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Date of Death: April 15, 1986 (75)

Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE

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Circle Festival to Return to the Flea Theater With Four More Weekends
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024


Circle Festival will return to the Flea Theater in Tribeca for four more weekends, featuring Off-Broadway talent. Each day will have the same lineup, showcasing the talent and creativity of New York City's Off-Broadway creatives.

Clumbsy Theatre to Present MAID MADE MADAME At Philly Fringe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024


Clumbsy Theatre will present their first original production, MAID MADE MADAME, an adaptation of a French classic in the American style, at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Circle Festival Reveals 2024 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2024


RJ Theatre Company, in collaboration with The Actor Launchpad, have revealed the lineup for the much-anticipated 2024 Circle Theater Festival. Set to take place in New York City, this year's festival promises a dynamic blend of established stars and emerging talents, with productions that challenge the boundaries of traditional theater.

Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming Join Indie Comedy Feature LUNCH HOUR
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 19, 2024


Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming are among the names that are set to star in Lunch Hour, a new film directed by Larry Guterman from a script by Oren Safdie. Rodriguez and Cumming will appear alongside Thomas Middleditch.

David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Premieres at Modlin Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 5, 2024


GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.

Getty And The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Present MEMNON
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024


The Getty Villa Museum and the Classical Theatre of Harlem collaborate to present MEMNON, an engaging outdoor theater production. Tickets are available starting July 1.

Alan Cumming Signs First Look Deal With NBCUniversal
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2024


Five-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Alan Cumming has signed a producer first-look deal with NBCUniversal. The deal is inclusive of both scripted and unscripted content and spans the breadth of NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands. Cumming is currently the host and producer of Peacock’s hit cultural phenomenon The Traitors, the #1 unscripted series.

ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2024


State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.

Mark Morris Joins Creative Team For WHAT BELONGS TO YOU
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2024


Renowned choreographer and director Mark Morris has joined the creative team for What Belongs to You, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra by GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little.

David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Will Premiere at Modlin Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2024


GRAMMY® Award-nominated composer David T. Little will unveil his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell’s critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You. 

Three Films From Lee Grant to be Re-Released to Theatres This Summer by Hope Runs High
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2024


Three films by Academy Award-winning actor/director Lee Grant have been restored and are being re-released to theatres this summer by Hope Runs High. Learn where to watch!

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Announces Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024


The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM featuring comedian Russell Peters for the 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park.

Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024


The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.

Lucille Lortel Theatre Presents JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2024


Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.

Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024


Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.

Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.

Jamila Ponton Bragg Named Manager of the Broadway Women's Fund
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024


Jamila Ponton Bragg has been named the new manager of the Broadway Women's Fund. Learn more about Bragg here!

Ritual Cabaret ART BROTHEL Comes to Coney Island USA in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2024


International Culture Lab (ICL) and Coney Island USA will present the debut of 'Ritual Cabaret Art Brothel,' an immersive theater experience set to run March 15th to 17th, 2024.

The Classical Theatre Of Harlem To Receive $75,000 Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024


The Classical Theatre of Harlem has announced it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $75,000.00.

Amnon Kabatchnik Releases 'Courtroom Dramas On The Stage, Volume II'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024


Legendary drama professor, esteemed historian, celebrated director, and award-winning writer Amnon Kabatchnik has penned a new volume in his critically-acclaimed award-winning reference series.

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