Ian East News

Fall and Winter 2011-2012 schedule of concerts, Music-Theater and Spoken Word Announced for Target Free Thursdays.

Multiple Emmy & Golden Globe award-winning actress Sharon Gless returns to the London stage to star in the British premiere of A ROUND-HEELED WOMAN based on Jane Juska's best selling true-story book of the same name.

Host of Broadway At Bedtime, WILL CONYERS, caught up with the Director of the 're-imagined' version of LOVE NEVER DIES, Simon Phillips, at The Regent Theatre in Melbourne. Invited to the 'Sitzprobe', the cast's first exposure to the full 21 piece orchestra, they also got a sneak peek at the amazing technical install and set for this Australian Production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Phantom of the Opera' sequel. You can listen in to Broadway At Bedtime Sundays at 9pm, Mondays at 1am, Wednesdays at 9am, Thursdays at 2pm and Saturday at 6pm - all times are Australian Eastern Daylight Savings - on RadioB@B, Live365.com. For more information on LOVE NEVER DIES, visit http://www.loveneverdies.com.au/. View the interview with Phillips below!

The 2011-2012 season of Metropolitan Museum Concerts combines the return of acclaimed ensemble series - Pacifica Quartet, New York Philharmonic CONTACT!, and Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert - with unique programs conceived to complement the Met's collection and galleries by a distinguished roster of world-renowned artists.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the heavenly musical, Church Basement Ladies on June 23-August 7. Tickets go on sale Monday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Marcus Center Box Office.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra will present Rimsky-Korsakov's, Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36, Dmitry Shostakovich's, Concerto for Cello No. 1, Op. 107 and Johannes Brahms', Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op.98. at the Van Wezel on Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

The St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra will present Rimsky-Korsakov's, Russian Easter Overture, Op. 36, Dmitry Shostakovich's, Concerto for Cello No. 1, Op. 107 and Johannes Brahms', Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op.98. at the Van Wezel on Friday, April 8 at 8 p.m.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During April, May & June 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Bill Maher, Frankie Avalon, Fabian & Bobby Rydell, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, The Color Purple & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will perform Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra in 15 North American cities in March and April 2011.

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein will perform Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1 with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra in 15 North American cities in March and April 2011.

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During March & April 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Mason, Itzhak Perlman, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, Spring Awakening, West Side Story & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum Announces the following programs for April 2011 First Friday! + Bronx Seaside Trolley Friday, April 1, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. First Friday! returns from its winter break with a return engagement of the Silver Roots ensemble featuring flutist Shawn Wyckoff and violinist Maria Millar. Enjoy classical music, the mansion, light refreshments, and a ride on the free Bronx Seaside Trolley

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During March & April 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Mason, Itzhak Perlman, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, Spring Awakening, West Side Story & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Kravis Center to Offer a Nonstop Series of Dazzling Performers & Productions During March & April 2011 Highlights Include the Beach Boys, Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Natalie Cole, Kathy Griffin, Jackie Mason, Itzhak Perlman, Smokey Robinson, St. Petersburg Philharmonic, Yanni, Spring Awakening, West Side Story & 18th Annual Reach for the Stars

Jubilee Theatre's Spring 2011 Educational Outreach production of Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery will be performed by area high school students later this week.

Jubilee Theatre's Spring 2011 Educational Outreach production of Shakin' the Mess Outta Misery will be performed by area high school students later this week.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces auditions for the musical comedy CHRUCH BASEMENT LADIES planned for summer 2011.