The Niceties as part of their streaming series. First seen on stage in 2018,
The Niceties follows a Black college student and her white professor, caught in a discussion about the American revolution. Educational conversations quickly spiral into racial and political debates, saying unforgettable comments. Lisa Banes and Jordan Boatman reprise their performances for the online adaptation, streaming for a fortnight.
Online, to June 13.
Volpone, or the Fox
Hadestown’s Andre de Shields plays the title role in Red Bull Theater’s upcoming benefit reading. Ben Jonson’s comedy play follows Volpone, a nobleman that’s consumed by the idea of wealth equating to success. He’ll control anyone that comes his way, but will that leave Volpone to be manipulated himself? There’s also supporting performances from Hamish Linklater, Roberta Maxwell and Mary Testa.
Performing Arts FW announces return of Broadway at the Bass
May 12, 2021 |
The North American tour of “Come From Away,” photo by Matthew Murphy
Performing Arts Fort Worth, the nonprofit owner and operator of Bass Performance Hall, announced this week that Broadway shows are returning to the Bass stage. The 2021-22 Broadway at the Bass Season will feature six shows, many of which were scheduled to be here in 2020 when the season was canceled due to COVID-19.
Current 2020-21 Broadway at the Bass season ticket holders have until June 21 to renew and keep their seats. New season tickets will go on sale July 15. Sign up now for the wait list.
Saint said the appearance by Spielberg was especially meaningful.
“He is of course a genius, but I learned, working with him as associate producer on the new West Side Story film, what a giving, generous man he is, Saint said.
At the event, the 2021 Thomas H. Kean Arts Advocacy Award was presented to former Gov. Thomas H. Kean; Thomas F. Kelso Esq., chair of the New Brunswick Cultural Center; and James N. Heston, chair of the George Street Playhouse Board of Trustees. Tiny Beautiful Things is the third production of George Street s streaming season, available to watch through May 23. For tickets or more information, visit georgestreetplayhouse.org. George Street s season will close out with Terrence McNally s comedy It s Only A Play from June 8 to 27.
Following its star-studded 2021 virtual Gala, featuring stars from the stage and screen, Board President and Chair of the George Street Playhouse 2021 Gala, Dr. Penelope Lattimer, announced today that the fundraiser had raised over $452,000 to date - making this a record breaking event as the highest-grossing gala in the history of George Street Playhouse. Thank you to everyone who has supported George Street Playhouse, said Lattimer. The results of this Gala will ensure the future of our mainstage productions, and the important work we undertake with students, as we make plans to gather in person again to attend the theatre
Artistic Director David Saint. This outpouring of support not only sustains the work financially, but also is a reminder of how important George Street Playhouse and live theatre are to people s lives. We are very grateful.
George Street Playhouse Breaks Fundraising Record with Star Studded Virtual Gala
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) Following its star-studded 2021 virtual Gala, featuring stars from the stage and screen, Board President and Chair of the
George Street Playhouse 2021 Gala, Dr. Penelope Lattimer, announced today that the fundraiser had raised over $452,000 to date - making this a record breaking event as the highest-grossing gala in the history of George Street Playhouse.
“Thank you to everyone who has supported George Street Playhouse,” said Lattimer. “The results of this Gala will ensure the future of our mainstage productions, and the important work we undertake with students, as we make plans to gather in person again to attend the theatre”