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Darlinghurst Theatre Premieres THE COMING WORLD, 6/18-7/3
by Meghan Schuler - Jun 10, 2011


The Darlinghurst Theatre presents an Australian premiere production of a small human story that asks big questions, June 16 through July 3.

Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING The Play, Closes 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2011


Mad Horse Theater presents SPRING AWAKENING by Frank Wedekind, translated by Jonathan Franzen. The play will have its final performance on May 22, 2011 at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd., Portland, 899-3993.

Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING The Play, Opens 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011


Mad Horse Theater presents SPRING AWAKENING by Frank Wedekind, translated by Jonathan Franzen. The play runs Thursday - Sunday May 5th - 22nd at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd., Portland, 899-3993. Tickets are $18.00& $20.00. Thursdays are pay-what-you-can. For reservations please call 899-3993. More information is available at www.madhorse.com.

Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents SPRING AWAKENING The Play, Opens 5/5
by Lauren Wolman - May 1, 2011


Mad Horse Theater presents SPRING AWAKENING by Frank Wedekind, translated by Jonathan Franzen. The play runs Thursday - Sunday May 5th - 22nd at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd., Portland, 899-3993. Tickets are $18.00& $20.00. Thursdays are pay-what-you-can. For reservations please call 899-3993. More information is available at www.madhorse.com.

USA Announces Character Approved Influencers of 2010
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2010


USA Network's Character Approved Blog (characterblog.com) has chosen Lady Gaga, Alexander McQueen, Foursquare, Food Trucks, eBooks and the feature film The Social Network among many others as some of the biggest cultural influencers, trends and ideas of 2010. Each of the eleven experts who contribute weekly updates to the blog handpicked ten people, places and/or things that have had the greatest impact in 2010 across architecture, art, design, fashion, film, food, music, social good, technology, theatre, and writing. The lists also include events whose effects reach far beyond their designated category, such as the freeing of Aung San Suu Kyi, the introduction of the text 'Haiti' campaign, the release of the documentary Waiting For Superman and the success of the nonprofit Making It Right New Orleans. The year-end content was announced today by Alexandra Shapiro, USA's senior vice president, brand strategy and digital.

Sheffield Theatres Announce Casting for The David Hare Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 10, 2010


Full casting is today announced for The David Hare Season at Sheffield Theatres.

Stetson University and the Athens Theatre Present Novelist Jonathan Franzen, 11/22
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2010


Stetson University and The Athens Theatre presents novelist Jonathan Franzen as a part of the James Turner Butler Lecture Series on Monday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. The event is free to the public and tickets will be available at the door.

Stetson University and the Athens Theatre Present Novelist Jonathan Franzen, 11/22
by Lauren Wolman - Nov 7, 2010


Stetson University and The Athens Theatre presents novelist Jonathan Franzen as a part of the James Turner Butler Lecture Series on Monday, November 22 at 7:00 PM. The event is free to the public and tickets will be available at the door.

Jonathan Franzen, Narukami, et al. Set for Upcoming Events at the JACCC
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2010


In Freedom, his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen gives us an epic of contemporary love and marriage, comically and tragically capturing the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's characters, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.

Jonathan Franzen, Narukami, et al. Set for Upcoming Events at the JACCC
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2010


In Freedom, his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen gives us an epic of contemporary love and marriage, comically and tragically capturing the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's characters, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.

JACCC Presents [ALOUD] An Evening With Jonathan Franzen & More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


Presented by The Library Foundation of Los Angeles, co-represented with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

Jonathan Franzen, Narukami, et al. Set for Upcoming Events at the JACCC
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2010


In Freedom, his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen gives us an epic of contemporary love and marriage, comically and tragically capturing the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's characters, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.

JACCC Presents [ALOUD] An Evening With Jonathan Franzen & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 14, 2010


Presented by The Library Foundation of Los Angeles, co-represented with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center.

Jonathan Franzen, Narukami, et al. Set for Upcoming Events at the JACCC
by Lauren Wolman - Sep 4, 2010


In Freedom, his first novel since The Corrections, Jonathan Franzen gives us an epic of contemporary love and marriage, comically and tragically capturing the temptations and burdens of liberty: the thrills of teenage lust, the shaken compromises of middle age, the wages of suburban sprawl, the heavy weight of empire. In charting the mistakes and joys of Freedom's characters, Franzen has produced an indelible and deeply moving portrait of our time.

Photo Flash: MI VIDA LOCA At Deep Dish Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 13, 2010


The Deep Dish Theater Company will kick off its 10th Anniversary Season with Mi Vida Loca, a smart and sexy comic drama by Eric Overmyer. Staged by Artistic Director Paul Frellick, the play will run August 27 to September 18 at the Companys home in University Mall.

THE BLUE ROOM comes to The Odyssey Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2010


As sexual encounters and expectations of love fill the senses with hope of fulfillment, the next episode emerges.

THE BLUE ROOM comes to The Odyssey Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 12, 2010


As sexual encounters and expectations of love fill the senses with hope of fulfillment, the next episode emerges.

Time's Critics Pick Their Favorite Plays Of The Decade; AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY Voted Number One
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 30, 2009


Times critics have released their favorite plays for the decade, and August: Osage County is topping the list followed by Billy Elliot.

Peacock Players Present Wedekind's SPRING AWAKENING 7/17 Thru 7/19
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


Peacock Players, New Hampshire's premiere award-winning youth theatre, is proud to present the play Spring Awakening at the 14 Court Street Theatre, in Nashua, NH for three exclusive performances in July.

Peacock Players Present Wedekind's SPRING AWAKENING 7/17 Thru 7/19
by Ali Leskowitz - Jun 18, 2009


Peacock Players, New Hampshire's premiere award-winning youth theatre, is proud to present the play Spring Awakening at the 14 Court Street Theatre, in Nashua, NH for three exclusive performances in July.

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