Social Roundup: Broadway Community Reacts to Lin-Manuel Miranda's Purchase of the Drama Book Shop
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jan 8, 2019
The famous Drama Book Shop has has always been a staple of the theatre community, and with the incredible news that Lin-Manuel Miranda has purchased the beloved shop alongside his Hamilton collaborators Thomas Kail, Jeffrey Seller, and James L. Nederlander, fans and stars alike are taking to social media to express their reactions and fond memories. Check out some of the emotional responses below!
The Orchard Project Announces Participants In New Episodic Lab For TV Writers
by Macon Prickett
- Jun 21, 2018
The Orchard Project, a nationally renowned performance laboratory, today announced the six original, independent pilots selected to participate in its first annual Episodic Lab. More than 430 artists applied to the inaugural year of the Episodic Lab, which will help writers develop television and episodic content, working with accomplished showrunners and producers as mentors. The pioneer artists include playwrights, cartoonist, and screenwriters — and they are working on a diverse set of pilots, focusing on everything from the world of rap to the world of celebrity cruises. Selected artists and projects include: BRIGHTSTAR! By Michael Cyril Creighton; CRACK'D by Nako Adodoadji; THE PARK by Amy Jephta; THE SHAMROCKS by Chris Sharp and Kate Barry; THE STRIP by Tom Toro; and TINO & HEDDY by Patricia Scanlon and Louis Mustillo.
Theater Talk: Terrence Mann, Will Swenson & More on the Outrageous JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA
by Theater Talk
- Mar 5, 2018
On this episode, writer/composer Richard Thomas visits with actors Terrence Mann and Will Swenson from Thomas' controversial work Jerry Springer -The Opera, which created a sensation in the UK 13 years ago, but was considered so outrageous that it only now premieres in NYC. They discuss the spectacular production by The New Group at The Pershing Square Signature Center, with Michael Musto of NewNowNext.com and Susan Haskins. Next, playwright Jordan Harrison, director Oliver Butler and actor Michael Cyril Creighton talk about their production of Harrison's highly-original and thought-provoking play, The Amateurs, at the Vineyard Theatre, about a theater troop fleeing The Black Death in the Middle Ages and how these actors contributed to the modern dramatic concepts of character and individuality.
THE AMATEURS Extends Two Weeks at the Vineyard
by Julie Musbach
- Mar 1, 2018
Vineyard Theatre's Artistic Directors, Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce that the world premiere production of THE AMATEURS by Jordan Harrison (2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction) will extend through Thursday, March 29.
Review Roundup: THE AMATEURS Opens at the Vineyard
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 28, 2018
Vineyard Theatre's world premiere production of The Amateurs by Jordan Harrison (2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction), opened last night. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Photo Flash: First Look Vineyard's THE AMATEURS
by Julie Musbach
- Feb 21, 2018
BroadwayWorld has the newest production photos for Vineyard Theatre's world premiere production of THE AMATEURS by Jordan Harrison (2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction), check them out below!
Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Vineyard Theatre's THE AMATEURS
by Walter McBride
- Jan 9, 2018
Vineyard Theatre's world premiere production of THE AMATEURS by Jordan Harrison(2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction), begins performances Thursday, February 8 with opening night set for Tuesday, February 27.
Tickets to THE AMATEURS are on Sale Now, SPONGEBOB's David Zinn Leads Design Team
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 5, 2018
Tickets for Vineyard Theatre's world premiere production of THE AMATEURS by Jordan Harrison (2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction) are currently available for purchase online at www.vineyardtheatre.org or by calling the box office at 212-353-0303.
Cast Announced for Jordan Harrison's THE AMATEURS at Vineyard Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 16, 2017
Artistic Directors Douglas Aibel and Sarah Stern announce casting for Vineyard Theatre's world premiere production of The Amateurs by Jordan Harrison (2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist for MARJORIE PRIME) directed by Oliver Butler (THE OPEN HOUSE, Obie Award for Direction).
Dead Darlings Returns with SHAME EDITION
by A.A. Cristi
- Jun 30, 2017
Dead Darlings is back this month on July 12 for Shame Edition at Judson Memorial Church. The show is free with a suggested donations. Hosted by Amanda Duarte (#Pussygrabsback) the show will be featuring Ashley Nicole Black, Kenny Mellman, and Adam Feldman. Show starts at 8pm, but get there early for tunes, snacks and booze at 7:30pm.
BWW Interview: Justin Vivian Bond Talks THE BIPOLAR EXPRESS, Queer Role Models, and Why the Holidays Are a Nightmare
by Troy Frisby
- Dec 16, 2016
Mx Justin Vivian Bond is a force of nature with more than a quarter century onstage under v's (Bond's preferred pronoun) belt.
A singular performer with an endless supply of bon mots, Bond has been celebrated with an Obie Award, a Bessie, a Tony nod, and the Ethyl Eichelberger Award, among other accolades.
Fresh off a year-long career retrospective culminating in September's THE GOLDEN AGE OF JUSTIN VIVIAN BOND, v returns to Joe's Pub on December 12 at 9:30pm with a new holiday show, THE BIPOLAR EXPRESS. Ahead of the first show, we spoke over the phone about the show, v's enduring career, and the holidays themselves.
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