Thomas Ward News

Playwright/actor Thomas Ward premieres his play 31 Plays at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater for a special engagement tonight, November 18 & 25. In August of 2013 Ward participated in the '31 Plays in 31 Days' challenge to write a new play everyday for the entire month. What began as a light-hearted creative challenge became a terrifying mid-life crisis as the author began to question every choice, credo, and circumstance of his life.

Thomas Ward, who was hailed by THE NEW YORK TIMES for his performance in Craig Wright's THE UNSEEN Off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theatre, returns to New York City, this time as playwright. His dark comedy, INTERNATIONAL FALLS, marks Greyman Theatre Company's inaugural New York City production beginning in February 2014 at midtown's The Tank.

Playwright/actor Thomas Ward will premiere his play 31 Plays at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater for a special engagement November 18 & 25. In August of 2013 Ward participated in the '31 Plays in 31 Days' challenge to write a new play everyday for the entire month. What began as a light-hearted creative challenge became a terrifying mid-life crisis as the author began to question every choice, credo, and circumstance of his life.

Just days prior to the August 1st network launch and the debut of its first scripted series, 'Please Like Me,' Pivot (Pivot.tv), the new TV network from Participant Media targeting Millennials (18-34), has ordered a sophomore season with 10 original half-hours. Season 2 of the series is being co-produced by Pivot and Pigeon Fancier Productions/John & Josh International, in association with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's upstart digital channel ABC2, and will shoot in Australia. The announcement was made today by Evan Shapiro, President of Pivot.

Playwright/screenwriter Thomas Ward will premiere his play INTERNATIONAL FALLS for Minnesota audiences at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater under the direction of Twin Cities legend Bain Boehlke. The play will run for a limited engagement today, May 31 through June 9.

Playwright/screenwriter Thomas Ward will premiere his play INTERNATIONAL FALLS for Minnesota audiences at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater under the direction of Twin Cities legend Bain Boehlke. The play will run for a limited engagement May 31 through June 9.

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director and Festival Producer Terry Martin today announced the winners of the 'Best of Loop' for the 2013 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival.

Theatre Aspen today announced that single tickets and passes for the summer season go on sale April 1st (no fooling). Deals on sale now include season passes for both two or three shows, discounted preview passes and the popular Local's Pass (additional $20 off), for valley residents. Full season passes with early seating preference went on sale January 1st, with exclusive access to booking seats, available through April 1st.

Write down everything and something is bound to be funny. Or at least that's standup comedian Tim's philosophy in International Falls by Thomas Ward. CoHo Productions, as part of the Fertile Ground Festival, will produce the World Premiere. A pay-what-you-will preview performance will be held on January 24th, with opening night on January 25th. The hilarious new show will run Thursday through Sunday through February 16th. Tickets start at $20 with discounts available for students, educators and seniors. Those with a valid International Falls, MN driver's license will receive free admission (pending availability).

CoHo Productions regretfully announces the cancellation of Mars on Life: Holiday Survival Guide.

The Fine Arts Center's Theatre Company presents A Christmas Story, the stage play adaptation of the Christmas film, Nov. 29 - Dec. 23, in the SaG?Ji Theatre.

David Lee Nelson's timely autobiographical play THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, about his "coming out" as a Democrat to his staunchly Republican father officially opened at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street) on Sunday, October 21. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Slant Theatre Project, in association with Roust Theatre Company present the New York premiere of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, written and performed by David Lee Nelson, created with Adam Knight, and dramaturgy by Kristin Vieira. Preview performances of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET begin today, October 14th prior to an official press opening of Sunday, October 21st at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, New York, NY).

Slant Theatre Project, in association with Roust Theatre Company present the New York premiere of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, written and performed by David Lee Nelson, created with Adam Knight, and dramaturgy by Kristin Vieira. Preview performances of THE ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET begin Sunday, October 14th prior to an official press opening of Sunday, October 21st at the Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, New York, NY).

CoHo presents 'The Match.com Monologues,' 'Continuum' and more!

Theatre Aspen begins its 29th summer season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q tonight, in the new Hurst Theatre, situated along the Rio Grande River. The theatre is unveiling a new lobby facility to complement the Hurst Theatre, which was erected last summer. Next up is the musical How I Became a Pirate, based on the beloved children's book by Melinda Long (July 10th - Aug 18th) and the film noir thriller The 39 Steps (July 25th - Aug 18th).

Theatre Aspen begins its 29th summer season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q tonight, June 25th, followed by the musical How I Became a Pirate, based on the beloved children's book by Melinda Long (July 10th - Aug 18th) and the film noir thriller The 39 Steps (July 25th - Aug 18th).

Theatre Aspen begins its 29th summer season with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q, on June 25th, followed by the musical How I Became a Pirate, based on the beloved children's book by Melinda Long (July 10th - Aug 18th) and the film noir thriller The 39 Steps (July 25th - Aug 18th).

Theatre Aspen today announced casting for its summer season, opening with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q, on June 25th. The season also includes the new musical How I Became a Pirate, based on the beloved children's book by Melinda Long (July 10th - Aug 18th) and the film noir thriller The 39 Steps (July 25th - Aug 18th).

Texas-based playwright/screenwriter Thomas Ward will premiere his new play International Falls at the Out of the Loop Fringe Festival at Water Tower Theatre in Addison.