James Marshall News

The Art Institute of Chicago has announced the appointment of Susanne Ghez, former executive director and chief curator of the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, as Adjunct Curator in the Department of Contemporary Art, effective immediately.

The Art Institute of Chicago has announced the appointment of Susanne Ghez, former executive director and chief curator of the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago, as Adjunct Curator in the Department of Contemporary Art, effective immediately. In this capacity, Ghez will bring her seasoned expertise in contemporary art to all aspects of the museum's engagement with the field, including exhibitions, acquisitions, and collections. She will represent the museum in Chicago, around the country, and abroad, traveling widely to visit contemporary artists and institutions, and engaging on behalf of the Art Institute in global contemporary programming.

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey will welcome THE WATERBOYS, dubbed 'The Big Music,' tonight, September 25th 2013 at 8PM.

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey will welcome THE WATERBOYS, dubbed 'The Big Music,' on Wednesday September 25th 2013 at 8PM. Tickets are $59.00, $39.00, $29.00, and available at: www.ticketmaster.com or www.bergenpac.org or by calling the box office at (201) 227 1030.

Brain Holiday is the debut album proper from Dead Gaze, following on from the acclaimed self-titled compilation released by FatCat imprint Palmist in March.

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts will present 30 Americans, an exhibition surveying works by many of the nation's leading African American artists working since the mid-1970s. Often provocative and challenging, the exhibition explores how artists relate their own sense of self to ideas within history, popular culture and contemporary mass media central to American society. 30 Americans will be on view in the Center's Ingram Gallery from Oct. 11, 2013 through Jan. 12, 2014.

Stage and screen star Lee Pace reveals his annoyance with facial hair - mutton chops, specifically - as part of his role in Terrence McNally's THE GOLDEN AGE, as well as thoughts on his role in TWILIGHT: BREAKING DAWN and more in a new exercise-centric interview.

Conde Nast Entertainment today launched a new digital video network with slates of original video series inspired by Glamour and GQ.

Main Street Theater's Theater for Youth program's continued commitment to fully produced shows for children is alive and well in their current production of Jeffrey Hatcher's adaptation of Harry Allard and James Marshall's MISS NELSON IS MISSING. The play is produced with the same standard for design and acting as any of their main stage shows, ensuring that Houston's children and the adults who bring them are treated to a quality theatrical production.

Miss Nelson Is Missing!, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, will be directed by Mark Adams at the Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market ( 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX), today, March 2 - April 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!

Hippos George and Martha may seem like opposites, but they can't help making each other howl with laughter in George & Martha: Tons of Fun, today, March 1-17 at The Rose. Even the best of partnerships have their rough spots, and when George gets caught trying to read Martha's diary, and then refuses to let Martha in his secret club, the two stop talking. Can they find a way to save their friendship? Find out in this hilarious musical about the ups and downs of friendship, told with the help of a Crocodile, Pig and Dog.

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF (http://orlandoshakes.org) concludes its 2012-2013 Theater for Young Audiences Series (TYA) with the musical, Miss Nelson Has a Field Day. Based on the books of Harry Allard & James Marshall, this musical adventure is recommended for families with children ages 4 and older. Miss Nelson Has a Field Day will be playing in the Margeson Theater from April 4 - May 5, 2013 with preview performances on April 4 and April 5. Free spring activities and crafts will be provided by Amaya Papaya one hour before the opening performance on Saturday, April 6th at 2 p.m.

Hippos George and Martha may seem like opposites, but they can't help making each other howl with laughter in George & Martha: Tons of Fun, March 1-17 at The Rose. Even the best of partnerships have their rough spots, and when George gets caught trying to read Martha's diary, and then refuses to let Martha in his secret club, the two stop talking. Can they find a way to save their friendship? Find out in this hilarious musical about the ups and downs of friendship, told with the help of a Crocodile, Pig and Dog.

Miss Nelson Is Missing!, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher and based on the book by Harry Allard and James Marshall, will be directed by Mark Adams at the Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market ( 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX), March 2 - April 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast in the photos below!

The first show in Playhouse on Park's Children's Series "Miss Nelson is Missing" is scheduled for 13 public performances from November 10th through November 19th. Miss Nelson is Missing, the staged theater production written by Joan Cushing, is based on the very popular children's book of the same name written by Harry Allard and James Marshall. The play is geared towards children in grades K through 5 but is sure to entertain and interest audiences of all ages!

Main Street Theater announces its 38th MainStage Season and 33rd Theater for Youth Season.

Main Street Theatre has been a staple in the Houston theatre scene since Rebecca Udden found the company in the 1970s. Over time, the company has continued to evolve and grow. It seems that Houston audiences may not be fully aware of just how dynamic this stellar theatre company is. To help set the record straight, Rebecca Udden, Founding and Executive Artistic Director, and Vivienne St. John, Theater For Youth Producing Director, spoke with me about this fantastic and multifaceted theatrical company.

Main Street Theater announces its 38th MainStage Season and 33rd Theater for Youth Season.

The 2011-12 season begins Sept. 23 when 'Miss Nelson is Missing' by Harry Allard and James Marshall opens at Stages Theatre Company (STC), which is located in the Hopkins Center for the Arts.

The 2011-12 season begins Sept. 23 when 'Miss Nelson is Missing' by Harry Allard and James Marshall opens at Stages Theatre Company (STC), which is located in the Hopkins Center for the Arts.