Wednesday, December 20, 2023

AN INTERVIEW WITH STEPHEN COLE, AUTHOR OF “MARY & ETHEL … AND MIKEY WHO?” by Sandi Durell

By Ron Fassler. . . . Stephen Cole has had a life in the theatre that has rewarded him many times over by way of writing the books and lyrics for a number of original musicals. Invested in s…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 02:45PM
Friday, February 3, 2023

Exclusive: Eddie Izzard Opens Up About a Life in the Theatre

Eddie Izzard is back onstage the winter, playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. In this video, Eddie joins BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and the SAG-AFTRA Foundation f…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:14PM
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

HAPPY 92nd TO JAMES EARL JONES by Ron Fassler

James Earl Jones, born on this date, January 17, 1931.January 17, 2023: Theatre Yesterday and Today, by Ron Fassler James Earl Jones, who turns ninety-two today, was the first dramatic act…

SOURCE: ronfassler.medium.com at 11:31AM
Friday, October 14, 2022

An Off-Broadway Bigwig Finally Makes Her Broadway Debut - Why April Matthis loves playing the outsider in the starry Broadway revival of 'The Piano Le by Juan Michael Porter Ii

Why April Matthis loves playing the outsider in the starry Broadway revival of The Piano Lesson --- Halfway through the new Broadway revival of August Wilson's The Piano Lesson at the Ethel …

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Monday, August 15, 2022

A Life in the Theatre: Julie White of POTUS, The Little Dog Laughed, and Airline Highway by Margaret Hall

White just completed her run as Harriet, the overworked Chief of Staff in Broadway's POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive.

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:54AM
Monday, April 11, 2022

Joel Grey Looks Back at a Life in the Theatre as He Celebrates His 90th Birthday by Talaura Harms

The Tony and Oscar winning Emcee chats about his most meaningful role and status as "legend."

SOURCE: Playbill at 10:33AM
Tuesday, April 5, 2022

AMERICAN BUFFALO Announces Digital Lottery and Rush Policies

American Buffalo has announced its digital lottery and rush ticket policies! Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy A…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:52AM
Tuesday, March 22, 2022

VIDEO: Laurence Fishburne, Sam Rockwell & Darren Criss Talk AMERICAN BUFFALO

Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will star in the Broadway revival …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:07AM
Friday, March 18, 2022

Photos: Meet the Cast of AMERICAN BUFFALO

Emmy & Tony Award winner Laurence Fishburne, Academy Award & Golden Globe winner Sam Rockwell and Emmy Award & Golden Globe winner Darren Criss will star in the Broadw…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:30PM
Monday, December 27, 2021

FROM THE ARCHIVES: A Life in the Theatre—Harvey Evans by Mervyn Rothstein

Read an interview with the late actor-singer-dancer that originally ran in August 2007.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:01AM
Monday, February 22, 2021

Paul Owen Built Thousands of Sets, and a Life in the Theatre by American Theatre Editors

We were lucky to know the scenic designer, but not as fortunate as he was to work so tirelessly and well at a job he loved for four decades.

SOURCE: American Theatre at 05:49PM
Friday, February 5, 2021

A LIFE IN THE THEATRE: Christopher Plummer, From Stratford to The Sound of Music to Barrymore by Mervyn Rothstein

In this 2012 profile, the late Christopher Plummer talks about his theatrical roots in Canada, his plays and movies, and his return to a favorite character—John Barrymore—on screen.

SOURCE: Playbill at 02:50PM
Sunday, December 20, 2020

Ed Krieger: The photographer who chronicled Los Angeles theater by Fountaintheatre

by Stephen Sachs A life in the theatre is filled with photographs. We who act, direct, write, compose, design, produce or publicize theatre make use of countless of photographs, in a career …

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 04:39PM
Saturday, August 1, 2020

A Hopefully Helpful List of Two-Handers by Jan Simpson

My pals at BroadwayRadio invited me to join them for this past Sunday’s “This Week on Broadway“ podcast. We talked about some of our all-time favorite plays (you can hear us by clicki…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 12:12PM
Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Making Theatre As A Whole Person: Remembering Corey Fischer

by Rotimi Agbabiaka   The Bay Area lost a guiding light when Corey Fischer passed away on June 6 at the age of 75. A Los Angeles native, Fischer left behind a burgeoning Hollywood caree…

SOURCE: Theatre Bay Area at 06:07AM
Monday, March 2, 2020

I Interview Playwrights Part 1075: Stephen Sachs by Adam Szymkowicz

Stephen SachsHometown: San FranciscoCurrent Town: Los AngelesQ: Tell me about Human Interest Story.A:  Like city traffic congestion, the homeless population in Los Angeles has grown to epic…

