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Raffael Pacitti's MISTER HALSTON To Have Industry Reading At Cooper Square

MISTER HALSTON, a new play exploring the life and times of famed American fashion designer Halston, written by Raffael Pacitti and directed by Kimberly Senior (Broadway's Disgraced), will hold an invitation-only industry staging on Friday, January 17 at Cooper Square, in advance of a 2025 commercial run in New York. 
The Legendary Downchild Blues Band Set Toronto Concert

It’s been over 40 years since The Legendary Downchild Blues Band have played the iconic El Mocambo in Toronto, so the band thought it would be fun to play the club one more time on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 8:00 pm with special guest Jeff Rogers.
West 56th Street Between 6th & 7th Avenues to be Renamed 'Wynn Handman Way'

City Councilman Keith Powers, former Mayor Bill DeBlasio, former acting students of Wynn Handman and maybe a star or two will gather Monday, September 12 at 11:00 AM on the southeast corner of 7th Avenue and 56th Street for the naming of West 56th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues as Wynn Handman Way.
Tweed & Company Presents SHE THE PEOPLE in May

Tweed & Company Theatre will officially open their 2022 Season with The Second City’s original sketch comedy show She The People, which will be performed on May 11th and 12th at the Marble Arts Centre in Tweed, and on May 13th and 14th at The Village Playhouse in Bancroft. 
The Huntington Announces World Premiere of OUR DAUGHTERS, LIKE PILLARS

 The Huntington has announced the world premiere of Our Daughters, Like Pillars, written by Obie Award-winning playwright and Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Luck of the Irish, Milk Like Sugar at The Huntington).
Photo Flash: Inside the First Night of Dan Rather's STORIES OF A LIFETIME at Audible's Minetta Lane Theater

Dan Rather's Stories of a Lifetime began its two-night limited engagement at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre last night.
Audible Theater Will Present Dan Rather's STORIES OF A LIFETIME for Two Performances Only

Audible, the world's largest producer and seller of original spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks today announced Dan Rather's 'Stories Of A Lifetime' continuing Audible Theater's slate of live events at the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible's creative home for live performance in New York.
Stratford Festival's 2020 Season Goes on Sale Today

After a Members advance sale so busy it prompted the early extension of two productions, tickets for the Stratford Festival's groundbreaking new season go on sale to the public today. The 2020 season is one of the biggest ever and includes the much-anticipated opening of the new Tom Patterson Theatre. With the $100-million fundraising goal a hair's breadth away from completion, the bespoke theatre is one of North America's most significant new arts builds in decades.
Theater J Announces SHELTERED By Alix Sobler

Sheltered, by Alix Sobler begins performances at Theater J in the renovated Aaron and Cecile Goldman Theater at the Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center on January 9, 2020 and continues through February 2, 2020. Set in the US and in Vienna in 1939, Sheltered is a suspenseful story about one couple's bold act of resistance. Theater J's DC premiere will be directed by Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr. The press is invited to Opening Night on Monday, January 13 at 7:30 PM.
BWW Review: Canada's Former First Lady and Current First Mom Goes Solo in MARGARET TRUDEAU: CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE

'This is a work in progress,' co-author Alix Sobler advised the Minetta Lane Theatre audience before a press performance of the autobiographical solo play, MARGARET TRUDEAU: CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE.
Photo Flash: CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE Celebrates Opening Night

Margaret Trudeau, former wife of Pierre Trudeau, 15th Prime Minister of Canada, mother of Justin Trudeau, Canada's current Prime Minister, and international mental health advocate, brings her intimate staged performance, Certain Woman of an Age, to the Minetta Lane Theatre beginning Thursday, September 12. This three-night engagement runs through September 14 and will be recorded live for Audible Theater. 
Margaret Trudeau's CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE Begins Three-Night Engagement Next Week

