Photos: Opening Night of PENELOPE at the York Theatre Company
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 8, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy. Find out more about the production, cast and creative team plus how to get tickets.
Photos: First Look at PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2022
Production photos for The York Theatre Company world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy, with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner (York’s Cheek to Cheek, Desperate Measures) and vocal arrangements by David Hancock Turner, Steve Delehanty, and Stephen Weiner.
The York Theatre Company's World Premiere of PENELOPE Resumes Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2022
Performances for Penelope resume TOMORROW, Saturday afternoon, April 2 at 2:30PM. The limited engagement will continue through Sunday afternoon, April 24, 2022 at 2:30PM at The York’s temporary home, The Theatre at St. Jeans (150 East 76th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues). Opening Night is Thursday evening, April 7, 2022 at 7:00PM.
The York Theatre Company Postpones Performances of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022
The York Theatre Company, out of an abundance of caution and safety due to a recent COVID outbreak, has POSTPONED performances of the world premiere presentation of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written.
Shakespeare's Globe Announces Cast For JULIUS CAESAR
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2022
Shakespeare's Globe has announced the cast and company for Julius Caesar. Directed by Diane Page, Globe on Tour will be bringing this production to The Globe Theatre and venues across the UK from 29 April - 10 September.
World Premiere Musical PENELOPE Begins Performances Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 22, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love).
Complete Casting Announced For TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD National Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2022
The complete cast is announced today for the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin's new play, directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher and based on Harper Lee's classic novel. Find out who's in the cast and how to get tickets.
Photos: Meet the Cast and Creative Team of PENELOPE, OR HOW THE ODYSSEY WAS REALLY WRITTEN
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 4, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg (York’s Desperate Measures), and music by Stephen Weiner (The Rivals), directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby (York’s Lolita, My Love), with music direction and orchestrations by David Hancock Turner.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby.
The York Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of PENELOPE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2022
The York Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Penelope, or How the Odyssey Was Really Written, a new musical comedy with book & lyrics by Peter Kellogg and music by Stephen Weiner, directed and choreographed by Emily Maltby.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SPIKE at The Watermill
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2022
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world premiere of SPIKE, a new comedy by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. The title role will be played by Olivier Award-winning actor John Dagleish, with Stephen Fry voicing the BBC Announcer at The Watermill from Thursday 27 January – Saturday 5 March.
Harlem Shakespeare Founder Debra Ann Byrd Joins Southwest Shakespeare Leadership Team
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022
As Southwest Shakespeare Company enters its 29th Season, the theatre company has named the Founder of Harlem Shakespeare Festival, Debra Ann Byrd, as the company’s new Artistic Director. A native of Spanish Harlem, New York, Byrd is an award-winning classically trained actress and producer and arts administrator.
Jewish Book Festival Has Gone Virtual Now
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2022
Get ready for a literary treat from the comfort of your home! The Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival (Feb. 6-10, 2022) will warm up your winter nights with fascinating authors from across Canada, USA, Israel, Australia & Great Britain.
SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR Will Embark on UK Tour Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2022
London Classic Theatre today announce a new UK tour of Bernard Slade's Same Time, Next Year. Michael Cabot directs Kieran Buckeridge (George) and Sarah Kempton (Doris) in one of the world's most widely staged plays, originally produced on Broadway in 1975.
American Players Theatre Announces 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021
American Players Theatre (APT) has announced the 2022 season lineup, including five plays originally slated to run in the 2020 season, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.