BWW Review: Outrageously Fun, Soulpepper's JITTERS is a Chaotic Comedic Classic
by Jason Carlos - Mar 20, 2016
Ted Dykstra's Soulpepper production of the David French comedy JITTERS first premiered in 2010, and is now thriving with a new revival currently playing at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts. Featuring many of the same members of Dykstra's original production, JITTERS is a crisp and refreshing comedy that is so tightly knit it's bursting with confidence. Kevin Bundy, Diane D'Aquila, Geordie Johnson and Oliver Dennis lead this ensemble cast who elevate French's material into a near perfect evening.
Photo Flash: First Look at Tarragon Theare's THE BAKELITE MASTERPIECE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2014
Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of The Bakelite Masterpiece, written by Tarragon playwright-in-residence Kate Cayley, directed by Tarragon's Artistic Director Richard Rose and starring two award-winning, powerhouse actors, Geordie Johnson and Irene Poole. Set in the Netherlands in the aftermath of World War II, this penetrating new play exploring art, forgery and war crimes opens October 29 and runs to November 30 (with previews from October 21) in Tarragon's Extraspace. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast in action!
Geordie Johnson and Irene Poole to Star in Tarragon' THE BAKELITE MASTERPIECE
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 29, 2014
Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of The Bakelite Masterpiece, written by Tarragon playwright-in-residence Kate Cayley, directed by Tarragon's Artistic Director Richard Rose and starring two award-winning, powerhouse actors, Geordie Johnson and Irene Poole. Set in the Netherlands in the aftermath of World War II, this penetrating new play exploring art, forgery and war crimes opens October 29 and runs to November 30 (with previews from October 21) in Tarragon's Extraspace.
Martha Henry to Receive Stratford Festival's 2014 Legacy Award
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 12, 2014
The Stratford Festival will present its 2014 Legacy Award to Martha Henry. Her extraordinary contributions to the Festival and to the performing arts in Canada will be celebrated at a gala at Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, September 29.
Yale Rep Stages 'A Woman of No Importance,' Opens March 27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2008
Yale Repertory Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's A Woman of No Importance. Directed by James Bundy, A Woman of No Importance begins performances on Friday, March 21 and will play through Saturday, April 12 at Yale Repertory Theatre; Opening Night is March 27
'The Rainmaker' Rolls into ACT Oct.25 - Nov.25
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 18, 2007
American Conservatory Theater (ACT) presents N. Richard Nash's classic western romance The Rainmaker; directed by the esteemed Mark Rucker. The Rainmaker will play ACT October 25 through November 25. Press night is Tuesday, October 30, at 8PM. Tickets - starting at $14 - are now available.
Review: A Terrific Travesty
by Eugene Lovendusky - Sep 22, 2006
The American Conservatory Theatre's 40th season opened delightfully with Tom Stoppard's 'Travesties,' in a whirlwind of wit and intellectual eloquence!