TexARTS Announces Cast of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 18, 2016
For the final production of the 2015-16 professional season, TexARTS presents the classic murder mystery, Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None." Set in a solitary island mansion, ten strangers are brought together under mysterious circumstances. All seems perfectly civilized until one by one they are murdered in poetic fashion. Find out whodunit at the Kam & James Morris Theatre, February 19-28.
Tickets to Writers Theatre's ARCADIA Now on Sale
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2016
Writers Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, presents the first production in the Theatre's new home, Arcadia by Tom Stoppard, directed by Michael Halberstam. The show runs March 16 - April 24, 2016 at the Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre in Writer Theatre's new theater center at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. The Press Opening is Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Derby Theatre & Octagon Theatre Bolton to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of LOOK BACK IN ANGER
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2015
Derby Theatre and Octagon Theatre Bolton celebrate the 60th anniversary of Osborne's seminal play, the ground-breaking classic Look Back in Anger with a new revival directed by Derby Theatre's Artistic Director, Sarah Brigham. The production will run at Derby Theatre from Fri 4 until Sat 26 March, and then transfer to the Octagon Theatre Bolton from Tue 7 - Sat 30 April.
EMH Productions to Present LOOK BACK IN ANGER This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2015
LOOK BACK IN ANGER by John Osborne is being directed by E.M Hodge and will be presented by EMH Productions at The Wm. J Geery Theatre at 2130 L St. from Thursday January 21st through Sunday February 7th, 2016.
Northlight Theatre to Continue Season with YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 27, 2015
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning play You Can't Take It With You, continuing Northlight's 41st Season. You Can't Take It With You, directed by Devon de Mayo, runs November 6 - December 13, 2015 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
World Premiere Drama CAGED to Open Next Month at Theatre Banshee
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 23, 2015
Mean Machine Productions and Georganne Aldrich Heller in association with Theatre Banshee have announced the world premiere production of a new drama, CAGED by Dermot Davis. Featuring Elizabeth Lande and Johnny O'Callaghan and directed by Tim Byron Owen, CAGED will play one preview on October 22 at 8pm, with an opening set for Today, October 23 at 8pm. The engagement will run through November 22 only at Theatre Banshee in Burbank.
World Premiere Drama CAGED Begins Tonight at Theatre Banshee
by BWW News Desk - Oct 22, 2015
Mean Machine Productions and Georganne Aldrich Heller in association with Theatre Banshee have announced the world premiere production of a new drama, CAGED by Dermot Davis. Featuring Elizabeth Lande and Johnny O'Callaghan and directed by Tim Byron Owen, CAGED will play one preview tonight, October 22 at 8pm, with an opening set for Friday, October 23 at 8pm. The engagement will run through November 22 only at Theatre Banshee in Burbank.
Katrina Lenk, Richard Topol, Lenny Wolpe and More Star in Yale Rep's INDECENT, Premiering Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2015
Yale Repertory Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with the world premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Rebecca Taichman, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), now through October 24. Opening Night is tonight, October 8. The world premiere of INDECENT is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, where it will play November 13-December 10.
Jennifer Tilly, Dylan Baker & More Set for Eric Bogosian's 100 MONOLOGUES at PS122
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2015
To benefit their 2016 return to their East Village home, Performance Space 122 (PS122) and Executive Producer Anson Mount bring together widely acclaimed playwright Eric Bogosian and director Jo Bonney, along with their close friends, for two-nights of hand-selected, intimate performances from Bogosian's 100 Monologues series.
Katrina Lenk, Richard Topol, Lenny Wolpe and More Star in Yale Rep's INDECENT World Premiere, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 2, 2015
Yale Repertory Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with the world premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Rebecca Taichman, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), tonight, October 2, through October 24. Opening Night is Thursday, October 8. The world premiere of INDECENT is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, where it will play November 13-December 10.
PIG FARM Announces Full Cast - Dan Fredenburgh, Erik Odom, Charlotte Parry and More; Oct. 21
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 23, 2015
Dan Fredenburgh (Tom), Erik Odom (Tim), Charlotte Parry (Tina) and Stephen Tompkinson (Teddy) comprise the full cast for Pig Farm, running at the St. James Theatre from 21 October until 21 November, with press night on 28 October. Written by Tony Award® winningUrinetown The Musical writer Greg Kotis, Pig farm is being directed by Katharine Farmer, with design by Carla Goodman, lighting by Jason Taylor, sound by John Leonard, fights by Malcolm Ranson and casting by Kate Plantin CDG.
World Premiere Drama CAGED to Open Next Month at Theatre Banshee
by BWW News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
Mean Machine Productions and Georganne Aldrich Heller in association with Theatre Banshee have announced the world premiere production of a new drama, CAGED by Dermot Davis. Featuring Elizabeth Lande and Johnny O'Callaghan and directed by Tim Byron Owen, CAGED will play one preview on October 22 at 8pm, with an opening set for Friday, October 23 at 8pm. The engagement will run through November 22 only at Theatre Banshee in Burbank.
BWW Profile: Emma Thompson Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Tess Reynolds - Sep 16, 2015
Emma Thompson is one of the most celebrated British actresses of her generation. Not only is she noted as an actress, but she is also recognized as a comedian, screenwriter, author and activist. From her beginnings as a member in the Footlights troupe alongside Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, Thompson's credits and filmography have exploded, as well as her presence as a stage-performer. On the upcoming 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards, Emma Thompson is nominated for Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her work in SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET.
Katrina Lenk, Richard Topol, Lenny Wolpe and More to Star in Yale Rep's INDECENT World Premiere
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2015
Yale Repertory Theatre opens its 2015-16 season with the world premiere of INDECENT, a new play with music, written by Paula Vogel, created by Paula Vogel and Rebecca Taichman, and directed by Rebecca Taichman, at the University Theatre (222 York Street), October 2-24. Opening Night is Thursday, October 8. The world premiere of INDECENT is a co-production with La Jolla Playhouse, where it will play November 13-December 10.
Nick Moran to Lead ROARING TRADE in London This Autumn
by Jessica Khan - Aug 6, 2015
Power, lust and ambition: three worthy topics for a stage vet to tackle in the upcoming run of DR. WHO, SHERLOCK and UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS writer Steve Thompson's ROARING TRADE at London's Park Theatre.
London Classic Theatre's 15th Anniversary Season to Continue with ABSENT FRIENDS, Now Extended
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2015
Following a successful Spring/Summer tour, London Classic Theatre's Artistic Director Michael Cabot today announces a 14-week extension of Alan Ayckbourn's Absent Friends, as part of the company's 15th Anniversary Season. In its most ambitious programme to date, the company will open a second leg of Absent Friends on 19 August 2015, followed by a 12-week UK & Ireland tour of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot from 9 September 2015.
In the Spotlight Series: Meet the 2015 Tony Nominees - Sam Gold
by Walter McBride - Jun 2, 2015
Just weeks ago, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Throughout the month, we will continue our Tonys coverage by bringing you exclusive photos by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride! Below, meet Sam Gold, Best Direction of a Musical nominee for Fun Home.
TV Exclusive: Meet the Nominees- FUN HOME's Sam Gold- 'This Is a Beautiful Thing'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2015
We are yet another day closer to the biggest night on every theatre-lover's calendar- the 69th Annual Tony Awards, which will be co-hosted by Kristin Chenoweth and Alan Cumming on Sunday, June 7 (8PM on CBS). Earlier this month, the 2015 Tony nominees gathered to meet the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the big day. Below, we bring you an exclusive interview with Sam Gold, Best Director of a Musical nominee for Fun Home.