G.W. Mercier

Casting Announced For Seattle Rep's LAST OF THE BOYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2019

Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced complete ensemble casting for its production of renowned Seattle playwright Steven Dietz's Last of the Boys, an emotional story of the Vietnam War's complex legacy. We meet Ben - he lives off-the-grid in his trailer in the California Central Valley, haunted by the memories of his service during the Vietnam War. His self-imposed exile is disrupted by the arrival of Ben's old war buddy, Jeeter, with his new girlfriend and her volatile mother in tow. Intimate, funny, and fierce, Last of the Boys delves into a veteran's struggle to understand his troubled past, which threatens to swallow him whole. Last of the Boys will be directed by Seattle Rep Artistic Director Braden Abraham and runs January 18 - February 10, 2019 (opening night is January 23) on the Bagley Wright stage. Single tickets are on sale now (starting at $17) and are available through the Seattle Rep Box Office at 206.443.2222 or online at SeattleRep.org.

BWW Review: Pioneer Theatre Company's TWELFTH NIGHT is Striking
by Tyler Hinton - Mar 31, 2018

Pioneer Theatre Company's New Orleans-inspired production of TWELFTH NIGHT will be a delight to fans of Shakespeare. 

Complete Casting Announced For Seattle Rep's World Premiere Of IBSEN IN CHICAGO
by Julie Musbach - Jan 16, 2018

Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced the full ensemble cast of its world premiere production of playwright David Grimm's clever comedy, Ibsen in Chicago. Under the direction of Artistic Director Braden Abraham, Ibsen In Chicago follows an unlikely ensemble of Scandinavian immigrants as they work to rehearse a controversial new play written by their fellow countryman Henrik Ibsen.

CTG to Host Community Events on Faith & Resilience Alongside HEAD OF PASSES
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017

Center Theatre Group will host two Community Conversations inspired by 'Head of Passes' on October 13 and October 19.

CTG to Host Community Events on Faith & Resilience Alongside HEAD OF PASSES
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

Center Theatre Group will host two Community Conversations inspired by 'Head of Passes' on October 13 and October 19.

CTG to Host Community Events on Faith & Resilience Alongside HEAD OF PASSES
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017

Center Theatre Group will host two Community Conversations inspired by 'Head of Passes' on October 13 and October 19.

HEAD OF PASSES, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Begins Next Week at the Taper
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

A friendly reminder that previews begin Today, September 13, for Center Theatre Group's production of "Head of Passes" by Academy Award winner and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. Directed by Tina Landau, "Head of Passes" opens Sunday, September 24 and continues through October 22, 2017, at the Mark Taper Forum.

HEAD OF PASSES, Starring Phylicia Rashad, Begins Next Week at the Taper
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017

A friendly reminder that previews begin Wednesday, September 13, for Center Theatre Group's production of "Head of Passes" by Academy Award winner and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. Directed by Tina Landau, "Head of Passes" opens Sunday, September 24 and continues through October 22, 2017, at the Mark Taper Forum.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal with Phylicia Rashad and More for HEAD OF PASSES at the Taper
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017

Rehearsals are underway for Center Theatre Group's production of 'Head of Passes' by Academy Award winner and playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, and BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company below!

Cast is Set for HEAD OF PASSES at the Taper
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2017

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VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for OLD HATS, Starring Bill Irwin and David Shiner, Airing on THIRTEEN's THEATER CLOSE-UP
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2017

OLD HATSTheater Close-Up - the unique collaboration between THIRTEEN and the large community of New York City area Off-Broadway and regional theaters - presents Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner in their award-winning, critically acclaimed production of Old Hats from Signature Theatre, Tuesday, June 13 at 8 p.m. on THIRTEEN, with an encore presentation on early Thursday morning, June 15 at 1:30 a.m. Watch a trailer for the show below!

THIRTEEN's 'Theater Close-Up' to Present Signature Theatre's OLD HATS, 6/13
by Caryn Robbins - May 24, 2017

Theater Close-Up -- the unique collaboration between THIRTEEN and the large community of New York City area Off-Broadway and regional theaters - presents Tony Award winners Bill Irwin and David Shiner in their award-winning, critically acclaimed production of OLD HATS from Signature Theatre

BWW Review: MARY'S WEDDING Fails to Strike an Emotional Chord, at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - Apr 28, 2017

Stephen Massicotte's MARY'S WEDDING, now playing at Portland Center Stage, never quite becomes the engrossing tragic historical romance it aspires to.

A Young Love and the Great War Collide Within a Dream in Stephen Massicotte's Play MARY'S WEDDING
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 7, 2017

Mary's Wedding, Stephen Massicotte's dream-centered love story set during World War One, opens in The Armory's Ellyn Bye Studio on April 21, with preview performances beginning April 15 and regular performances running through May 28. Brandon Woolley will direct this tender story, starring Lexi Lapp and Alex J. Gould in their company debuts. Lapp will play Mary, the English dreamer we meet on the eve of her wedding day, and "Flowers," a commanding officer in WWI. Gould will play Charlie, the Canadian farm boy turned soldier.

MARY'S WEDDING Opens at The Armory 4/21
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2017

Mary's Wedding, Stephen Massicotte's dream-centered love story set during World War One, opens in The Armory's Ellyn Bye Studio on April 21, with preview performances beginning April 15 and regular performances running through May 28. Brandon Woolley will direct this tender story, starring Lexi Lapp and Alex J. Gould in their company debuts. Lapp will play Mary, the English dreamer we meet on the eve of her wedding day, and 'Flowers,' a commanding officer in WWI. Gould will play Charlie, the Canadian farm boy turned soldier.

BWW Interview: Seattle's AS ONE Tells Transgender Story Through Opera
by Erica Miner - Oct 27, 2016

West coast premiere of a thoroughly contemporary work in a historical venue that recently has been con temporized

SHUFFLE ALONG, JOHN and DEAR EVAN HANSEN Artists Top 2016 Hewes Theater Design Awards
by BWW News Desk - Oct 20, 2016

Four theater artists will be honored by the Henry Hewes Design Awards Committee during the presentation of its 2016 Awards in a luncheon ceremony to be held November 7, 2016.

FULL LIST! The Winners of the 2016 Drama Desk Awards!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2016

Drama Desk Award winner Michael Urie (Buyer and Cellar, 'Ugly Betty') will serve as host of the 61st Annual Drama Desk Awards tonight, June 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM at The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd Street).

BWW Review: Feel the Heat in A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Portland Center Stage
by Krista Garver - May 31, 2016

As soon as you walk into the theatre at Portland Center Stage, you'll start to feel overheated and a little claustrophobic. No, nothing's wrong with the air conditioning. It's because of G.W. Mercier's set, which features an authentic New Orleans second-story balcony jutting out over the two cramped rooms where the action of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE takes place.

Who's Winning at the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards? Updating Live!
by Nicole Rosky - May 1, 2016

The Off-Broadway League tonight presents the 31st Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway at NYU Skirball Center. BroadwayWorld will be bringing you the full list of winners below. Stay tuned to find out who will win big!