Corthron's 'A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK' Completes Playwrights Horizon's 2009/2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 4, 2009
Playwrights Horizons, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tim Sanford and Managing Director Leslie Marcus, proudly announces the sixth and final production of its upcoming 2009/2010 Season, as well as additional casting. Presented at the theater company's home at 416 West 42nd Street, the new production will be: A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK - the World Premiere of a new play by Playwrights Horizons alumna Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public). A co-production with The Play Company (Kate Loewald, Founding Producer) and Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director).
PICT Launches 13th Season With Stoppard's ROCK 'N' ROLL, Plays Through 5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 13, 2009
PICT celebrates the spirit of revolution with an extraordinary launch to celebrate its thirteenth season! Tom Stoppard's tremendous Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Rock ?n' Roll, inspiredby and dedicated to Václav Havel, serves as the centerpiece of a series which includes readings and paneldiscussions exploring Prague Spring & the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia.
Bohmer, Darrington, Noll To Star In Kennedy Center's RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2009
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for its production of RAGTIME in the Eisenhower Theater April 18 - May 10, 2009. Based on a 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, the production features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and will be directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The musical is part of the Kennedy Center's Broadway: The Third Generation, a series celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers. The official press night will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
PICT Holds Celebrates 13th Season With Stoppard's ROCK & ROLL, Readings & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 7, 2009
PICT celebrates the spirit of revolution with an extraordinary launch to celebrate its thirteenth season! Tom Stoppard's tremendous Tony and Olivier Award-winning play Rock ?n' Roll, inspired by and dedicated to Václav Havel, serves as the centerpiece of a series which includes readings and panel discussions exploring Prague Spring & the Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia.
West Coast Ensemble Presents 'THE GRADUATE,' Previews 2/11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2009
West Coast Ensemble presents the first show of their 2009 season, THE GRADUATE, adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb, and the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, THE GRADUATE will be directed by Jules Aaron (Great Expectations). THE GRADUATE will preview on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12 at 8:00pm and will open on Friday, February 13 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, April 5 at the new home of West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
Playwrights Horizons Completes $1.2 Million Renovation of 440 Studios
by Robert Diamond - Jan 29, 2009
Playwrights Horizons announces completion of a major renovation to 440 Studios, which is Lower Manhattan's largest rehearsal space complex (located at 440 Lafayette Street). The $1.2 million project took 8 months for demolition and renovation.
Playwrights Horizons Completes Renovation of '440 Studios' Rehearsal Complex
by Eddie Varley - Jan 28, 2009
Playwrights Horizons announces completion of a major renovation to 440 Studios, which is Lower Manhattan's largest rehearsal space complex (located at 440 Lafayette Street). The $1.2 million project took 8 months for demolition and renovation. 440 Studios is the third and fourth floors of the Playwrights Horizons Theater School. When not in use by the School for classes, workshops and productions, the rehearsal studios and theaters are rented out to hundreds of New York City cultural groups each year. The School and the studios are an integral part of Playwrights Horizons and perform a vital service for students, the theater community and the surrounding neighborhood. The renovation of the third floor was made possible, in large part, through generous capital funding from New York City and New York State.
Bohmer, Darrington, Noll To Star In Kennedy Center's RAGTIME
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 28, 2009
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced casting for its production of RAGTIME in the Eisenhower Theater April 18 - May 10, 2009. Based on a 1975 novel by E.L. Doctorow, the production features book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and will be directed and choreographed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge. The musical is part of the Kennedy Center's Broadway: The Third Generation, a series celebrating the current generation of Broadway musical composers. The official press night will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.
