Berkley Rep To Premiere Itmar Moses's New Play 'Yellowjackets'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2008
Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2008/09 Season with the world premiere of a provocative new play set in Berkeley and written by a Berkeley native: renowned playwright Itamar Moses returns to his hometown with Yellowjackets, a script set just around the corner in the halls of his alma mater.
Luna Stage Revisits 'The Man in Room 306'
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2008
Luna Stage, one of New Jersey's premiere theatres, revisits 'The Man in Room 306,' written and performed by Craig Alan Edwards. The play had its world premiere at Luna in 1995 and was met with stunning reviews. Scheduled to open April 3, on the eve of the fortieth anniversary of Dr. King's death, the production will run through May 4, 2008. Luna Stage is delighted to have the support of The National Civil Rights Museum for this production. The museum is housed in Memphis' historic Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. King's assassination.
Galati & Murakami Shake Berkeley Rep with 'after the quake'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 7, 2007
This October, Berkeley is the epicenter of Bay Area drama when Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati brings after the quake to Berkeley Repertory Theatre; performed on the Thrust Stage beginning previews October 12, opening October 17 and runs through November 25.
Streep, Streisand or Close to Play Normas in 'Sunset' Film?
by BWW News Desk - Aug 6, 2007
Three of the biggest stars in entertainment - Meryl Streep, Barbra Streisand and Glenn Close - are readying themselves for a possible close-up as Norma Desmond in an upcoming screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents 'after the quake' July 24
by James Sims - Jun 19, 2007
The La Jolla Playhouse has announced the upcoming production of after the quake, a presentation with the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and a Steppenwolf Theatre production and directed by Frank Galati, beginning previews on July 24 and running through August 26...
Townshend's Boy Who Heard Music to Play Bway or West End?
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2007
Broadway and West End buzz surrounds The Boy Who Heard Music, a new rock musical by The Who's Pete Townshend that will have its premiere at the Powerhouse Theater at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY as part of the New York Stage and Film festival.
Benson, Gelber, Etc. Set for Birth and After Birth at ATC
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2006
Casting has been announced for Birth and After Birth, the new play by Tina Howe that will begin previews at the Atlantic Theater Company on September 13th for an October 3rd opening; it will run through October 29th
Complete Casting Announced for Wilson's Seven Guitars
by BWW News Desk - Jun 26, 2006
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.
Casting Announced for Seven Guitars; Opens Wilson Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Jun 21, 2006
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Kathryn Lipuma, Executive Director) announces complete casting for SEVEN GUITARS, the first play of its 2006-2007 three-play tribute to the works of August Wilson.
New Victory Theater Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2005
The New Victory Theater is turning 10! On December 11, 1995, NYC's premier theater for kids and families forever changed the 42nd street landscape when it became the FIRST historic theater to reopen its doors