Heath Calvert News

The thing that always strikes me about Euan Morton, from his New York debut in Taboo to his Obie-winning stint in Measure For Pleasure and various other plays, musicals, concerts and cabarets, is that the guy seems incapable of expressing a dishonest emotion.  While some performers may dazzle you with their creativity or their exceptional craft, Morton draws you in with a comforting safety that makes artistry out of sincerity.  He opens his four-week run at The Oak Room (through March 29th), titled Here and Now, with Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's 'Pure Imagination,' glowing with a naturally boyish earnestness and a gentle smile.

Called 'Shocking, Engaging, Funny, and Totally Original,' by Rachel Maddow of MSNBC's the Rachel Maddow Show, Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower is a multimedia socio-political satire centering on a group of outsourced Japanese Ninjas hired by China to infiltrate the American Psyche by taking on roles in the Media, Pop Culture, and Politics.

The daughter of a Vietnam vet, Megan plays one of the hippies in this summer's Shakespeare in the Park revival.

On July 26th, 2008, Hunter Bell, co-creator and co-star of Broadway's [title of show] was a featured special guest for Off Broadway's Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower. Also appearing was author, pundit, and Iraq veteran, First Lt. Paul Rieckhoff who's book critically acclaimed book Chasing Ghosts details his tour in the region. He has appeared on Bill Maher, Colbert Report, and Countdown w/ Keith Olbermann, in addition to contributing writing to many publications including the New York Times and Huffington Post.

Hunter Bell, co-creator and co-star of Broadway's [title of show] will be a featured special guest for the next Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower.

HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER, with Special Guest, First Lieutenant Paul Rieckhoff, author of Chasing Ghosts, founder of IAVA, and nationally recognized authority on the War in Iraq will be July 26 at 10.30pm at The Zipper Factory.

Barrington Stage Company - under the artistic direction of Julianne Boyd - has announced casting for its Mainstage production of Richard Greenberg's 'The Violet Hour' and the Musical Theatre Lab workshop production of 'My Scary Girl.'

Hunter Bell, co-creator and co-star of Broadway's [title of show] will be a featured special guest for the next Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower.

The second production of Barrington Stage Company's Musical Theatre Lab will be a workshop production of 'My Scary Girl.'

HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER, with Special Guest, First Lieutenant Paul Rieckhoff, author of Chasing Ghosts, founder of IAVA, and nationally recognized authority on the War in Iraq will be July 26 at 10.30pm at The Zipper Factory.

Barrington Stage Company - under the artistic direction of Julianne Boyd - has announced casting for its Mainstage production of Richard Greenberg's 'The Violet Hour' and the Musical Theatre Lab workshop production of 'My Scary Girl.'

The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.

Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, was the special guest for HAPPY SUNSHINE KUNG FU FLOWER at The Zipper Factory, on May 31.

The Zipper Factory announces its June line-up featuring some old favorites and some new shows.

Michael Musto, of the Village Voice, will be the special guest for the next Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower at The Zipper Factory, 10.30pm, May 31.

Mo Rocca, of Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show,' and Amy Goodman, New York Times best-selling author and host of 'Democracy Now!,' were special guests for The Onion-sponsored Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower launched at The Zipper Factory for a 10PM show on March 21.

The Zipper Factory presents a wide-range of variety shows for in the theatre in March 2008, including The Wau Wau Sisters, Megan Mullally, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Joy Behar, 'Don't Quit Your Night Job' and 'Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower.'

Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower, the wickedly savvy multimedia socio-political satire, launches at the Zipper Factory March 21.

Ars Nova presents a new Happy Sunshine Kung Fu Flower on Thursday, December 13 at 10PM. Written and directed by Matthew-Lee Erlbach, arranged by Ian Wehrle, the cast for this show features Nicole Alesi, Michael Brusasco, Heath Calvert, Colette Hawley, Brooke Ishibashi, and Stephen Sheffer.

The Zipper Factory proudly announces 'Words and Music By…', a celebration of the singer-songwriter, a new ongoing series that showcases new composer-performers, as well as musical artists on the verge of breaking out. The series commences in November, and in the coming weeks The Zipper