Mark Zeisler News

Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, an upcoming new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns, begins previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center on June 25, 2014, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014. The cast just met the press and you can check out photos from the special event below!

The full cast has been announced for Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story, an upcoming new musical based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns. Produced by Merged Work Productions (lead producers) and Jack Thomas (Executive Producer), the show began rehearsals today, and begins previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center on June 25, 2014, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014.

Producers Merged Work Productions and Jack Thomas announced today the cast of the upcoming new musical, Piece of My Heart, based on the life and songs of legendary songwriter Bert Berns. The show begins previews at The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center on June 25, 2014, with an official opening night set for July 21, 2014. Tickets are on sale beginning today via TicketCentral.com.

The Nominating Committee of the Independent Reviewers of New England has just announced nominees for the 2014 IRNE Awards. The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Awards, founded by Beverly Creasey of the Journal Newspapers and Larry Stark of TheaterMirror in 1997, recognize the extraordinary wealth of talent in the Boston theatre community.

Broadway and film star Bobby Cannavale attended last night's preview performance of THE SILVER CORD, which is scheduled to open officially next Tuesday, June 11th at Off-Broadway's Theatre at St. Clement's. Bobby brought along a couple of his fellow actors from Broadway's THE BIG KNIFE, Lee Aaron Rosen and Mark Zeisler. This marked a reunion with SILVER CORD star Dale Carman, who served in the wardrobe department for THE BIG KNIFE through the end of its limited engagement last Sunday. Cast members from both shows posed for onstage photos after the performance.

Roundabout Theatre Company's new Broadway production of The Big Knife, by Clifford Odets, opened last night, April 16, at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd Street). This will be a limited engagement through June 2, 2013. Check out photos from the after party below!

Following a critically acclaimed season which included the World Premiere of Lynn Nottage's hit comedy, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Second Stage Theatre has announced three of the four mainstage productions in the company's upcoming 33rd season.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Sex Lives of Our Parents, written by Michael Mitnick. Directed by Davis McCallum, Sex Lives of Our Parents will feature Teddy Bergmann (Peter and the Starcatcher), Lisa Emery (Far East), Daniel Jenkins (Mary Poppins), Virginia Kull (Dividing the Estate), Ben Rappaport (NBC's 'Outsourced') and Mark Zeisler (Second Stage Theatre's Eurydice). Previews begin on June 7th and opening night is Wednesday, June 22

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Sex Lives of Our Parents, written by Michael Mitnick. Directed by Davis McCallum, Sex Lives of Our Parents will feature Teddy Bergman (Peter and the Starcatcher), Lisa Emery (Far East), Daniel Jenkins (Mary Poppins), Virginia Kull (Dividing the Estate), Ben Rappaport (NBC's 'Outsourced') and Mark Zeisler (Second Stage Theatre's Eurydice). Previews begin on June 7th and opening night is Wednesday, June 22.

Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) kicks off this summer's Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series with the world premiere of Sex Lives of Our Parents, written by Michael Mitnick. Directed by Davis McCallum, Sex Lives of Our Parents will feature Teddy Bergmann (Peter and the Starcatcher), Lisa Emery (Far East), Daniel Jenkins (Mary Poppins), Virginia Kull (Dividing the Estate), Ben Rappaport (NBC's 'Outsourced') and Mark Zeisler (Second Stage Theatre's Eurydice). Previews begin on June 7th and opening night is Wednesday, June 22

Merrimack Repertory Theatre wraps up 32nd season with regional premiere which imagines a confrontation between the famous painter and a Nazi functionary bent on destroying his work.

Pascal Productions Proudly Presents the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. Written and Directed by WENDY BECKETT. Starring THOM CHRISTOPHER, JACK GWALTNEY, STACEY LINNARTZ, ANDY PARIS, DEE PELLETIER, ALYSIA REINER, JOSH TYSON, MARK ZEISLER

Last night, Pascal Productions presented the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. The play, written and directed by Wendy Beckett features Thom Christopher, Jack Gwaltney, Stacey Linnartz, Andy Paris, Dee Pelletier, Alysia Reiner, Josh Tyson, and Mark Zeisler.

Pascal Productions Proudly Presents the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. Written and Directed by WENDY BECKETT. Starring THOM CHRISTOPHER, JACK GWALTNEY, STACEY LINNARTZ, ANDY PARIS, DEE PELLETIER, ALYSIA REINER, JOSH TYSON, MARK ZEISLER

Pascal Productions is pleased to announce that the role of Mexican painter, Diego Rivera, in the World Premiere production of MODOTTI, will now be played by Marco Greco (Behind The Counter With Mussolini and Den of Thieves).

Pascal Productions is pleased to announce that the role of Mexican painter, Diego Rivera, in the World Premiere production of MODOTTI, will now be played by Marco Greco (Behind The Counter With Mussolini and Den of Thieves).

Pascal Productions Proudly Presents the World Premiere of MODOTTI, In life, love and politics. Written and Directed by WENDY BECKETT. Starring THOM CHRISTOPHER, JACK GWALTNEY, STACEY LINNARTZ, ANDY PARIS, DEE PELLETIER, ALYSIA REINER, JOSH TYSON, MARK ZEISLER

Bob Clyman's script will hold you in its grip, and the actors won't let go until the final blackout

The Flea Theater joins forces with the Alliance Francaise for a one time only FREE reading of Henri Becque's The Vultures directed by Jim Simpson on Monday, October 1 at 8PM.