Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Venus in Fur by Steven Morris

Ekaterina Melnick and Mark Blanchard (Photo by Derek Jones) Venus in Fur Reviewed by Socks Whitmore McCadden Place Theatre Through Sept. 3 The term masochism (defined by the dictionary as …

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 03:03PM
Monday, July 24, 2023

The starry cast for Sondheim’s final musical. New York, New York closing. First Look at How to Dance in Ohio. #Stageworthy News by New York Theater

First, the good news:  The musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim with a book by David Ives (whose best-known work of theater is probably the Tony-nominated play Venus in F…

SOURCE: New York Theater at 08:46AM
Monday, January 9, 2023

At This Theater: The Lyceum by JK

Over the years, I've had the privilege of seeing ten different productions at Broadway's oldest continuously operating theater (opened in 1903), the Lyceum.  This theatre Of all the theater…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:30AM
Friday, January 14, 2022

Streaming Theatre: Love It or Loathe It? - A debate about the merits (and minuses) of virtual theatre by Tyler Riley & Christina Trivigno

Welcome to Geek Out/Freak Out, where theatre fans get enthusiastic about things --- Today's topic: How do you feel about streaming theatre? During the early days of the pandemic when everyth…

SOURCE: TDF at 12:00AM
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

This Week in Broadway History: June 15 - 21 by JK

This Week in Broadway History: June 15 - 21 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭  June 15, 1995: One of the 90s most interesting and underrated musicals, Chronicle of a Death Foretold, opened at th…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 02:18PM
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

This Week in Broadway History: March 2 - 8 by JK

This Week in Broadway History: March 2 - 8 🎭OPENING NIGHTS🎭 Bus Stop March 2, 1955: The new William Inge play, Bus Stop, opens at the Music Box, and stars Kim Stanley and Ela…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 09:12AM
Friday, September 18, 2020

Celebrate Nina Arianda's Birthday With a Look Back at Her Tony-Winning Venus in Fur Performance by Mark Peikert

Also Tony nominated for Born Yesterday, the stage and screen star was born September 18.

SOURCE: Playbill at 08:14AM
Saturday, August 1, 2020

A Hopefully Helpful List of Two-Handers by Jan Simpson

My pals at BroadwayRadio invited me to join them for this past Sunday’s “This Week on Broadway“ podcast. We talked about some of our all-time favorite plays (you can hear us by clicki…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 12:12PM
Tuesday, July 14, 2020

BEST OF THE DECADE: The Greatest Performances Part 1 by JK

Over the past ten seasons, we have been witnesses to some truly amazing performances. These are thirty of the greatest star turns, each one iconic for a different reason. Some are from favor…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 01:24PM
Friday, February 7, 2020

Providence Players of Fairfax present intimate pop-up performance of ‘Venus in Fur’ at Italian Café by Julia Amis

Providence Players of Fairfax presents David Ives’ Venus in Fur, a provocative two-person play-within-a-play.  In partnership with Falls Church’s Italian Café, this intimate pop-up cap…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:12PM
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Theatre Review: ‘Venus in Fur’ at Providence Players of Fairfax by Mary Ann Johnson

“Venus in Fur” is a bold, riveting exploration of more than just sexuality—it’s about the exchanges of power between people and the lies we tell ourselves and others. It’s about st…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:29PM
Tuesday, July 9, 2019

300 Shows: Greatest Performances By an Actress and Best Replacements by JK

As I said last week when discussing the greatest performances by an actor (HERE), when you are fortunate enough to have seen 300 different Broadway productions, you are even more fortunate t…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:06AM
Thursday, June 27, 2019

Tom Stoppard's first Jewish play Leopoldstadt to run at Wyndham's Theatre in London next year

Esteemed Czech-British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has penned a brand-new play set in Vienna's Jewish Quarter in the year 1900. The play entitled Leopoldstadt will make its world premiere at…

SOURCE: London Theatre Direct at 04:00AM
Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Boy meets fox in 'First Love is the Revolution' at Steep Theatre by Chris Jones

Heard of “Venus in Fur”? That’s nothing compared to “First Love is the Revolution,” a play about a torrid and intensely emotional love affair between a 14-year-old boy and a young …

SOURCE: Chicago Tribune Subscription at 04:30PM
Sunday, February 17, 2019

Venus in Fur by Steven Morris

The post Venus in Fur appeared first on STAGE RAW - ARTS IN L.A. - SERVED FRESH.

