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Meryl Streep to Star in THE CORRECTIONS Adaptation From CBS
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 27, 2024

Meryl Streep has found her next television project. According to multiple reports, the Oscar-winning actress is set to star in a new series adaptation of Jonathan Franzen's best-selling novel, The Corrections.

Darren Criss, Brian d'Arcy James, Jessica Vosk & More to Take Part in Atlantic Theater Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2023

Atlantic Theater Company will present their 2023 Gala on Monday, April 17, 2023 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. See who is performing, and how to purchase tickets!

Chicago Humanities Festival Announces Fall Line-Up
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2022

This fall, the Chicago Humanities Festival is bringing some of the biggest names in film, politics, music, literature, and activism to stages across Chicago for entertaining, inspiring, and provocative conversations addressing the theme of “PUBLIC” and how we are all re-imagining our public lives.

92Y Presents Never-Before-Heard Readings By Jennifer Egan, Anne Carson and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 24, 2020

92Y Poetry Center's Read By podcast continues with never-before-heard readings by Anne Carson (July 26 at 11 am) and Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Jennifer Egan (August 2, 11 am).

Jonathan Franzen, Rachel Cusk, Billy Collins & More to Participate in 92Y's New Podcast Series READ BY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2020

The 92nd Street Y's Unterberg Poetry Center has launched a podcast, Read By , featuring newly commissioned readings by prominent writers--recorded in their homes straight to listeners.

BWW Review: SEXY LAUNDRY, Tabard Theatre
by Gary Naylor - Nov 7, 2018

Sexy Laundry looks at middle class hopes and fears in a two handed comedy that must have felt a little old-fashioned when first staged in Canada in 2002.

Cariad Lloyd Stars In European Premiere Of A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT...
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2018

A European premiere from acclaimed American playwright Halley Feiffer, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center of New York City opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 2 October 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 4 October 2018 and Friday, 5 October 2018 at 7.30pm).

Sophie Ward Stars In World Premiere Of James Purdy's THE PARADISE CIRCUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2018

Star of stage, screen and television, Sophie Ward will lead the cast in the world premiere of Twentieth Century American cult writer James Purdy's The Paradise Circus at The Playground Theatre this October. She will be joined on stage by her son Josh Ward (Enemy of the State, The Chain Reaction) as well as Tim Woodward (Poirot, K-19:The Widowmaker, Beast), Sam Coulson (Babylon, The Huntsman, Mr Holmes), Mark Aiken (24, Trinity, Inspector Lewis), Peter Tate (National Theatre, American Shakespeare Company, Actors Studio New York) and Debra Penny (A Royal Night Out, Peaky Blinders, Eastenders).

Brooklyn Public Library Announces Fall 2018 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2018

Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) today announced its 2018 fall season, convening a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, scholars, activists, performers, and artists to discuss issues that are vital to communities in Brooklyn, New York City, and across the nation. Serving as a leader in redefining libraries as centers for ideas and explorations, BPL continues its commitment to providing access to educational, economic, and cultural enrichment opportunities of the highest quality, as well as building civic engagement and strengthening the fabric of communities through the nearly 65,000 free programs offered each year.

UCLA School Of Theater Announces 2017-18 Season; Steel Pier, Trojan Barbie, Spring Awakening, The Glass Menagerie & More
by Robert Diamond - Oct 27, 2017

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's (UCLA TFT) Department of Theater announced today its upcoming Mainstage theater season for the academic year 2017-18, which includes the West Coast premiere of Steel Pier and Christine Evans' Trojan Barbie.

OSLO Celebrates International Day of Peace
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2017

The critically acclaimed production of OSLO, currently playing to sold-out houses at the National Theatre, transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre from 2 October until 30 December. A series of special events has been announced to celebrate International Day of Peace on 21 September.

City Theatre Begins Season with A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 30, 2017

City Theatre dives into a fresh season of new plays with an off-Broadway hit comedy by playwright Halley Feiffer, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center of New York City. Directed by City Theatre newcomer Joshua Kahan Brody, the production runs on the Main Stage September 23 - October 15, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.

Casting Set for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...'
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017

Route 66 Theatre company has announced the cast and design team for the second show of its ninth season, the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY.

Cast Announced for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING... NEW YORK CITY' at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017

Route 66 Theatre company will conclude its ninth season with the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY, directed by Keira Fromm, playing August 24 - September 23, 2017 at The Den Theatre's new Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

Route 66 Theatre to Conclude 9th Season with A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2017

Route 66 Theatre company is pleased to conclude its ninth season with the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy  A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY.

TFANA Presents Simon Godwin's New Staging of MEASURE FOR MEASURE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2017

Theatre for a New Audience (TFANA; Jeffrey Horowitz, Founding Artistic Director) is pleased to announce casting for British director Simon Godwin's new staging of Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex, and family. The production, which marks Godwin's first time directing Shakespeare for an American company, runs June 17 - July 16 at Polonsky Shakespeare Center (262 Ashland Place) in the Brooklyn Cultural District.

Cast Announced for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING... NEW YORK CITY' at The Den Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 2, 2017

Route 66 Theatre company will conclude its ninth season with the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY, directed by Keira Fromm, playing August 24 - September 23, 2017 at The Den Theatre's new Bookspan Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago.

SHOWTIME Orders New Limited Series Escape at Dannemora
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2017

SHOWTIME has given a production order to ESCAPE AT Dannemora, a new eight-hour limited series starring Academy Award® winners Benicio del Toro (Traffic) and Patricia Arquette (Boyhood), and Golden Globe nominee Paul Dano (Love & Mercy, There Will Be Blood).

Simon Godwin's MEASURE FOR MEASURE Finds Full Company at TFANA
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2017

Theatre for a New Audience has announced casting for British director Simon Godwin's new staging of Measure for Measure, William Shakespeare's dark comedy about justice, faith, power, sex, and family.

Casting Set for Route 66 Theatre's 'A FUNNY THING HAPPENED...'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2017

Route 66 Theatre company has announced the cast and design team for the second show of its ninth season, the Chicago premiere of Halley Feiffer's dark comedy A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY UNIT AT SLOAN-KETTERING MEMORIAL CANCER CENTER OF NEW YORK CITY.