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hope theatre News Archive
Welcome to hopetheatre.org News Archive. Here you'll find past updates on what's been going on with hope theatre.
If you can't find something specific you're looking for, feel free to email us at hope@hopetheatre.org and we'll help you find out what you want to know.
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Update - 8/25/03
MUSE OF FIRE CLOSES TO A SOLD OUT HOUSE
The New York International Fringe Festival came to its frenzied conclusion this weekend.
Muse Of Fire closed its Fringe run at the Cherry Lane Studio theater on
Saturday to an enthusiastic and packed house. hope theatre would like to thank all those
who attended and made this one of our best productions so far. Plans are currently in the works
for another run very soon, so keep checking back for more updates!
OLD UPDATES NOW ARCHIVED
You can now check out any old updates on hope theatre's activities that appeared on this page
by going to our Archive Page.
Update - 8/21/03
FINAL PERFORMANCE OF MUSE OF FIRE THIS SATURDAY (8/23 @ 1:00 PM)
The Fringe Festival is nearing its frenzied conclusion, and Muse Of Fire is no exception. Our final performance is this Saturday, August 23rd at 1:00pm at the Cherry Lane Studio Theater. Check out our Schedule Page for complete information our how to get tickets, directions to the theatre and more!
Update - 8/18/03
MUSE OF FIRE SURVIVES THE BLACKOUT!
The blackout on Thursday and Friday that affected eight US states and parts of Canada hit
the Fringe Festival pretty hard. Many shows had to be cancelled on Thursday and Friday. hope
theatre managed to dodge the bullet that hit many of the other Fringe productions and performed
their schedule Saturday matinee to a large and eager audience. And, of course, the
final two shows on Wednesday 8/20 and Saturday 8/23 are still on! So
get your tickets
now!
Update - 8/14/03
MUSE OF FIRE IS NYTHEATRE.COM'S FRINGE PICK OF THE DAY
Along with their reviewing every show in the Fringe this year,
NYTheatre.com is helping separate
the wheat from the chaff, theatrically speaking, of course. They have honored
Muse Of Fire by making it the pick of the day for today. Spread the word!
MARTIN DENTON REVIEW OF MUSE OF FIRE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Read Martin Denton's review of Muse Of Fire online at
nytheatre.com.
If this doesn't make you want to come see it, nothing will.
Update - 8/11/03
MUSE OF FIRE OPENS TO SOLD OUT HOUSE!
Muse Of Fire opened Saturday evening to a sold out house and another
great audience at Sunday's matinee performance. As a reminder, tickets are going fast for
Muse Of Fire and if you wait until the day of the show to buy your
tickets, you may not get in. Buy your tickets online
or go to the Schedule Page for info on other ways to buy.
MUSE OF FIRE TO BE REVIEWED ON NYTHEATRE.COM
Martin Denton of nytheatre.com was in
attendance at Sunday's performance. A review will be forthcoming. Check back here for the link
as soon as it is available!
MUSE OF FIRE AT THE FRINGE FOLLIES!
Muse Of Fire will be performing at the Fringe Follies, a totally free
preview of shows at the fringe every night of the festival at 11:00pm at SoHo Rep.
We'll be performing Tuesday August 12th, Thursday August 14th, Tuesday August 19th and Thursday
August 21st. The Fringe Follies are hosted by Todd Robbins, an amazing sideshow performer
with a very popular show at SoHo Rep. Go to
The Fringe Website for more details.
GREAT LOCAL NYC BANDS FEATURED IN MUSE OF FIRE
The music of Muse Of Fire is provided largely by some amazing local
bands that you should all know and love. Songs include Invisible Man by
Han Shot First (featuring hope
theatre's own Matt Rankin), Saving Ophelia by
Ahab Seamus,
Bob D'Haene's Brother Man,
Hypochondriac by The Mighty
Weaklings and Extra by Hurry
Up Offense. Head to our Links Page to find their websites!
Update - 8/7/03
MUSE OF FIRE AT THE FRINGE FOLLIES!
Muse Of Fire will be performing at the Fringe Follies, a totally free
preview of shows at the fringe every night of the festival at 11:00pm at SoHo Rep.
