Master Class (play)

Review: Nuanced intensity rivets this 'Master Class'

2013-03-26 13:06:00

It’s a softer-grained “Master Class” than usual in Long Beach, but just try to look away. Although more muted than some past editions, this adroit International City Theatre revival of Terrence McNally’s Tony-winning fantasia on...

Ojai Playwrights Conference to feature new Terrence McNally play

2012-07-02 13:46:00

The latest edition of the annual Ojai Playwrights Conference, set for� August, will feature a new play by Terrence McNally, as well as return appearances by Stephen Adly Guirgis and Father Gregory Boyle. The conference, one of the country's top centers...

Tyne Daly stars in premiere of McNally's 'Mothers and Sons' at Bucks playhouse

2013-06-14 00:00:00

When Jed Bernstein promised to put the Bucks County Playhouse back in the national theatrical spotlight, he meant it. On Thursday, the playhouse held the world premiere of "Mothers and Sons," a new play by four-time Tony Award-winner Terrence McNally ("...

'Mame' struts into Bucks County Playhouse

2013-05-22 20:40:42

The Bucks County Playhouse will open its second season since its revival Thursday with Jerry Herman's beloved 1966 Broadway musical, "Mame." The production stars Andrea McArdle as Mame and off-Broadway star Lea DeLaria as her bosom buddy, Vera Charles....

Theo Ubique to stage Sondheim's 'Passion'

2013-05-21 14:00:00

Theo Ubique Theatre, the small Chicago company known for its intimate productions of musicals, will stage Stephen Sondheim's "Passion" as part of its 2013-14 season, the Rogers Park company has announced. "Passion" will be helmed by Theo Ubique artistic...

Ferguson Center for the Arts announces 2013-2014 Broadway lineup

2013-05-19 00:00:00

Actress Sally Struthers plays the irrepressible Dolly Levi in a touring production of "Hello, Dolly!" coming to the Ferguson Center for the Arts in November. Subscriptions to the Ferguson's 2013-2014 Broadway lineup are now on sale. Struthers, an Emmy...

Mariachi the heart and soul of Lyric's 'Cruzar'

2013-03-26 13:22:00

The combination of opera and mariachi is not as unlikely as one might think. Both art forms, in the view of Lyric Opera General Director Anthony Freud, tell human stories about love and loss, family and country. Beyond that, said Freud, "mariachi is a...

Even in twilight of Te Kanawa's career, soprano remains a regal presence

2012-08-15 11:29:00

For many classical artists, the road to retirement is paved with lingering glances back to past glories, calculated to stir sentimental memories in their fans. The beloved operatic and concert singer Kiri Te Kanawa has been plying that route since...

Gigi Bermingham, left, James Lent and Jennifer Shelton in "Master Class" at International City Theatre.

2013-03-25 22:15:29