Oren Safdie
Latest News on Oren Safdie:
Oren Safdie's BEYOND KEN DRYDEN Premieres at The Young Centre For The Performing Arts (Apr 11, 2025)
Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK (Sep 10, 2024)
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming Join Indie Comedy Feature LUNCH HOUR (Aug 19, 2024)
Oren Safdie's BEYOND KEN DRYDEN Premieres at The Young Centre For The Performing Arts (Apr 11, 2025)
Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK (Sep 10, 2024)
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming Join Indie Comedy Feature LUNCH HOUR (Aug 19, 2024)
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Oren Safdie's BEYOND KEN DRYDEN Premieres at The Young Centre For The Performing Arts
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Beyond Ken Dryden, which received critical acclaim during its Montreal run, will make its Toronto premiere at Soulpepper Theatre's Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025
Beyond Ken Dryden, which received critical acclaim during its Montreal run, will make its Toronto premiere at Soulpepper Theatre's Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
Urban Stages Reveals Cast and Creative Team For New York Premiere of PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024
Urban Stages has announced the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of Yussef El Guindi's play People of the Book, directed by John Langs.
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming Join Indie Comedy Feature LUNCH HOUR
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming are among the names that are set to star in Lunch Hour, a new film directed by Larry Guterman from a script by Oren Safdie. Rodriguez and Cumming will appear alongside Thomas Middleditch.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming are among the names that are set to star in Lunch Hour, a new film directed by Larry Guterman from a script by Oren Safdie. Rodriguez and Cumming will appear alongside Thomas Middleditch.
THE MAN WHO SAVED THE INTERNET WITH A SUNFLOWER Named Season's 'Best In Show' at The IndieFest Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024
Ori Yardeni's drama THE MAN WHO SAVED THE INTERNET WITH A SUNFLOWER, based on entrepreneur Rob Ryan, wins The Season’s Best of Show Prize at The IndieFEST Film Awards after success at the Dances With Films Festival.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 1, 2024
Ori Yardeni's drama THE MAN WHO SAVED THE INTERNET WITH A SUNFLOWER, based on entrepreneur Rob Ryan, wins The Season’s Best of Show Prize at The IndieFEST Film Awards after success at the Dances With Films Festival.
Great Barrington Public Theater Premieres SURVIVAL OF THE UNFIT In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2024
Great Barrington Public Theater will present the world premiere of SURVIVAL OF THE UNFIT from July 6-21.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2024
Great Barrington Public Theater will present the world premiere of SURVIVAL OF THE UNFIT from July 6-21.
Oren Safdie Returns to Montreal With BEYOND KEN DRYDEN
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Critically acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie will return to Montreal with the world premiere of Beyond Ken Dryden, a solo show about a boy's idolization of his sports hero Ken Dryden and the Montreal Canadiens as his own family and the province of Quebec are coming apart.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024
Critically acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie will return to Montreal with the world premiere of Beyond Ken Dryden, a solo show about a boy's idolization of his sports hero Ken Dryden and the Montreal Canadiens as his own family and the province of Quebec are coming apart.
Urban Stages to Present 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS Featuring 22 Shows and Over 100 Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
Join Urban Stages for the 15th Annual WINTER RHYTHMS 2023, featuring 22 shows, over 11 days, and more than 100 performers. From cabaret to jazz and everything in between, this award-winning series is a must-see event for music and performance lovers. Don't miss out on this spectacular showcase!
Palm Beach Dramaworks to Present THE PERLBERG FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the Perlberg Festival of New Plays, featuring a lineup of exciting new works. Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative and thought-provoking theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023
Palm Beach Dramaworks presents the Perlberg Festival of New Plays, featuring a lineup of exciting new works. Don't miss this opportunity to experience innovative and thought-provoking theater.
Karen Akers, Trezana Beverley & More to Take Part in Urban Stages' 39th Annual Benefit STORIES & SONGS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2023
Urban Stages will present its 39th annual benefit, taking place on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 starting a 6:30pm at the legendary club The Players - 16 Gramercy Park South, NYC.
Oren Safdie's FACADE to Have First Public Reading at Urban Stages in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Oren Safdie's FACADE will have its first reading at Urban Stages on April 16th.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2023
Oren Safdie's FACADE will have its first reading at Urban Stages on April 16th.
News: WINTER RHYTHMS at Urban Stages Releases Full Lineup
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022
URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season
by Stephen Mosher - Nov 27, 2022
URBAN STAGE's annual Winter Rhythms cabaret series has announced the full run-down of shows and acts to play in the 2022 season
Urban Stages to Host Special Post Show Conversations Following Performances of ELEANOR AND ALICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will host several special post-show conversations following performances of Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams and directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2022
Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, Urban Stages, will host several special post-show conversations following performances of Eleanor and Alice: Conversations Between Two Remarkable Roosevelts by Ellen Abrams and directed by Urban Stages Founder/Artistic Director Frances Hill.
