Garrison Keillor News

Times Square's landmark concert venue, will present one of America's classic singer-songwriters, DON McLEAN on Friday, March 25th at 8PM. McLean is forever associated with his classic hits 'American Pie' and 'Vincent (Starry Starry Night)'. Since first hitting the charts in 1971, he has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world-wide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is thrilled to unveil its 2011/12 Season line-up which includes the smash-hit Broadway musicals Billy Elliot the Musical and Mary Poppins, An Evening with Garrison Keillor, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra featuring Rockapella, The Flying Karamazov Brothers and many more titles that invite audiences to experience the performing arts live, onstage.

Roundabout Theatre Company's (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) critically acclaimed Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford, will be filmed live with multiple high definition cameras during public performances on March 11 and 12, 2011 at the American Airlines Theatre (227 West 42nd St.).

MR. WONDER BOY, a new play coming to The Temple Theater, stars comedian and storyteller Bob Stromberg, best known for originating the role of 'Bobby Bean' in, and co-authoring, TRIPLE ESPRESSO - A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY. But this time, he goes solo, taking theater-goers on a captivating journey through life and art. The production will close Feb. 27, 2011.

Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation is delighted to announce a very special addition to the 2010-2011 Season roster! For one afternoon only, the rabid fans of A Prairie Home Companion with host Garrison Keillor will be able to become part of their beloved show in a Live Broadcast at San Diego Civic Theatre, on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 2:45PM. For those lucky San Diegans for whom there cannot be enough time spent in Lake Wobegon, there is a special Premium Ticket that includes an opportunity to attend rehearsal from noon - 1:30PM and an APHC Fan Reception between the rehearsal and the show (limited availability). Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 15 at 10AM.

In honor of Presidents' week, The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St.), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents CAPITOL STEPS, back by popular demand, on Friday, February 25th at 8PM.

Back by popular demand, The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St.), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents CAPITOL STEPS, back by popular demand, on Friday, February 25th at 8PM.

I Was Drunk That Day is an exploratory (staged) reading of several early crime and suspense stories by Anton Chekhov including 'Conversation of a Drunken Man with a Sober Devil', 'Evildoer', and 'The Wallet'. Assembled, adapted and directed by Darrell Larson, most of the featured stories translated into English for the first time - just last year.

The Town Hall was built in 1921 with the vision of becoming the hall for the people.

The Town Hall was built in 1921 with the vision of becoming the hall for the people. Founded as a lecture hall for discussing pressing political issues, The Town Hall developed from an intellectual forum into a legendary venue for artists and entertainers. As a New York City landmark, The Town Hall was unrivaled in its acoustics; the sight lines and remarkable intimacy of the auditorium inspired speakers and artists, both new and experienced, while having a positive effect on audience reception. No matter the instrument, the voice, or the agenda, The Town Hall established itself as the place, second to none, for a performer to make a New York debut.

In honor of Presidents' week, The Town Hall (123 W. 43rd St.), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents CAPITOL STEPS, back by popular demand, on Friday, February 25th at 8PM.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents Ben Vereen in a concert on Friday, February 18 at 8:00PM that coincides with the release of his new CD "Stepping Out With Ben Vereen" on the Ghostlight Records label.

2010 MAC Award Nominee Joshua Warr is launching his new production company this year and is celebrating with a star-studded concert fundraising event with more than a few tricks in the bag. A dazzling assortment of the best and brightest talent from Broadway, Cabaret, Dance and Magic unite to celebrate the start-up of Art of Warr Productions.

A unique album featuring great poems recited by great voices-- from Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Ruby Dee, and Amber Rose Johnson to James Earl Jones , Garrison Keillor, Terence Stamp and Meryl Streep--and set to classical music arrives just in time for April's National Poetry Month. Words For You (Mighty Village/Universal/UMe), released April 12, 2011, brings together the emotional words of the likes of Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allen Poe and Maya Angelou with the powerful music of classical giants such as Chopin, Debussy, Grieg and Mahler as well as others.

MR. WONDER BOY, a new play coming to The Temple Theater, stars comedian and storyteller Bob Stromberg, best known for originating the role of "Bobby Bean" in, and co-authoring, TRIPLE ESPRESSO - A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY.

The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents Ben Vereen in a concert on Friday, February 18 at 8:00PM that coincides with the release of his new CD 'Stepping Out With Ben Vereen' on the Ghostlight Records label. Ben Vereen is a Tony Award winning stage veteran and Broadway star.

The FOX Proudly Presents "A Praiiriie Home Companiion" with Garriison Keiillllor

TimeLine Theatre Company, dedicated to presenting plays inspired by history that connect to today's social and political issues, has finalized its four-play 2010-11 season. The Chicago premiere of In Darfur by Winter Miller, directed by Nick Bowling, joins three previously released titles: The Chicago premiere of Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan, the world premiere of Mastering the Art by William Brown and Doug Frew, and The Front Page by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur.

The FOX Proudly Presents "A Praiiriie Home Companiion" with Garriison Keiillllor

Minnesota-born and raised, GARRISON KEILLOR will speak at the VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL on Monday, January 17 at 8 p.m.