Capital Cities News

Melbourne-based Polyglot Theatre will have its first foray into the New York City arts scene this month, presenting the U.S. premiere of one of the company's most successful interactive installation works, Tangle, at the city's famous Lincoln Center from July 26th.

As excitement builds towards the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a thrilling ambush by some of the world's most gifted performers has arrived in the capital. From Brooklyn, New York, fresh from the fiercest training regime anywhere in professional dance, come the STREB EXTREME ACTION dancers. They are in London to amaze us with a performance choreographed by their founder Elizabeth Streb, entitled Surprises: Streb.

Song stylist and performance artist Kim Smith is a truly unique performer who brings together the worlds of cabaret and theatre in a wholly idiosyncratic and arrestingly amusing manner. Part Marlene Dietrich, part Eartha Kitt and all Kim Smith, Kim and I recently had the chance to discuss his solo show, MISFIT - what inspired it; what he will be singing; what we can expect from the show - as well as a host of other topics, such as his Australian upbringing, the music and performers who inspire him most, performing in Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG and other musicals, as well as other collaborations with director Christian Coulson. Plus, Smith and I take an overview of his favorite current pop artists - many of whom he pays tribute to in his shows, such as Bjork and Robyn - and what elements draw him most in creating his series of surreal solo shows, the most recent being the highly regarded MISFIT, which returns to New York this Sunday. Also, we have first news on his forthcoming solo album and much, much more!

Chairman of the Melbourne Theatre Company Board, Derek Young today announced Brett Sheehy as the new Artistic Director and Chief Executive for Melbourne Theatre Company.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a major international loan exhibition devoted to the art of the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)-one of the most dynamic and culturally rich periods in Chinese history-beginning September 28.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a major international loan exhibition devoted to the art of the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)-one of the most dynamic and culturally rich periods in Chinese history-beginning September 28.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a major international loan exhibition devoted to the art of the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)-one of the most dynamic and culturally rich periods in Chinese history-beginning September 28.

The cabaret version of the world's most successful showcase event, Short+Sweet, has been rejuvenated with the appointment of a new Festival Director and the launch of submissions for its 2010 season.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art will present a major international loan exhibition devoted to the art of the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)-one of the most dynamic and culturally rich periods in Chinese history-beginning September 28.

Pacific Stages Ovation recommended production of "Lobby Hero," by award winning writer Kenneth Lonergan will end its run March 21st.

Pacific Stages will follow up their debut production of Lobby Hero with the world premiere of Something Happened, by award-winning playwright L. Trey Wilson. Something Happened runs April 1 through May 16 at Pacific Stages in El Segundo and will be directed by L. Trey Wilson. The press opening begins April 8 and there will be an opening reception Saturday, April 10.

Pacific Stages Ovation recommended production of "Lobby Hero," by award winning writer Kenneth Lonergan has been extended through March 21.

The Ten Tenors, the internationally popular Australian vocal ensemble acclaimed for its ability to mix classical, rock and opera with an innate charisma and charm thatis distinctly Australian, will make a special appearance at Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic State Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday,Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Visit www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org or call 1-800-982-2787 for ticketsand more information.

The Ten Tenors, the internationally popular Australian vocal ensemble acclaimed for its ability to mix classical, rock and opera with an innate charisma and charm thatis distinctly Australian, will make a special appearance at Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic State Theatre on Friday, April 24, 2009 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday,Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Visit www.HennepinTheatreDistrict.org or call 1-800-982-2787 for ticketsand more information.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Hall of Fame Committee has selected Bea Arthur, Dan Burke, Larry Gelbart, Merv Griffin, Tom Murphy and Sherwood Schwartz to be inducted into the Television Academy's Hall of Fame, it was announced today by John Shaffner, Chairman/CEO of the Television Academy.

The producers of Joaquín Cortés: Mi Soledad announced today that the show's December 2006 Broadway engagement has been canceled due to an illness in the Cortés family

This December, world-renowned flamenco dancer Joaquin Cortes - hailed as 'the very best of his generation' by Spain's El Pais newspaper -will return to New York City with his acclaimed solo show, Mi Soledad, for a strictly limited engagement at Broadway's Palace Theatre

This December, world renowned flamenco dancer Joaquín Cortés will return to New York City with his acclaimed solo show, Mi Soledad, for a strictly limited engagement at Broadway's Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway at 47th St.), December 11-22

Composer/lyricist/performer Jason Robert Brown will play gigs in Washington D.C. (on August 5th, 6th and 7th) and in New Orleans (on August 15th)