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Greener Pastures Theatre Collective Presents BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN - A NEW MUSICAL

GREENER PASTURES THEATRE COLLECTIVE has announced the limited Off-Broadway engagement of Collin Hendley's BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN, directed by Caroline Leggett. An autobiographical tale about family and what it means to leave a legacy, BRIGHTER THAN THE SUN will play a two-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's The Chain Theater.

COCOON by Kotryna Gesait to Make US Debut at The Gene Frankel Theatre in November

Cocoon, an interactive new play written and directed by Kotryna Gesait, will make its U.S. debut this fall, November 16th – December 10th at The Gene Frankel Theatre after seasons of sold-out performances at Australia’s various Fringe Festivals including, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne Fringe, Midsumma Festival and Wynnum Fringe 2018 – 2022. 

Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater Presents Free All Ages Virtual Dance Workshops

The Axelrod Contemporary Ballet Theater (AXCBT), part of the Axelrod Performing Arts Center of Deal Park, New Jersey, has been meeting a desired community need by providing a syllabus of multi-faceted, free-of-charge virtual dance and theater-arts workshops in response to the national 'Stay at Home order' beginning in March.

Mystic Vision Players Present KICKING AND SWEARING One Act Festival

Union County's Mystic Vision Players will be presenting two programs of an eclectic variety of one act plays in their 6th season of the KICKING AND SWEARING FESTIVAL a?" coming to the handsomely appointed Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center a?" 360 Hamilton Ave., Rahway, NJ.

UCPAC Presents KICKING AND SWEARING One-Act Festival

Join us for the 6th Annual Kicking & Swearing One-Act Festival from Thursday, January 30 to Saturday, February 1 at the Hamilton Stage! The festival will feature insightful writings that include original comedy, tragedy, satire, and sci-fi short plays.

PQA Venues @ Riddle's Court Returns To The Fringe For A Second Year

PQA Venues @Riddle's Court (venue 277) has a jam-packed and vibrant programme of entertainment with more than 75 top-quality events including shows, workshops, talks and stand-up comedians planned for this August, as it heads into the second year of its five-year Edinburgh Festival Fringe partnership with the Scottish Historic Buildings Trust.

The Donny Hathaway Live Tribute Comes To The Troubadour March 15

The world famous Troubadour in Los Angeles will host the Donny Hathaway Live Tribute this Friday March 15th at 9 p.m. An incredible group of musicians and singers will come together to perform the music featured on the classic album 'Donny Hathaway Live' which was released in 1972. Long considered one of the best live albums ever recorded, the songs are taken from a performance originally given by Donny Hathaway at the Troubadour back in 1971.

7th Annual Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival to Commence May 25 - June 3, 2018 in Venice, California

