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Jones & Willis Star in 'Blood Knot' at ACT; Begins Feb.8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2008


American Conservatory Theater core acting company members Steven Anthony Jones and Jack Willis star as South African brothers divided by skin-tone and joined together by blood in Athol Fugard's Blood Knot, directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. February 8 through March 9, with press night February 13.

'The Rainmaker' Rolls into ACT Oct.25 - Nov.25
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 17, 2007


American Conservatory Theater (ACT) presents N. Richard Nash's classic western romance The Rainmaker; directed by the esteemed Mark Rucker. The Rainmaker will play ACT October 25 through November 25. Press night is Tuesday, October 30, at 8PM. Tickets - starting at $14 - are now available.

Hedda Gabler at ACT Opens Feb.14
by Eugene Lovendusky - Feb 12, 2007


American Conservatory Theater proudly presents Paul Walsh's new translation of Henrik Ibsen's masterful thriller 'Hedda Gabler,' the gripping story of one of the most elusive and controversial heroines in the modern canon, now playing through March 11. Opening night is Wednesday, February 14 at 8PM.

Ghostlight to Release Cast Album of A.C.T.'s Happy End
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2007


Ghostlight Records will release a cast recording of the American Conservatory Theatre's production of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht's Happy End.

A Christmas Carol at ACT Dec. 5 - 24
by Eugene Lovendusky - Dec 5, 2006


American Conservatory Theater presents Charles Dickens's holiday classic 'A Christmas Carol,' adapted by ACT Artistic Director Carey Perloff and Paul Walsh and directed by Perloff, December 5 through 24, opening Friday, December 8 at 7PM.

Review: The Big Snakes of The Little Foxes
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 5, 2006


'The Little Foxes' at the American Conservatory Theatre delectably wriggles in a snake-pit of lies, corruption, and familial deceit.

Photo Flash: The Little Foxes Opens at ACT
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 31, 2006


The revival of Lillian Hellman's 'The Little Foxes,' opens at ACT Nov. 1 to run through Nov. 26 under the direction of Laird Williamson.

The Little Foxes Begins Oct. 27 at ACT
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 24, 2006


The American Conservatory Theatre of San Francisco presents their revival of Lillian Hellman's 'The Little Foxes,' beginning Oct. 27 through Nov. 26.

Photo Flash: Patti LuPone in Gypsy at Ravinia
by Walter McBride - Aug 16, 2006


Gypsy, starring Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone in the towering role of Rose, played from August 11th through August 13th at the Ravinia Festival in Chicago

Everything's Coming Up Patti: A Review of Ravinia's Gypsy
by Joseph F. Panarello - Aug 14, 2006


For many years the theater community wondered why Tony Award wining actress Patti LuPone had never been cast as Mama Rose in the various revivals of the legendary musical GYPSY...Finally, the part and the actress were brought together at Ravinia's Music Festival and the results surpassed expectations

Sondheim Cancels 8/11 Gypsy Discussion at Ravinia
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2006


Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim will no longer appear before the Ravinia Festival in Chicago's August 11th performance of Gypsy, starring Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone as Rose.

Full Cast Set for Ravinia Gypsy; Sondheim to Appear 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2006


Full casting has been announced for Ravinia's Gypsy, running August 11th through 13th; in addition, Sondheim will appear for a pre-show discussion on August 11th

ACT Announces 40th-Anniversary 2006-07 Season
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jul 13, 2006


The American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco has announced its 2006-07 season in their 40th Annivesary of award-winning and celebrated theatre in the Bay Area.

Photo Flash: Happy End Extends at ACT
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jun 24, 2006


'Happy End,' the hit Brecht/Weill Gangster Musical, has extended its run at San Francisco ACT, to close July 16.

Photo Flash: Happy End ACT Rehearsal, Opens June 8
by Eugene Lovendusky - Jun 6, 2006


San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater (ACT) completes its 2005-06 season with Brecht's 'Happy End,' to open at the Geary Theatre June 8.

Boevers and Willis Cast in Ravinia Gypsy, August 11-13
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2006


Jessica Boevers, last seen on Broadway in In My Life, is set to entertain audiences as Louise in the upcoming Ravinia Festival's staged concert production of Gypsy, while Jack Willis has been cast as Herbie

Julius Caesar Ends Limited Engagement, June 12
by BWW News Desk - Jun 9, 2005


The limited engagement of Julius Caesar with Denzel Washington will close on June 12th

Julius Caesar Stars Sadler and Walker will Make Appearance on OnStage
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2005


Julius Caesar co-stars William Sadler and Eamonn Walker will be on NY1's OnStage beginning on May 21st

Julius Caesar: Et tu, Brooks Brothers?
by Michael Dale - Apr 20, 2005


Daniel Sullivan's new production eschews togas and doublets for corporate threads

Denzel Washington on CBS 60 Minutes Wednesday
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2005


Two-time Academy® Award-winner DENZEL WASHINGTON sits down with Ed Bradley at Sardi's Restaurant for CBS 60 MINUTES WEDNESDAY (8pm EST/PST, CBS) to discuss his starring role as BRUTUS in Broadway's all-new production of William Shakespeare's JULIUS CAESAR.

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