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Actress Gena Rowlands Passes Away at 94

Actress Gena Rowlands has passed away. Learn more about Rowlands' life and work.
BWW Review: SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at The Illuminated Stage Company

Michael and Lily are an odd couple--they irritate each other, but this play's familiar plot signals that they'll be great friends.
SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Will Come to Melville Theatre

SWING dance, tango, foxtrot and cha cha combine to serve up lessons in tolerance and acceptance in Melville Theatre's end-of-year show.
The 54th Season Announced At The Weathervane Theatre!

The Weathervane Theatre, a professional, award-winning, equity theatre in Whitefield, NH, is thrilled to announce the 2019 54th Summer Season of alternating rep. Under Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini, the Weathervane will present 8 weeks of musicals, comedies and classics never before seen on the Weathervane stage. In addition to Mainstage productions, the Weathervane keeps the calendar full with a variety of other programming for audiences of all ages. 
A Classic Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

A Classic Theatre presents the international hit play, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks by Richard Alfieri and directed by Harolyn Sharpe. The production has a limited run of 3 performances on April 5 and 6 at 7:30 and April 7th at 2:00pm at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave., Downtown St. Augustine. A fundraiser for ACT, tickets are $30 and may be purchased at www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets. For reservations, call Jan at 904-501-5093.
BWW Review: Desert Stages Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

Barbara McBain and Roger Prenger are arm-in-arm charming in Desert Stages Theatre's production of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, directed by Joy Bingham Strimple. Runs through March 3rd.
Weathervane Announces Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks As Part of 2019 54th Season

Producing Artistic Director Ethan Paulini has announced Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks as the 2nd show in the 2019 54th Season. This funny and touching Broadway hit by Richard Alfieri, Six Dance Lessons joins the rotating repertory on July 10. This title joins the already announced Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, The Drowsy Chaperone, Bright Star, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and Sister Act. Cast, creative team and a full schedule will be announced shortly. Season 54 officially opens on July 6 with the annual Bubble and Squeak. Performances continue for 8 weeks through August 31 culminating in audience favorite Best Of. Other programming including Patchwork Players, will be announced in the coming weeks.
BWW Feature: 10 Shows To Look Forward To In 2019 To Warm The Valentine's Day Heart And Stir The Mind

Theatre critic Herb Paine offers up 10 Shows in the Phoenix Metro area to look forward to in 2019 ~ to warm the heart and stir the mind.
REPRISE 2.0 Season Starts with SWEET CHARITY Directed By Kathleen Marshall; VICTOR/VICTORIA and GRAND HOTEL to Follow

REPRISE 2.0 is now announced, presenting a season of three classic American musicals at UCLA's Freud Playhouse, by Marcia Seligson, Producing Artistic Director of the new performing arts organization.  REPRISE 2.0 is partnering with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater (UCLA TFT), chaired by Brian Kite. 
Coyote Stageworks Wins Eight Desert Theatre League Awards For Acclaimed SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIS WEEKS

Coyote StageWorks, the Coachella Valley-based award-winning Actors' Equity professional theater company, announced that it won a total of eight awards at the Desert Theatre League's annual presentation on October 8. Coyote StageWorks had been nominated for 13 awards for both The Lady With All the Answers, starring Gloria Loring, and Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks, a popular two-character comedy/drama that featured Loretta Swit and David Engel. Of the 13 nominations, Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks won eight awards, tying it Coyote's 2013 production of Tru for the most awards received for a Coyote StageWorks production. Coyote StageWorks has now received an impressive 73 Desert Theatre League Awards since it was founded.
BWW Review: SWIT Continues To Charm Audience In SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at Shea's 710 Theatre

Hold your hats boys, Hot Lips Houlihan, aka Loretta Swit from the classic TV show MASH is back in town. Shea's 710 Main Theatre is presenting the two handed play SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS for the remainder of this Curtain Up Weekend. The good new is there are still some seats available, the bad news turns out to be good news--Ms Swit is no longer Hot Lips, but she is a veteran stage actress giving a compelling performance.
Shea's 710 Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

Shea's 710 Theatre is proud to announce the 2017 -18 Frey Electric Construction Co. Season.
SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS Reading to Benefit Sullivan County Historical Society

The Sullivan County Historical Society (265 Main St. in Hurleyville, NY) will present a reading of Richard Alfieri's play SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS on April 23rd, 2pm.
BWW Review: Coyote Stageworks Presents a Top-Notch Production of SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

Loretta Swit, who played Hot Lips Houlihan on television's MASH, is appearing in Coyote Stageworks' SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at the Annenberg Theater, in Palm Springs. Ms. Swit and her co-star, David Engel, make up the cast of this two-person comedy. Their emotionally honest interaction and Larry Raben's top-notch direction help make this production a winner.
BWW Previews: Loretta Swit Takes On SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS at Coyote Stageworks At The Annenberg

Coyote StageWorks, the Coachella Valley- based award-winning Actors' Equity professional theater company continues it 2016-2017 theatrical season with a production of 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,' a popular two-character comedy/drama that will feature Loretta Swit and David Engel. The production will run from February 3 through 12, 2017 with eight performances at the Annenberg Theater in the Palm Springs Art Museum.The fully staged play will star Loretta Swit (best known for her role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on the beloved television show 'M*A*S*H') and actor and Coyote StageWorks Founding Board and Company Member David Engel.
Chuck Yates, Artistic Director of Coyote StageWorks, Announces Starry 2016-17 Season at The Annenberg Theatre

Coyote StageWorks, the Coachella Valley-based award-winning Actors' Equity professional theater company, announced its eighth season that will run throughout 2016-2017. Dubbed "Legendary Ladies," the schedule of performances will include the Company's signature one-night-only benefit and productions of two beloved stage plays, all presented at the Annenberg Theater, located inside the Palm Springs Art Museum. The season celebrates "Legendary Ladies" and will feature renown actresses Florence Henderson, Sally Struthers, Mo Gaffney, Loretta Swit and Gloria Loring in productions of 'Steel Magnolias," "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks," and "The Lady With All the Answers."
Ivoryton Playhouse to Present SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS

?The Ivoryton Playhouse is leaving the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and heading to the Gulf Coast beaches of St. Petersburg, Florida. Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks is a touching and human comedy about a formidable retired woman, Lily Harrison, who hires an unusually difficult dance instructor with an acerbic personality, Michael Minetti, to give her private dance lessons -one per week for six weeks- in her gulf-front condo.
STAR WARS' Mark Hamill's Broadway Career: The Elephant Man, Mozart and a Musical Theatre Pioneer

Believe it or not, Mark Hamill has appeared in more Broadway shows than STAR WARS movies.
Vintage Theatre Presents SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, Now thru 5/3

Vintage Theatre presents 'Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks' tonight, March 13 through May 3 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010.
Vintage Theatre to Present SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS, 3/13-5/3

Vintage Theatre presents "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" March 13 through May 3 at Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St., Aurora 80010. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $28, $24 in advance and available online at www.vintagetheatre.org or by calling 303-856-7830. Group discounts for 6+ are available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Alfieri been in?

Richard Alfieri has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Richard Alfieri been in?

Richard Alfieri has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Richard Alfieri written?

Richard Alfieri has written 1 shows including Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks (Playwright).

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