Saturday, May 11, 2013

Theater Review | New Jersey: A Review of ‘Venus in Fur’ at the George Street Playhouse, in New Brunswick by Michael Sommers

“Venus in Fur” is a serio-comic depiction of an increasingly heated encounter between a theater director and an unknown actress that delves into aspects of power, both sexual and psychol…

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Go Behind the Scenes with Gene Kelly, Take a Seat in The Dining Room & More Cross-Country Highlights by Caroline Slason

The New York theater scene is buzzing with spring openings, but Broadway.com is here to take you on a cross-country trip to check out hot shows all over the USA! This week’s best regio…

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Roman Polanski’s Venus in Fur Movie to Premiere at Cannes Film Festival by Marc Snetiker

The upcoming film adaptation of David Ives’ Venus in Fur will be among the competing films at this year’s 66th Cannes Film Festival, reports Deadline.com. Polanski’s scr…

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Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR Among Selections for 2013 Cannes Film Festival by Movies News Desk

This morning the Cannes Film Festival announced the 66th Official Selection titles. Among the selections premiering at the festival will be Roman Polanski's upcoming big screen adaptation…

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Monday, April 8, 2013

Lane's Week, April 9, 2013 by The Charlebois Post

A Week in the Nation's Theatreby Chris Lane@chrislanetweetsSeasons announced: Vancouver’s Arts Club has announced the lineup for its 50th season. It includes the world première …

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Stephen Sondheim to Receive the MacDowell Medal Lifetime Achievement Award by Josh Ferri

Even at 83, eight-time Tony-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim is still setting new records. Sondheim has been announced as the first-ever musical theater artist to receive the E…

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Between Shows: “Hannibal” on NBC by Boneau/Bryan-Brown

The new TV series “Hannibal,” a prequel to Silence of the Lambs by Bryan Fuller, is positively rife with Broadway talent. Hugh Dancy (Venus in Fur, Journey’s End) stars as …

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Theater News: UPDATED: Jenni Putney and Mark Alhadeff to Star in George Street Playhouse's Venus in Fur by Bethany Rickwald

UPDATED: George Street Playhouse has announced that its upcoming production of David Ives' 2012 Tony Award-nominated dark comedy Venus in Fur will star Mark Alhadeff, who served as an unders…

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

VENUS IN FUR • The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (Studio Theatre) by Andrea

Venus in Fur, under Seth Gordon's flawless direction, is currently searing the Rep's Studio stage.  Taking a look at sexual power dynamics with sharp wit, humor and a slightly surreal t…

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Monday, March 11, 2013

The goddess within steps out in 'Venus in Fur'

David Ives' play at the Rep's Studio Theatre explores the games that men and women play.

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Monday, March 4, 2013

To smoke or not to smoke?

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — During a key scene in the play "Venus in Fur" the lead actress lights up a Marlboro from her purse and takes a drag, tilting her head backward while exhaling a long …

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To smoke, or not? In Minn., that is the question

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — During a key scene in the play "Venus in Fur" the lead actress lights up a Marlboro from her purse and takes a drag, tilting her head backward while exhaling a long …

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Goodman Theatre announces 2013-14 season including 'Venus in Fur' and new Rebecca Gilman drama by Chris Jones

The Goodman Theatre announced its 2013-14 season Wednesday, a slate that includes a new play by Rebecca Gilman, a blues-infused Cheryl L. West drama about Pullman porters, Mary Zimmerman's "…

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Photo Coverage: Inside ALL IN THE TIMING's Opening Night After Party! by Stephen Sorokoff

Primary Stages continues their 28th season with the 20th anniversary revival of All in the Timing by David Ives. Directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando Urinetown A Christmas Story, The Mu…

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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Watch Hugh Dancy Hunt Down Serial Killers in the Chilling New Trailer for Hannibal by Lindsay Champion

Get 'em, Hugh! Venus in Fur alum Hugh Dancy is taking on the world’s most notorious serial killers in the new TV thriller Hannibal, and NBC just released the first traile…

