Photo Flash: Tom Stoppard's ROCK 'N' ROLL Comes To The Goodman Theatre 5/2-6/7
by Reynard Loki - May 7, 2009
Two countries, three generations, 22 turbulent years?and a dynamic soundtrack ranging from Syd Barrett to The Plastic People of the Universe to U2?are at the heart of Rock 'n' Roll, a sweeping and passionate drama about love, music and revolution from Academy Award and four-time Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard. For the play?s Chicago premiere at Goodman Theatre, Artistic Director Robert Falls taps director Charles Newell, whose reputation for directing acclaimed Stoppard productions precedes him. Newell?s cast of 12 is led by Stephen Yoakam and Chicago favorites Timothy Edward Kane and Mary Beth Fisher, who explore the unique intersection of politics and art against the background of John Culbert?s rock concert-inspired set design?complete with a floor resembling the cover art of Barrett?s solo album, Madcap Laughs. Rock ?n? Roll will be performed in the Albert Theatre May 2 ? June 7, 2009. Tickets are $25 ? $75. A complete performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices appears at the end of this release. The Edith-Marie Appleton Foundation and Goodman Theatre Women?s Board are the Major Production Sponsors for Rock ?n? Roll and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is the Corporate Sponsor Partner. Additional support is provided by the Director?s Society Sponsors. WXRT is the Official Radio Sponsor of Rock ?n? Roll.
Baryshnikov, Sondheim, Lang Lang Headline Harris Theater's 2009-2010 Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 6, 2009
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance today announced its Harris Theater Presents 2009-2010 season. The schedule of Harris Theater Presents events features nine programs, a remarkable thirteen Chicago premieres and includes an impressive and diverse selection of music, dance and conversation by internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles. Highlights of the Harris Theater Presents 2009-2010 season include a rare opportunity to see Mikhail Baryshnikov in a solo dance performance, an evening of insight with the 'Master of the Musical,' Stephen Sondheim, the Harris debut of Lang Lang under the baton of his mentor Maestro Christoph Eschenbach, the Chicago premiere of Orquestra de São Paulo with virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Kathleen Battle's unusual program of holiday spirituals, and much more.
Yoakam, Kane, Fisher Star In Chicago Premiere Of Stoppard's ROCK N ROLL 5/2-6/7
by BWW News Desk - May 2, 2009
Two countries, three generations, 22 turbulent years-and a dynamic soundtrack ranging from Syd Barrett to The Plastic People of the Universe to U2-are at the heart of Rock 'n' Roll, a sweeping and passionate drama about love, music and revolution from Academy Award and four-time Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard.
Photo Flash: Tom Stoppard's ROCK 'N' Roll Comes To Albert Theatre 5/2 - 6/7
by Reynard Loki - Apr 21, 2009
Two countries, three generations, 22 turbulent years?and a dynamic soundtrack ranging from Syd Barrett to The Plastic People of the Universe to U2?are at the heart of Rock ?n? Roll, a sweeping and passionate drama about love, music and revolution from Academy Award and four-time Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard. For the play?s Chicago premiere at Goodman Theatre, Artistic Director Robert Falls taps director Charles Newell, whose reputation for directing acclaimed Stoppard productions precedes him. Newell?s cast of 12 is led by Stephen Yoakam and Chicago favorites Timothy Edward Kane and Mary Beth Fisher, who explore the unique intersection of politics and art against the background of John Culbert?s rock concert-inspired set design?complete with a floor resembling the cover art of Barrett?s solo album, Madcap Laughs. Rock ?n? Roll will be performed in the Albert Theatre May 2 ? June 7, 2009. Tickets are $25 ? $75. A complete performance schedule including dates, times and ticket prices appears at the end of this release. PricewaterhouseCoopers is the Corporate Sponsor Partner for Rock ?n? Roll.
Yoakam, Kane, Fisher Star In Chicago Premiere Of Stoppard's ROCK N ROLL 5/2-6/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2009
Two countries, three generations, 22 turbulent years-and a dynamic soundtrack ranging from Syd Barrett to The Plastic People of the Universe to U2-are at the heart of Rock 'n' Roll, a sweeping and passionate drama about love, music and revolution from Academy Award and four-time Tony Award-winner Tom Stoppard.
La MaMa Releases 'ROOM FOR CREAM SEASON ONE: THE BOX SET'
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009
From January 22 to February 8, 2009, La MaMa will remount the live lesbian soap opera of last season for those who couldn't get in, or who couldn't get enough of it on the 'ROOM FOR CREAM SEASON ONE: THE BOX SET'
La MaMa E.T.C. (The Club), 74A East Fourth Street Thursdays through Sundays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 5:30 pm
La MaMa Releases 'ROOM FOR CREAM SEASON ONE: THE BOX SET'
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2008
From January 22 to February 8, 2009, La MaMa will remount the live lesbian soap opera of last season for those who couldn't get in, or who couldn't get enough of it on the 'ROOM FOR CREAM SEASON ONE: THE BOX SET'
La MaMa E.T.C. (The Club), 74A East Fourth Street Thursdays through Sundays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 5:30 pm
At ATW, 'Vampire Lesbians' Run Grandly Amok
by Maya Cantu - Jul 17, 2006
The Actors' Theatre of Washington is serving up a double act evening of Joe Orton's Ruffian on the Stair and Charles Busch's Vampire Lesbians of Sodom; the effect is of a grandly filling entree after an under-spiced appetizer