Irish Rep Closes EARNEST IN LOVE 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2010
The Irish Repertory Theatre's revival of 'Ernest in Love,' a musical adaptation of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Ernest' will close on January 31, 2010.
First Folio Theater Presents JEEVES IN BLOOM, Runs 1/27/2010-2/28/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2010
First Folio Theatre's Season of Invention will continue this coming January and February with P.G. Wodehouse's Jeeves in Bloom, adapted for the stage by Margaret Raether. This sequel to First Folio's hit production of Jeeves Intervenes features the return of the lovably loopy Bertie Wooster and his unflappable butler Jeeves.
MOON OVER BUFFALO opens 2010 season at Towne Centre Theatre
by Jeffrey Ellis - Jan 26, 2010
Ludwig's play focuses on the lives of George and Charlotte Hay, itinerant actors performing Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory during the heyday of the 1953 theatre season in Buffalo, New York. Charlotte dreams of becoming a Hollywood star, while George is happy on the stage, considering live theatre far superior to film. But when word comes that famous Hollywood director Frank Capra is coming to give George one last shot at film stardom, all manner of hilarity ensues as miscommunication runs rampant backstage - and onstage.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces 2010/11 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2010
La Jolla Playhouse announced today five of six productions in its 2010/11 subscription season, including the world premiere of Annie Weisman's Surf Report, running June/July in the Mandell Weiss Forum; William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Christopher Ashley and featuring an on-stage orchestra playing the music of Mendelssohn, running July/Aug in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre; the world-premiere musical comedy A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, book by Robert L. Freedman, music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak, starring Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays, running Sept/Oct in the Mandell Weiss Theatre; a new adaptation of Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground, adapted by Robert Woodruff and Bill Camp, directed by Robert Woodruff, running late Sept/Oct in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre; and Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Ruined, running Nov/Dec in the Mandell Weiss Theatre. The final production of the 2010/11 season - a musical - will be announced shortly.
Playwrights Horizons Announces Casting for A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010
Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) continues its 2009/2010 Season with the World Premiere of A COOL DIP IN THE BARREN SAHARAN CRICK, a new play by Kia Corthron (Breath, Boom at Playwrights Horizons/PH, Force Continuum), directed by Obie Award winner Chay Yew (Durango at The Public).
Writers' Theatre Announces Second Extension of OH COWARD! Now Running Thru 4/18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010
Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the second extension of Oh Coward!, words and music by Noel Coward, devised by Roderick Cook. The production, which began its run in November 2009 is directed by Jim Corti, with musical direction by Doug Peck. The production has been extended through April 18, 2010, at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Set for HEARTS; Runs 1/22-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2010
Asolo Rep Proudly Presents
HEARTS
January 22 -April 11, 2009
Willy Holtzman's Pultizer Prize nominated play;
Winner of the Arthur Miller Award for Dramatic Writing and
Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play
Marin Theatre Company Presents SUNLIGHT, 1/21-4/14, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010
Marin Theatre Company will produce the world premiere of its 2009 Sky Cooper New American Play Prize winner, Sunlight by Sharr White, January 21 through February 14, 2010. In addition to the Sky Cooper Prize, Sunlight has garnered substantial national recognition. Following MTC's premiere, this searing political thriller will be produced at three other theaters as part of a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere-Arts West in Seattle, Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis, and New Jersey Rep.
Asolo Repertory Theatre Set for HEARTS; Runs 1/22-4/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010
Asolo Rep Proudly Presents
HEARTS
January 22 -April 11, 2009
Willy Holtzman's Pultizer Prize nominated play;
Winner of the Arthur Miller Award for Dramatic Writing and
Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play
American Stage Hosts Lecture on BLITHE SPIRIT 1/17/2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010
American Stage Theatre Company will host a lecture Noel Coward's BLITHE SPIRIT by retired literature professor Dedee Alicia and director Dan Lombardo, on Sunday, January 17 at 1 p.m. at American Stage Theatre Company.
London Theatre Scene Gearing Up for a Strong 2010 Season
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 15, 2010
The London theatre scene is set to have a strong 2010 season. Already announced is a mix of both revivals and original shows, as well as a solid combination of plays and musicals. In addition, a few hit Broadway transfers are set to travel across the pond and open along with UK originals this season. Variety reports on the upcoming season.
'The Showtune Mosh Pit' for January 13th, 2010
by Paul W. Thompson - Jan 13, 2010
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Chicagoans in New York, Splash, Therapy, Marie's Crisis Cafe, 'Funny Girl,' Noel Coward, 'Chess,' more.....
Huntington Theatre Co. Begins 2010 With ALL MY SONS
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010
The Huntington Theatre Company continues its 28th season - a season of American stories - with the Tony Award-winning classic All My Sons, Arthur Miller's powerful story of family relationships, personal responsibility, and the quest for the American Dream.
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre Presents Coward's PRIVATE LIVES in the Round, 1/6 - 3/7
by Jeff Dennhardt - Jan 6, 2010
The Chicago Shakespeare Theatre will present a new staging of Noel Coward's PRIVATE LIVES. The play, set in a hotel balcony, will presented in the round in the new staging, by acclaimed Chicago director Gary Griffin. Performances for the production will begin January 6th. The company has added new seating to its Courtyard Theatre in order to accommodate Griffin's idea, adding seats around the proscenium.