Victory Garden Theater Announces A Successful Fiscal Year
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 10, 2010
Artistic Director Dennis Zacek and Executive Director Jan Kallish proudly announce several triumphs of Victory Gardens Theater's 2009-2010 fiscal year, ending June 30, 2010. Among the theater's accomplishments are critically-acclaimed productions of Chad Deity and Year Zero, both of which were developed and produced through the theater's new play initiative, IGNITION.
Steppenwolf Theatre Presents DETROIT, Runs 9/9-11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 8, 2010
Steppenwolf Theatre Company kicks off its 2010-2011 season with Detroit, a new play by Lisa D'Amour, directed by ensemble member Austin Pendleton. Detroit features an all-ensemble cast including Kevin Anderson, Kate Arrington, Ian Barford, Robert Breuler and Laurie Metcalf.
Victory Gardens Presents A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED 7/9-8/15
by Gabrielle Sierra
- May 27, 2010
Victory Gardens closes its 2009/10 Season with the world premiere of Ensemble Playwright Joel Drake Johnson's A Guide for the Perplexed, marking the Chicago return of award-winning Broadway actor Kevin Anderson.
Tarell McCraney Joins Steppenwolf Ensemble
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 22, 2010
The Steppenwolf Theatre Company Ensemble is pleased to announce its newest member, playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. Among his many accomplishments, McCraney is the author of the critically-acclaimed The Brother/Sister Plays, currently playing at Steppenwolf through May 23, 2010. As a playwright, he has collaborated with Steppenwolf ensemble member Tina Landau on seven productions and readings nationally. He also appeared on stage at Steppenwolf in Landau's 2004 production of Theatrical Essays. Additionally, McCraney was recently commissioned by Steppenwolf, through support from the Joyce Foundation Awards, to write a new play for the Steppenwolf ensemble based on the biblical book of Job. The Steppenwolf ensemble, the longest-existing theater ensemble in the U.S., now totals 43 members.
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Returns In Dublin May 4-29
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 20, 2010
Directed by Peter Sheridan, based on the novel by Stephen King, this iconic story inspired the ever popular film and is adapted for stage by Owen O'Neill and Dave Johns.
Kevin Anderson Returns as Andy Dufresne in SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, Begins May 4
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Mar 30, 2010
Lane Productions are delighted to bring the stage version of The Shawshank Redemption back to Ireland where it all began. This unforgettable story of courage, friendship and of daring to hope was brought to the stage for the first time on May 19th 2009 and following a run in London's West End The Shawshank Redemption is returning by popular demand to The Gaiety Theatre, Dublin from 4th May for a strictly limited run.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents THE FIRST GRADE, 1/22 - 2/28
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 22, 2010
Aurora Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of lauded Chicago playwright Joel Drake Johnson's THE FIRST GRADE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross directs this new play from Johnson, whom The Chicago Reader declared 'balances gallows humor with acute insight and compassion. He creates characters so real you wonder what will happen to them after the final blackout.' Featuring Julia Brothers and Warren David Keith, along with Rebecca Schweitzer, Paul Santiago, Tina Sanchez, and Adrian Anchondo, THE FIRST GRADE plays January 22-February 28 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.
Joel Drake Johnson's THE END OF THE TOUR Opens 2/4 at 16th Street
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jan 13, 2010
16th Street Theater, a part of the North Berwyn Park District, is proud to announce Joel Drake Johnson's THE END OF THE TOUR directed by Cecilie Keenan performing February 4 - March 6, 2010 at the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street in Berwyn, with a press opening of Saturday, February 6 at 5:00 PM.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents THE FIRST GRADE, 1/22 - 2/28
by Jessica Lewis
- Dec 3, 2009
Aurora Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of lauded Chicago playwright Joel Drake Johnson's THE FIRST GRADE. Aurora Theatre Company Artistic Director Tom Ross directs this new play from Johnson, whom The Chicago Reader declared 'balances gallows humor with acute insight and compassion. He creates characters so real you wonder what will happen to them after the final blackout.' Featuring Julia Brothers and Warren David Keith, along with Rebecca Schweitzer, Paul Santiago, Tina Sanchez, and Adrian Anchondo, THE FIRST GRADE plays January 22-February 28 at the Aurora Theatre in Berkeley.
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