Cast Announced for Goodspeed's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH
by Robert Diamond - Sep 28, 2010
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is thrilled to announce the cast of the extraordinary new musical Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach which will begin next month at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn. James and the Giant Peach will charm audiences October 21 through November 21. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts honoring Artistic Excellence and support from Continental Airlines, the official airline of Goodspeed Musicals.
Yale in NY Presents Sleeping Giant at LPR; Announces 2010-11 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 13, 2010
On Monday, October 11, 2010 at 7:30pm, the adventurous Yale in New York series opens its fourth season with Sleeping Giant at (Le) Poisson Rouge, the celebrated music club in Greenwich Village (158 Bleecker Street between Thompson St. and Sullivan St.).
Daniele to Helm JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH for Goodspeed, 10/21 - 11/12; Pasek & Paul Compose
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 16, 2010
Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced that they will produce an extraordinary new musical this fall at The Norma Terris Theatre, its home for developing new works in Chester, Conn. Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach will charm audiences October 21 through November 14. This production is made possible in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts honoring Artistic Excellence.
Photo Flash: GIANT BONES Premieres at Exit Theatre
by BWW
News Desk - May 7, 2010
Bay Area audiences will be given a rare opportunity to see one of his vivid worlds come to life when the work of Peter S. Beagle, iconic American fantasy author best known for his international bestseller The Last Unicorn, will be presented on stage in the World Premiere of GIANT BONES. Written and directed by acclaimed Bay Area playwright Stuart Bousel, GIANT BONES is based on four of Beagle's short stories, as told by a traveling troupe of actors in a distant land. Interlacing myth and memory with dangerous magic and absurd bravery, and culminating in a climactic play within a play that questions who writes history and who remembers it, GIANT BONES runs May 14 through June 19 at the EXIT Theatre (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco). For tickets (previews $15, regular $20-$30, opening $40, Gala $50), call 650 728 8098 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Every ticket holder will also receive a free signed hardcover 'Gold Sigil' edition of the book that inspired the play. (This out of print book is being reissued for this production, and signed copies, dated by show, will be given only to ticket holders, limiting the size of the edition to the same number that attend the play, making it a rare collectors item.)
Photo Flash: GIANT BONES Premieres at Exit Theatre
by Samantha Jacobsen - May 5, 2010
Bay Area audiences will be given a rare opportunity to see one of his vivid worlds come to life when the work of Peter S. Beagle, iconic American fantasy author best known for his international bestseller The Last Unicorn, will be presented on stage in the World Premiere of GIANT BONES. Written and directed by acclaimed Bay Area playwright Stuart Bousel, GIANT BONES is based on four of Beagle's short stories, as told by a traveling troupe of actors in a distant land. Interlacing myth and memory with dangerous magic and absurd bravery, and culminating in a climactic play within a play that questions who writes history and who remembers it, GIANT BONES runs May 14 through June 19 at the EXIT Theatre (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco). For tickets (previews $15, regular $20-$30, opening $40, Gala $50), call 650 728 8098 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com. Every ticket holder will also receive a free signed hardcover 'Gold Sigil' edition of the book that inspired the play. (This out of print book is being reissued for this production, and signed copies, dated by show, will be given only to ticket holders, limiting the size of the edition to the same number that attend the play, making it a rare collectors item.)
