Jerry Manning
Latest News on Jerry Manning:
Interview: Theatre Life with Justin Huertas (Mar 3, 2023)
UK Cast Announced For LIZARD BOY at Hope Mill Theatre (Jul 1, 2022)
LIZARD BOY Will Make UK Debut at Hope Mill Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (May 5, 2022)
Interview: Theatre Life with Justin Huertas (Mar 3, 2023)
UK Cast Announced For LIZARD BOY at Hope Mill Theatre (Jul 1, 2022)
LIZARD BOY Will Make UK Debut at Hope Mill Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (May 5, 2022)
BIO
This year marks Jerry’s second season as Artistic Director. Mr. Manning joined Seattle Rep in 2000 as Associate Artistic Director overseeing casting. In 2008, he was named Producing Artistic Director. Seattle Rep directing credits include Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, boom by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb; Thom Pain (based on nothing) by Will Eno and Patriot Acts. He will direct Doug Wright’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, I Am My Own Wife this spring. As a producer Mr. Manning was on staff at New York Theatre Workshop for seven seasons and at Arena Stage for eleven years. Jerry has done extensive casting work in film and television. He has conducted workshops at graduate theater programs across the country and has an ongoing relationship with the National Endowment for the Arts where he has served as a reader, site reporter and peer panelist.
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Timothy McClimon, George Takei, Jerry Manning, Michael Wilson, Benjamin Moore, Michael Gennaro, Richard Thomas, Vanessa Williams, Darko Tresjnak, Curt Columbus, Jill Bielstein, Mike Stotts, Bruce Whitacre and Joe Dowling.
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05/01/2013
From: Photo Flash: Vanessa Williams, George Takei and More at NCTF Gala
News
Interview: Theatre Life with Justin Huertas
Today’s subject Justin Huertas is currently living his theatre life as the composer/lyricist of Kennedy Center’s World Premiere Commission Musical The Mortification of Fovea Munson. The show begins performances March fourth and plays through the nineteenth in Kennedy Center’s Family Theater.
Today’s subject Justin Huertas is currently living his theatre life as the composer/lyricist of Kennedy Center’s World Premiere Commission Musical The Mortification of Fovea Munson. The show begins performances March fourth and plays through the nineteenth in Kennedy Center’s Family Theater.
UK Cast Announced For LIZARD BOY at Hope Mill Theatre
The UK cast for the new indie rock musical Lizard Boy has been announced ahead of its UK premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from 14th - 27th July 2022. Equal parts comic book lore and coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is a thrilling original rock musical.
The UK cast for the new indie rock musical Lizard Boy has been announced ahead of its UK premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester from 14th - 27th July 2022. Equal parts comic book lore and coming-of-age love story, Lizard Boy is a thrilling original rock musical.
LIZARD BOY Will Make UK Debut at Hope Mill Theatre and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
LIZARD BOY, the new hit indie rock musical sensation from the US, will make its UK debut at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester and Gilded Balloon's Patter Hoose at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
LIZARD BOY, the new hit indie rock musical sensation from the US, will make its UK debut at Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester and Gilded Balloon's Patter Hoose at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
BWW Interview: Justin Huertas of LIZARD BOY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Combines His Twin Passions for Comic Book Heroes & Musical Theater
BroadwayWorld talks to Justin Huertas, the multi-talented playwright, composer and star of 'Lizard Boy' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. His new indie folk-rock music will be performed live in person Oct. 6 to 31 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 51st season.
BroadwayWorld talks to Justin Huertas, the multi-talented playwright, composer and star of 'Lizard Boy' at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. His new indie folk-rock music will be performed live in person Oct. 6 to 31 at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 51st season.
BO-NITA Comes to the Hatbox
Thalia-Bridge productions announces the New England premiere of Bo-Nita, by acclaimed playwright Elizabeth Heffron. Performances are May 9 to May 19 at the Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30, Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors, and students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hatboxnh.com or by calling 603-715-2315.