40 Feature Films, Documentaries, and VR Projects-the Topics of Which Span 60 Countries-to Premiere at this year's GIIFF, Along with Several Musical Performances and an Engaging Symposium on the Wisdom and Lessons of Indigenous Cultures Who: Standing out as a respected cultural ambassador among indigenous communities around the world, the Garifuna International Indigenous Film Festival (GIIFF) is returning to Venice, California, for its 7th annual event this coming May 25, 2018. Founder, Executive Director and Garifuna indigene, Freda Sideroff and her husband Dr. Stephen Sideroff, are excited and honored to once again be able to showcase a wide range of films and documentaries created by award-winning Garifuna filmmakers, noteworthy cultural activists and other indigenous people. Included in the program are submissions from Micki Dickoff to receive Lifetime Achievement Award to be awarded to Director Micki Dickoff's documentary Short The Gathering. Q & A follows. World Premiere NIRAU All-Star Garifuna Cast Director Christopher Miles Garifuna Writer Angel Valerio World Premiere The Kingmaker of the Mughal Empire Feature Documentary Director Avnish Rajvanshi World Premiere A Piece of Germany Documentary Feature Director Ela Beken World Premiere Mishkeegogamang Documentary Shorts Director Jon Wesselink World Premiere LIBORIO An artist of the Solomon Islands Documentary Shorts Director Elliot Spencer World Premiere Craigleith Heritage Depot Canada Documentary, shorts Director Tom Strnad World Premiere The Sun on Top of the House Documentaries Canada Shorts Director Farhan Umedaly World Premiere Life in a Fist Full of Rice Documentary India Director Tashi Gyamba World Premiere Malati Kata (Malat's Tale) Shorts India Bengali Director Manish Ghosh World Premiere GRATEFUL Music Video Director Piper Dellums US Premiere Be the Jam the Never Ending Song Documentary Shorts Director Cyprien Ponson Los Angeles In the Beginning was Water & Sky Shorts Director Ryan Ward US Premiere Language Animation Director Mortada Gzar Los Angeles Premiere M.I.A. A Greater Evil Foreign/International Feature Los Angeles Premiere CRAZYWISE Documentary Director Kevin Tomlinson, Phil Borges Q & A Trailer https://vimeo.com/199757727 Venice Premiere What's You Number Shorts Drama, Historical Fiction Director Sigal Erez Q & A LA Premiere Beyond Grace Documentary Feature film Runtime 78 minutes Director Sara Baur Harding Burning Paradise/Por La Necesidad Director Greg Rainoff among others What: This year's GIIFF is a five-day event that acts as a platform to bring together the indigenous from around the globe, converging in Southern California to discuss and witness, through film and video, many of the important topics facing their communities. The overwhelmingly comprehensive GIIFF program includes features and short films, documentaries, VR projects, panel discussions, and cultural presentations by some of today's most respected indigenous-focused filmmakers and activists. The 40 films covering these various genres feature topics spanning 60 countries and will be screened throughout the five-day event. These films run the indigenous-focused creative gamut, and range from documentaries about how various indigenous groups' past experiences with human rights violations have affected their present lives, the challenging and often beautiful rediscovery of indigenous cultural roots, community collaboration aimed at bringing forth resolutions and unity between cultures, as well as sectional biographies of many important human rights activists. The list of actors and public figures involved in these films is also worthy of note, and Director Bill Duke Sister Act 2, Hoodlums, Deep Cover, Not Easily Broken, Director Greg Rainoff Emmy Winner, Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Micki Dickoff, Neshoba:The Price of Freedom, Bush's Deadly Ambition, and Step By Step), Actor and Director, Bill Duke, (Sister Act 2, Hoodlums, and Deep Cover), Filmmaker and Director, Duc Nguyen (BOLINAO 52, STATELESS), and Writer, Producer, and Oscar Award Winner, Victoria Mudd (Broken Rainbow, Tibet: Cry of the Snow Lion) Deepak Chopra, Michael Beckwith, Sharon Stone, Mark Wahlberg, Vendana Shiva, Jean Houston, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Sandra Ingerman, Sharon Stone and many more. When: Begins: 7:00 PM (PST) Friday, May 25, 2018 Concludes: 8:50 PM PST Saturday, June 3, 2018 *Festival activities occurring May 25, 26, 27 and June 2-3, 2018 Where: Electric Lodge Theater 1416 Electric Avenue Venice, CA 90291 Why: The GIIFF was founded in 2012 with a mission to preserve the values and aspirations of all indigenous people and Garifuna cultures. Founded by Freda Sideroff, an indigene of the Garifuna, the GIIFF acts to support the preservation of all indigenous cultures in the world through art and film, while providing an annual event where leaders and members of the community are recognized for their contributions to the betterment and elevation of the dignity of humanity. At a time when Western civilization is struggling with global problems, the GIIFF showcases important lessons to be learned from indigenous cultures such as interconnectedness, the wisdom of our elders, sustainable living and how to exist in harmony with nature. Please visit garifunafilmfestival.com/volunteerform or email us at info@garifunafilmfestival.com to help support our quest to share the plight of our most ancient cultures from around the world, explore their wisdom, and honor their legacy. Complete GIIFF Event Schedule: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-garifuna-international-indigenous-film-festival-tickets-43715214383 For tickets to attend and more information: garifunafilmfestival.com

Rachel Hirshfeld, DETOUR Gallery And Acclaimed Actors Collaborate For Worthy Cause

When art imitates life, the experience is always intriguing...when life imitates art, it is spellbinding. Acclaimed animal-rights activists and good-works charities, SoupBoneCharities.org and the Associated Humane Societies on Shafto Road in Tinton Falls, NJ, have some passionate friends in the theatrical and visual arts. This April 17th, renowned DETOUR Gallery of Red Bank, New Jersey, local playwright/director, Thomas Ryan Ward, and acclaimed Monmouth County talents are coming together for a one-night-only event to raise some much-needed funds for animals in need.

Sir Patrick Stewart Honored Tonight at San Diego International Film Festival

The San Diego International Film Festival (SDiFF), produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, will honor iconic stage and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart with the Gregory Peck Award for Excellence in Cinema.