West Coast Ensemble Presents 'THE GRADUATE,' Previews 2/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 8, 2009
West Coast Ensemble presents the first show of their 2009 season, THE GRADUATE, adapted by Terry Johnson, based on the novel by Charles Webb, and the motion picture screenplay by Calder Willingham and Buck Henry, THE GRADUATE will be directed by Jules Aaron (Great Expectations). THE GRADUATE will preview on Wednesday, February 11 and Thursday, February 12 at 8:00pm and will open on Friday, February 13 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, April 5 at the new home of West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
West Coast Ensemble Presents West Coast Premiere of Durang's 'Miss Witherspoon'
by BWW News Desk - Nov 1, 2008
West Coast Ensemble presents the West Coast Premiere of Christopher Durang's MISS WITHERSPOON, directed by Joel Swetow (The Cherry Orchard, Twelfth Night). MISS WITHERSPOON will preview Sunday, October 26 at 3pm; Wednesday, October 29; Thursday, October 30; and Friday October 31 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 14 at the new home of West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
Kuhn and Faridany Join '39 Steps' Cast 10/28; Saunders and Ferrin to Depart
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 28, 2008
Jeffrey Kuhn and Francesca Faridany will join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS on Tuesday, October 28. Kuhn will play the role of Man #1 and Faridany will play the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Margaret and Pamela. Current cast members Jennifer Ferrin and Cliff Saunders will play their final performances on Sunday, October 26. THE 39 STEPS, the winner of two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards and the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, is playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues).
West Coast Ensemble Presents West Coast Premiere of Durang's 'Miss Witherspoon'
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008
West Coast Ensemble presents the West Coast Premiere of Christopher Durang's MISS WITHERSPOON, directed by Joel Swetow (The Cherry Orchard, Twelfth Night). MISS WITHERSPOON will preview Sunday, October 26 at 3pm; Wednesday, October 29; Thursday, October 30; and Friday October 31 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 1 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 14 at the new home of West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
Kuhn and Faridany Join '39 Steps' Cast 10/28; Saunders and Ferrin to Depart
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 18, 2008
Jeffrey Kuhn and Francesca Faridany will join the cast of Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS on Tuesday, October 28. Kuhn will play the role of Man #1 and Faridany will play the roles of Annabella Schmidt, Margaret and Pamela. Current cast members Jennifer Ferrin and Cliff Saunders will play their final performances on Sunday, October 26. THE 39 STEPS, the winner of two Tony Awards, two Drama Desk Awards and the 2007 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy, is playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues).
Broadway Actors Join Polly Pen for 'Polly's Night Out'
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2008
Broadway actors Terri Klausner, Theresa McCarthy, Bobby Steggert and Henry Stram join award-winning author/composer Polly Pen on the stage of Vermont's Weston Playhouse in 'Polly's Night Out,' a special event described by Pen as 'a gathering of songs and opinions that are silly, sinister and wildly out of context' on Monday, July 14 at 8pm.
Broadway Actors Join Polly Pen for 'Polly's Night Out'
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2008
Broadway actors Terri Klausner, Theresa McCarthy, Bobby Steggert and Henry Stram join award-winning author/composer Polly Pen on the stage of Vermont's Weston Playhouse in 'Polly's Night Out,' a special event described by Pen as 'a gathering of songs and opinions that are silly, sinister and wildly out of context' on Monday, July 14 at 8pm.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces 'Little Shop' Casting
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2008
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) announces its mainstage production of Little Shop of Horrors, a musical written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. It's a musical comedy to die for - literally! The musical is based on Roger Corman's 1960 sci-fi comedy and includes several show-stopping numbers including 'Skid Row (Downtown),' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour,' as well as the title song. Little Shop of Horrors will run at the Millburn theatre from June 4 through July 6, 2008.
Mulgrew Replaces Clark in Mee's Iphigenia 2.0
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2007
Signature Theatre Company announced today that Kate Mulgrew will replace the previously announced Victoria Clark in Charles Mee's Iphigenia 2.0, directed by Tina Landau
Floyd Collins at SFSU Dec. 7 - 17
by Eugene Lovendusky - Dec 3, 2006
'Floyd Collins,' the breath-taking musical by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau, is proudly presented by the San Francisco State University College of Creative Arts, running December 7 through 17, directed by Barbara Damashek.
See What I Wanna See Coming to CD Mid-February
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2006
The world premiere recording of See What I Wanna See is now available for pre-order on Sh-k-boom records. Their web site reports a release date for the album of mid-February.