Tuesday, December 19, 2023

People You Should Know . . . Jason Kravits by Zack Calhoon

  Jason Kravits has been fortunate enough to appear on stages and screens, large and small for over 30 years. He is probably best known for his long-running role as Richard Bay on ABC�…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 12:24PM
Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Mark Linn-Baker to Replace Jefferson Mays in The Music Man on Broadway by Lindsey Sullivan

River City is getting a new mayor. Mark Linn-Baker will join The Music Man, starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster, beginning on October 25. As previously announced, Tony winner Jefferson …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:25PM
Saturday, October 2, 2021

‘This is one of the best comedies running in the West End’: RELATIVELY SPEAKING — Jermyn Street Theatre by Laura Kressly

This is the first show in the Jermyn Street Theatre’s Encounters season, and they have certainly started it off on a high note. This is a production of one of Alan Ayckbourn’s first play…

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

RELATIVELY SPEAKING Jermyn St Theatre WC2 by Libby Purves and Friends

A POCKET JEWEL      We always knew that among the first sproutings of recovery would be a few Alan Ayckbourns, popping up as welcome as snowdrops.  I am always fond of this early one,  …

SOURCE: theatrecat.com at 11:40AM
Friday, August 6, 2021

West End producer David Pugh: ‘My guiding principle was always: will mum like it?’ by Brian Logan

He turned Art and The Play What I Wrote into smashes. Now he’s handing out flyers for Charlie and Stan. But will pandemic-shy audiences come and see it? Reports of the death of the stere…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:36PM
Sunday, February 21, 2021

Why It’s Time To Reopen Movie Theaters by Artsjournal1

“Despite being indoors (a red flag), the sort of behavior engaged in at the movies is, relatively speaking, benign. Patrons who can and should wear a mask for the duration of their visit f…

SOURCE: ArtsJournal at 09:24PM
Thursday, April 16, 2020

Musical of the Month: The Drowsy Chaperone : The Cast by JK

This charming little musical was all the more charming because of its thoroughly stellar cast. The talent on this roster of the original Broadway cast is mind-boggling. Not just chock full o…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 07:06AM
Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Relatively Speaking review at the Mill at Sonning – ‘robust, thoughtful revival of Alan Ayckbourn’s play’ by Paul Vale

Premiering in 1965 and opening in London in 1967, Relatively Speaking was Alan Ayckbourn’s first major success in the capital. It kick-started

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:22PM
Friday, January 10, 2020

Lilli Cooper & More Complete the Cast of Jerry Herman & Michael Stewart's Mack & Mabel at Encores! by Andy Lefkowitz

Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Encores! staging of Jerry Herman and Michael Stewart's 1974 Tony-nominated musical Mack and Mabel. The previously announced production will r…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:06PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins gives a trickster twist to the holiday by Kerry Reid

Strawdog's family-friendly holiday show returns for a second year. Hanukkah shows are hard to find, relatively speaking, but there are two running locally right …

SOURCE: www.chicagoreader.com at 06:15PM
Thursday, November 14, 2019

Dancers Demand Action Benefit Concert: A tapestry of American dance by Admin

The Joyce Theater, New York, NY. November 11, 2019. For such a young nation, relatively speaking, America has an impressive dance heritage — including tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary dan…

SOURCE: www.danceinforma.com at 12:29PM
Monday, September 9, 2019

Relatively Speaking review at Salisbury Playhouse – ‘immensely enjoyable’ by Lesley Bates

Sexual attitudes might have undergone massive changes in the 50-odd years since Alan Ayckbourn scored his first major hit with Relatively Speaking,

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 12:02PM
Thursday, August 8, 2019

People You Should Know . . . Debra Whitfield by Zack Calhoon

DEBRA WHITFIELD is an award-winning director, actress, and playwright.  Credits include The Mint Theater, Florida Studio Theatre, Virginia Stage Company, Bristol Riverside Theatre, Dorse…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 05:03PM
Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Cast announced Ayckbourn’s Relatively Speaking at Salisbury Playhouse by Douglas Mayo

By Douglas Mayo Casting is today announced for Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious West End hit comedy, Relatively Speaking at Salisbury Playhouse from 4 – 28 September. This post Cast announced …

SOURCE: britishtheatre.com at 01:12PM
Monday, June 10, 2019

Elaine May, Iconic Star of The Waverly Gallery, Wins First Tony Award by Caitlin Moynihan

Elaine May, the 87-year-old stage-and-screen legend, just received her first Tony Award for her moving performance as Gladys in the Broadway premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's The Waverly Galler…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:54AM
Friday, April 12, 2019

Stephen Mangan & Kara Tointon to Lead World Premiere Stage Adaptation The Man in the White Suit by Andy Lefkowitz

