Obadiah Eaves News

Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its 2008/09 Season with the world premiere of a provocative new play set in Berkeley and written by a Berkeley native: renowned playwright Itamar Moses returns to his hometown with Yellowjackets, a script set just around the corner in the halls of his alma mater.

The Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced the full casting for 'The Understudy' by Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Scene).

S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA, and Marisa Tomei, currently appearing in MTC's critically acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS, will be featured guests on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' next week as a part of 'Broadway Week.'

S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently appeared in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of COME BACK, LITTLE SHEBA, and Marisa Tomei, currently appearing in MTC's critically acclaimed production of TOP GIRLS, will be featured guests on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' next week as a part of 'Broadway Week.'

Manhattan Theatre Club's acclaimed Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will conclude its extended engagement on Sunday, March 16. As of that date, the production will have played 24 preview performances and 61 regular performances at the Biltmore Theatre

'Parlour Song,' by Jez Butterworth and featuring Chris Bauer, Jonathan Cake and Emily Mortimer, will officially opening Wednesday, March 5 and a limited engagement through Saturday evening, March 29, 2008 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater

S. Epatha Merkerson, currently appearing in Manhattan Theatre Club's critically acclaimed production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a guest on WNYC's 'The Leonard Lopate Show' tomorrow, Friday, February 22 (12:40 - 1:00 PM).

Emmy and Golden Globe winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, who recently opened to rave reviews in Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Come Back, Little Sheba, will be a featured guest on ABC's 'The View' tomorrow, January 29. 'The View' airs locally on WABC (Channel 7) at 11 AM. Check local listings for airings outside the tri-state area.

Celebrated British playwright Jez Butterworth returns to the Atlantic Theater Company for the premiere of his new play Parlour Song, directed by Atlantic artistic director Neil Pepe, and featuring Chris Bauer, Jonathan Cake and Emily Mortimer. Parlour Song will begin previews Friday, February 15 for an official opening Wednesday, March 5 and a limited engagement through Saturday evening, March 29, 2008 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater

Shining City, the celebrated contemporary drama by young Irish playwright Conor McPherson, is now playing its Chicago premiere in a stunning and fascinating production at the Goodman Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba opens tonight, January 24 at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Jez Butterworth returns to the Atlantic Theater Company for the premiere of his new play Parlour Song, directed by Pepe, and featuring Chris Bauer, Jonathan Cake and Emily Mortimer. Parlour Song will begin previews Friday, February 15 for an official opening Wednesday, March 5 and a limited engagement through Saturday evening, March 29, 2008

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will officially open Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba will begin performances tomorrow, January 3 in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba held a press-rehearsal on Wednesday, December 5, in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Peter Parnell's Trumpery, directed by David Esbjornson officially opens on Wednesday, December 5 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Peter Parnell's Trumpery, directed by David Esbjornson is in previews for an official opening on Wednesday, December 5 Off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company at the Linda Gross Theater.

Manhattan Theatre Club's new Broadway production of William Inge's Come Back, Little Sheba starts rehearsals tomorrow in preparation for the Thursday, January 24 opening at MTC's Biltmore Theatre

Atlantic Theater Company's world premiere production of Peter Parnell's play Trumpery, directed by David Esbjornson, begins preview performances tonight, Wednesday, November 14.

Kevin Anderson, Lyle Kanouse, Zoe Kazan, Brian J. Smith, Brenda Wehle and Matthew J. Williamson join S. Epatha Merkerson in 'Come Back, Little Sheba' at the Biltmore Theatre, beginning January 3.