Walter Corwin's THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT to Premiere at Theater For the New City
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 19, 2016
Theater For the New City has announced that it will present the world premiere of THE LONG AND THE SHORT OF IT, a new play that spotlights the wrong doings against women since the Garden of Eden through the near future, March 23 - April 3 in the Cabaret at Theater for the New City, 155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets). Written by Walter Corwin and directed by Daniel Kelley (long-time veteran of the TNC) with music by Arthur Abrams, the production will have its official opening on March 30th at 8:00PM.
You Can't Stop This Team! Kenny Leon, Jerry Mitchell and Harvey Fierstein Sign on for NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Feb 18, 2016
NBC just announced an all-star team of Broadway's finest creatives -- featuring familiar faces Kenny Leon, Jerry Mitchell and Harvey Fierstein -- for its upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY LIVE, the network's latest stage musical following the phenomenal success of THE WIZ LIVE. The telecast will air Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The cast for HAIRSPRAY LIVE will be announced at a later date, but based on this news, BWW can't wait to see what NBC has in store!
SHORT SHAKESPEARE! TWELFTH NIGHT Set for Chicago Shakespeare
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 12, 2016
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) debuts the newly abridged Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night , a 75-minute production of William Shakespeare's tale of mistaken identity and unexpected love. In the midst of the 2016 celebration of Shakespeare 400 Chicago, this new adaptation by director Kirsten Kelly makes an outstanding introduction to Shakespeare for audiences of all ages. In addition to public performances each Saturday, this production welcomes 1,000 students each day during its four-week run in the Courtyard Theater, followed by an extensive tour to schools across the Midwest through May 6, 2016. Short Shakespeare! Twelfth Night will be performed for the public Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.-March 5, 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9, 2016.
2016 Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle Announces 22nd Annual Citations for Outstanding Achievements - Andy Batt, Short North Stage and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 31, 2016
The Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle has presented its 22nd annual citations for outstanding achievements in theater. Rather than focusing on competitive annual 'best' categories, the circle annually honors local individuals or groups whose work 'promotes the higher values of theater' or 'expands the possibilities of theater. All citations, presented Sunday night, January 31, 2016 during the Theater Roundtable's 16th annual Theater Awards Night at the Jewish Community Center, reflect a consensus of central Ohio theater critics:
Short Film Awards Announced for 2016 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 27, 2016
Sundance Institute announced today the jury prizes in short filmmaking at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival. The Short Film Grand Jury Prize, awarded to one film in the program of 72 short films selected from 8,712 submissions
Short Plays by Neil LaBute Set for VICES AND VIRTUES at Profiles Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2016
Profiles Theatre continues its 27th season with VICES AND VIRTUES, two full evenings featuring eleven short plays by Resident Artist Neil LaBute, performing in rotating repertory. Each evening features Midwest and World premieres of some of LaBute's newest shorts, staged by individual directors and featuring an ensemble cast of twenty performers.
Luna Stage Now Accepting Submissions for Short Play Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 8, 2016
Luna Stage is now accepting submissions to its 4th Annual New Moon Short Play Festival. Playwrights of all career levels making their home in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania may submit short plays between five and ten minutes in length and monologues of up to five minutes in length.
Short Plays by Neil LaBute Set for VICES AND VIRTUES at Profiles Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016
Profiles Theatre continues its 27th season with VICES AND VIRTUES, two full evenings featuring eleven short plays by Resident Artist Neil LaBute, performing in rotating repertory. Each evening features Midwest and World premieres of some of LaBute's newest shorts, staged by individual directors and featuring an ensemble cast of twenty performers.
EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY Nominated for Short Film of the Year
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 17, 2015
The Short Film Conference has announced the eight nominees that will vie for its inaugural Short Film of the Year. The nominees were chosen after member festivals of the Short Film Conference sent in votes for their favourite short films of the year.
Tim Realbuto Brings YES to NYC for Short Run
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 13, 2015
After a sold out run in NYC at the Emerging Artists Theatre and an acclaimed production at the Detroit Fringe Festival earlier this year, popular up and coming actor/writer Tim Realbuto will bring his play YES back to NYC for a short run at the Hudson Guild Theater Off-Broadway in January 2016.
RSO's Jerry Steichen Set for Holiday Stroll at Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe, 12/5
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2015
Jerry Steichen, consummate entertainer and gifted musician who is Music Director and Conductor of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra (RSO) will be on deck at Deborah Ann's Sweet Shoppe on Main Street during Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Joining Jerry are RSO musicians T.D. Ellis with his fun bassoon, Rachel Handman on violin and Kathleen Theisen who will play four-hand piano duets with Jerry of favorite holiday music. An RSO raffle prize, with free entry, valued at $400 will be drawn at 1 p.m. by music man Steichen who will also sign autographs.
David Bowie Single & Short Film U.S. Theatrical Premiere Set for 11/19
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 13, 2015
Having been teased from the credits of Johan Renck's new series The Last Panthers to Monday's launch of the cryptic interactive www.imablackstar.com countdown site, David Bowie's new single (pronounced “Blackstar”) will finally premiere in full on Thursday, November 19, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre Seeks Short Plays and Sketches for New Play Festival
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre is seeking compelling short plays and sketches for inclusion in the annual New Play Festival during the spring. These scripts will be reviewed and used to develop long-term relationships with new writers for future programming. New Play Development is the lifeblood of FST. It is a year-round activity that is fully integrated with each of the theatre's other programs. FST's approach to new play development focuses on the continued life of the work.