths about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had long ago been resolved.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2013
Aurora Theatre Company opens its 22nd season with the Bay Area Premiere of Obie-winning playwright Amy Herzog's (4000 Miles, Belleville, The Great God Pan) family drama AFTER THE REVOLUTION. What happens when the person you revere isn't exactly who you think they are? The young, brilliant Emma Joseph is a high achiever shaken to the core by disillusion. She proudly carries the torch of her family's Marxist tradition by devoting her life to the memory of her famously blacklisted grandfather, but when a new book reveals shocking truths about the man himself, the entire family is forced to confront questions of honesty and allegiance they thought had long ago been resolved.
Jason Alexander Helms WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH Summer California Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2013
Following a wildly successful sold-out run in Los Angeles, the hit musical comedy revue WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH will be on the road for a three-city California summer tour. The show will open at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre from May 24-26 (Memorial Day Weekend), stopping at San Diego's Garfield Theatre July 26-28, and finishing off the summer at Los Angeles' Gindi Auditorium August 8-11. For more information, visit the show's official website at http://www.worldisjewishtheplay.com/.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2013
Following a wildly successful sold-out run in Los Angeles, the hit musical comedy revue WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH will be on the road for a three-city California summer tour. The show will open at San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre from May 24-26 (Memorial Day Weekend), stopping at San Diego's Garfield Theatre July 26-28, and finishing off the summer at Los Angeles' Gindi Auditorium August 8-11. For more information, visit the show's official website at http://www.worldisjewishtheplay.com/.
BWW Reviews: WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH Will Have You Plotzing With Laughter
by Shari Barrett - Feb 15, 2013
'When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish' is more than an expression - it is the name of a World Premiere comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander, now playing to sold out houses at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles. The premise of the show is that a nice Jewish boy has fallen in love with a Catholic girl and wants his Rabbi to teach her to be a Jew. The rabbi sums the problem up with 'This is why Oy rhymes with Goy!' And the one-liners continue from there.
by Shari Barrett - Feb 15, 2013
'When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish' is more than an expression - it is the name of a World Premiere comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander, now playing to sold out houses at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles. The premise of the show is that a nice Jewish boy has fallen in love with a Catholic girl and wants his Rabbi to teach her to be a Jew. The rabbi sums the problem up with 'This is why Oy rhymes with Goy!' And the one-liners continue from there.
WHEN YOU ARE IN LOVE, THE WHOLE WORLD IS JEWISH Has Its World Premiere at Greenway Court Theatre, 2/8-3/10
by Samantha Vega - Feb 7, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. The show will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, February 8th through March 10th. For tickets and more information, please visit: http://www.worldisjewishtheplay.com
by Samantha Vega - Feb 7, 2013
When You're In Love, The Whole World Is Jewish is more than an expression; it is now the name of a new comedy/musical revue, directed by Seinfeld's Jason Alexander. The show will have its world premiere at the Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, February 8th through March 10th. For tickets and more information, please visit: http://www.worldisjewishtheplay.com
Gus The Dog Productions Presents ESTHER’S MOUSTACHE, Previews 11/4
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
Gus The Dog Productions Presents ESTHER’S MOUSTACHE, Previews 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 31, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
Gus The Dog Productions Presents ESTHER’S MOUSTACHE, Previews 11/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 15, 2011
Gus The Dog Productions is set to present a world premiere play, ESTHER'S MOUSTACHE, written and directed by Laurel Ollstein.
PUNCHING THE CLOWN Opens At NY's Quad Cinema 10/22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010
The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the award-winning comedy satire, PUNCHING THE CLOWN (91 minutes) starring Henry Phillips (Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, Slamdance Film Festival; Jury Award for Best Feature, Chicago International Movies & Music Festival; Best Music Award, Gen Art Film Festival; Best Indie Film, Actor, Indie Director, Edge Atlantic Film Festival - Paris, France).
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010
The QUAD Cinema, one of New York City's leading art houses, presents the award-winning comedy satire, PUNCHING THE CLOWN (91 minutes) starring Henry Phillips (Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, Slamdance Film Festival; Jury Award for Best Feature, Chicago International Movies & Music Festival; Best Music Award, Gen Art Film Festival; Best Indie Film, Actor, Indie Director, Edge Atlantic Film Festival - Paris, France).
AMERICAN IDIOT Garners 12 SF Critics Circle Noms.
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 9, 2010
This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring.
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 9, 2010
This year's Critics Circle Awards, sponsored by Actor's Equity Association, today announced is nominees for excellence in San Francisco Bay area theater. Berkeley Rep's production of American Idiot, which played in the fall of 2009, leads with 12 nominations and will open on Broadway this spring.
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