Russell Lees
Latest News on Russell Lees:
New Repertory Theatre Presents NIXON'S NIXON (Jul 30, 2019)
New Repertory Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season (Mar 11, 2019)
Writers Guild Awards Announces 2016 Videogame Writing Nominations (Jan 11, 2016)
New Repertory Theatre Presents NIXON'S NIXON (Jul 30, 2019)
New Repertory Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season (Mar 11, 2019)
Writers Guild Awards Announces 2016 Videogame Writing Nominations (Jan 11, 2016)
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New Repertory Theatre Presents NIXON'S NIXON
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 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
New Repertory Theatre proudly announces 2019-2020: The 35th Anniversary Season, TRANSITION
New Repertory Theatre proudly announces 2019-2020: The 35th Anniversary Season, TRANSITION
Writers Guild Awards Announces 2016 Videogame Writing Nominations
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.
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
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.
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
C-Span may be boring, but presenting the intricacies of the political engine via theatre has the perpetual potential for dramatic greatness.
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
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 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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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'
Just in time for the elections, Writers' brings back its critically-acclaimed, award-winning production of 'Nixon's Nixon'
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
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'
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
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 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
Artistic Director Tony Estrella has announced an ambitious season for the the Pawtucket, RI theater
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
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.
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
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).
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
MCC brings back the original actors and director for their 10 Anniversary production of Russell Lees' vision of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger
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
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.
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
MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees
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
MCC Theater will present the 10th anniversary production of their critically-acclaimed political satire, Nixon's Nixon, by playwright Russell Lees
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
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
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
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Russell Lees written?
Russell Lees has written 1 shows including Nixon's Nixon (Playwright).
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