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Edinburgh International Festival Launches 2017 Programme
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017

???????Edinburgh International Festival today unveiled its 2017 programme which marks the event's 70th anniversary. This year's International Festival runs from Friday 4 to Monday 28 August, welcoming 2,020 artists from 40 nations to perform in Scotland's capital city.

Programme Announced for Dublin Theatre Festival 2016
by Nora Dominick - Aug 3, 2016

Spoleto Festival USA Announces 2016 Program
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 3, 2016

Festival General Director Nigel Redden announces the program for the 40th annual Spoleto Festival USA, taking place May 27 through June 12, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina.

Photo Flash: Gate Theatre's I'LL GO ON, Starring Barry McGovern, Celebrates Opening at CTG
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014

Gate Theatre's 'I'll Go On' by Samuel Beckett opened Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. A celebrated interpreter of Beckett, Barry McGovern is known to Los Angeles audiences for his performance as Vladimir in the acclaimed 2012 production of 'Waiting for Godot' at the Mark Taper Forum (LADCC Awards, Best Revival and Best Ensemble; Ovation Award Best Production and Best Ensemble). Scroll down for photos from the opening night festivities!

Barry McGovern Stars in I'LL GO ON at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2014

Celebrated Beckett interpreter Barry McGovern returns to Center Theatre Group following his memorable performance in 2012 as Vladimir in the acclaimed production of 'Waiting for Godot' at the Mark Taper Forum (LADCC Awards, Best Revival and Best Ensemble; Ovation Award Best Production and Best Ensemble). For the first time in Los Angeles, McGovern will perform in his tour-de-force, one-man show, 'I'll Go On' by Samuel Beckett in the Gate Theatre production presented at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, today, January 10 through February 9, 2014. The opening is set for January 12.

I'LL GO ON, Starring Barry McGovern, to Open 1/12 at CTG Kirk Douglas Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2014

'I'll Go On' by Samuel Beckett opens Sunday, January 12, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre. Previews of the Gate Theatre production are January 10 and 11. A celebrated interpreter of Beckett, Barry McGovern is known to Los Angeles audiences for his performance as Vladimir in the acclaimed 2012 production of 'Waiting for Godot' at the Mark Taper Forum (LADCC Awards, Best Revival and Best Ensemble; Ovation Award Best Production and Best Ensemble).

Barry McGovern to Star in I'LL GO ON at CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre, 1/10-2/9
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2013

Celebrated Beckett interpreter Barry McGovern returns to Center Theatre Group following his memorable performance in 2012 as Vladimir in the acclaimed production of 'Waiting for Godot' at the Mark Taper Forum (LADCC Awards, Best Revival and Best Ensemble; Ovation Award Best Production and Best Ensemble). For the first time in Los Angeles, McGovern will perform in his tour-de-force, one-man show, 'I'll Go On' by Samuel Beckett in the Gate Theatre production presented at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, January 10 through February 9, 2014. The opening is set for January 12.

Michael Gambon and Peter Egan Star in 'Beckett at the Festival' Series, Now thru Aug 31
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2013

Michael Gambon and Peter Egan will star at the Edinburgh International Festival in Gate Theatre Dublin productions of Beckett this summer. Beckett at the Festival is a season of theatre performances and film showings at the 2013 Edinburgh International Festival 2013 focussing on the work of Samuel Beckett.

Michael Gambon, Peter Egan and More Join Edinburgh Festival 2013 Lineup!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 15, 2013

There have been a number of changes and additions to the programme for Edinburgh Festival 2013 since the launch in March. The Festival has announced the casts for Gate Theatre Dublin's productions of Eh Joe and First Love.

Joe Iconis' THE BLACK SUITS, Barry McGovern in I'LL GO ON & More Set for Center Theatre Group's 2013-14 Season!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2013

Three world premieres, seven productions in all, are scheduled for the 10th season at the Douglas. The works range from a new rock musical to a sweeping new drama to a masterful interpretation of the works of Beckett, plus the bonus option of The Second City's one-of-a-kind Christmas show. In addition, three Los Angeles solo artists will be presented in the popular DouglasPlus program, and will represent CTG in the Radar L.A. festival.

Michael Gambon and Peter Egan to Star in 'Beckett at the Festival' Series, Aug. 23-31
by Devin MacDonald - Jun 11, 2013

Michael Gambon and Peter Egan will star at the Edinburgh International Festival in Gate Theatre Dublin productions of Beckett this summer. Beckett at the Festival is a season of theatre performances and film showings at the 2013 Edinburgh International Festival 2013 focussing on the work of Samuel Beckett.

