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Date of Death: August 01, 1981 (58)

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Invictus Theatre Company Moves To Windy City Playhouse; 2024 Season Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2024


Invictus Theatre Company has announced a new home and a four-play season for 2024. Invictus will move to the Windy City Playhouse, the former producing company and venue that closed early last year. Learn more about the season here!

JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2023


JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

Tony-Winning Stage and Screen Actress Frances Sternhagen Dies at 93
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2023


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actress Frances Sternhagen has died at age 93. Learn more about her life and career here.

Thirdwing Premieres UNITED NATIONS Drama At New 154 On Christopher
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023


Thirdwing presents the World Premiere of 'UNITED NATIONS: THE OTHER WEST,' a darkly comedic drama set within the UN Headquarters in New York. This innovative hybrid theater company brings bold new works to the stage and streaming platforms. Don't miss this powerful production starring Matthew Sanders, Yelena Shmulenson, Wesli Spencer, and Siobhan Crystal.

World Premiere of JOB Extends Through Mid-October at SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2023


JOB, the world premiere of a new play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon has extended its critically acclaimed run.

Review Roundup: Theresa Rebeck's DIG Opens At Primary Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2023


PRIMARY STAGES and 59E59 Theaters present Dig, a new play written and directed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Theresa Rebeck. Read the reviews!

Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon Will Lead New Off-Broadway Play JOB
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2023


Tony nominee Peter Friedman (Ragtime, “Succession,” Single White Female) and Sydney Lemmon (TÁR, “Helstrom,” 'Succession') will star in the world premiere of JOB by Max Wolf Friedlich (SleepOver), directed by Michael Herwitz (Mr. Parker).

Photos: Commune Comedy VERMONT Opens At Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023


After scoring hits with the Disney union strike drama Burbank (called “smart and entertaining” by Laura Collins Hughes of The New York Times) and the mass media drama Television, Thirdwing presents the World Premiere of VERMONT by Rachel Carey. See photos from the production.

Thirdwing Premieres Commune Comedy VERMONT This July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2023


After scoring hits with the Disney union strike drama Burbank and the mass media drama Television, Thirdwing, will present the World Premiere of VERMONT by Rachel Carey (The Female Genius) beginning previews July 18 at the wild project. Opening night is set for Sunday, July 23. Thirdwing is an innovative new hybrid theater company that has been presenting bold new works both live and streaming under a subscription model (like Hulu or Netflix) since January 2020.

BIRTH OF A MURDERER Heads Into Final Weekend At Desert Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2023


Birth of a Murderer will complete its run at Desert Stages at Scottsdale Fashion Square, June 9 and June 10. 

Thirdwing Explores Media Manipulation In New Drama TELEVISION
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023


After scoring a hit last season with the Disney union strike drama Burbank (called 'smart and entertaining' by Laura Collins Hughes of The New York Times), Thirdwing, will present the World Premiere of TELEVISION by Cameron Darwin Bossert beginning previews April 6 at the wild project. Opening night is set for Wednesday, April 12.

Florida Studio Theatre Extends Run Of Captivating Drama, NETWORK
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2023


Florida Studio Theatre has announced the extension of its Regional Premiere production of Network, a fast-paced play based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky. Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, Network follows the downward spiral of Howard Beale, a longtime news anchor who is being let go due to poor ratings.

Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell & Kelli O'Hara to Star in RAGTIME Reunion Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2023


The Entertainment Community Fund's one-night-only benefit reunion concert of Ragtime, originally scheduled for 2020, will take place on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Minskoff Theatre. Learn who is starring in the concert, and how to purchase tickets!

Atlantic Theater Extends CORNELIA STREET Starring George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 18, 2023


Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director; Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) has announced an extension for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street. The production, which will begin performances this Friday, January 20th and open on Tuesday, February 14th, will now play through Sunday, March 5th, Off-Broadway at Atlantic Stage 2.

Regional Premiere of NETWORK to be Presented at Florida Studio Theatre This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2023


Florida Studio Theatre will present the Regional Premiere of Network, adapted by Lee Hall and based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.

George Abud, Norbert Leo Butz, Mary Beth Peil & More to Star in CORNELIA STREET World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022


Atlantic Theater Company has announced casting for the world premiere musical Cornelia Street, with a book by Tony Award winner Simon Stephens. Find out who is joining the cast, the performance schedule and how to get tickets.

Review: NETWORK Opens the Citadel Theatre's 2022-2023 Season
by Sarah Dussome - Sep 25, 2022


The 1976 satire film comes to life on stage.

Florida Studio Theatre Announces Lineup For Its 49th Winter Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2022


Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 49th Winter Season, featuring a four-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.

Photos: Disney Unionization Drama BURBANK Opens At The Wild Project
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2022


Thirdwing, an innovative new hybrid theater company that has been presenting bold new works both live and streaming under a subscription model (like Hulu or Netflix) since January 2020, presents the World Premiere of BURBANK by Cameron Darwin Bossert at the wild project. See photos from the production!

NETWORK Comes To The Citadel Theatre, September 17 �" October 9
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022


Rehearsals are underway at the Citadel for Network, based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.

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