Monday, December 4, 2023

Austin Pendleton, Santino Fontana, Brook Bloom Will Star in Industry Reading of New Play Navigators by Logan Culwell-Block

The new work from The Lifespan of a Fact writer Gordon Farrell will be presented in NYC later this month.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:48AM
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Truth, Lies, and Everything Else: A Review of “The Lifespan of a Fact” at TimeLine Theatre Company by Amanda Finn

Based on the true story of a battle between essayist John D’Agata and fact checker Jim Fingal, “Lifespan” bemoans the realities of journalism that few in the general public truly under…

SOURCE: www.newcitystage.com at 08:00AM
Thursday, November 16, 2023

The Lifespan of a Fact tackles truthiness by Kerry Reid

The complicated backstory of the play The Lifespan of a Fact, now in its local premiere at TimeLine, reads like a series of “begats” out of the book of Genesis.  Ready? Here goes. John …

SOURCE: chicagoreader.com at 03:42PM
Friday, November 10, 2023

Review: In ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ at TimeLine Theatre, the fun is in the debate by Chris Jones

In one corner, you have D’Agata, author of a piece about a suicidal kid jumping off the top of a Las Vegas hotel. In the other corner, you have Jim, who gets the job of fact-checking it.

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 06:45AM
Monday, October 9, 2023

Sigrid Thornton and Andrew Upton return to STC with THE SEAGULL by Aussie Theatre

Stage and screen icon Sigrid Thornton (The Lifespan of a Fact) returns to Sydney Theatre Company’s Roslyn Packer Theatre this

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 06:23AM
Friday, April 21, 2023
Friday, March 24, 2023

High school students enjoy special performances of The Lifespan of a Fact by Fountaintheatre

By Terri Roberts Earlier this month, eager students and their chaperones from three area high schools visited the Fountain Theatre for specially arranged morning performances of our current …

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 12:26PM
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The Lifespan of a Fact by Steven Morris

The post The Lifespan of a Fact appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 08:04PM
Friday, February 10, 2023

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Lantern): Conveying a larger truth by Toby Zinman

In the political news in the past few years, the concern has been not with the lifespan of facts, but the lifespan of lies The post THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT (Lantern): Conveying a larger truth…

SOURCE: phindie.com at 08:58PM
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Lantern Theater Company presents The Lifespan of a Fact by Cameron Kelsall

The Lifespan of a Fact, now onstage at Lantern Theater, considers the chasm between journalistic integrity and artistic license. Cameron Kelsall reviews.

SOURCE: Broad Street Review at 12:24PM
Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Interview: Fountain Theatre’s Simon Levy Shares His LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Fountaintheatre

The following interview with The Lifespan of a Fact director Simon Levy originally appeared on BroadwayWorld.com on Feb. 7, 2023. Written by Gil Kaan. The Fountain Theatre west coast premie…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 08:09PM
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

How ‘Lifespan of a Fact’ grew from a compelling book to a funny and timely stage play by Fountaintheatre

by Thomas Floyd When Jeremy Kareken and David Murrell set out to adapt the 2012 book “The Lifespan of a Fact” for the Broadway stage, the longtime creative partners thought they were tac…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 04:12PM

It took 3 playwrights to get to the truth of ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ by Thomas Floyd

Based on the acclaimed 2012 book, Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell and Gordon Farrell’s play comes to Keegan Theatre.

SOURCE: Washington Post at 06:30AM
Monday, January 30, 2023

Theatre Review: ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ at The Keegan Theatre by Nancy Blum

“The wrong facts get in the way of the story,” claims writer John D’Agata (Colin Smith) in the midst of a heated discussion with fact checker Jim Fingal (Iván Carlo) in “The Lifespa…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 03:41PM
Sunday, January 29, 2023

West Coast premiere of ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’explores truth in journalism at the Fountain by Fountaintheatre

What happens when telling the truth gets in the way of a good story? The Fountain Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of the Broadway hit play, The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken…

SOURCE: intimateexcellent.com at 10:41AM
Friday, November 11, 2022

Theatre Review: ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ at The Colonial Players by Sue Tilberry