Acclaimed stage stars Stephen Mangan and Kara Tointon have been cast in the upcoming world premiere play The Man in the White Suit, slated to arrive in the U.K. this fall. Adapted and direct…

SOURCE: Theatre.com at 11:09AM
Thursday, June 21, 2018

People You Should Know . . . Allen Lewis Rickman by Zack Calhoon

ALLEN LEWIS RICKMAN is an actor, writer and director. He played Velvel, the shtetl husband, in the Coen brothers’ Oscar-nominated A SERIOUS MAN and also translated the Coens…

SOURCE: Visible Soul at 09:06PM
Monday, April 23, 2018

Relatively Speaking review at Oldham Coliseum – ‘precision engineered’ by Chris Bartlett

This deliciously concocted dissection of middle class mores was Alan Ayckbourn’s first major theatrical hit, setting him on the path to future

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 06:48AM
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Elaine May, Michael Cera & Lucas Hedges to Lead Kenneth Longeran's The Waverly Gallery on Broadway by Andy Lefkowitz

The Waverly Gallery, a Pulitzer-nominated play by Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan (Lobby Hero), will appear on Broadway for the first time this fall. Oscar nominee Elaine May will co-star…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:50AM
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Complete Cast Set for Paula Vogel's Indecent on Broadway, Including Stars of Off-Broadway Premiere by Ryan McPhee

The cast is now set for the Broadway premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel’s Indecent. The entire off-Broadway company will reprise their performances from last year’s Ne…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:48PM
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Relatively Speaking by Arts Review

Glen Street Theatre kicks off their 2017 season with Ensemble Theatre’s acclaimed production of Alan Ayckbourn’s much-loved comedy Relatively Speaking. In 1960’s London, couples a…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:37PM
Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen & Justice Smith Set for Yen Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Stage and screen stars Ari Graynor, Stefania LaVie Owen and Justice Smith will join the previously announced Lucas Hedges in the American premiere of Yen. Directed by Trip Cullman and penned…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:36PM
Friday, November 25, 2016

RELATIVELY SPEAKING – Touring by Matt Merritt

If you’re an Ayckbourn fan, there’s plenty to enjoy here, and if you’ve not seen his work before – well where better to start than at the beginning?

SOURCE: mytheatremates.com at 09:00AM
Thursday, October 27, 2016

Heidi Armbruster & More Will Join Tony Winner Reed Birney in Off-Broadway's Man From Nebraska by Broadway.com

Broadway alum Heidi Armbruster and more will join the previously reported Tony winner Reed Birney in the New York premiere of Tracy Letts' Man From Nebraska. The Second Stage Theatre pro…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 05:06PM
Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Todd Barry: the super-dry standup who swapped gags for banter by Brian Logan

He was Flight of the Conchords’ bongo soloist and guest-starred with Louis CK and Garry Shandling. Now, Todd Barry has ditched his own comedy routines for a show devoted to off-the-cuff cr…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 11:09AM
Friday, March 4, 2016

Cast Set for Paula Vogel's Indecent, a New Play with Music by Broadway.com

The cast is now set for the previously announced New York premiere of Pulitzer winner Paula Vogel’s Indecent. The off-Broadway production will feature Katrina Lenk, Mimi Lieber, Max Go…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:36PM
Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Spotlight On...Bill Army by Michael Block

Name: Bill ArmyHometown: Pomfret, CTEducation: Pomfret Community School, Pomfret School, Middlebury College(BA), NYU- Graduate Acting (MFA)Select Credits: Broadway: Act One (Lincoln Center T…

SOURCE: TheaterInTheNow at 01:38PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Marlo Thomas Will Headline Joe DiPietro's Clever Little Lies Off-Broadway by Broadway.com

Marlo Thomas will once again star in Joe DiPietro's comedy Clever Little Lies. Directed by David Saint, the production will play a limited engagement September 18 through January 3. Open…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:22PM
Friday, June 5, 2015

The Tony Awards & WCP by Westport Country Playhouse

by Bruce MillerCompany ManagerDid you know the Tony Award was namedfor Antoinette Perry, an actress, director, and producer?  Ms. Perry directed two productions at Westport Country Play…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 06:55PM
Friday, May 29, 2015

Meet the Directors of THE LIAR and BEDROOM FARCE by Westport Country Playhouse

Along with Artistic Director Mark Lamos and Associate Artistic Director David Kennedy, we have a great lineup of directors for the 2015 Season!Penny Metropulos, directing The Liar, by D…

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 09:57PM

Where Are They Now? An Update on WCP Alumni Actors by Westport Country Playhouse

by Beth Huisking, General ManagerEvery now and then, we like to check in on performers from the past seasons and see what they are working on now.  Here’s an update on just a few the …

SOURCE: Westport Country Playhouse at 09:57PM

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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