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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Claybourne Elder, Sean Hudock to Lead ROOM AT THE END OF THE HALL Readings by BroadwayWorld

Claybourne Elder Broadway's Bonnie amp Clyde and Sean Hudock Private Romeo will play estranged brothers Malky and Doug in two industry workshop readings of Rocco Natale's new two-hander ROOM…

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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

It’s All In The Timing

Oh, David Ives, you make me laugh. You make me laugh out loud. And you should go see THIS production of your work because it is brilliant. But then you know that…David Ives likes to tak…

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

'All in the Timing' review: Still perfect

"All in the Timing" was heady, giddy, overeducated fun 20 years ago, when Primary Stages introduced a very clever, word-loving writer named David Ives. His six playlets, based on absurd twis…

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Friday, February 1, 2013

Theater review: "Venus in Fur” at the Jungle

“Venus in Fur” reveals itself as part mystery, part mythology and all crisp theater at the Jungle.

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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Jungle opens sexy 'Venus in Fur'

Anna Sundberg and Peter Christian Hansen hope to spark in “Venus in Fur” at the Jungle Theater.

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Friday, January 18, 2013

Actor Mathieu Amalric Signs on for Roman Polanski's VENUS IN FUR by Movies News Desk

Deadline reports that Mathieu Amalric has joined the cast of Roman Polanski's upcoming big screen adaptation of VENUS IN FUR. The Quantum of Solace star's rep, Zelig Films, confirmed the new…

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French Actor Mathieu Amalric to Star in Roman Polanski's Venus in Fur Film by Ryan Gilbert

Mathieu Amalric has begun filming director Roman Polanki's previously announced French-language film adaptation of Venus in Fur, according to Deadline. Louis Garrel was originally r…

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of ALL IN THE TIMING by Walter McBride

Primary Stages Casey Childs, Founder amp Executive Producer Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director Elliot Fox, Managing Director continues their 28th season with a 20th anniversary revival of All …

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FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of ALL IN THE TIMING by Walter McBride

Primary Stages Casey Childs, Founder amp Executive Producer Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director Elliot Fox, Managing Director continues their 28th season with a 20th anniversary revival of All …

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Friday, January 4, 2013

Show Showdown's Most Read Stories of 2012 by Wendy Caster

In 2012, Show Showdown published 146 total posts. These twenty were the most read--or at least the most-clicked-on. I have tried to find a theme, but with no luck. Broadway, Off-Broadway, Of…

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Monday, December 31, 2012

The Unforgettables: 20 Theatre Movers and Shakers in 2012 by JK

To paraphrase A Chorus Line, I picked 10 and 10 - 10 Boys and 10 Girls - of the theatre people, who made their biggest mark on the theatre world in 2012.  And I have a feeling we'l…

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Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012 in Review: The Best of the Best: The Performance Categories by JK

The other day, I posted my annual Year in Review Best/Worst Non-Performance Categories.  You can see that HERE.  Today, I present to you my favorite performances in a variety of ca…

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

2012 in Review: Theatre Joys and Disappointments by JK

I've been thinking about this column all year long.  Literally.  From the first show I saw in 2012 - The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess - to the last - Annie - and all 35 other pro…

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Thursday, December 20, 2012

Theater News: Carson Elrod, Jenn Harris, Matthew Saldivar Will Learn That It's All in the Timing by David Gordon

Eric Clem (Blue Man Group), Carson Elrod (Peter and the Starcatcher), Jenn Harris (Silence! The Musical), Liv Rooth (Venus in Fur), and Matthew Saldivar (Peter and the Starcatcher) will lead…

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Matthew Saldivar, Jenn Harris and More Set for Primary Stages' ALL IN THE TIMING by BroadwayWorld

Primary Stages Casey Childs, Founder amp Executive Producer Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director Elliot Fox, Managing Director continues their 28th season with a 20th anniversary revival of All …

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Broadway Vets Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy Welcome a Baby Son by Kathy Henderson

It’s a boy for Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy: The stage and screen stars welcomed their first child, Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy, on December 17, according to People.com, which quote…

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