Thalia-Bridge productions announces the New England premiere of Bo-Nita, by acclaimed playwright Elizabeth Heffron. Performances are May 9 to May 19 at the Hatbox Theatre, 270 Loudon Rd, Concord, NH. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30, Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Tickets are $17, $14 for members, seniors, and students. Tickets can be purchased in advance at hatboxnh.com or by calling 603-715-2315.
Associate Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski to Depart Seattle Rep for Pittsburgh Public Theater
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced that Associate Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski will leave the organization in June 2018 to take on a new role as the Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater.
Seattle Repertory Theatre today announced that Associate Artistic Director Marya Sea Kaminski will leave the organization in June 2018 to take on a new role as the Artistic Director of Pittsburgh Public Theater.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Emily Townley
Today's subject Emily Townley is currently living her theatre life over at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company where she is preparing to begin performances of Taylor Mac's play Hir. The production plays from May 22nd through June 18th.
Today's subject Emily Townley is currently living her theatre life over at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company where she is preparing to begin performances of Taylor Mac's play Hir. The production plays from May 22nd through June 18th.
Photo Flash: San Diego Rep Presents LIZARD BOY
Three best friends from Washington got together and decided to make a musical. The rest is history - or at least it will be when the cast of LIZARD BOY makes their San Diego debut at Diversionary Theatre this September. Kirsten deLohr Helland, Justin Huertasand William A. Williams make up the entire cast and band of LIZARD BOY, a fantastical comic-book rock concert-slash-theatrical explosion. Director Brandon Ivie originally staged the show at Seattle Repertory, and will return to stage it fresh for Diversionary.
Three best friends from Washington got together and decided to make a musical. The rest is history - or at least it will be when the cast of LIZARD BOY makes their San Diego debut at Diversionary Theatre this September. Kirsten deLohr Helland, Justin Huertasand William A. Williams make up the entire cast and band of LIZARD BOY, a fantastical comic-book rock concert-slash-theatrical explosion. Director Brandon Ivie originally staged the show at Seattle Repertory, and will return to stage it fresh for Diversionary.
Braden Abraham Named Acting Artistic Director of Seattle Rep
Seattle Repertory Theatre's Board of Trustees announced today Braden Abraham's appointment as Acting Artistic Director, effective immediately. Abraham formerly served as Associate Artistic Director and has been on the artistic staff of Seattle Rep since 2003. The appointment, extending through June 30, 2016, comes on the heels of the death of Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who passed away suddenly in April.
Seattle Repertory Theatre's Board of Trustees announced today Braden Abraham's appointment as Acting Artistic Director, effective immediately. Abraham formerly served as Associate Artistic Director and has been on the artistic staff of Seattle Rep since 2003. The appointment, extending through June 30, 2016, comes on the heels of the death of Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who passed away suddenly in April.
Seattle Rep Sets June 2nd Memorial for Artistic Director Jerry Manning
A memorial service has been set to celebrate the life of Seattle Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who died at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Apr. 30 due to complications from surgery for a congenital heart defect. An all-around theatre practitioner, Jerry was a beloved leader, director, producer, mentor and friend. Well-regarded by his peers, he was known for his biting sense of humor, irascible spirit, and sharp mind. He was 58.
A memorial service has been set to celebrate the life of Seattle Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Jerry Manning, who died at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Apr. 30 due to complications from surgery for a congenital heart defect. An all-around theatre practitioner, Jerry was a beloved leader, director, producer, mentor and friend. Well-regarded by his peers, he was known for his biting sense of humor, irascible spirit, and sharp mind. He was 58.
