getTV Remembers Legendary Comedians Jerry Lewis And Dick Gregory With A Special Programming Bloc Of TV Appearances
getTV will honor the memories of legendary comedy stars Jerry Lewis, who died August 20 at age 91, and Dick Gregory, who died August 19 at age 84, with a special programming bloc of television appearances by Lewis, Gregory and other comic superstars on Sunday, September 3, beginning at 10PM ET/9 CT. Lewis who rose to fame as singer/straight man Dean Martin's partner, then went onto write, produce and direct himself in a run of successful slapstick comedy films while raising money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Gregory was a groundbreaking African-American standup comedian and satirist who became a leading figure in in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
A SLIGHT ACHE Extends at the Group Rep
The Group Rep extends its well-received production of A Slight Ache written by Harold Pinter, directed by Kevin Dobson, produced by Kevin Dobson and Linda Alznauer. This tragic-comedy concerns a married couple confronted by a mysterious figure who shakes up their equilibrium and forces them out of their cozy existence.
BWW Review: Pinter's A SLIGHT ACHE Given Outstanding Production at Group rep in NoHo
There's nothing like a Pinter play for stimulation and excitement. The playwright, in fact, has his very own adjective 'pinteresque'. Stephen Sondheim has immortalized him in song in 'The Ladies Who Lunch' from Company. He's the top, so why aren't his plays easier to figure out? One thing is certain, they provide an emotional workout for the actors involved. Now onstage at the Upstairs theatre at Group rep in NoHo, A Slight Ache is receiving a superb production with exemplary direction from Kevin Dobson and a fine cast of three, who really exercise/exorcise their demons within the 70-minute time.frame.
Photo Flash: Group Rep Presents A SLIGHT ACHE
The Group Rep presents Harold Pinter's stage play A Slight Ache, directed by Kevin Dobson, produced by Linda Alznauer for the Group Rep. This tragic-comedy concerns a married couple's dreams and desires when confronted by a mysterious figure who shakes up their equilibrium and forces then out of their cozy existence. September 17 - October 9. Saturdays at 2:00 PM. Sundays at 7:00 PM. Q & A Talk-back after Sept. 25 show. Tickets: $15. Buy Tickets: www.thegrouprep.com or 818.763.5990. Upstairs at the Group Rep on the second floor of the Lonny Chapman Theatre. 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood 91601. The Upstairs is not handicapped accessible. The theatre has AC/Heat.
BWW Review: NINE WINNING ONE-ACTS Play at Group rep
Evenings of short one-acts are the rage at Equity-waiver theatres! In the black box theatre upstairs at Group rep you you are invited to come see Nine Winning One-Acts, plays that stretch a mere ten-fifteen minutes in length. The mini plays were chosen from over 160 entries from across the United States and written by various unknown playwrights. The evening is divided into two acts with five plays comprising Act One and four in Act Two. There is no single theme running through them, so if I had to describe the conflicts ...why ... life, death, dating, marriage, love, gay relationships, infidelity, euthanasia...and even cat abuse, though mild, thrown into the fray. The evening is Group rep's way of utilizing more company actors and directors, many of whom work less on the theatre mainstage, and for the most part, it's pleasantly stimulating and entertaining fare.
The Group Rep to Present NINE WINNING ONE-ACTS, 7/2-8/7
Rep presents Nine Winning One-Acts, fresh plays chosen from more than 150 entries from around the country. The winning playwrights receive a production of their work Upstairs at the Group Rep, the new black box space at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. The event is produced for the Group Rep by Kevin Dobson and Troy Whitaker.
The Group Rep Celebrates Veterans Day at DON'T HUG ME, WE'RE MARRIED
The Group Rep celebrated Veterans Day early on Friday, November 7th, hosting local Veterans to a free performance of the well-received world premiere musical comedy "Don't Hug Me, We're Married" at the Lonny Chapman Theatre. The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre is a 41 year-old producing 501 c (3) membership theatre company located in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, CA.
Columbia University School of the Arts, Theatre Arts Program Presents BLACK SNOW, 2/3-2/6
Columbia Stages presents Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov, directed byMikhael Tara Garver and produced in association with The New Ensemble. On astormy night, Sergei sits alone with his first great novel in a small room inMoscow. A knock at the door propels him down the rabbit hole into an adventureof ridiculous proportions. This world premiere event melds together thehilarious and stunning adaptation by Keith Reddin with an epic original scoreby Andrew Gerle and Royce Vavrek. From the thunderous sound of the keys, thetrue music of a man's voice battles with your expectations. Performances for 'Black Snow' will be held February 3-6.
Columbia University School of the Arts, Theatre Arts Program Presents BLACK SNOW, 2/3-2/6
Columbia Stages presents Black Snow by Mikhail Bulgakov, directed byMikhael Tara Garver and produced in association with The New Ensemble. On astormy night, Sergei sits alone with his first great novel in a small room inMoscow. A knock at the door propels him down the rabbit hole into an adventureof ridiculous proportions. This world premiere event melds together thehilarious and stunning adaptation by Keith Reddin with an epic original scoreby Andrew Gerle and Royce Vavrek. From the thunderous sound of the keys, thetrue music of a man's voice battles with your expectations. Performances for 'Black Snow' will be held February 3-6.
'12 Angry Men' to Return to Toronto
Roundabout Theatre Company's critically acclaimed, multi-award winning, national touring production of their Broadway smash hit TWELVE ANGRY MEN celebrates an unprecedented 63-week national tour with a return engagement in Toronto.