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Review Roundup: BIG NIGHT at The Kirk Douglas Theatre (Sep 20, 2017)
BWW Review: BIG NIGHT Starts Humorously but Changes Direction After a Senseless Attack (Sep 18, 2017)
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BIG NIGHT, Starring Brian Hutchinson, Wendie Malick, and More at the Douglas (Sep 18, 2017)
Review Roundup: BIG NIGHT at The Kirk Douglas Theatre (Sep 20, 2017)
BWW Review: BIG NIGHT Starts Humorously but Changes Direction After a Senseless Attack (Sep 18, 2017)
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BIG NIGHT, Starring Brian Hutchinson, Wendie Malick, and More at the Douglas (Sep 18, 2017)
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Review Roundup: BIG NIGHT at The Kirk Douglas Theatre
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play NIG NIGHT runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through October 8, and the critics are weighing in!
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play NIG NIGHT runs at the Kirk Douglas Theatre through October 8, and the critics are weighing in!
BWW Review: BIG NIGHT Starts Humorously but Changes Direction After a Senseless Attack
Master satirist Paul Rudnick blends a deep humanity with a honed sense of hilarity in this powerful and funny play about family and fame, the personal and the political, and the drive to stand up and speak out. But it is also one that promotes a very progressive political stance on human rights, especially within the gay community, with much of the dialogue presented as if they are soapbox speeches meant to sway the listener to take action. But given our current political circumstances, there is nothing wrong with encouraging people to take a stand and speak out to make the world a better and more equal place for everyone.
Master satirist Paul Rudnick blends a deep humanity with a honed sense of hilarity in this powerful and funny play about family and fame, the personal and the political, and the drive to stand up and speak out. But it is also one that promotes a very progressive political stance on human rights, especially within the gay community, with much of the dialogue presented as if they are soapbox speeches meant to sway the listener to take action. But given our current political circumstances, there is nothing wrong with encouraging people to take a stand and speak out to make the world a better and more equal place for everyone.
Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of BIG NIGHT, Starring Brian Hutchinson, Wendie Malick, and More at the Douglas
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opened Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the opening night below!
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opened Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the opening night below!
Paul Rudnick's BIG NIGHT Opens Tonight at the Douglas
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opens tonight, September 16, at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' is currently in previews. Performances will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opens tonight, September 16, at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' is currently in previews. Performances will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at Brian Hutchison, Wendie Malick and More in BIG NIGHT at the Douglas
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opens Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' is currently in previews. Performances will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
The world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night' opens Saturday, September 16 at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' is currently in previews. Performances will continue through October 8, 2017. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals for Paul Rudnick's New Play BIG NIGHT at the Douglas
Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night.' Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' begins previews September 10, opens September 16 and continues through October 8, 2017, at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Rehearsals have begun for the world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night.' Directed by Tony winner Walter Bobbie ('Chicago' and 'Bright Star'), 'Big Night' begins previews September 10, opens September 16 and continues through October 8, 2017, at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Star-Studded Cast Set for Paul Rudnick's BIG NIGHT at the Douglas
Center Theatre Group has announced the casting for the world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night.'
Center Theatre Group has announced the casting for the world premiere of Paul Rudnick's new play 'Big Night.'
THE OUTER SPACE, Mary McBride and More Coming Up at Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, February 22 - March 5, 2017. Scroll down for details, or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, February 22 - March 5, 2017. Scroll down for details, or visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Kyle Riabko, Alan Alda, Maysoon Zayid and More Coming Up This Month at Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running February 15-26, 2017. Scroll down for more information, and visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows!
CASTANDLOOSE LIVE Returns to Joe's Pub for 5th Installment
CastAndLoose Live! returns for its 5th full-length installment to present CastAndLoose Live! Body Language on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC. Tickets are $20 and are available at http://www.publictheater.org/reserve/index.aspx?performanceNumber=33697. Run time is one hour.
CastAndLoose Live! returns for its 5th full-length installment to present CastAndLoose Live! Body Language on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, NYC. Tickets are $20 and are available at http://www.publictheater.org/reserve/index.aspx?performanceNumber=33697. Run time is one hour.
