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Goodman Theatre presents Brian Dennehy in KRAPPS LAST TAPE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010


Two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy has thrilled Chicago audiences in unforgettable productions over the past two decades—Desire Under the Elms, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and Death of a Salesman; now, his portrayal of contrasting roles in the double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett is 'sheer theatrical dynamite' (Toronto Star).

Goodman Theatre Presents Broadway-bound Double-bill Of HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2010


Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Extends Again At Hudson Mainstage Theatre Thru February 28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IS GOING TO BE 'DREAM-Y' - David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to announce that the Ovation nominated (Best Musical Intimate Theatre, Best Featured Actor - Jim Holdridge), critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, LA WEEKLY GO!) smash-hit world premiere production of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me) is EXTENDING AGAIN through February 28 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

HIGH PERFORMANCE RODEO, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts, Opens 1/7
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010


The popular 24th annual High Performance Rodeo, Calgary's International Festival of the Arts running January 7 to 31, 2010 at various venues throughout Calgary, starts tomorrow, and will feature a collection of the boldest and the brightest artists from the realms of theatre, dance, comedy and music.

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Extends Again At Hudson Mainstage Theatre Thru 12/27
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IS GOING TO BE 'DREAM-Y' - David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to announce that the Ovation nominated (Best Musical Intimate Theatre, Best Featured Actor - Jim Holdridge), critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, LA WEEKLY GO!) smash-hit world premiere production of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me) is EXTENDING AGAIN through SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

RIALTO CHATTER: Dennehy Headed Back to Broadway in O'Neill Double Bill at Golden?
by Robert Diamond - Dec 25, 2009


Michael Riedel is reporting in today's New York Post that Brian Dennehy might be headed back to Broadway in a double bill of Eugene O'Neill's Hughie and Krapp's Last Tape, which is set to run at the Goodman's Albert Theatre in Chicago from January 16 - February 21, 2010.

Goodman Theatre Presents Broadway-bound Double-bill Of HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2009


Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 - $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

Goodman Theatre Announces KRAPP'S LAST TAPE Artists Talk 1/23/2010
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 21, 2009


Goodman Theatre is proud to announce the Krapp's Last Tape Artists Talk as part of the new 2010 Series connecting theater audiences with the artists who bring productions to life at the Goodman.

Goodman Theatre presents Brian Dennehy in KRAPPS LAST TAPE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2009


Two-time Tony Award-winner Brian Dennehy has thrilled Chicago audiences in unforgettable productions over the past two decades—Desire Under the Elms, Long Day's Journey into Night, The Iceman Cometh and Death of a Salesman; now, his portrayal of contrasting roles in the double-bill of Hughie by Eugene O'Neill and Krapp's Last Tape by Samuel Beckett is 'sheer theatrical dynamite' (Toronto Star).

The Artist Series Presents THAT'S AMORE
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2009


‘THAT'S AMORE', a hit-filled celebration based on Dean Martin's hugely successful TV specials of the 1960s, is coming to Jacksonville on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater.

The Artist Series Presents THAT'S AMORE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 19, 2009


‘THAT'S AMORE', a hit-filled celebration based on Dean Martin's hugely successful TV specials of the 1960s, is coming to Jacksonville on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Times Union Center's Moran Theater.

TITUS ANDRONICUS Comes GreenStage 10/9-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare , Directed by Tony Driscoll plays October 9 - 31 Thursday - Sunday at 8pm INDOORS AND DOWNTOWN: 2115 5th Avenue (Right behind the Cinerama, and across the street from Top Pot Doughnuts) ALWAYS FREE!

Goodman Theatre Presents Broadway-bound Double-bill Of HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 29, 2009


Goodman Artistic Director Robert Falls, acclaimed Canadian director Jennifer Tarver and celebrated star Brian Dennehy team up again for a Broadway-bound double bill, Hughie/Krapp's Last Tape; January 16- February 21, 2010 in the Goodman's Albert Ivar Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $83 and go on sale Friday, November 13 at GoodmanTheatre.org.

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Extends Again At Hudson Mainstage Theatre Thru 12/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 26, 2009


THIS HOLIDAY SEASON IS GOING TO BE 'DREAM-Y' - David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to announce that the Ovation nominated (Best Musical Intimate Theatre, Best Featured Actor - Jim Holdridge), critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, LA WEEKLY GO!) smash-hit world premiere production of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me) is EXTENDING AGAIN through SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

LIFE COULD BE A DREAM Extends Through 10/25 At The Hudson Mainstage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to announce that the critically-acclaimed (LA Times CRITICS' CHOICE, Backstage CRITIC'S PICK, LA WEEKLY GO!) smash-hit world premiere production of LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean (The Marvelous Wonderettes) with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me) is EXTENDING through Sunday, October 25 at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

Skeeter Murray Hosts 'Mr. Motown' Tribute, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


Several of Detroit's funniest comedians, including Skeeter Murray, will perform a live comedy tribute for fellow comedian and impressionist Alturo Shelton aka 'Mr. Motown' at the City Theatre Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m and 10:30 p.m. The concert will be filmed for national DVD release with a percentage of the proceeds going to develop the Alturo Shelton Foundation for the Performing Arts.

'Annie' At Tuacahn: It's Well Worth the Trip From Las Vegas
by Ellen Sterling - Oct 10, 2009


Still feeling the glow of the sheer theatricality and wonder of Chazz Palminteri's A Bronx Tale, it was with a vague, amorphous dread that I took the 150-or-so mile drive from Las Vegas to Tuacahn (www.tuacahn.com) in St. George, UT, to see a production of Annie. And, now, I am basking in 'the glow of the sheer theatricality and wonder' of that production.

Skeeter Murray Hosts 'Mr. Motown' Tribute, 10/24
by Melissa Beck - Oct 8, 2009


Several of Detroit's funniest comedians, including Skeeter Murray, will perform a live comedy tribute for fellow comedian and impressionist Alturo Shelton aka 'Mr. Motown' at the City Theatre Saturday, October 24 at 8:00 p.m and 10:30 p.m. The concert will be filmed for national DVD release with a percentage of the proceeds going to develop the Alturo Shelton Foundation for the Performing Arts.

TITUS ANDRONICUS Comes GreenStage 10/9-31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2009


Titus Andronicus by William Shakespeare , Directed by Tony Driscoll plays October 9 - 31 Thursday - Sunday at 8pm INDOORS AND DOWNTOWN: 2115 5th Avenue (Right behind the Cinerama, and across the street from Top Pot Doughnuts) ALWAYS FREE!

Rich Little Debuts New Jimmy Stewart Show at Spencer Theater Sept 25 & 26
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2009


Jmmy Stewart?the greatest actor, ever! Rich Little?the greatest impressionist, ever! Now the two luminaries come together in a brand new show starring Rich Little as Jimmy Stewart. The one-man tour-de-force premieres at the Spencer Theater on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at 8 p.m., a definite laugh-riot that kicks-off the Spencer?s 13th winter season of shows.

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