“The Lifespan of a Fact,” written by Jeremy Kareken, David Murrell, and Gordon Farrell is loosely based on a book by the two male leads, John D’Agata and Jim Fingal about their relatio…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:10PM
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Sigrid Thornton makes STC debut in The Lifespan of a Fact by Aussie Theatre

Australian stage and screen legend Sigrid Thornton will make her Sydney Theatre Company debut in the fast-paced and intelligent Broadway

SOURCE: AussieTheatre.com at 07:35AM
Monday, May 16, 2022

BLINDNESS, THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT & More - Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags

Each week, we'll be highlighting the top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! Want to create a Stage Mag for you own show? To get started on your own program, visit https:…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:12PM
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

The Lifespan of a Fact at NC Stage Co. by Whitley Albury

A small but chemistry-rich ensemble propels this print media drama.

SOURCE: ashevillestages.com at 04:43PM
Monday, March 7, 2022

Daniel Radcliffe to Star in Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop by Broadway.com

Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as Charley in Merrily We Roll Along at New York Theatre Workshop. The musical revival, which features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Geo…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:12PM
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Odds & Ends: Daniel Radcliffe to Star as 'Weird Al' Yankovic in New Biopic by Lindsey Sullivan

Here's a quick roundup of stories you might have missed recently. Daniel Radcliffe to Play "Weird Al" Yankovic Broadway alum Daniel Radcliffe is set to star as Grammy-winning musician "Wei…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 06:36PM
Thursday, September 23, 2021

Review: What’s the truth in Curious Theatre Company’s “The Lifespan of a Fact”? by Lisa Kennedy

There’s a telling moment that comes late in the “The Lifespan of a Fact” on stage --  make that on stage! --  at the Curious Theatre Company, through Oct. 16.

SOURCE: Denver Post at 09:03AM
Thursday, August 26, 2021

STC’s The Lifespan of a Fact rescheduled to 2022 by Aussie Theatre

Sydney Theatre Company’s production of The Lifespan of a Fact, which was due to open at the Drama Theatre, Sydney

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 06:18AM

STC’s The Lifespan of a Fact rescheduled to 2022

The post STC’s The Lifespan of a Fact rescheduled to 2022 appeared first on Australian Arts Review.

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 06:15AM
Monday, April 12, 2021

THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT to make Australian premiere with the Melbourne Theatre Company by Gabi Bergman

Hit Broadway comedy The Lifespan of a Fact, by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrelland Gordon Farrell – a somewhat accurate,

SOURCE: AussieTheatre at 12:26AM
Friday, February 21, 2020

Bobby Cannavale & Rose Byrne to Lead Benefit Performance of A View From the Bridge in New York by Andy Lefkowitz

Life partners Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne, currently sharing the stage in Medea at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, will co-star again next month in a one-night staging of Arthur Miller's…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:24PM
Thursday, February 6, 2020

Tony Winner Greg Kotis to Star in Industry Reading of The Red Wool by Dan Meyer

The new play comes from Jeremy Kareken, whose The Lifespan of a Fact was seen on Broadway last season.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:39AM
Saturday, October 19, 2019

‘The Lifespan of a Fact’ at the Rep is smart and timely by Calvin Wilson St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents comedy-drama about playing loose with the truth.

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 09:24PM
Friday, October 18, 2019

Q&A: In 'The Lifespan of a Fact,' a writer and editor clash by Calvin Wilson | Post-Dispatch Theater Critic

Should the truth be allowed to get in the way of telling a good story?

SOURCE: St. Louis Today at 11:03PM
Monday, October 7, 2019

Medea starring Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale at BAM by Broadway Direct

Jan 12—Feb 23, 2020 Written by Simon Stone after Euripides Directed by Simon Stone Produced by BAM, Internationaal Theater Amsterdam, and David Lan Visionary director Simon Stone, creator …

SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 08:19PM
Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Theater Review: “The Lifespan of a Fact” — Truth and Consequences by David Greenham

In a taut 90 minutes, The Lifespan of a Fact zeroes in on some key issues that we’re grappling with as a country -- or ought to be. The post Theater Review: “The Lifespan of a Fact” �…

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 02:24PM

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