Dixon Place to Present Pinocchio Themed PIN AND THE BLUE FAIRY
PIN* AND THE BLUE FAIRY is a new play in development with OUTLIERS Theatre Co, based on Collodi's classic The Adventures of Pinocchio. The play examines the wooden puppet's journey to become a proper boy through the eyes of a contemporary trans teenager named Blue. As Blue attempts to find their own path, they turn to Pin's tale, and their stories intertwine in a search for understanding, transformation, and personal truth.
PIN* AND THE BLUE FAIRY is a new play in development with OUTLIERS Theatre Co, based on Collodi's classic The Adventures of Pinocchio. The play examines the wooden puppet's journey to become a proper boy through the eyes of a contemporary trans teenager named Blue. As Blue attempts to find their own path, they turn to Pin's tale, and their stories intertwine in a search for understanding, transformation, and personal truth.
Cockroach Theatre Company to Produce the Audaciously Funny Taylor Mac Comedy HIR
This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.
This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.
Cockroach Theatre Company to Produce the Audaciously Funny Taylor Mac Comedy HIR
This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.
This comedic masterpiece is a perfectly worded sendup of the American family kitchen sink drama in an era that is anything but traditional. Set against a suburban backdrop, we meet a Marine just returned home from war, his transgender teen sibling, stroke-victim father, and righteously liberal mom. The family divides along the battle lines in the mom's crusade to dismantle the patriarchy family structure. We watch alliances form and fail through wit, shocking revelations and a cacophonous climax that serve put the 'fun' in 'dysfunction'.
Playwrights Horizons' Extends HIR Into 2016
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a third and final extension of their hit New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of). Directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea), HIR is the second production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has announced a third and final extension of their hit New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of). Directed by theater director and performance artist Niegel Smith (Artistic Director of The Flea), HIR is the second production of the theater company's 2015/2016 Season.
VIDEO: Playwright Taylor Mac Calls HIR A Story Of 'Progressive Responsibility'
The playwright explains that people get so wrapped up in how things should be that they don't consider what the casualties are.
The playwright explains that people get so wrapped up in how things should be that they don't consider what the casualties are.
STAGE TUBE: Kristine Nielsen in Scenes From Taylor Mac's Subversive Comedy HIR
One again Taylor Mac deals with issues surrounding gender conformity.
One again Taylor Mac deals with issues surrounding gender conformity.
Taylor Mac's HIR Extends Again at Playwrights Horizons
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced a second extension of their New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of).
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Playwrights Horizons has announced a second extension of their New York premiere production of HIR, a new play by Obie Award-winning theater artist Taylor Mac (A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, The Lily's Revenge, The Walk Across America for Mother Earth, The Be(a)st of Taylor Mac, The Young Ladies Of).
Photo Coverage: Inside the Opening Night Celebration of Playwrights Horizons' HIR
On November 8th, Playwrights Horizons' celebrated the opening night of Hir, a new play by Obie Award-winning Theater Artist Taylor Mac. Directed by Niegel Smith, the play is the second production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season and is playing at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement has already been extended through Sunday, December 6.
On November 8th, Playwrights Horizons' celebrated the opening night of Hir, a new play by Obie Award-winning Theater Artist Taylor Mac. Directed by Niegel Smith, the play is the second production of Playwrights Horizons' 2015/2016 Season and is playing at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement has already been extended through Sunday, December 6.
WAKE UP with BWW 11/6/2015 - ALLEGIANCE Opens, JERSEY BOYS Hits 10 Years and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: ALLEGIANCE brings George Takei to Broadway, JERSEY BOYS hits a milestone and more!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: ALLEGIANCE brings George Takei to Broadway, JERSEY BOYS hits a milestone and more!
WAKE UP with BWW 11/5/2015 - ON YOUR FEET! Opens and More!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Get on your feet for Gloria Estefan's new musical, opening tonight on Broadway!
Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: Get on your feet for Gloria Estefan's new musical, opening tonight on Broadway!
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