Russell Lees

New Repertory Theatre Presents NIXON'S NIXON
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2019

New Repertory Theatre presents Nixon's Nixon, a timely political comedy by Russell Lees about the meeting between President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on the night before Nixon's resignation in 1974. Starring Jeremiah Kissel and Joel Colodner, and directed by Elaine Vaan Hogue, the production runs September 14 through October 6, 2019 in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA. Tickets are $25-$67 and may be purchased by calling the New Rep Box Office at 617-923-8487 or visiting newrep.org. Student, senior, and group discounts are available, as well as free tickets for WIC/EBT cardholders.

New Repertory Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2019

New Repertory Theatre proudly announces 2019-2020: The 35th Anniversary Season, TRANSITION

Writers Guild Awards Announces 2016 Videogame Writing Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016

The Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) and the Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for videogames during 2015.

BWW Review: NIXON'S NIXON - A Humorous and Disturbing Abuse of Power
by Maggie Yates - Feb 10, 2015

While Nixon's blustering is made somewhat ridiculous by his impending political impotence, this type of disquieting abuse of power reminds the audience how natural political corruption becomes when those in power are left unchecked.

BWW Preview: NIXON'S NIXON Gives Shape and Nuance to American History
by Maggie Yates - Feb 2, 2015

C-Span may be boring, but presenting the intricacies of the political engine via theatre has the perpetual potential for dramatic greatness.

Articulate Theatre Brings ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL to TADA! This weekend
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2014

Articulate Theatre and Artistic Director Cat Parker, are pleased to announce their two-night-only benefit event ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL, taking some of the most famous classic paintings 'off the wall' on to the stage. Introducing new plays by James A. Biederman (The Whitest Kids U'Know, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, The Kids in the Hall), Tom Dulack (Breaking Legs), Allan Knee (The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Little Women, Late Night Comic), Russell Lees (Nixon's Nixon), Robin Rice Lichtig, William LoCasto, Jamie Neumann, Eric Percival, Daniel Talbott (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait) and Robert Verlaque (Icarus Sings).

Articulate Theatre to Bring ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL to TADA!, 9/13-14
by BWW News Desk - Sep 2, 2014

Articulate Theatre and Artistic Director Cat Parker, are pleased to announce their two-night-only benefit event ARTICULATING THE ARTS: OFF THE WALL, taking some of the most famous classic paintings 'off the wall' on to the stage. Introducing new plays by James A. Biederman (The Whitest Kids U'Know, The Jamie Kennedy Experiment, The Kids in the Hall), Tom Dulack (Breaking Legs), Allan Knee (The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Little Women, Late Night Comic), Russell Lees (Nixon's Nixon), Robin Rice Lichtig, William LoCasto, Jamie Neumann, Eric Percival, Daniel Talbott (Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, America, Kuwait) and Robert Verlaque (Icarus Sings).

WGA Announces Nominations for Outstanding Achievement in Writing for New Media & Videogames
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2013

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for new media and videogames during 2012.

Boston University Will Offer MFA in Playwriting
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 13, 2012

Boston Playwrights' Theatre and the School of Theatre at Boston University today announced a new Master of Fine Arts Degree in Playwriting. This collaboration-the only one of its kind in universities and colleges across the nation-combines resources from both these award-winning programs for the first time.

Writers’ Theatre Presents the revival of 'Nixon’s Nixon'
by Steve Leary - Jul 24, 2008

Just in time for the elections, Writers' brings back its critically-acclaimed, award-winning production of 'Nixon's Nixon'

Writers' Theatre announces 2008/09 season
by Chicago News Desk - Apr 2, 2008

Writers' Theatre announces 2008/09 season, to include the world premiere musical adaptation of Shaw's 'Candida,' the world premiere of Brett Neveu's 'Old Glory,' 'Picnic','The Maids' a late summer revival of 'Nixon's Nixon' and the holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol'

'Nixon's Nixon' to have run at The Gamm
by Randy Rice - Oct 22, 2007

The meeting of Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and President Richard Nixon on the eve of Nixon's resignation is the basis of Russell Lee's play, 'Nixon's Nixon'

The Gamm Announces 2007-2008 Schedule
by Randy Rice - Apr 15, 2007

Artistic Director Tony Estrella has announced an ambitious season for the the Pawtucket, RI theater

Nixon's Nixon at San Jose Rep Opens March 30
by Eugene Lovendusky - Mar 21, 2007

The San Jose Rep is thrilled to present the award-winning play 'Nixon's Nixon' on the 10th anniversary of its first appearance at the Rep in 1997; to run from March 24 through April 22 with an opening Friday, March 30.

MCC to Premiere 'A Very Common Procedure' Jan. 31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2006

MCC Theater will present the New York premiere of A Very Common Procedure by Courtney Baron. The play will be directed by Obie Award winner Michael Greif (Rent, Grey Gardens).

Nixon's Nixon: Let Me Say This About That
by Michael Dale - Oct 5, 2006

MCC brings back the original actors and director for their 10 Anniversary production of Russell Lees' vision of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger

Nixon's Nixon to Offer Free Tuesday Night Talk Backs
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2006

MCC Theater has announced its fall slate for their popular Tuesday Night Talk Backs, a free post-performance guest speaker series at Nixon's Nixon.

Political Satire Nixon's Nixon Begins at MCC, Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2006

MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees

Political Satire Nixon's Nixon Starts at MCC, Sept. 20
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2006

MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees

MCC '06-'07 Season to Include Premiere of LaBute Play
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2006

MCC Theater announced today that its 2006-07 mainstage season at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St.) will include the 10th anniversary production of MCC's acclaimed Nixon's Nixon--reuniting playwright Russell Lees, director Jim Simpson with actors Gerry Bamman and Steve Mellor--and a world premiere by Neil LaBute, recently named MCC playwright in residence