THE COOLS Party Offline on Cyber Monday with Raekwon
by Jennifer Diamond - Nov 24, 2012

The Cools, a social shopping site known for its offline Jamboree events, will hold a Cyber Monday Jamboree on November 26 at the Dream Downtown in New York City. The event will serve to debut 26 exclusive holiday collaboration products which will be available on the site over the coming weeks leading up to the holiday season. The 26 product installations will be celebrated with a concert by American rapper and a member of the Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon.

STAGE TUBE: Interviews with John Hurt, Eric Idle and More in Opening Night of KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Center Theatre Group
by Stage Tube - Oct 18, 2012

Gate Theatre Dublin's production of "Krapp's Last Tape" by Samuel Beckett, performed by John Hurt and directed by Michael Colgan, opened at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on October 10, and runs through November 4, 2012. BroadwayWorld has a video of interviews with the star, John Hurt as well as Eric Idle and Gary Oldman. Check it out below!

BWW Reviews: John Hurt Inspiring in KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Kirk Douglas
by Don Grigware - Oct 12, 2012

It seems an easy acting assignment; sit at a table in the dark, wait for the lights to come up full, gather your thoughts, eat a banana or two, explore the limits of your playing area, bring out a few properties from the wings, including an old tape recorder, and then sit, listen, react and comment on what you hear on the tape until, finally, the lights fade to black.

Photo Flash: John Hurt, Gary Oldman, Peter Asher and More at KRAPP'S LAST TAPE's Opening in LA!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2012

Gate Theatre Dublin's production of "Krapp's Last Tape" by Samuel Beckett, performed by John Hurt and directed by Michael Colgan, opened at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre last night, October 10, and runs through November 4, 2012. Check out photos of Hurt, Colgan, Gary Oldman, Alexandra Edenborough, Anwen Rees-Myers, Charlayne Woodard and more on opening night!

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE Opens at the Douglas Tonight, 10/10
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012

"Krapp's Last Tape," Samuel Beckett's searing meditation on the choices made in a lifetime, directed by the Gate Theatre Dublin's Director, Michael Colgan, opens at the Center Theatre Group/ Kirk Doulgas Theatre tonight, October 10, 2012, at 8 p.m. The Gate Theatre Dublin's production has one preview on October 9 at 8 p.m.; performances continue through November 4.

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE Opens 10/10 at the Douglas
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 3, 2012

"Krapp's Last Tape," Samuel Beckett's searing meditation on the choices made in a lifetime, directed by the Gate Theatre Dublin's Director, Michael Colgan, opens at the Center Theatre Group/ Kirk Doulgas Theatre October 10, 2012, at 8 p.m. The Gate Theatre Dublin's production has one preview on October 9 at 8 p.m.; performances continue through November 4.

John Hurt Stars in Gate Theatre Dublin's KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at Kirk Douglas Theatre, 10/8-11/4
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2012

Gate Theatre Dublin's production of "Krapp's Last Tape" by Samuel Beckett, performed by John Hurt and directed by Michael Colgan, comes to Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre from October 10 through November 4, 2012.

ELEPHANT ROOM, THE ROYALE, et al. Set for CTG's Kirk Douglas Theatre in 2012-13
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2012

Center Theatre Group Artistic Director Michael Ritchie has set the 2012-2013 season at the CTG/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. In a season of contrasts - of surprising comedy and startling drama, the 2012-2013 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre will include the magical and mystical hi-jinks of the CTG-commissioned "Elephant Room" by Trey Lyford, Geoff Sobelle and Steve Cuiffo; the acclaimed Gate Theatre Dublin production of the Beckett classic "Krapp's Last Tape" with one of Britain's greatest actors, John Hurt; the comic genius of The Second City with their unique, satirical twist on a Dickens's favorite - "A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens!" written by Peter Gwinn and Bobby Mort; the world premiere of the otherworldly drama "The Nether" by the 2012 Susan Blackburn Smith prize-winning playwright Jennifer Haley; and the world premiere of the powerful boxing drama "The Royale" by Los Angeles playwright Marco Ramirez.

Shakespeare Theatre Company Presents John Hurt in Krapp's Last Tape
by BWW News Desk - Nov 29, 2011

The Shakespeare Theatre Company welcomes Oscar-nominated actor John Hurt to the company's stage in Samuel Beckett's one-man show, Krapp's Last Tape.