Celebrating excellence in Chicago’s nonunion theater scene, the 43rd annual Non-Equity Jeff Awards gave top honors to Griffin Theatre Company’s production of John Van Druten’s “London Wall” and the revival of Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” from Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre—the evening’s biggest winner with a total of four awards. Hosted by Chicago theater regulars Karl Hamilton and Sarah Hayes, the sold-out awards gala at Park West June 6 featured production numbers from nominated musicals and revues from the 2015–16 season, plus excerpts from nominated plays. In addition to best musical production, “Rent” took home awards for director Scott Weinstein, actor Aubrey McGrath, and music director Jeremy Ramey. The New Colony and Definition Theatre Company’s production of “Byhalia, Mississippi” received Jeff Awards for playwright Evan Linder, actor Cecelia Wingate, and scenic designer John Wilson. Oracle Theatre’s “The Hairy Ape” also earned three honors, for leading actor Julian Parker,...
- 6/7/2016
- backstage.com
Some of Off-Broadway’s best recent productions will soon be viewable from the comfort of your living room. PBS Thirteen is premiering an exciting new television series titled “Theater Close-Up” on Oct. 2 at 9 P.M. New York theater fans who may have missed some of the most talked-about plays of the last year can tune in to see carefully filmed versions of John Van Druten’s “London Wall,” Richard Nelson’s quartet of dramas “The Apple Family Plays,” Hamish Linklater’s “The Vandal,” Denis O’Hare and Lisa Peterson’s “An Iliad,” Brian Richard Mori’s “Hellman v. McCarthy,” and Steven Banks’ “Looking at Christmas.” In addition to receiving widespread critical acclaim, these shows are for the most part intimate, family-oriented dramas that enable PBS to continue a tradition of bringing live work to a wider public audience. Wnet-13, New York’s Public Broadcasting Service station, will air weekly installments on Thursdays at 9 p.
- 9/22/2014
- backstage.com
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