Margaret Trudeau, former wife of Pierre Trudeau, 15th Prime Minister of Canada, mother of Justin Trudeau, Canada's current Prime Minister, and international mental health advocate, brings her intimate staged performance, Certain Woman of an Age, to the Minetta Lane Theatre beginning Thursday, September 12. This three-night engagement runs through September 14 and will be recorded live for Audible Theater.
Audible Theater Announces Limited Runs Of CERTAIN WOMAN OF AN AGE and THE SWIMMER

Audible Inc., the world's largest seller and producer of downloadable audiobooks and other spoken-word entertainment, today announced two new theatrical events coming to the Minetta Lane Theatre, Audible's creative home for live performance in New York, this September. Canadian icon Margaret Trudeau's Certain Woman of an Age, and celebrated long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad's The Swimmer will each feature three-night limited engagements, to be recorded live as Audible Original productions and made available for listeners globally in the coming months. Tickets to Certain Woman of an Age and The Swimmer at the Minetta Lane Theatre are available today at here and here.
Acclaimed Director Kimberly Senior Joins Goodman Theatre's Artistic Collective

Artistic Director Robert Falls has named Kimberly Senior the newest member of Goodman Theatre's Artistic Collective-ten American theater artists whose work has cemented the theater's international reputation for excellence over three decades. The Collective, which Falls established when he became Artistic Director, currently includes award-winning playwrights, directors and actors: Brian Dennehy, Rebecca Gilman, Henry Godinez, Dael Orlandersmith, Steve Scott, Chuck Smith, Regina Taylor, Henry Wishcamper and Mary Zimmerman.
I am Woman, Hear me Roar--With Laughter! Just For Laughs to Have Strong Female Lineup for Theatre Folk

Over the past decade or so, the Just for Laughs lineup has branched out from the classic scene of funny comics with microphone in hand; audiences can also enjoy humorous theatrical presentations as well. Aside from the plethora of impressive comedians and celebrities that are part of the festivities (and there are A LOT), JFL will be showing us its feminine side with some theatrical offerings that promise to be hilarious!
The Second City Launches Wellness Week 2019

The Second City's Wellness Week 2019: You're Not the Only One is coming this May in collaboration with the creation of Canadian icon Margaret Trudeau's world premiere of Certain Woman of an Age. Ms. Trudeau's one-woman show candidly and gracefully tackles many of the day's most relatable and difficult topics, including dealing with mental illness under the harsh spotlight of fame. The Second City is proud to create an opportunity to have this crucial conversation on a community level, bringing the topic of personal wellness and self-care to the forefront for a full week of programming.
#DATEME: AN OKCUPID EXPERIMENT Set to Premiere This Summer

After a hit three-year run at the Up-Comedy Theatre in Chicago, #DateMe: An OkCupid Experiment will move to New York City, beginning performances at the Westside Theatre on June 20, 2019.
Margaret Trudeau To Premiere At Second City

The Second City invites you to celebrate Mother's Day with Margaret Trudeau, the mother of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a world premiere engagement, Margaret Trudeau is coming to Chicago to bring her intimate staged performance Certain Woman of an Age exclusively to UP Comedy Club at The Second City, 230 W. North Ave. Co-written by Ms. Trudeau, herself, and directed by Kimberly Senior, this solo performance follows the compelling story of one of the world's most fascinating figures, chronicling her courageous public and private journeys.
Photo Flash: Justin Trudeau, Whoopi Goldberg, Jordan Fisher Attend WE Day UN in NYC

Yesterday marked the the inaugural WE Day UN event that took place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Announces Speaker Series PROUD TO BE CANADIAN

The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia is thrilled to announce an upcoming four-part speaker series called 'Proud to be Canadian'. With the assistance of the Celebrate Ontario grant they received earlier this Spring, they will be inviting notable Canadians from various vocations, to present a one-hour discussion, complete with multi-media components, discussing their patriotic pride. Following each inquisitive presentation, there will be an audience Q&A period, allowing patrons to chat with the special guests. Hosted by Canadian funny lady Linda Kash (well known for her Philadelphia Cream Cheese commercials), the shows will be an engaging interview style format, much like you would see on a daytime talk-show like Ellen.

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