Photo Flash: SEMINAR Begins Rehearsals at LA's Ahmanson Theatre - Jeff Goldbum, Aya Cash and More!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 24, 2012
Rehearsals have begun for "Seminar," the sexy, smart new comedy starring Jeff Goldblum, an Academy Award and Emmy Award-nominee. "Seminar," by Pulitzer Prize finalist and "Smash" creator Theresa Rebeck and directed by Obie Award-winner Sam Gold, begins previews October 10 and opens October 17, 2012, at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The first production of the Ahmanson Theatre's 2012-2013 season, "Seminar" will continue performances through November 18, 2012. Check out photos of the cast at rehearsal below!
Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron's FUN HOME to Have Public Theater Lab, 10/17-11/4
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 11, 2012
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Patrick Willingham) announced today that FUN HOME, a new musical with music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Lisa Kron, will open the 2012-2013 season of the Public Lab, a program designed to connect audiences and artists in the process of creating new theater. Directed by Sam Gold, FUN HOME is based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel and will run Wednesday, October 17 through Sunday, November 4 in The Public's Shiva Theater. Member tickets are $12 and are on sale now. Single tickets, priced at $15, go on sale Tuesday, September 18.
Seeing Place's DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA Gets Off-Broadway Extension thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2012
The Seeing Place Theater, known for intensely intimate ensemble work, announces an Off-Broadway extension for their critically acclaimed production of John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a brutal and romantic story of 'Beauty and the Beast in the Bronx.' Due to overwhelming audience response and glowing critical praise, this production is getting a limited one-week extension in New York City.
Adam Driver Joins Cast of THE F WORD
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 2, 2012
Variety reports that Adam Driver has joined the cast of the upcoming romantic comedy THE F WORD from Michael Dowse. The actor joins previously announced cast members Daniel Radcliffe and Zoe Kazan.
Erin Cronican and Brandon Walker Star in Seeing Place Theater's DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA and THE LOVER
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2012
The Seeing Place Theater, known for intensely intimate ensemble work, announces casting for Harold Pinter's The Lover, a 'bizarre theatrical evening' of lust, cunning, and costumes) paired with John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a brutal and romantic story of 'Beauty and the Beast in the Bronx.' Both shows are running in true repertory: same cast, design concept, and creative team, for 2 total hours of compelling programming.
Erin Cronican and Brandon Walker Star in Seeing Place Theater's DANNY AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA and THE LOVER
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2012
The Seeing Place Theater, known for intensely intimate ensemble work, announces casting for Harold Pinter's The Lover, a 'bizarre theatrical evening' of lust, cunning, and costumes) paired with John Patrick Shanley's Danny and the Deep Blue Sea, a brutal and romantic story of 'Beauty and the Beast in the Bronx.' Both shows are running in true repertory: same cast, design concept, and creative team, for 2 total hours of compelling programming.
Photo Flash: Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, et al. Lead Royal Court's LOOK BACK IN ANGER Reading
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 9, 2012
Holed up in a cramped flat in a large Midlands town with his wife Alison and friend Cliff, Jimmy Porter has got something to say. Look Back in Anger 'rocked theatre and society in the summer of 1956, and blasted open the doors for a generation of angry young men'; Benedict Cumberbatch, Rebecca Hall, Anna Maxwell Martin, Matt Ryan and Julian Wadham led a reading of the play for the Royal Court's Playwright's Playwrights season on July 6. View photos below!
CHEKHOV'S UNCLE VANYA Extends at SoHo Rep Thru 8/26
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 28, 2012
In response to overwhelming demand, amid extraordinary critical acclaim, Soho Rep, in association with John Adrian Selzer, extends the world premiere of CHEKHOV'S UNCLE VANYA-the new version by playwright Annie Baker, directed by Sam Gold-through August 26.
Nick Payne, Polly Stenham, Roy Williams & David Eldridge Set to Direct Royal Court's PLAYWRIGHT'S PLAYWRIGHTS in West End this Summer
by James T Harding - Jun 20, 2012
As part of the current three-play Royal Court at the Duke of York's Season with Posh by Laura Wade, Jumpy by April De Angelis and Constellations by Nick Payne, four of the UK's leading playwrights will direct one of their all-time favourite plays in a series of one-off afternoon readings from 29 June at the Duke of York's Theatre in a special event supported by The Ambassador Theatre Group.
Nick Payne, Polly Stenham, Roy Williams and David Eldridge will select their favourite plays and will have less than two days to bring their vision to life with a full cast to be announced for staged readings on Friday afternoons this summer.
West End's Sarah Goldberg to Join CLYBOURNE PARK from July 17; Annie Parisse Departs 7/15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2012
Producer Jordan Roth announced today that 2011 Olivier Award nominee Sarah Goldberg will join the cast of the 2012 Tony Award-winning "Best Play," Clybourne Park, in the roles of "Betsy" and "Lindsey." Annie Parisse will play her final performance on Sunday, July 15th with Goldberg succeeding the role on Tuesday, July 17th.
Kenneth Branagh, Gary Barlow, Michael Boyd and More Knighted at Queen's Birthday Honors
by BWW News Desk - Jun 16, 2012
According to BBC News, actor Kenneth Branagh, X Factor judge and Diamond Jubilee songwriter Gary Barlow, Royal Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Michael Boyd, and more were awarded knighthoods at Queen's Birthday Honours on June 15. Film star Kate Winslet was also recognized as a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire), among others.
WICA Presents FROST/NIXON, Now thru 6/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2012
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Theater Series presents Frost/Nixon, a play by Peter Morgan, opened June 8 and runs through June 23, 2012, showsat 7:30 and 2:00 PM, directed by Richard Evans.
SEMINAR's Jeff Goldblum, END OF THE RAINBOW's Tracie Bennett and More Set for Center Theatre Group's 2012-13 Ahmanson Season!
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2012
The 2012-2013 Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre season was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The new season, the 46th season at the Music Center of Los Angeles, will include Jeff Goldblum in the West Coast premiere of the smart, sexy, new Broadway comedy "Seminar," Rachel York in the beloved 1930s musical romp - Cole Porter's "Anything Goes," the American premiere and pre-Broadway presentation of the dramatic musical "Backbeat" which features classic rock 'n' roll in its story of the birth of the Beatles, Tracie Bennett starring as the iconic Judy Garland in the West Coast premiere of the acclaimed play with music - "End of the Rainbow," and the daring new musical that explores a shocking event in American history - Kander and Ebb's "The Scottsboro Boys." In addition, the exuberant musical "Fela!" will return for a limited engagement as a bonus option to the season subscription.
2012 Drama League Award Winners - Audra McDonald, ONCE, DEATH OF A SALESMAN & More!
by Robert Diamond - May 18, 2012
The Drama League announced today the winners for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards: Distinguished Play, Other Desert Cities, presented by Philip Seymour Hoffman; Distinguished Revival of a Play, Death of a Salesman, presented by Christian Borle; Distinguished Production of a Musical, Once, presented by Cynthia Nixon; Distinguished Revival of a Musical, Follies, presented by Kelli O'Hara; and Distinguished Performance, Audra McDonald, presented by John Lithgow at a star-studded luncheon ceremony hosted by Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidal's The Best Man) at the Marriott Marquis Times Square.