PSF Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 7/23-8/8
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 23, 2010
With one of the most recognizable titles in the world, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is often obscured by its own renown. 'It's the play we all think we know,' says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF producing artistic director. 'We see a few productions that often fail to measure up to the play itself, maybe the Zefferilli film, and we think we're done with Romeo & Juliet,' he says. Yet, even after performing in three professional productions and teaching the play for 20 years, Mulcahy found himself surprised during auditions four months ago. 'There were a few moments where I heard lines I had never heard before, or got an insight from something an actor did that was new to me.
PSF Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 7/23-8/8
by Nicolas Coburn
- Jul 6, 2010
With one of the most recognizable titles in the world, Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is often obscured by its own renown. 'It's the play we all think we know,' says Patrick Mulcahy, PSF producing artistic director. 'We see a few productions that often fail to measure up to the play itself, maybe the Zefferilli film, and we think we're done with Romeo & Juliet,' he says. Yet, even after performing in three professional productions and teaching the play for 20 years, Mulcahy found himself surprised during auditions four months ago. 'There were a few moments where I heard lines I had never heard before, or got an insight from something an actor did that was new to me.
The Walnut Street Theatre Closes FALLEN ANGELS, 5/2
by BWW News Desk
- May 2, 2010
The Walnut Street Theatre will close its production of Noël Coward's FALLEN ANGELS on May 2nd. Champagne, romance and laughter are on the menu in this prime example of English comedy. The production will feature performances from Susan Riley Stevens, Karen Peakes, Bill Van Horn, Greg Wood, Dan Olmstead and Jennie Eisenhower.
BWW Reviews: Desperate Housewives in FALLEN ANGELS at the Walnut
by Sarah Marcus
- Mar 31, 2010
Noel Coward's 1925 play, Fallen Angels, is still very much alive at the Walnut Street Theater. While they may be dressed in period fashion, main characters Jane and Julia would very easily fit into modern categories like 'frenemies' and desperate housewives. The three acts follow their antics spurred by jealousy, desire, assumptions and a whole lot of alcohol as they await his arrival.
Stevens and Coon Headline Walnut St.'s 'STREETCAR' 1/13-3/1
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 13, 2009
The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. This all-new production of Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatic masterpiece erupts onto the Walnut stage with powerfully emotional themes brought to life amid the steamy urban jungle of 1940's New Orleans. The production runs January 13 through March 1 on the Walnut Street Theatre Mainstage.
Stevens and Coon Headline Walnut St.'s 'STREETCAR' 1/13-3/1
by Eddie Varley
- Dec 11, 2008
The Walnut Street Theatre continues its landmark 200th anniversary season with Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. This all-new production of Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatic masterpiece erupts onto the Walnut stage with powerfully emotional themes brought to life amid the steamy urban jungle of 1940's New Orleans. The production runs January 13 through March 1 on the Walnut Street Theatre Mainstage.
Absurd Person Singular to Run at Bristol Riverside Theatre, Nov. 11-30
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 22, 2008
Bristol Riverside Theatre continues its 2008-2009 season with Absurd Person Singular by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn, one of the most prolific and widely performed of English language playwrights. Gus Kaikkonen directs this charming, modern romantic comedy that looks at the game of love through the kitchens of three married couples and their fortunes on Christmas.
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