GIANT BONES Premieres At EXIT Theatre 5/7-6/19
by Charlie Piane - Apr 28, 2010
Bay Area audiences will be given a rare opportunity to see one of his vivid worlds come to life when the work of Peter S. Beagle, iconic American fantasy author best known for his international bestseller The Last Unicorn, will be presented on stage in the World Premiere of GIANT BONES. Written and directed by acclaimed Bay Area playwright Stuart Bousel, GIANT BONES is based on four of Beagle's short stories, as told by a traveling troupe of actors in a distant land. Interlacing myth and memory with dangerous magic and absurd bravery, and culminating in a climactic play within a play that questions who writes history and who remembers it, GIANT BONES runs May 14 through June 19 at the EXIT Theatre (156 Eddy Street, San Francisco). For tickets (previews $15, regular $20-$30, opening $40, Gala $50), call 650 728 8098 or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
GIANT ARC Closes 3/27 at Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010
The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble continues its commitment to producing new and daring plays with the world premiere of A Giant Arc in the Skyspace of Directions at the Powerhouse Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Michael Vukadinovich, the show boasts a talented creative team led by multi-faceted director Efrain Schunior.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Plays Kingsbury Hall 3/11-13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010
Kingsbury Hall Presents Youth Theatre at the U in James and the Giant Peach. Directed by Hugh Hansen, with original music by Cathy Neff and choreography by Penelop Caywood, James and the Giant Peach will be performed at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus on Thursday and Friday, March 11-12 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Plays Kingsbury Hall Thru 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2010
Kingsbury Hall Presents Youth Theatre at the U in James and the Giant Peach. Directed by Hugh Hansen, with original music by Cathy Neff and choreography by Penelop Caywood, James and the Giant Peach will be performed at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus on Thursday and Friday, March 11-12 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Plays Kingsbury Hall 3/11-13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2010
Kingsbury Hall Presents Youth Theatre at the U in James and the Giant Peach. Directed by Hugh Hansen, with original music by Cathy Neff and choreography by Penelop Caywood, James and the Giant Peach will be performed at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus on Thursday and Friday, March 11-12 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble's GIANT ARC Opens March 4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010
The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble continues its commitment to producing new and daring plays with the world premiere of A Giant Arc in the Skyspace of Directions at the Powerhouse Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Michael Vukadinovich, the show boasts a talented creative team led by multi-faceted director Efrain Schunior.
JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH Plays Kingsbury Hall 3/11-13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 23, 2010
Kingsbury Hall Presents Youth Theatre at the U in James and the Giant Peach. Directed by Hugh Hansen, with original music by Cathy Neff and choreography by Penelop Caywood, James and the Giant Peach will be performed at Kingsbury Hall on the University of Utah campus on Thursday and Friday, March 11-12 at 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble's GIANT ARC Opens March 4
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2010
The critically acclaimed Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble continues its commitment to producing new and daring plays with the world premiere of A Giant Arc in the Skyspace of Directions at the Powerhouse Theatre. Written by award-winning playwright Michael Vukadinovich, the show boasts a talented creative team led by multi-faceted director Efrain Schunior.
Giant Olive Theatre Company Presents OLIVER TWIST, 11/30-1/10
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2009
A thrilling new production of Charles Dickens' classic Oliver Twist, adapted by Piers Beckley, is to get its world premiere production by Giant Olive Theatre Company at The Lion and Unicorn Theatre from November 30 - January 10.
Photo Coverage EXCLUSIVE: 'GIANT' Dress Rehearsal Party
by Walter McBride - Apr 30, 2009
Epic in vision and scope, Giant chronicles The Life and times of cattleman Jordan 'Bick' Benedict, his naïve young society wife, and their family in the sweeping panorama of Texas, the land that brings them together and almost splits them apart. A sensational story of power, love, lust, and bigotry among the wealthy Anglo cattle barons and oil tycoons, and the downtrodden Mexican-Americans who work for them, Giant is based on the classic novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edna Ferber, which also inspired the film starring James Dean, ElizaBeth Taylor, and Rock Hudson. Written by Michael John LaChiusa, considered one of today's most intelligent and innovative musical theater composers, Giant is the first work produced through Signature's multi-year American Musical Voices Project.
Photo Flash: Signature Theatre's GIANT
by Eddie Varley - Mar 27, 2009
Eric Schaeffer, Artistic Director of Signature Theatre, today announced casting for the world premiere production of the musical Giant by composer Michael John LaChiusa and playwright Sybille Pearson.
Roald Dahl's 'Big Friendly Giant' Stomps into SCR, November
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2007
Beloved author Roald Dahl's tale of a 24-foot giant will amaze audiences young and old when South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) presents The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Adapted by David Wood and directed by Anne Justine D'Zmura, The BFG will run from November 2 - 18 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.