Urban Stages Adds Performance of GRATITUDE by Oren Safdie
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022
Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed play GRATITUDE written by playwright Oren Safdie, and directed by Maria Mileaf, will add an additional performance on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2022
Due to popular demand, the critically acclaimed play GRATITUDE written by playwright Oren Safdie, and directed by Maria Mileaf, will add an additional performance on Monday, June 27 at 7:30 PM.
Oren Safdie's GRATITUDE Begins Performances This Weekend at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022
Oren Safdie (Unseamly at Urban Stages) will get a New York premiere of his newest play, when Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of GRATITUDE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 3, 2022
Oren Safdie (Unseamly at Urban Stages) will get a New York premiere of his newest play, when Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of GRATITUDE.
New York Premiere of Oren Safdie's GRATITUDE to be Presented at Urban Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
Playwright Oren Safdie will get a New York premiere of his newest play, Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of GRATITUDE. Directed by Maria Mileaf, performances will begin on June 5 in advance of its opening night on Thursday, June 8, and will run through June 30, 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
Playwright Oren Safdie will get a New York premiere of his newest play, Urban Stages presents MainLine Theatre’s (Amy Blackmore, Artistic Director) production of GRATITUDE. Directed by Maria Mileaf, performances will begin on June 5 in advance of its opening night on Thursday, June 8, and will run through June 30, 2022.
Reed Birney, Terence Archie, Nikki M. James & A.J. Shively to be Honored at Urban Stages' 38th Annual Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
This year’s honorees have all starred on the Urban Stages stage during their careers and include Tony Award winner Reed Birney will be presented with Urban Stages’ Luminary Award and Terence Archie, Nikki M. James, and AJ Shively will receive a mid-career award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2022
This year’s honorees have all starred on the Urban Stages stage during their careers and include Tony Award winner Reed Birney will be presented with Urban Stages’ Luminary Award and Terence Archie, Nikki M. James, and AJ Shively will receive a mid-career award.
First Annual THE-WRITE-STUFF Playwriting Competition For Youth
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021
New this season and in keeping with the company's mandate, Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Zach Fraser and Oren Safdie, Head of New Play Development, have announced the creation of The-Write-Stuff playwriting competition for youth, to be awarded annually to the best new play by an emerging writer aged 12-18. The winner will receive $500; submissions open April 1, 2021.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021
New this season and in keeping with the company's mandate, Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Zach Fraser and Oren Safdie, Head of New Play Development, have announced the creation of The-Write-Stuff playwriting competition for youth, to be awarded annually to the best new play by an emerging writer aged 12-18. The winner will receive $500; submissions open April 1, 2021.
Infinithéâtre Announces Winner of Write-On-Q! Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020
Every year Infinithéâtre seeks innovative and challenging new works by dedicated Québec and Indigenous playwrights for their Write-On-Q! Québec playwriting competition. This is the only Canadian theatre company with a playwriting prize that awards the substantial sum of $5000, and the biggest literary prize in Québec.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2020
Every year Infinithéâtre seeks innovative and challenging new works by dedicated Québec and Indigenous playwrights for their Write-On-Q! Québec playwriting competition. This is the only Canadian theatre company with a playwriting prize that awards the substantial sum of $5000, and the biggest literary prize in Québec.
Infinitheatre Announces New Artistic Director, Zach Fraser
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020
Zach Fraser will take the helm of Infinithéâtre as the second artistic director in the company's 22-year history. He and founding Artistic Director Guy Sprung look forward to working together during this busy transitional time. Joining the team are Ellen David as Artistic Producer and Oren Safdie as Head of New Play Development.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2020
Zach Fraser will take the helm of Infinithéâtre as the second artistic director in the company's 22-year history. He and founding Artistic Director Guy Sprung look forward to working together during this busy transitional time. Joining the team are Ellen David as Artistic Producer and Oren Safdie as Head of New Play Development.
Infinithéâtre Presents Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020
Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Guy Sprung is delighted with the response to the first three plays in the series, The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room, where members of the public across Canada are invited to participate online in the development of exciting new plays. Once a week, a different script of a work-in-progress from Québec playwrights is released.
by A.A. Cristi - May 29, 2020
Infinithéâtre Artistic Director Guy Sprung is delighted with the response to the first three plays in the series, The Infinite Playwrights' Chat Room, where members of the public across Canada are invited to participate online in the development of exciting new plays. Once a week, a different script of a work-in-progress from Québec playwrights is released.
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