SOURCE: stageraw.com at 04:46PM
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Review: ‘Venus in Fur’ at 4615 Theatre Company by Ravelle Brickman

One of the most remarkable things about D.C. theater is its abundance of good plays, professionally produced and performed, yet often staged in places that are, to put it mildly, a bit odd. …

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:49PM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Review: Venus in Fur. Ives’ cheeky play of obsession, bondage and revenge at 4615 Theatre by Tim Treanor

The masochist believes in the transformative power of magic, of the variety that the goddess Circe used to turn Odysseus’ men into swine. To the masochist, the beloved is a goddess (Ve…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 03:54PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Review: Venus in Fur from Compass Rose by Jill Kyle-Keith

Venus in Fur is a complex play within an even more complex play. The story begins simply: director Thomas Novachek (Joe Mucciolo) has adapted nineteenth century writer Leopold von Sacher-Mas…

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 04:42PM
Friday, October 12, 2018

David Ives’ comedy Venus in Fur gets hyper-intimate experience in 4615 Theatre’s tiniest space by Susan Galbraith

–  How does a company, becoming known for staging the classics, navigate what may be the trickiest of all comedies, Venus in Fur? And what is the connection between David Ives’ …

SOURCE: DC Theatre Scene at 09:18AM
Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Review: ‘Venus in Fur’ at Compass Rose Theater by Charles Green

It is hard to describe Compass Rose Theater’s production of Venus in Fur except as awesome in the original sense of inspiring awe. Written by David Ives and first appearing off-Broadway in…

SOURCE: DC Metro Theater Arts at 08:31PM
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The Most Shows at One Theater (Part 2) by JK

As we continue to celebrate the start of my 36th year of going to Broadway shows, let's take a look at more of the theaters where I've seen multiple distinct productions. Miss the first part…

SOURCE: JK's TheatreScene at 07:33AM
Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Hugh Dancy & More to Join Stockard Channing in Alexi Kaye Campbell's Apologia by Andy Lefkowitz

Emmy-nominated stage alum Hugh Dancy has been named among the complete cast of Apologia, a play by Alexi Kaye Campbell making its New York premiere this fall. Daniel Aukin will direct the pr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 03:42PM
Monday, March 19, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘All In The Timing’ at Silver Spring Stage by Peter Orvetti

David Ives first came to the attention of many theatergoers with his “Venus in Fur” eight years ago or with his adaptations of Pierre Corneille’s “The Liar” and Jean-Francois Regna…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 01:58PM
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Venus in Fur by Arts Review

Ego abounds in Venus in Fur. Like Charlie Kaufman writing himself into the 2002 film, Adaptation, David Ives has written a playwright into the text here, albeit with a few tweaks. Indeed, wh…

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 07:43PM
Thursday, March 8, 2018

Venus in Fur by Arts Review

Following their much applauded debut with Stupid F**king Bird in February 2017, Lightning Jar Theatre returns with multi award-winning, American playwright David Ives’ Venus in Fur …

SOURCE: artsreview.com.au at 11:27PM
Thursday, December 14, 2017

Richard Jordan: Timing is everything when current affairs can make or break plays by Richard Jordan

Venus in Fur, the hit Broadway show by US playwright David Ives, ended its first British run at the Theatre Royal Haymarket last Saturday.

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 02:00AM
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Top Shows on London Stage This Week: Gorillaz, “Sylvia” and More by Mark Beech

The London stage this week has music from Orbital to Gorillaz. There are new ballet productions such as “Sylvia” and a new musical, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.” Plus quite a …

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 11:58AM
Thursday, November 23, 2017

Top Shows on London Stage This Week: Fleet Foxes, “Aida,” “Albion”, Cara Dillon by Mark Beech

The London stage this week has music from Fleet Foxes to “Aida”; new shows such as “The Secret Theatre” and many classics.Our format is to list newly opening and one-time shows; thos…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 08:54AM
Friday, November 17, 2017

Photos: Ian McKellen, Imelda Staunton and Kylie Minogue make our top pics of the week

There was a furry special visitor at Venus in Fur as well

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 07:33AM
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Top Shows on London Stage This Week: Blondie to “Network” Revival by Mark Beech

The London stage this week has music from Blondie to jazz and “Lucia di Lammermoor” opera; new shows such as “Network” and many classics.Our format is to list newly opening and one-t…

SOURCE: www.blouinartinfo.com at 10:56AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards