World Premiere of THE CHAMPION Starts 10/11 at TheatreSquared
On October 11, a world premiere drama based on untold true events in the life of Nina Simone will begin performances at TheatreSquared. Written by Brooklyn-based playwright Amy Evans, whose extensive one-on-one interviews with Simone's former bandmates supplied the storyline and inspiration for the play, The Champion is the story of one high-stakes night in a small-town diner in North Carolina. Al Schackman, Simone's bandleader and 40-year collaborator, will attend the official opening night performance on October 13 and join in on guitar for an intimate concert post-show performance with the actor Joy Jones, who portrays Simone. Six weekly performances are scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, October 11-November 5, with single tickets now on sale at theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600. Season packages are also on sale, with five-play packages ranging from $79-194.
One Weekend Only BFT Presents LOVE LETTERS
A SPECIAL WEEKEND OF LOVE! For a limited, one weekend engagement, BFT is happy to host AR Gurney's LOVE LETTERS, directed by Jack Mann, produced by Haden Marsh. This special revival of a story of enduring love stars Bob Penny and Linda Nelson, with Sandra Taylor as stage manager. January 19-22, 2017, with 8pmperformances Thursday-Saturday, and a 2pm matinee on Sunday. Tickets are $25, $10 for students, free for sustaining members! (This is not part of the BFT 2016-17 season, so Season Tickets will only be honored if holder brings a paying guest). Go to our website to order tickets, or call 205-933-2383.
TheatreSquared Presents Sharp and Funny Drama I AND YOU
TheatreSquared today announced the cast for Lauren Gunderson's critically acclaimed new drama, I And You, which begins performances October 12 in Northwest Arkansas. This "sharp and funny, buoyant" (Washington Post) new drama about the existential crisis of being an almost-adult is the winner of 2014 American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. Classmates but virtual strangers, Caroline and Anthony are thrust together by a school project - which, he sheepishly tells her, is due tomorrow.
I AND YOU Opens This Week at TheatreSquared
Lauren Gunderson's critically acclaimed new drama, I And You, opens this week at TheatreSquared, with two specially priced previews on October 12 and 13 and a celebratory opening night on October 14. This "sharp and funny, buoyant" (Washington Post) new drama about the existential crisis of being an almost-adult is the winner of 2014 American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. Performances are scheduled for October 12-November 6, 2016, with tickets ($15-$45) available at theatre2.org or (479) 443-5600.
TheatreSquared Presents Sharp and Funny Drama I AND YOU
TheatreSquared today announced the cast for Lauren Gunderson's critically acclaimed new drama, I And You, which begins performances October 12 in Northwest Arkansas. This "sharp and funny, buoyant" (Washington Post) new drama about the existential crisis of being an almost-adult is the winner of 2014 American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. Classmates but virtual strangers, Caroline and Anthony are thrust together by a school project - which, he sheepishly tells her, is due tomorrow.
TheatreSquared Extends MURDER FOR TWO
TheatreSquared will extend its production of the off-Broadway critic's pick Murder for Two to meet demand after a sold-out opening weekend. Performances will now continue through June 5, 2016, adding six performances to its initial run.
Talented Local Musicians to Pay Tribute to Their Inspirations at The Creative Alliance, 11/2-12/2
Talented Local Musicians Pay Tribute to their Inspiration Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, & Baltimore Jazz Diva Ruby Glover at The Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224. The Beatle's 50 Years On The Air Tribute Performance is November 2nd, at 7 and 9:30 PM. Baltimore Loves Joni is on November 7th at 7 PM. A Tribute to Ruby Glover is December 7th at 8 pm.
August Strindberg Rep to Present MR. BENGT'S WIFE, Now thru 9/29
August Strindberg Repertory Theatre (www.strindberg.org), which was formed in 2012 to illuminate Strindberg's plays for today's American audiences, will present the English language premiere of Strindberg's 'Mr. Bengt's Wife' (1882), directed by Craig Baldwin (Associate Artistic Director of Red Bull Theater) tonight, September 6 to 29, 2013 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, where August Strindberg Rep is the resident company.
August Strindberg Rep Adjusts Dates for MR. BENGT'S WIFE; Will Now Run 9/13-29
August Strindberg Repertory Theatre (www.strindberg.org), which was formed in 2012 to illuminate Strindberg's plays for today's American audiences, will present the English language premiere of Strindberg's 'Mr. Bengt's Wife' (1882), directed by Craig Baldwin (Associate Artistic Director of Red Bull Theater) September 13 to 29, 2013 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, where August Strindberg Rep is the resident company. 'Mr. Bengt's Wife' has been characterized as Strindberg's answer to Ibsen's 'The Doll's House.' It utilizes realism, expressionism, melodrama and dreamscape to tell the story of the rebellious Margit, whose quest to become an independent New Woman catapults her from a convent to a castle, where her husband and two lovers vie for her attention.
August Strindberg Repertory Theatre to Present MR. BENGT'S WIFE, 9/6-29
August Strindberg Repertory Theatre (www.strindberg.org), which was formed in 2012 to illuminate Strindberg's plays for today's American audiences, will present the English language premiere of Strindberg's 'Mr. Bengt's Wife' (1882), directed by Craig Baldwin (Associate Artistic Director of Red Bull Theater) September 6 to 29, 2013 at the Gene Frankel Theatre, 24 Bond Street, where August Strindberg Rep is the resident company. 'Mr. Bengt's Wife' has been characterized as Strindberg's answer to Ibsen's 'The Doll's House.' It utilizes realism, expressionism, melodrama and dreamscape to tell the story of the rebellious Margit, whose quest to become an independent New Woman catapults her from a convent to a castle, where her husband and two lovers vie for her attention.
TheatreSquared Announces Gala for Education, 11/15
TheatreSquared announced today the 2012 Gala for Education, supporting arts-in-education outreach for 10,000 students and teachers from Northwest Arkansas to the Arkansas Delta. Famed entertainers Lucie Arnaz and Laurence Luckinbillwill serve alongside NWA community members as honorary co-chairs, with Luckinbill, an Arkansas Entertainer's Hall of Fame inductee, performing. The 2012 Arts Advocate Award will be presented toDenise and Hershey Garner, recognizing their decades of service to the region. The event will be held November 15, 2012, 6:30pm at Mermaids Restaurant, 2217 N. College Ave. in Fayetteville . Individual tickets are $125, sponsor tickets are $250, and table sponsorships range from $1,000 to $5,000. Guests are invited to RSVP to TheatreSquared at (479) 445-6333 or online at theatre2.org/gala.