SOURCE: ADAM SZYMKOWICZ at 11:06AM
Thursday, October 31, 2019

Richard Jordan: How dare the tabloids shame an actor for taking a job to make ends meet? by Richard Jordan

A life in the theatre teaches the art of survival. In a career often driven by highs and lows, where fortunes can

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 03:00AM
Thursday, October 24, 2019

Darren Criss Joins American Buffalo by Mark A. Robinson For Broadway Direct

The forthcoming revival of David Mamet’s American Buffalo, already promising a starry cast with Academy Award-winner Sam Rockwell and Tony-winner Laurence Fishburne on the roster, just got…

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 11:53AM
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

‘American Buffalo’ starring Laurence Fishburn and Sam Rockwell announces Broadway run by Caitlin Huston

A revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo” starring Laurence Fishburn and Sam Rockwell will come to Broadway this spring.  Directed by Neil Pepe, who has previously directed Mamet�…

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 04:00PM
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Hal Prince, Broadway, and musicals by Jeffrey Sweet

A life in the theatre The post Hal Prince, Broadway, and musicals appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 05:24PM
Sunday, June 23, 2019

“You’ll Be Swell, You’ll Be Great” by Mo Brady

by Eric Ulloa “So, Mr. Goldstone is married to Uncle Jocko?” My fellow farm boy, older and wiser by five years, turned to me laughing and said, “Gays can’t get married. They’re par…

SOURCE: www.theensemblist.com at 04:57PM
Friday, June 21, 2019

She trains others for the spotlight. Now Deb Gottesman finds her own in Keegan’s comedy Ripcord. by Keith Loria

As co-founder and co-executive director of The Theatre Lab, Deb Gottesman is a well known and respected director and teacher, preparing up-and-coming actors for a life in the theatre. Now, a…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 12:48PM
Monday, May 20, 2019

People You Should Know . . . Megan Monaghan Rivas by Zack Calhoon

(Photo by Louis Stein) Megan Monaghan Rivas is a dramaturg, director, and playwright based in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been honored by the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LM…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 10:33PM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Mental Health and Working in Theatre: a Roundtable Discussion by Victoria Myers

A life in the theatre has unique challenges for people dealing with mental health conditions including instability, rejection, lack of financial resources, intense emotion, and more. We gath…

SOURCE: The Interval at 09:07AM
Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Do you really think a life in the theatre means making a living? Think again. by Fountaintheatre

by Stephen Sachs Eight words. A statement declared in eight simple words jumped out at me in a feature story on playwright Tony Kushner in today’s New York Times. The eight words were …

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.wordpress.com at 01:37PM
Monday, December 4, 2017

Livestreaming Conversation: Vivir de Teatro en Nuevo León (Making a Life in the Theatre of Nuevo León) in Monterrey, Mexico—Wednesday 6 December 2 by HowlRound

By HowlRound TV. Mariela López, a World Theatre Map Ambassador, presents the conversation Vivir de Teatro en Nuevo León ( Making a Life in the Theatre of Nuevo León ) livestreaming on the…

SOURCE: HowlRound at 01:23PM
Thursday, July 6, 2017

People You Should Know . . . Emily Jackson by Zack Calhoon

Emily Jackson is an artist and administrator whose focus is on theatrical collaboration, vitality, and impact. She is the Acting Artistic Director for Sanguine Theatre Company in New York Ci…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 04:36PM
Sunday, April 9, 2017

What Sam Shepard Actually Wanted to Be When He Grew Up by Harry Haun

The Oscar-nominated actor and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Buried Child nearly bypassed a life in the theatre.

SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Austin Pendleton and Christopher Abbott Lead A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Benefit for HB Studio by BroadwayWorld

HB Studio, one of New York's most esteemed institutions for theater training and practice, will present an exclusive HB alumni benefit reading of A Life In The Theatre by DAVID MAMET, featur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:30AM
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Jayne Houdyshell by Gregory Bossler

Building a life in the theatre The post Jayne Houdyshell appeared first on Dramatics Magazine Online.

SOURCE: Dramatics Magazine at 03:57PM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Austin Pendleton and Christopher Abbott to Lead A LIFE IN THE THEATRE Benefit for HB Studio by BroadwayWorld

HB Studio, one of New York's most esteemed institutions for theater training and practice, will present an exclusive HB alumni benefit reading of A Life In The Theatre by DAVID MAMET, featur…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:48PM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards