Celebrated but impetuous film director Guido Contini succumbing to the pressures of filming his latest film epic (a musical version of the Casanova story) suffers a midlife crisis. One by one women from his past and present - including his mother his wife his mistress and his leading lady - haunt instruct scold seduce and encourage him until he finally learns to grow up. This new Ensemble version of the hit Broadway musical has an updated score and offers more flexible casting for productions featuring fewer performers. Nine was also adapted into a major motion picture from Rob Marshall the acclaimed director of the 2002 film version of Chicago. Of the Broadway musical Marshall said it is "a sumptuous and emotional work that translates naturally to the film musical genre because of its seamless relationship between fantasy and reality." Composer and lyricist Maury Yeston worked on the film adaptation and created three new songs for the movie musical which was released in December 2009.

An epic farce about death and primitive capital accumulation, HYDRIOTAPHIA chronicles the final hours of Sir Thomas Browne, an English physician and writer known for his attempts to reconcile Christian values with scientific knowledge.

A collection of plays, often classified as absurd drama, which aim to portray a world in which humanity, with its despair, fear and loneliness, is alone in a hostile and meaningless world.

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THE STORY: Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the f

The Public Eye takes place in a swanky London accountancy office, where uptight Charles is confronted by Julian, an eccentric private detective hired by Charles to investigate Belinda, his young wife, whom he suspects of infidelity.

As You Like It is an immersive dream-like tale of faithful friends feuding families and lovers in disguise. Forced from their homes Orlando Rosalind and Celia escape to the Forest of Arden a fantastical place of transformation where all are welcomed and embraced. Lost amidst the trees the refugees find community and acceptance under the stars. Featuring an original folk-pop score by Shaina Taub with a flexible-sized cast and 90-minute running time As You Like It is appropriate for all audiences and groups. Fall under love's spell with this magical story!

Neil Simon Full Length, Comedy 1 male, 3 female Interior Set Middle-aged and married, overworked and overweight, Barney Cashman wants to join the sexual revolution before it's too late and arranges three the first, Elaine Navazio proves to be a foul-mouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is next, a 20-ish actress who's too kooky by half; finally comes September and Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy, depressed housewife who happens to be married to Barney's best friend. "Mr. Simon has created a great character here...it is extraordinarily funny and yet also charming...as witty as ever, perhaps wittier."- The New York Times "Delightfully hilarious and witty, as well as filled with wisdom about human nature...an uproariously funny author. But he is far more than that. He has a mellow and compassionate understanding of how weak and essentially well meaning mankind behaves...a genuinely brilliant play."- New York Post

Playbill from Gross Indecency:The Trials of Oscar Wilde starring Edward Hibbbert Robert Blumenfeld James Coyle Bill Dawes Written by Moises Kaufman

Donald Keene combines informative works on two forms of classical Japanese theater into a single volume. The No text looks at all aspects of this traditional theater form including its history, its stage and props, the use of music and dance in its performances, the plays as literature, and the aesthetics of No. Also discussed are Kyogen, the comic farces that are typically interspersed with the solemn No dramas.

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Murder, marriage, and metaphysics link the bizarre series of events in this high-spirited comedy, winner of the Evening Standard's Best Play Award. George Moore is an aging professor of moral philosophy whose quest to compose a lecture on "Man--Good, Bad, or Indifferent?" is put on hold while he ponders the existence of his sock. He is joined by his youthful wife, Dotty, a former musical star on a downward spiral whose charm may explain the corpse in the next room; George's specially trained hare, Thumper; and a chorus of poorly trained gymnasts whose exploits set the stage for this topsy-turvy world. --from Amazon

This grand old (1938) musical was revived in London in 1984 and came to New York in 1986. The late Viscount Hareford had a youthful, unfortunate marriage – and kept discreetly out of sight was a son and heir. The Hareford Hall set are despondent when the family solicitor finds the legitimate heir in the less than desirable Lambeth area of London. When Bill is brought to Hampshire, he is forced to decide if he should fit in with high society and lose his Cockney roots and his girlfriend.

But my contention here is that the US crimes in the [postwar] period have only been superficially recorded, let alone documented, let alone acknowledged, let alone recognised as crimes at all. I believe this must be addressed and that the truth has considerable bearing on where the world stands now. ... Indonesia, Greece, Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Haiti, Turkey, the Philippines, Guatemala, El Salvador, and, of course, Chile. ... Hundreds of thousands of deaths took place throughout these countries. Did they take place? And are they in all cases attributable to US foreign policy? The answer is yes they did take place and they are attributable to American foreign policy. But you wouldn t know it. It never happened. Nothing ever happened. Even while it was happening it wasn t happening. It didn t matter. It was of no interest. The crimes of the United States have been systematic, constant, vicious, remorseless, but very few people have actually talked about them. You have to hand it to America. It has exercised a quite clinical manipulation of power worldwide while masquerading as a force for universal good. It s a brilliant, even witty, highly successful act of hypnosis. Pinter s depictions of the ravages of the American Empire since 1945 [is unrivalled]. It.[comes as] one searing rhetorical lightening bolt. It will go into the history books, alongside such imperishable excoriations of empire as the speeches Thucidides put into the mouths of the Melians, and Tacitus into the mouth of Calgacus. Alexander Cockburn

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE In the bustling streets of early 20th-century New York City, the stoop of a nondescript brownstone serves as the central stage for the intricate dramas and poignant narratives that unfold in Elmer Rice's seminal work, "Street Scene." Premiering in 1929 at the Playhouse Theatre in New York City, this evocative play offers a profound exploration of the human condition amidst the backdrop of a gritty urban landscape. At the heart of the narrative are the Maurrant family—Anna, Rose, and Frank—whose lives intertwine with those of their neighbors in profound and often tumultuous ways. Anna Maurrant, a woman grappling with issues of infidelity and disillusionment in her marriage, finds herself entangled in a web of secrets and desires. Her daughter, Rose, struggles to navigate the demands of her job and the oppressive presence of her father, Frank, whose domineering and sometimes abusive behavior casts a shadow over their household. Against this backdrop of familial strife, the character of Sam Kaplan emerges as a beacon of empathy and compassion. A Jewish neighbor deeply in love with Rose, Sam serves as both a confidant and a source of solace amidst the chaos of their urban existence. His unwavering devotion to Rose illuminates the complexities of love and longing in a world marked by social and economic divides. As the action unfolds entirely on the front stoop of the brownstone and in the adjacent streets, Rice skillfully captures the rhythm and pulse of city life, infusing each scene with a palpable sense of immediacy and authenticity. From the colorful array of neighbors and passersby to the bustling energy of the urban milieu, "Street Scene" paints a vivid portrait of a community teetering on the brink of despair yet resilient in the face of adversity. Recipient of the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1929, "Street Scene" remains a timeless testament to the enduring power of theater to illuminate the complexities of the human experience. Through its rich tapestry of characters and its evocative portrayal of urban life, Rice's play invites audiences to reflect on themes of love, longing, and the indomitable spirit of the human soul against the backdrop of a mean quarter of New York City.

A play about the trial of the United States v. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.