Complete JACKSON HEIGHTS TRILOGY Debuts in NYC, 2/8
Theatre 167 will present the Manhattan Premiere of THE JACKSON HEIGHTS TRILOGY, a rotating repertory of three plays about the Queens, New York neighborhood famous for being the world's most diverse community. Created by 18 playwrights and starring a company of 37 actors playing 93 multicultural roles, the plays were conceived and will be directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The trilogy will inaugurate the newly renovated 777 Theatre, located at 777 8th Avenue at 47th Street beginning February 8th. While each of the plays has been presented individually in Queens to critical acclaim, this is the first time any of these plays will be seen in Manhattan and the first time they are being presented together in repertory, where audiences can see them individually or all in one day.
Salvation Army Temple Corps. Presents BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Opens 12/9
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
Salvation Army Temple Corps. Presents BLACK NATIVITY NOW, Opens 12/9
Alfred Preisser and Tracy Jack's BLACK NATIVITY NOW, a holiday gospel pageant which begins preview performances Off-Broadway at the Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street in New York City on December 3, will donate $3.00 of each ticket sold during the first two weeks of its four-week run to help support The Jireh Meal Ministry at the Salvation Army Temple Corps.
Photo Flash: Andre De Shields Attends The Man Who Ate Michael Rockefeller
Two-Time Tony Award nominee Andre De Shields, who recently dazzled as Applegate in the John W. Engeman Theater production of Damn Yankees, came out to support his ARCHBISHOP SUPREME TARTUFFE director Alfred Preisser and choreographer Tracy Jack at the West End Theater in New York last night, where the Dog Run Rep world premiere of Jeff Cohen's The Man Who Ate Michael Rockefeller, directed by Mr. Preisser and choreographed by and featuring Ms. Jack, is currently playing a limited engagement through October 3. After the show, castmembers were delighted to meet the Broadway vet.
Seattle's Intiman Theatre Extends ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINIOS Thru 11/19
Intiman Theatre announces that, in response to audience demand and strong ticket sales, its American Cycle production of Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois, directed by Sheila Daniels and featuring a cast of 19 actors, will extend beyond its scheduled closing and will now end its run on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm-the anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Seattle's Intiman Theatre Extends ABE LINCOLN IN ILLINIOS Thru 11/19
Intiman Theatre announces that, in response to audience demand and strong ticket sales, its American Cycle production of Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois, directed by Sheila Daniels and featuring a cast of 19 actors, will extend beyond its scheduled closing and will now end its run on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm-the anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Intiman Announces Free Public Programs Surrounding Opening of 'All The King's Men'
Intiman Theatre announces the schedule of free public programs for its upcoming American Cycle production of Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men, which will run September 26-November 8 at the Intiman Playhouse, 201 Mercer Street at Seattle Center. The play, which will be performed by an ensemble of 18 actors, is adapted by Adrian Hall and directed by Pam MacKinnon.
