Novaya Opera to Run Epiphany Week Fest

Novaya Opera to Run Epiphany Week Fest

For the eighth year in a row, the end of the January holidays will bring with it the beginning of Novaya Opera's Epiphany Week festival, honoring the memory of the theater's revered founder, Yevgeny Kolobov, and running, as always, beyond the span of a mere seven days.

PNCA plans 18-day National Drama Festival from 12th

PNCA plans 18-day National Drama Festival from 12th

In order to say goodbye to the year 2011 on a high note in connection with the promotion of theatre drama in the country, the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) has scheduled ‘National Drama Festival-2011’ from December 12 to 29 at its auditorium.

‘The Road to Mecca’

‘The Road to Mecca’

(in previews; opens on Jan. 17) Before Signature Theater Company’s Athol Fugard season, beginning in February, Roundabout kicks off the South African dramatist’s 80th birthday celebration with this Broadway premiere.

Omani theatre festival gets under way

Omani theatre festival gets under way

The fourth round of the Omani Theatre Festival opened under the auspices of HE Mohammed Bin Salim Al Toobi, Minister of Environment and Climate Affairs, on Monday at Al Bustan Palace Hotel.

Weak Link between Theatre & Literature (First Chapter)

Weak Link between Theatre & Literature (First Chapter)

Rahim Abdolrahimzadeh The dominant meaning for theater is that it is an ancient Greek art. Based on this definition, theater has no deep and strong roots in the east and its history does not exceed a century.

Uncle Vanya, With Cate Blanchett, to Play NYC's City Center in July

Uncle Vanya, With Cate Blanchett, to Play NYC&#039s City Center in July

The Sydney Theater Company's critically acclaimed production of Anton Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya, starring Oscar winner Cate Blanchett as Yelena, will be presented at City Center from July 19 through July 28 as part of the Lincoln Center Festival, according to The New York Times.