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Photo Flash: La MaMa Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of The Actors Studio with Mayoral Proclamation
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2017


Joining in the opening night festivities for The Last Days of Judas Iscariot at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street): Ellen Burstyn, Co-President of the Actors Studio; Carla Hoke-Miller, Director of Theatrical Partnerships for the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment; Ruben Blades; Lee Grant; Michael Aranov (OSLO); Valda Setterfield; Patricia Bosworth; Margaret Colin; and many others. This limited Off-Broadway engagement continues through March 26th.   The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is enjoying an extended run at La Mama after being developed at the Actors Studio as part of the Theater & Social Justice program, using Actors Studio members.     

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Directed by Estelle Parsons, Starts Tonight Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 9, 2017


The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is receiving a rare New York revival this spring at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with previews beginning tonight, March 9th, 2017 for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 26th. Opening Night is set for Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7pm.

THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Directed by Estelle Parsons, Starts This Week Off-Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017


The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is receiving a rare New York revival this spring at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with previews beginning this Thursday, March 9th, 2017 for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 26th. Opening Night is set for Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7pm.

Photo Flash: First Look at THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT, Helmed by Estelle Parsons at La MaMa
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017


The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will receive a rare New York revival this spring at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with previews beginning March 9th, 2017 for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 26th. Opening Night is set for Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Estelle Parsons to Helm THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT at La MaMa This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2017


The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will receive a rare New York revival this spring at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with previews beginning March 9th, 2017 for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 26th.  Opening Night is set for Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7pm.

LA MAMA Will Present THE LAST DAYS OF JUDAS ISCARIOT
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


The Last Days of Judas Iscariot will receive a rare New York revival this spring at The Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa (66 East 4th Street) with previews beginning March 9th, 2017 for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through March 26th.  Opening Night is set for Monday, March 13, 2017 at 7pm.

One-Man Show RHAPSODY IN BLACK to Confront Racism in America at the Halloran Centre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2016


The Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education presents Rhapsody in Black today, November 18th at 6:30 PM. LeLand Gantt's one-man show recounts his life experiences through unflinchingly honest storytelling.

One-Man Show RHAPSODY IN BLACK to Confront Racism in America at the Halloran Centre
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2016


The Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education presents Rhapsody in Black on Friday, November 18th at 6:30 PM. LeLand Gantt's one-man show recounts his life experiences through unflinchingly honest storytelling.

'BROWN BEAR', ROCK THE PRESIDENTS and More Set for The Orpheum's 2016-17 Family Series
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2016


The Orpheum Theatre Group is proud to announce the lineup for the 2016-2017 Family Series. This season features exciting adaptations of beloved literary classics and performances that will both challenge and enlighten the entire family. The series runs October through February, with performances in both the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education.

RHAPSODY IN BLACK Set for Capitol Center for the Arts, 2/12
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 4, 2016


Leland Gannt's powerful one-man performance examining the question of race in America, Rhapsody in Black, comes to Concord's Capitol Center for the Arts on Friday, February 12 at 8pm. Tickets for this intimate Spotlight Cafe performance start at $15 and are on sale now.

Stephen Adly Guirgis, Lucas Hnath and More Set for The Actors Studio's THE THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2015


What is the role of theater in the world today? The Actors Studio is presenting a series of plays and discussions, THE THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, which will be free and open to the public. The series will comprise four productions over the next few months touching on the themes of social justice. Each performance will be followed by a discussion with an expert in the topic. 

Stephen Adly Guirgis, Lucas Hnath and More Set for The Actors Studio's THE THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Series
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2015


What is the role of theater in the world today? The Actors Studio is presenting a series of plays and discussions, THE THEATRE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE, which will be free and open to the public. The series will comprise four productions over the next few months touching on the themes of social justice. Each performance will be followed by a discussion with an expert in the topic. 

Billy Crystal Receives United Solo Special Award for 700 SUNDAYS; Full List of Winners Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2014


The world's largest solo theatre festival concluded its season with an awards ceremony held on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Theatre Row in New York City. It was the closing night for a ten-week season of solo theatre and the fifth anniversary of the festival, a resident company at Theatre Row.

RHAPSODY IN BLACK Plays United Solo Festival, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2014


Conceived, written and performed by LeLand Gantt with Estelle Parsons as directorial consultant, Rhapsody in Black opens in Theatre Row's Studio Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., today, September 27th at 4pm.

RHAPSODY IN BLACK to Play United Solo Festival, Begin. 9/27
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014


Conceived, written and performed by LeLand Gantt with Estelle Parsons as directorial consultant, Rhapsody in Black opens in Theatre Row's Studio Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., on Saturday, September 27th at 4pm.

Over 130 Works Set for 5th Annual United Solo Festival, 9/18-11/23
by Tyler Peterson - May 20, 2014


More than 130 one-person shows will participate in this year's annual United Solo, the world's largest festival of solo theatre. The event will take place between September 18 and November 23 at New York City's Theatre Row on 42nd Street, where United Solo is a resident company. The Festival has grown five times since its inaugural run in 2010; it began as a two-week-long event and will span over ten weeks this year.

WorkShop Theater Stages RHAPSODY IN BLACK, Now thru 2/9
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2014


Rhapsody in Black, conceived, written and performed by Leland Gantt (Requiem for a Dream, Malcolm X and Presumed Innocent ) with directorial consultation by Estelle Parsons (notorious for her Oscar-winning performance as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde) opens in the WorkShop Theater Company's Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th St., tonight, January 30th at 8:00PM.

WorkShop Theater to Stage RHAPSODY IN BLACK, 1/30-2/9
by Diana Heisroth - Jan 27, 2014


Rhapsody in Black, conceived, written and performed by Leland Gantt (Requiem for a Dream, Malcolm X and Presumed Innocent ) with directorial consultation by Estelle Parsons (notorious for her Oscar-winning performance as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde) opens in the WorkShop Theater Company's Jewel Box Theater, 312 W. 36th St., on Thursday, January 30th at 8:00PM.

IYOM, THE WINTER'S TALE and More Set for WorkShop Theater's 20th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2013


WorkShop Theater Company, and Artistic Director Scott C. Sickles, has announced its 20th season, celebrating its diverse history. WorkShop's Main Stage Season begins in September with the world premiere of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's Iyom; November marks the return of Philip Hall's highly acclaimed musical adaptation of Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi; and the spring will bring director Ryan Lee's vision of Shakespeare's challenging classic, The Winter's Tale. In addition to developing new plays and reviving classics, WorkShop has broadened its scope in the past few years by fostering new short plays, musicals, and children's theater. This fall, WorkShop welcomes a new Managing Director, Joseph Giardina, who is also an arts education consultant for the New York City Department of Education's (NYCDOE) Office of the Arts and Special Projects.

BWW Reviews: TWO TRAINS RUNNING Arrives at Syracuse Stage
by Josh Austin - Feb 3, 2013


How good can chicken taste when you really wanted ham-when you've spent an exhaustive amount of energy for it? Chicken will never taste the same again: probably sour and, perhaps pridelessly cheap. Fittingly for TWO TRAINS RUNNING, ham and chicken are inherently a cultural war cry, excitedly felt at Syracuse Stage.

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