The list of playwrights cultivated and premiered at Magic Theatre is a veritable who’s who of American theatre: Sam Shepard, Michael McClure, Nilo Cruz, Paula Vogel, Rebecca Gilman, Lloyd Suh, Taylor Mac, Theresa Rebeck, Sharr White, and Luis Alfaro…

Helmed by renowned director Spike Lee and producer James L. Nederlander, the show will play the SHN Orpheum Theatre for a strictly limited six show engagement, beginning February 26, 2013.

Before retiring in 1983 to concentrate on painting full-time, Jim owned and operated DeWitt Sails, one of the top racing sail lofts on San Francisco Bay, renowned for custom sails.

In addition to Parker, the inductees include winemaking pioneer Meredith “Merry” Edwards, legendary wine writer Frank Schoonmaker, and labor leader Cesar Chavez.

Prestigious award honors those who encourage the living theatre and the craft of playwriting.

Regions represented include the San Francisco Bay Area, Lodi, Napa, Paso Robles, Sierra Foothills, and Sonoma.

“It is not the easiest task to try and make a living on what most artists are paid in this country.”

Opening in Broadway in 1987, the original run closed sixteen years later after 6,680 performances.

Funds will bring project to 70% completion by 2013.

Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis returns to star in a vivid new translation of a Greek tragedy featuring original music by Pulitzer Prize–winning composer David Lang