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John Logan: Oscar-Nominated and Tony-winning Playwright’s of RED

Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

Could one small thing inspire your entire future? For writer John Logan, playwright for International City Theatre’s upcoming production of the Tony-winning Best Play Red, reading Shakespeare with his father while confined indoors as an asthmatic child stimulated his love of theater and his passion as a writer. Equally as adept writing for stage or screen, Logan […]

Rothko – The Subject Of & Inspiration for Red

Thursday, July 25th, 2013

ICT patrons have known for a year now that we are producing the 2010 Tony Winner for Best Play, Red, by John Logan. Some know it is about Mark Rothko. Mr. Rothko has had quite a cultural impact in our country and abroad. Born Marcus Yakovlevich Rothkowitz in 1903 in the Russian Empire (now Latvia), […]

We are Giving Back to Military Families in Celebration of Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013

In celebration of Memorial Day and in tribute to all who have given much to protect our country, International City Theatre is taking a positive step to help. ICT will donate $5 dollars from every ticket sold to its upcoming award-winning play “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” to the Long Beach VA Fisher House – a […]

Genius Playwright’s Work Comes to ICT

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

The term genius gets tossed around more than it probably should, but that doesn’t detract from the value of the word. International City Theatre’s upcoming production of Dead Man’s Cell Phone is written by Sarah Ruhl, a playwright many consider a genius. A graduate of Brown University’s graduate playwriting program, it is safe to say […]

High School Students Can See ICT plays for FREE

Monday, May 6th, 2013

We are working to cultivate the next generation of theatregoers. At a time where arts education is slashed and fewer youth are being introduced to professional theatre, we are offering high school students free admission to two preview performances of every 2013 production.  Next up is the Helen Hayes Best New Play winner, Dead Man’s […]

A Free Play For Children & Families!

Thursday, March 28th, 2013

We are extremely excited to announce our next FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series performance! For those of you who are unfamiliar with this outreach program, it is an opportunity for children to experience the magical world of theatre for free. Bring your children to see a professional theatre production on a beautiful Saturday morning. Everyone […]

HS Students Can See Master Class for Free at ICT

Monday, March 18th, 2013

Understanding that a well-rounded education includes an appreciation of the arts, International City Theatre would like to introduce our next generation to live theatre performances by making the final dress rehearsal of our 2013 productions available for students to attend at no cost. The next performance is for the Tony-winning play ‘Master Class.’ This run-thru […]

Take your Sweetheart ‘Around the World’ for VDay

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Still trying to figure out what to do for Valentine’s Day? Tired of going to restaurants and are ready for something different? Do you not want to spend a lot of money? Well perfect, perhaps you should check out the offer from award-winning professional theatre company International City Theatre. For just $80, you and your […]

ICT Invites HS Students to Attend Play for Free

Monday, January 14th, 2013

As a professional, regional nonprofit theatre, International City Theatre takes its role seriously.  As a servant of the community, ICT strives to increase the quality of life for all through cultural enrichment and education. This year ICT has created a new initiative for high school students to introduce them on a regular basis to the […]

Meet the Playwright: Ghost-Writer’s Michael Hollinger

Friday, August 17th, 2012

International City Theatre (ICT) champions the idea of introducing audiences to not only Broadway hits but also to lesser-known works by wonderfully talented playwrights. The spectrum of amazing theatrical work is immense, and ICT tries to do its part by premiering many world and west coast debuts. We are continuing that trend with the west […]

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