Marylouise Burke News

The cast and creative team of the world premiere Broadway-bound play Is He Dead?, a new comedy by Mark Twain, held a press meet and greet at the New 42nd Street Studios, New York City, on October 17, 2007. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.

Very rarely does an opportunity come along for an actor to delight in something old and something new at the same time. New York stage mega-man, Norbert Leo Butz - already with a slew of original roles under his belt - gets that very honor in Is He Dead? a newly discovered and adapted Mark Twain play, heading to Broadway's Lyceum Theatre in November.

Rehearsals begin today for IS HE DEAD?, a new comedy by master American novelist and satirist Mark Twain, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore. The play will open at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street) on November 29. Previews begin on November 8.

Tickets for Mark Twain's Is He Dead?, adapted by David Ives, and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Michael Blakemore, go on sale to the general public tomorrow, Saturday, September 22.

'Is He Dead?' opening at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre on November 29 will star Norbert Leo Butz, Jenn Gambatese, David Pittu, Tom Alan Robbins.

13P (Thirteen Playwrights, Inc.), the OBIE Award-winning theater company comprised of 13 playwrights, will present the world premiere of Ann Marie Healy's (P#6) Have You Seen Steve Steven?, to be directed by 2007 OBIE Award-winning director Anne Kauffman

Rattlestick Playwrights Theater opens its 13th season with the World Premiere of American Sligo, described as 'a darkly humorous saga about the quintessential American family,' written and directed by Adam Rapp

'Cause Celeb!' is back, as Charlotte Booker and Nancy Balbirer present 'tales of daddy's girls' on Monday, June 25th at 7:30 PM at the Cutting Room.

Cause Celeb! is back, as Charlotte Booker and Nancy Balbirer present a very special tribute to Father's Day on Monday, June 25th at 7:30 PM at the Cutting Room.

The Irish Repertory Theatre will host a New Works Reading Series to support new plays and emerging playwrights.

'Cause Celeb!, A Benefit for The Empire State Pride Agenda,' was presented at Joe's Pub on November 27th at 7 PM

'Cause Celeb!, A Benefit for The Empire State Pride Agenda,' will feature Joan Rivers, Michael Musto, Charles Busch, Julie Halston and more

On November 27th, 'Cause Celeb!, A Benefit for The Empire State Pride Agenda,' will feature Joan Rivers, Michael Musto, Charles Busch, Julie Halston and more

Charles Busch, Julie Halston, Marylouise Burke and others will perform in New Year's Advice from the Stars on January 16th

Prom Songs, the second annual 'renegade benefit' for the Harvey Milk High School and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, will be held on September 26th at Joe's Pub