Iden Payne News

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre & Dance and Texas Performing Arts invite you to experience a vibrant evening of dance, expression and cultural exchange with the presentation of Cancion del Cuerpo (Song of the Body), March 5 - 7 at UT's B. Iden Payne Theatre.

'Abby and June' Monday, January 11th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12, Wednesday, January 13th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12 The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

'Abby and June' Monday, January 11th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12, Wednesday, January 13th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12 The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

With pieces inspired by the joy of expression and the skill of interpretation as they relate to the world of dance, The University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's award-winning student dance company presents, Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Showing, Preview of Canción del Cuerpo (Song of the Body), December 4 & 5, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

With pieces inspired by the joy of expression and the skill of interpretation as they relate to the world of dance, The University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's award-winning student dance company presents, Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Showing, Preview of Canción del Cuerpo (Song of the Body), December 4 & 5, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

'Abby and June' Monday, January 11th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12, Wednesday, January 13th, 2010; 7:30pm - $12 The Tank at 354 W. 45th Street, New York, NY 10036

With pieces inspired by the joy of expression and the skill of interpretation as they relate to the world of dance, The University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's award-winning student dance company presents, Dance Repertory Theatre Fall Showing, Preview of Canción del Cuerpo (Song of the Body), December 4 & 5, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jane Austen's classic novel adapted for the stage, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, November 13 - 22, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jane Austen's classic novel adapted for the stage, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, November 13 - 22, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

The University of Texas Department of Theatre and Dance presents Jane Austen's classic novel adapted for the stage, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, November 13 - 22, 2009, at the B. Iden Payne Theatre.

City Theatre Company will celebrate one year in its new space this year. The company was formed in 2008 and had their own space five weeks later. Andy Berkovsky, the company's Artistic Director, started the company with former student Travis Tinnin, who dropped out of NYU's drama program to act at the company's production manager.

Broadway veteran Robin Lewis will join recently announced faculty hires Kailtin Hopkins and Jim Price in the Musical Theatre Program at Texas State University.

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

Eric McCormack, Emmy Award winner for 'Will & Grace,' will play El Gallo, Lucas Grabeel from 'High School Musical' will play Matt, and Broadway star and Tony nominee Harry Groener will play Bellomy in 'The Fantasticks,' which concludes the 2008-2009 Reprise Theatre Company at the Freud Playhouse May 5-May 17 (press opening May 6).

First Light Theater Group, in association with The Pyramid Media Company and 9Squared Entertainment, present the World Premiere of THIRST: a spell for Christabel, a new play by Monika Bustamante, based on the unfinished gothic poem 'Christabel' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834). Directed by Elena Araoz and produced by David Davoli on an Off-Broadway contract, previews begin March 10th at HERE Arts Center. Opening is slated for Tuesday, March 17th. THIRST: a spell for Christabel retells Coleridge's gothic story in an abandoned forest suffering from an apocalyptic drought. Christabel and her father, stubborn hold-outs in the dying woods, are visited by a mysterious and opportunistic woman who quickly transforms their quiet world. Soon they must choose between her frightening, seductive promises and the quickly diminishing safety of the life they've always known. THIRST: a spell for Christabel will feature Matthew Cowles (Veronika Decides to Die, Life on Mars, Oz), Lori Funk, and Elizabeth Gross as Christabel, with set by Susan Zeeman Rogers, costumes by Chloe Chapin, lighting by Justin Townsend, and sound design by Arielle Edwards. Stage management will be by Rosie Goldman.

First Light Theater Group invites you to the World Premiere of THIRST: a spell for Christabel. This new play by Monika Bustamante, based on the unfinished gothic poem 'Christabel' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), is produced on an Off-Broadway contract at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue between Spring and Broome). Performances run March 10 - April 12.

First Light Theater Group invites you to the World Premiere of THIRST: a spell for Christabel. This new play by Monika Bustamante, based on the unfinished gothic poem 'Christabel' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834), is produced on an Off-Broadway contract at HERE Arts Center (145 6th Avenue between Spring and Broome). Performances run March 10 - April 12.

Reprise Theatre Company announced today that 'The Fantasticks' will replace the previously announced production of 'Chess,' May 5-17 at the Freud Playhouse. With music by Harvey Schmidt and book and lyrics by Tom Jones, 'The Fantasticks' is the world's longest-running musical and will be performed in Los Angeles as its current New York revival continues running off-Broadway. Jason Alexander, artistic director of Reprise, said, 'I am saddened to report the reason why. Our world premiere production of 'Chess' was commissioned and brokered by Gerald Schoenfeld, President of the Shubert Organization. Just before the end of last year, Gerry passed away unexpectedly. Without his support our production of 'Chess' simply is not possible at this time. I am disappointed, both for the loss of this wonderful opportunity and for the loss of an old and good friend.'

First Light Theater Group, in association with The Pyramid Media Company and 9Squared Entertainment, present the World Premiere of THIRST: a spell for Christabel, a new play by Monika Bustamante, based on the unfinished gothic poem 'Christabel' by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834). Directed by Elena Araoz and produced by David Davoli on an Off-Broadway contract, previews begin March 10th at HERE Arts Center. Opening is slated for Tuesday, March 17th. THIRST: a spell for Christabel retells Coleridge's gothic story in an abandoned forest suffering from an apocalyptic drought. Christabel and her father, stubborn hold-outs in the dying woods, are visited by a mysterious and opportunistic woman who quickly transforms their quiet world. Soon they must choose between her frightening, seductive promises and the quickly diminishing safety of the life they've always known.