Review: AN ILIAD at Spoleto Festival USA
David O'Hare's AN ILIAD can be taken as one man's distillation of Homer's ancient oral epic, or as one of many, many possible Iliads that could be written about the wars that plague mankind.
BWW Review: AGE OF RAGE, Barbican Theatre
Revenge is a dish best served old seems to be the message in Age Of Rage, the latest of Ivo van Hove’s latest extreme theatre productions as he serves up seven Greek stories, all in gloriously guttural Dutch. Read our critic's review.
Stratford Circus Arts Centre Celebrate International Women's Day
A stone's throw from where Sylvia Pankhurst led the fight for women's suffrage in East London, Stratford Circus Arts Centre will present a collection of shows that explore the many fronts women continue to fight today for equality, 100 years on from the first women getting the vote. The performances in the week of International Women's Day (8th March) range across live art, cabaret, theatre and music are deeply moving, funny and life-affirming.
BWW REVIEW: FUN HOME Tour Is Sharply Drawn
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical FUN HOME has landed in Boston and it's as sharply drawn and richly performed as its highly acclaimed Broadway predecessor. Once again mounted on a proscenium stage (it played in the round at Circle in the Square following its original Off-Broadway run at the Public Theatre), FUN HOME loses none of its laser focus as it shines a loving but bittersweet light on the family of a lesbian cartoonist whose memories spring to life from the pages of her latest graphic novel.
State Theatre Company Welcomes Elena Carapetis as 2017 Resident Artist
State Theatre Company announced Elena Carapetis as the incoming Resident Artist in 2017. Elena Carapetis will take over the reins from the Company's existing Resident Director Nescha Jelk who will complete her second and nal contract with State Theatre Company at the end of 2016.
CLYTEMNESTRA Set for United Solo Tonight
Translation from Aeschylus: Diane Rayor and Andrew Lund. Assistant Director: Jason Flannery. Recommended for: students of all ages, literary scholars, the elderly, and feminist organizations. Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City.
United Solo Presents CLYNTEMNESTRA, 11/06
United Solo presents Clytemnestra Performed by Missy Maramara, Philippines Thursday November 6, 2014 - 7:30 PM Adapter and Director: Kiara Pipino. Translation from Aeschylus: Diane Rayor and Andrew Lund. Assistant Director: Jason Flannery.
CLYTEMNESTRA Set for United Solo, 11/6
Translation from Aeschylus: Diane Rayor and Andrew Lund. Assistant Director: Jason Flannery. Recommended for: students of all ages, literary scholars, the elderly, and feminist organizations. Theatre Row: 410 West 42nd Street, New York City.
FringeNYC Encore Series Kicks Off Today With Two 'Mini Festivals'
In 17 days, even the most intrepid theatergoer can only sample a fraction of the over 200 offerings at the New York International Fringe Festival. Now in its 10th year, the official 2014 FringeNYC Encore Series gives theatre lovers another chance at seeing some of the most critically acclaimed and most crowd-pleasing shows from the Festival.
FringeNYC Winner ABSOLUTELY FILTHY Joins Encore Series, 10/1-5 at SoHo Playhouse
Absolutely Filthy, the winner of 3 FringeNYC Overall Excellence Awards (Overall Play, Actor and Audience Favorite) will join the 10th Annual FringeNYC Encore Series. This unauthorized parody of the classic cartoon Peanuts which envisions what the beloved characters might be like in their 30's will run October 1-5 at SoHo Playhouse.
FringeNYC Encore Series to Run 9/4-10/5 in Two 'Mini Festivals'; Lineup Announced!
In 17 days, even the most intrepid theatergoer can only sample a fraction of the over 200 offerings at the New York International Fringe Festival. Now in its 10th year, the official 2014 FringeNYC Encore Series gives theatre lovers another chance at seeing some of the most critically acclaimed and most crowd-pleasing shows from the Festival.
MOTHER'S DAY Set for FringeNYC, Now thru 8/24
MOTHER'S DAY, a dark comedy/family drama by Colin Drucker, will make its world premiere this August at The Players Theatre as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.
MOTHER'S DAY Set for FringeNYC, 8/12-24
MOTHER'S DAY, a dark comedy/family drama by Colin Drucker, will make its world premiere this August at The Players Theatre as part of the 18th Annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.