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BWW Review: CYRANO at Two River Theater is a Brilliant Adaptation of the Classic French Tale
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 5, 2019

Two River Theater (TRT) has launched its 2019/20 Season with a production that is sure to please. 'Cyrano' by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers is adapted from the 1897 play Cyrano de Bergerac written by Edmond Rostand. The TRT show is directed by Meredith McDonough and presented as a co-production with the critically acclaimed Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival based in Garrison, New York.

VIDEO: Get a First Look at CYRANO in the All New Official Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2019

Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents Cyrano by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers, adapted from the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, directed by Meredith McDonough in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Cyrano opens to the press on Friday, September 27 at 7pm and continues through Sunday, October 13 in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ.

VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer For CYRANO at Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2019

Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents Cyrano by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers, adapted from the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, directed by Meredith McDonough in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Cyrano opens to the press on Friday, September 27 at 7pm and continues through Sunday, October 13 in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ.

Photo Flash: First Look at CYRANO At Two River Theater
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2019

Two River Theater (Artistic Director John Dias, Managing Director Michael Hurst) presents Cyrano by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers, adapted from the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, directed by Meredith McDonough in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Cyrano opens to the press on Friday, September 27 at 7pm and continues through Sunday, October 13 in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank, NJ. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org.

Two River Theater Launches Its 2019/20 Season With CYRANO
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2019

Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, launches its 2019/20 Season with Cyrano by Jason O'Connell and Brenda Withers, adapted from the play Cyrano de Bergerac by Edmond Rostand, directed by Meredith McDonough in a co-production with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival. Performances will begin in Two River's Rechnitz Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue, on Saturday, September 21 and continue through Sunday, October 13. The opening night performance is Friday, September 27 at 7pm. Tickets are available from 732.345.1400 or tworivertheater.org. 

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces Complete Casting For Summer 2019 Season
by Julie Musbach - Mar 18, 2019

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival announces complete casting for the 2019 Summer Season.

LEWISTON/CLARKSTON Extends Run at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
by Julie Musbach - Nov 2, 2018

RATTLESTICK PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER announces the extension of the New York premieres of LEWISTON/CLARKSTON, two plays written by MacArthur Genius Grant Winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, Bright New Boise, The Few) and directed by his long-term collaborator Davis McCallum

Noah Robbins, Arnie Burton & More To Star In LEWISTON and CLARKSTON At Rattlestick
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2018

RATTLESTICK PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER announces casting for the New York premieres of LEWISTON and CLARKSTON, two plays written by MacArthur Genius Grant Winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, Bright New Boise, The Few) and directed by his long-term collaborator Davis McCallum.

Noah Robbins, Arnie Burton & More To Star In LEWISTON and CLARKSTON At Rattlestick
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2018

RATTLESTICK PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER announces casting for the New York premieres of LEWISTON and CLARKSTON, two plays written by MacArthur Genius Grant Winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, Bright New Boise, The Few) and directed by his long-term collaborator Davis McCallum.

Noah Robbins, Arnie Burton & More To Star In LEWISTON and CLARKSTON At Rattlestick
by Julie Musbach - Aug 21, 2018

RATTLESTICK PLAYWRIGHTS THEATER announces casting for the New York premieres of LEWISTON and CLARKSTON, two plays written by MacArthur Genius Grant Winner Samuel D. Hunter (The Whale, Bright New Boise, The Few) and directed by his long-term collaborator Davis McCallum.

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces Complete Casting For Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2018

The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival (Davis McCallum, Artistic Director; Kate Liberman, Managing Director) is proud to announce complete casting for the 2018 summer season. The previously announced season will include two Shakespeare classics, RICHARD II and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, alongside David Farr's adaptation of THE HEART OF ROBIN HOOD, and the world premiere of Seth Bockley's RIP VAN WINKLE; or, CUT THE OLD MOON INTO STARS, the first-ever mainstage commission by HVSF, featuring 40-plus members of the Hudson Valley community alongside a cast of 4 professional actors. The season will also feature the HVSF Conservatory Company in an original clown piece, THE SEA-MAID'S MUSIC, devised and directed by Zachary Fine.

City Theatre to Continue Season with SEX WITH STRANGERS
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 24, 2016

The 2015-16 season at City Theatre continues with one of the hottest plays in the country this year. Sex with Strangers, by Laura Eason (Netflix's "House of Cards"), runs on the Mainstage, March 12 - April 3, 2016. It is directed by Christian Parker.

Photo Coverage: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens at The Pearl Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Sep 12, 2015

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer. Check out photos from the production below!

Pearl Theatre Opens 2015-16 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2015

The Pearl Theatre Company begins its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer.

Pearl Theater to Open 2015-16 Season With A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2015

The Pearl Theatre Company (Artistic Director, Hal Brooks) will begin its 2015-2016 season with Bedlam Theater Artistic Director Eric Tucker's fresh take on William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream,following a highly successful engagement of the production at the Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival this summer. Midsummer kicks off the Pearl's 32nd season, which will continue in the spring with the New York Premiere of Aaron Posner's Stupid Fu**ing Bird in and a World Premiere adaptation by Mark Shanahan of George Feydeau's Le Dindon, entitled The Dingdong.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre Continues 2014-15 Season with OUT OF THE CITY, Now thru 4/12
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) 2014-15 Season continues with the romantic comedy 'Out of the City,' written by Leslie Ayvazian and directed by Christian Parker. This charming new play by an Outer Circle Critics Award-winning playwright makes its regional premiere with this production. Full of laughter and themes of rejuvenation, 'Out of the City,' is the perfect play to guide New England audiences out of a harsh winter and into spring.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre to Continue 2014-15 Season with OUT OF THE CITY, 3/19-4/12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015

Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) 2014-15 Season continues with the romantic comedy "Out of the City," written by Leslie Ayvazian and directed by Christian Parker. This charming new play by an Outer Circle Critics Award-winning playwright makes its regional premiere with this production. Full of laughter and themes of rejuvenation, "Out of the City," is the perfect play to guide New England audiences out of a harsh winter and into spring.

LCT3's A KID LIKE JAKE Closes at Claire Tow Theater Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2013

LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater's world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet, and starring Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino, closes tonight at The Claire Tow Theater. A KID LIKE JAKE began previews on Sunday, June 2, ahead of an official opening night on Monday, June 17.

Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of LCT3's A KID LIKE JAKE!
by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Jun 18, 2013

Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season continued last night, June 17 with the opening of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet, and featuring Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz, and Carla Gugino, at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street. BroadwayWorld was there for the opening and you can check out photos below!

Carla Gugino, Caroline Aaron and More Set for LCT3's A KID LIKE JAKE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 17, 2013

Caroline Aaron, Michelle Beck, Peter Grosz and Carla Gugino will be featured in the cast of the upcoming LCT3/Lincoln Center Theater world premiere production of A KID LIKE JAKE, a new play by Daniel Pearle, directed by Evan Cabnet. A KID LIKE JAKE opens tonight, June 17 and runs through Sunday, July 14 at the Claire Tow Theater, 150 West 65 Street.

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