We'll be performing Tuesday August 12th, Thursday August 14th, Tuesday August 19th and Thursday
August 21st. The Fringe Follies are hosted by Todd Robbins, an amazing sideshow performer
with a very popular show at SoHo Rep. Go to
The Fringe Website for more details.
MUSE OF FIRE LISTED IN THE VILLAGE VOICE!
Check out this week's edition of The Village
Voice to see the
listing of Muse Of Fire. Send the link to all your friends!
HURRY UP OFFENSE & hope theatre!
An awesome NYC band, Hurry Up Offense
has agreed to let hope theatre feature their song, EXTRA, in Muse Of Fire.
Check out their website to find out
more about this rockin' band!
BUY YOUR TICKETS!!
And, finally, another reminder to buy your tickets in advance. According to the article in
this week's Backstage,
The Fringe Festival expects to hit ONE
HUNDRED THOUSAND advanced tickets sales before it opens! Muse Of Fire
is in a small venue and we want to make sure you all get your tickets!
Click here
to buy your tickets online, or go to the Schedule Page for more
information on buying tickets.
Update - 8/4/03
LESS THAN A WEEK UNTIL OPENING NIGHT FOR MUSE OF FIRE!
Muse Of Fire opens on Saturday August 9th at 5:15pm at the Cherry
Lane Alternative Theatre! Tickets are very nearly sold out for opening night, so act fast!
You can buy tickets online
or in person at FringeCentral if you want to avoid the service fee. Go to our
Schedule Page for more info on getting to FringeCentral.
PRESS COVERAGE OF MUSE OF FIRE
hope theatre's production of Muse Of Fire has been written up in
two NYC publications. Check out the latest copies of The Brooklyn Register and
24/7 to read more about it!
MUSE OF FIRE IN FRINGE AL FRESCO DECLARED A SUCCESS!
Thanks to those who came out to Washington Square Park this weekend for the
Muse Of Fire previews during Fringe Al Fresco. If you missed it, you
missed an all-too-rare stage appearance by Muse Of Fire playwright,
Kelly McAllister.
Update - 7/30/03
TICKETS ARE ALREADY ON SALE!
Remember, there are a limited number of seats for Muse of Fire, and we strongly recommend buying
tickets in advance. You can do this by going to www.fringenyc.org, and clicking
on the link to the Slice-O-Matic (or just
click here),
which you can use to find all the info you need to order tickets for whichever date you are
coming.
FRINGE AL FRESCO AT WASHINGTON SQAURE PARK!
Muse of Fire will be taking part in Fringe Al Fresco this week-end in Washington Square Park, at
Teen Plaza (the raised area directly adjacent to the fountain and Garibaldi Plaza on the south
side of the park). Come see a free preview of the show and also previews from some of the
other shows that will be in the Fringe. Times are: Friday at 4:30, Saturday at 4:50, and
Sunday at 5:00.
FRINGE CENTRAL TO OPEN FRIDAY AUGUST 1
Fringe Central, the headquarters of the festival, and the place to go to buy tickets in person,
as well as pick up a program for the entire festival, opens this Friday. Fringe Central is
located at the Manhattan Theatre Source, 177 MacDougal Street between West 8th and Waverly
(Washington Square Park North).
AND LAST, BUT CERTAINLY NOT LEAST...
Thank you to the many supporters who have signed up for the hope theatre mailing list!
We are crazy busy right now, getting Muse of Fire ready for it’s world premiere, but wanted to
take a moment to thank you. For those of you who haven't yet, just fill out the form at the
top of the page to receive updates on Muse Of Fire and other hope theatre
projects.
Update - 7/28/03
Tickets for Muse Of Fire are now on sale at fringenyc.org!. Due to enthusiastic early interest in Muse Of Fire, we anticipate selling out all six performances. Get your tickets now! Click here to purchase tickets.
Welcome to hopetheatre.org, the home of hope theatre company. hope theatre is a non-profit theater company producing new and classical works in New York City.
Currently, hope theatre is hard at work producing Muse Of Fire, the latest new play from Kelly McAllister. Muse Of Fire will be part of the 2003 International NYC Fringe Festival.
Keep watching this page for updates on hope theatre's production of Muse Of Fire, as well as other news and information on the company and its members.
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