LOST LAUGHS: THE SLAPSTICK TRAGEDY OF FATTY ARBUCKLE Premieres At MRT
by Julie Musbach
- Jan 29, 2018
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is proud to present the world premiere of Lost Laughs: The Slapstick Tragedy of Fatty Arbuckle, written by Andy Bayiates and Aaron Muñoz, directed by Nathan Keepers, with performances February 14 - March 11, 2018, at the Nancy L. Donahue Theatre located at 50 East Merrimack Street in historic downtown Lowell. In addition, MRT is hosting a panel discussion on the historical context of Lost Laughs titled "Women's Rights, Prohibition, and the Fall of Fatty," on Thursday, March 1, immediately after the 7:30 pm show (details below).
MRT Debuts First Cambodian-Authored Play In 15 Years With KNYUM
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 18, 2017
Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) starts off 2018 with the latest in its 39th season: the world premiere production of Vichet Chum's KNYUM. Vichet Chum will make both his playwrighting and acting debut at MRT with his brand new, one-man play following the story of Guy, a hotel night clerk who spends the quiet hours of the night shift studying Khmer, the language of his family's home of Cambodia, in preparation for his first visit to the country his parents fled from decades before. Guy stumbles awkwardly towards fluency to awaken to parts of his heritage, both beautiful and excruciating, which shine through in his wildly luminous dreams.
BWW Interview: Playwright Sandy Rustin and STRUCK at NJ Rep
by Marina Kennedy
- Jun 14, 2016
Broadwayworld.com had the opportunity to interview playwright, Sandy Rustin about her career and the World Premiere of 'STRUCK' that will be on stage at New Jersey Repertory Company from June 30th to July 31st.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Cabaret Picks for April 25-May 1, Featuring Jay Armstrong Johnson, The Skivvies, and More!
by Louisa Brady
- Apr 24, 2016
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Something Really Rotten: Cut Songs From the Show with the Original Cast; Jay Armstrong Johnson at 54 Below; The Skivvies; The Tyler Mount Vlog Live! with Matt Doyle, Lesli Margherita & Kara Lindsay; and Broadway Acts for Women, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lena Hall, and more.
Betty Buckley, Rebecca Naomi Jones & More Join BROADWAY ACTS FOR WOMEN on 5/1
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 12, 2016
Reproductive rights advocacy organization A is For is bringing together stars of stage and screen with 'Broadway Acts for Women: A Star-Studded Night of Karaoke and Comedy' on May 1, 2016 to Benefit Jane's Due Process, Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund; Physicians for Reproductive Health.
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