Media Center
Welcome to the Geffen Playhouse online media center. On the following pages you’ll find our electronic press kit which features information on the theater’s history, details about our two stages and background information on our productions and artistic team; in addition you’ll be able to browse our most recent announcements and access high-resolution production photography.
If you need any further information or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
I look forward to working with you.
Best,
Allison Rawlings
Director of Communications
allison@geffenplayhouse.com
Phone: (310) 966-2412
Latest Press Releases
| June 24, 2009 | WEST COAST PREMIERE OF BEAU WILLIMON’S NEW PLAY FARRAGUT NORTH OPENS AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE Tony Award Winner Doug Hughes Helms Cast Including Mia Barron, Dan Bittner, Justine Huen, Chris Noth, Chris Pine, Olivia Thirlby and Isiah Whitlcok, Jr |
| May 8, 2009 | CAST HEADS WEST TO JOIN CHRIS NOTH AND CHRIS PINE IN FARRAGUT NORTH AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE Mia Barron, Dan Bittner, Justin Huen, Olivia Thirlby and Isiah Whitlock Jr. Reprise Their NY Roles in the West Coast Premiere of Beau Willimon’s New Play Directed by Doug Hughes |
| March 20, 2009 | LOUIS AND KEELY LIVE AT THE SAHARA
ANNOUNCE FOUR WEEK EXTENSION DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED TICKET SALES Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Musical Extends Through May 24 in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse |
| March 19, 2009 | LOUIS & KEELY LIVEN UP THE AUDREY SKIRBALL KENIS THEATER AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE Acclaimed Film Director Taylor Hackford Helms New Production of 2008 Ovation Winner for Best Musical ‘Louis & Keely Live at the Sahara’ Featuring Anna Gunn, David Harbour, Alicia Silverstone and Robin Thomas |
| February 11, 2009 | WORLD PREMIERE OF PULITZER PRIZE WINNER DONALD MARGULIES’TIME STANDS STILL OPENS AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE Tony Award Winner Daniel Sullivan Directs the Geffen Playhouse Commission Featuring Anna Gunn, David Harbour, Alicia Silverstone and Robin Thomas |
| December 5, 2008 |
LESLIE MOONVES AND RITA WILSON TO BE HONORED AT ANNUAL 'BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN' GALA
Star-Studded Evening Chaired by Mark Burnett & Roma Downey Recognizes Leadership in the Theater Community and Raises Funds for Geffen Playhouse Education Programs |
| December 2, 2008 |
GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 11
Hershey Felder’s Award-Winning Production to Run an Extra Week at the Geffen Playhouse |
| November 17, 2008 |
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE SINGS IN THE NEW YEAR WITH HERSHEY FELDER
Award-Winning Actor Brings Back George Gershwin Alone and Hosts a New Years Eve of Sing-A-Long Show Tunes and Champagne |
| August 28, 2008 |
ARIEL AWARD WINNER DEMIAN BICHIR AND OBIE AWARD WINNER SHANNON COCHRAN JOIN FORCES IN BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
Acclaimed Mexican Actor Bichir Makes US Theatrical Debut at the Geffen Playhouse Richard Seyd Directs New Work by Robert Schenkkan, Pulitzer Prize Winner for The Kentucky Cycle Opens Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30pm |
| August 6, 2008 |
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE WELCOMES BACK CELEBRATED ARTIST HERSHEY
FELDER IN THE FINAL MOVEMENT OF HIS THEATRICAL "COMPOSER SONATA": BEETHOVEN, AS I KNEW HIM Runs August 19 to October 5 Opening Night Monday, August 25 at 7:30pm |
| August 6, 2008 | GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 08/09 ’SATURDAY SCENE’ FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Features Bilingual Production Tomas and the Library Lady Based on Award-Winning Children’s Book Includes Acclaimed One-Man Show Power on Earth Chronicling Influential African-American Leaders Season Kicks Off with Free Family Fun Day on Sept 27 |
| June 13, 2008 |
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PRODUCES WEST COAST PREMIERE OF TONY NOMINATED THE SEAFARER
Artistic Director Randall Arney Helms Irish Playwright Conor McPherson’s Acclaimed New Work Both at Geffen Playhouse and Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater Previews Begin April 14, 2009 Runs April 22, 2009 — March 24, 2009 |
| April 15, 2008 |
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2008/09 SEASON
Two World Premiere Productions: "Time Stands Still" and "Nightmare Alley", Two Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwrights: Donald Margulies and Robert Schenkkan, The Completion of Hershey Felder’s Composer Sonata: "Beethoven, As I Knew Him". 2008/09 Season Opens on August 27 and Closes on July 26 |
| June 19, 2008 |
DONALD MARGULIES’ SHIPWRECKED! SETS SAIL AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE WITH SPECIAL CHILDREN’S TICKET PRICES
Melody Butiu, Michael Daniel Cassady and Gregory Itzin Reunite with Director Bart DeLorenzo in Swashbuckling Family-Friendly Adventure Tale |
| June 1, 2008 |
LA THEATER VET SUSAN BARTON ASSUMES ROLE OF MANAGING DIRECTOR WHILE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE PREPARES FOR SEARCH
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| May 29, 2008 |
GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE MANAGING DIRECTOR STEPHEN EICH TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION
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| May 21, 2008 |
WORLD FAMOUS ARTIST RICKY JAY REAPPEARS AT THE GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
Legendary Sleight-of-Hand Artist Brings His 52 Assistants to a Special Limited Engagement in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater Seven Weeks Only: July 9 — August 26, 2008 |