Jeffrey Herrmann to Depart Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that at the end of its Season 34 this June, Jeffrey Herrmann will step down as Managing Director following a seven-year tenure. He will be heading to the Pacific Northwest to take on the role of Managing Director at Seattle Repertory Theatre, where he will replace Ben Moore, who is retiring after 28 years as the theatre's current Managing Director. He leaves behind a great artistic and financial legacy, having almost doubled Woolly's size during his time here in DC, spearheading the theatre's innovative Connectivity initiative, providing leadership for Woolly's "Free the Beast!" campaign, and purchasing the theatre's building.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces that at the end of its Season 34 this June, Jeffrey Herrmann will step down as Managing Director following a seven-year tenure. He will be heading to the Pacific Northwest to take on the role of Managing Director at Seattle Repertory Theatre, where he will replace Ben Moore, who is retiring after 28 years as the theatre's current Managing Director. He leaves behind a great artistic and financial legacy, having almost doubled Woolly's size during his time here in DC, spearheading the theatre's innovative Connectivity initiative, providing leadership for Woolly's "Free the Beast!" campaign, and purchasing the theatre's building.
Jeffrey Herrmann Named New Managing Director of Seattle Repertory Theatre
Seattle Repertory Theatre Board President Becky Lenaburg announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Herrmann as the Rep's incoming managing director, effective July 1, 2014. Mr. Herrmann will succeed departing Managing Director Benjamin Moore, who has led the organization for 28 years.
Seattle Repertory Theatre Board President Becky Lenaburg announced today the appointment of Jeffrey Herrmann as the Rep's incoming managing director, effective July 1, 2014. Mr. Herrmann will succeed departing Managing Director Benjamin Moore, who has led the organization for 28 years.
Seattle Repertory Theatre Announces 2014"2015 Season
Seattle Repertory Theatre's full 2014-2015 season was announced today by Artistic Director Jerry Manning. The season is headlined by the first-ever presentation of Seattle writer Robert Schenkkan's striking meditation on power and morality in his two-part Lyndon B. Johnson plays, All the Way and The Great Society, in repertory format.
Seattle Repertory Theatre's full 2014-2015 season was announced today by Artistic Director Jerry Manning. The season is headlined by the first-ever presentation of Seattle writer Robert Schenkkan's striking meditation on power and morality in his two-part Lyndon B. Johnson plays, All the Way and The Great Society, in repertory format.
Seattle Rep Announces Six New Commissions, Including LIZARD BOY, 'THE LOST BANK', BASKETCASES and More!
Seattle Repertory Theatre announced today six commissions that are in development as part of the New Play Program, including an adaptation of Kirsten Grind's bestseller The Lost Bank: The Story of Washington Mutual - The Biggest Bank Failure in American History.
Seattle Repertory Theatre announced today six commissions that are in development as part of the New Play Program, including an adaptation of Kirsten Grind's bestseller The Lost Bank: The Story of Washington Mutual - The Biggest Bank Failure in American History.
Seattle Rep Workshops New Play Inspired By The Simpsons July 15-16
Seattle Repertory Theatre will workshop and perform two public readings of Anne Washburn's new play Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Poncho Forum.
Seattle Repertory Theatre will workshop and perform two public readings of Anne Washburn's new play Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Poncho Forum.
Seattle Rep Workshops New Play Inspired By The Simpsons July 15-16
Seattle Repertory Theatre will workshop and perform two public readings of Anne Washburn's new play Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Poncho Forum.
Seattle Repertory Theatre will workshop and perform two public readings of Anne Washburn's new play Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play July 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Poncho Forum.
Seattle Rep Announces 2011-2012 Season, Includes RED, CLYBOURNE PARK
As Artistic Director Jerry Manning wraps up his first official season at the helm of Seattle Repertory Theatre, the theatre announces its 2011-12 season today.
As Artistic Director Jerry Manning wraps up his first official season at the helm of Seattle Repertory Theatre, the theatre announces its 2011-12 season today.
Allen & DiVita perform RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGOBOOK at Grand Hotel, 8/22
Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.
Signature Broadway Pops Present THE RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN SONGBOOK. Broadway's Glenn Seven Allen and Janine DiVita bring music from Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites to the historic Grand Hotel Theatre on Mackinac Island, MI on Sunday, August 22 at 8 pm.
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