Industry Editor Exclusive: THE STONE WITCH- Donations to a Non-Profit with a Commercial Upside
Very rarely do you hear of new ways to invest in, or contribute to, the theater. Something surprised me recently however--on the website for the off-Broadway commercial production of THE STONE WITCH, you can make a tax deductible donation to the Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and have the money go to THE STONE WITCH. According to producers Laura Janik Cronin and Darlene Kaplan, the money goes not to increase BTG's share of the profits, but rather to keep the show afloat.
Doubt Tour, with Jones, Plays Chicago in January
Tony Award -winning Best Actress Cherry Jones stars in the National Touring production of the Tony Award - and Pulitzer Prize-winning play DOUBT, a 'superb new drama' (The New York Times) by John Patrick Shanley. The production, directed by Tony Award -winner Doug Hughes, will make its Chicago premiere at the LaSalle Bank Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) for a limited three-week engagement beginning January 9 - 28, 2007
Doubt Plays Final Broadway Week; Tour Starts in September
DOUBT, the winner of the 2005 Tony Award® and Pulitzer Prize for Best Play, will complete its triumphant Broadway run this Sunday, July 2. DOUBT, which is written by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Doug Hughes, will have played 525 performances, and 25 previews at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). When it completes its run, DOUBT will be the fifth longest running play of the past 10 years.
DOUBT Breaks House Record For 8th Time
DOUBT has broken the house record at the Walter Kerr Theatre for the eighth time, grossing $603,566 for nine performances for the week of December 26-January 1. DOUBT had previously set a record of $550,109 for the week of July 11-17, 2005.
Jena Malone Makes Broadway Debut In DOUBT
Jena Malone will make her Broadway debut as Sister James in DOUBT, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by John Patrick Shanley, directed by Doug Hughes.
Doubt Hits Variety's Top 10 4th Week In A Row
DOUBT made it onto Variety's Top 10 list for the fourth week in a row, for the week of September 26 - October 2, 2005. The production grossed $517,702, playing to 93.8% capacity at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).