Bert Smith News

Driven by the belief that what was traditional in 429 BC is radical today, FRTC performs Oedipus the King exactly as Sophocles intended… sort of. Men play all of the roles (including Love Interest/Mom Jocasta) just as the Greeks would have wanted it; only with Faux-Real, the role of Oedipus is played by a woman. Searching beyond the Freudian notions of "boy loves Mom," Faux-Real re-examines Oedipus with modern eyes (pun intended) and ancient techniques, to shed new light on this classic tale of sex, power, murder and the dark urges lurking inside of us all.

The Faux-Real Theatre Company (FRTC) who have been bringing avant-garde theatre to populist audiences since 1994, will present their newest production: the ancient play OEDIPUS REX with a gender bending twist. It's classic theatre performed exactly as Sophocles intended…sort of. Preview performances of OEDIPUS REX XX/XY will begin Thursday March 7th prior to an official press opening on March 10th at La MaMa's First Floor Theatre (74A East 4th Street) in Manhattan. Mark Greenfield, FRTC's Artistic Director, will direct.

MMA fans and Tony Stark make a great combination, as both helped propel FX to the #1 most-watched television network (broadcast and cable) on Saturday night (1/19) in Adults 18-49 and all male demos. Additionally, the latest installment of The Ultimate Fighter(R) debuted on Tuesday night (1/22) in its new timeslot to FX series highs in Adults 18-49, Men 18-49 and Total Viewers.

The Unsigned Only Music Competition today announced its judging panel for the 2013 competition, which is now accepting entries. The panel of judges consists of the top echelon of recording artists and music journalists, representing the ten categories of popular music covered by the competition.

SPRING AWAKENING's Duncan Sheik will play the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on November 23 with special guests Courrier and Alpha Rev. Tickets are on sale now!

Crystal Castles previously released a new track from their album (III), which will be in stores today, November 12th. Check it out!

Andrea Rosen Gallery will be postponing the opening of its Cellblock I & Cellblock II exhibition, curated by Robert Hobbs, that was scheduled to open on November 3rd. At this stage, the gallery is hopeful to be back open in approximately two-to-three weeks' time. The gallery will send an updated announcement as it learns more information. In the meantime, Andrea Rosen Gallery's thoughts and best wishes go out to all who have been affected by the storm.

Crystal Castles has released a new track from their upcoming album (III) which will be in stores on November 12th. Check it out!

Andrea Rosen Gallery has announced Cellblock I and Cellblock II, two group exhibitions - both curated by Robert Hobbs -that are intertwined yet distinctly separate in their intention. The exhibitions open November 3, 2012 at the Gallery's main space at 525 West 24th Street, as well as inaugurating its new, second location, at 544 West 24th Street.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced the cast of the New York Regional Premiere of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Tracy Letts.

White Plains Performing Arts Center will present the New York Regional Premiere of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award Winning Play by Tracy Letts.

The White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC) has announced the cast of the New York Regional Premiere of AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY by Tracy Letts.

Due to the overwhelmingly positive response, 'Skin Tight' presented by Cor Theatre has added four more performances before it closes on Tuesday, September 25. This off-night show now offers four prime-time opportunities to see the Inaugural Chicago Premiere that has created so much buzz.

Relationships should be perfect. But the truth is even the good ones leave scars. Come experience a profoundly visceral night of theatre that explores a perfect relationship like one would look at the inverted, bloody sinews of a skinned animal. This is the Chicago premiere of Gary Henderson's acclaimed 'Skin Tight' and the inaugural production of Chicago's newest company, Cor Theatre, founded by Victoria (toy) Deiorio and Tosha Fowler.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC) Board of Trustees is hosting their annual fundraiser once more at the beautiful Agave Road located at 1016 FM 1463 in Katy on Thursday, October 18, 2012 from 6:30-10:00pm. The event will be a Masquerade benefiting all KVPAC Programming. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts education organization, KVPAC annually serves more than 38,000 children, youth and adults through its tuition based classes, community theatre productions, outreach programs and free ARTS for ALL! Family Festival. Patti Lacy Realtor, Coldwell Banker, is slated to sponsor this year's Board Benefit for a fourth consecutive year.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has announced the following upcoming events.