Sir Patrick Stewart Will Be Honored with San Diego International Film Festival's Gregory Peck Award

The San Diego International Film Festival (SDiFF), produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, announced today that iconic stage and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart will be the recipient of the Gregory Peck Award for Excellence in Cinema.

Kristin Hanggi Directs Broadway Vets in 'Love Too Much' Music Video

Tony nominated Director, Kristin Hanggi (Rock of Ages) has helmed a new music video for the song 'Love Too Much', performed by Charissa Hogeland, currently starring as Nicola in the Kinky Boots national tour and of Heathers: The Musical fame, and John Davisi, one of the producers of Hanggi's latest film - Naomi & Ely's No Kiss List. The video also features Justin Mortelliti, currently in Rock of Ages - Vegas, and Ryan Ward, one of the stars of No Kiss List.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Presents Short Play Lab Series This Weekend

Producer John Chatteron's Sweet 16th Year is underway with a new installment of the widely popular Short Play Lab Series. More than a dozen works by seasoned pros and gifted newcomers alike will premiere at Roy Arias Studios this fall.

Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Short Play Lab Series Lineup, 9/20-21

Producer John Chatteron's Sweet 16th Year is underway with a new installment of the widely popular Short Play Lab Series. More than a dozen works by seasoned pros and gifted newcomers alike will premiere at Roy Arias Studios this fall.

MARVELLOUS is Coming to FringeNYC, 8/8-15

Marvellous by Matt Minnicino, directed by Elizabeth Nearing, will have its world premiere at The Theater at the 14th St Y (located at 344 E 14th St) as a part of the NYC International Fringe Festival this summer. There are five performances on Friday 8/8 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday 8/9 at 6:15 p.m.; Tuesday 8/12 at 9:00 p.m.; Thursday 8/14 at 3:45 p.m.; Friday 8/15 at 4:00p.m. Tickets are $18, available through the FringeNYC website (www.fringenyc.org)

Hale Center Theater Orem to Stage WILLY WONKA JR., 5/19-23

Hale Center Theater Orem presents "Willy Wonka Jr.", running May 19 - 23, 2014.

Toronto's EVIL DEAD - THE MUSICAL Announces Final Extension Through 1/5

Forget the 12 days of Christmas, newbies and fans alike are being given a chance to have a zombie-tastic holiday and a bloody great new year! Starvox Entertainment today announced a new block of tickets on sale for Evil Dead - The Musical adding two more weeks of performances by extending the show through January 5 with more matinees and two special performances on New Year's Eve at 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Photo Coverage: EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL is Back and Bloodier Than Ever

Evil Dead the Musical is back in Toronto and bloodier than ever! The show opened last week to rave reviews, and audience members are flocking to the Randolph Theatre for a chance to experience this cult classic in all its gory glory. The show takes the cult classic film by the same name and adapts it for the stage, and Torontonians are excited to have the show back in its city. The show had humble beginnings in August 2003 in the back room of The Tranzac Club, and returned to Toronto in 2007 at The Diesel Playhouse where it went on to become the longest running show the city had seen in over two decades and won the Dora Award for Audience Choice. Now that it's back, the city is welcoming it with gory open arms! BWW is thrilled to bring readers production photos of the Toronto cast in action!

BWW Interview: Blood, Guts and Gore with EVIL DEAD's Daniel Williston

Evil Dead the Musical is back in Toronto and bloodier than ever! The show opened last week to rave reviews, and audience members are flocking to the Randolph Theatre for a chance to experience this cult classic in all its gory glory. The show takes the cult classic film by the same name and adapts it for the stage, and Torontonians are excited to have the show back in its city. While there are original cast members returning for this new engagement (Ryan Ward and Alison Smyth) there are also a group of new people sinking their teeth into these iconic roles. One of those people is Daniel Williston, who sat down to talk to BWW about the Evil Dead experience so far, the show's history about (of course) all the blood and gore:

EVIL DEAD - THE MUSICAL at Randolph Theatre Now Offering Rush Tickets

Starvox Entertainment today announced that special student/public rush tickets will be made available for Evil Dead - The Musical, the musical comedy sensation that's been enthusiastically welcomed back to Toronto by old and new fans alike. One hour before each performance, the first 25 rush tickets will be offered for $25, and the next 35 tickets will offered for $35, available in person at the Randolph Theatre box office.

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