La MaMa Presents Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company’s World Premiere of Urban Odyssey Thru 4/8
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 8, 2012
La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway through April 8, 2012 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery in New York City.
Dixon Place Presents the World Premiere of James Godwin's Lunatic Cunning
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 6, 2012
Lunatic Cunning is an original, new work by James Godwin, puppetry and performance art pioneer and founder of puppet comedy troupe, The Elementals. Lunatic Cunning is a solo, semi-autobiographical 'mockumentary', mixing experiences from Godwin's own life - such as
work with Julie Taymor on Across the Universe, as well as appearances on Saturday Night Live, Chappelle's Show, PBS and with the Muppets--with an examination of the occult roots of puppetry
and performance art.
AVENUE Q Tony Winning Best Musical Opens Run At Andrews Living Arts
by Beau Higgins
- Apr 3, 2012
Avenue Q was the winner of the TONY "Triple Crown" for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK in 2003. Director Robert D. Nation, will bring this deliciously naughty hit musical with its irresistible charm to Andrews Living Arts, 23 NW 5th St. Fort Lauderdale, 33301, beginning on April 6 for an unlimited run. With 2,534 performances, Avenue Q ranks 21st on the list of longest running shows in Broadway history.
I LOVE LUCY, SISTER ACT, et al. Set for Broadway in Chicago's 2012-13 Season
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 2, 2012
Broadway In Chicago has just announced the complete 2012-2013 subscription series. The upcoming season will include I LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE, KINKY BOOTS, SISTER ACT, DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, WAR HORSE and PETER PAN. Off-season specials include STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG, ROCK OF AGES, RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES and LES MISÉRABLES. The 2012-2013 Season Series emphasizes Broadway In Chicago's long-standing commitment of bringing the best of Broadway to Chicago. The complete season line-up, including performances dates and venues, is as follows:
COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE Premieres on Nerdist YouTube Channel, April 2
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 2, 2012
Comic Book Club's new show, COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE, will premiere on the Nerdist YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/nerdist) on April 2, 2012. Based on Comic Book Club's live shows in New York City, the series will showcase hosts and the hottest guests discussing comics in a talk show format.
BWW Reviews: La MaMa Goes Dancing, Puppet Theatre Style
by Trish Vignola
- Apr 2, 2012
La MaMa, in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company, presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey. Conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, Urban Odyssey depicts the experience of immigration to America through movement and visual theatre. A part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, Urban Odyssey is a limited engagement run at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 East 4th Street) from March 22 - April 8, 2012.
AVENUE Q Tony Winning Best Musical Opens Run At Andrews Living Arts
by Beau Higgins
- Mar 29, 2012
Avenue Q was the winner of the TONY "Triple Crown" for BEST MUSICAL, BEST SCORE and BEST BOOK in 2003. Director Robert D. Nation, will bring this deliciously naughty hit musical with its irresistible charm to Andrews Living Arts, 23 NW 5th St. Fort Lauderdale, 33301, beginning on April 6 for an unlimited run. With 2,534 performances, Avenue Q ranks 21st on the list of longest running shows in Broadway history.
NBC Will Launch NBC Kids July 7
by Harmony Wheeler
- Mar 28, 2012
NBC will launch NBC Kids, a new Saturday morning programming block designed specifically to address the developmental needs of preschool-aged children, premiering on Saturday, July 7. Programmed by the kids experts at Sprout, the nation's first 24-hour preschool television channel, this new three-hour block will feature educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children.
LaMama and Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Presents URBAN ODYSSEY 3/22-4/08
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 24, 2012
La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of URBAN ODYSSEY, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury.
LaMama and Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Presents URBAN ODYSSEY 3/22-4/08
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 22, 2012
La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of URBAN ODYSSEY, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury.
La MaMa to Present Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company’s World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, 3/22
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 22, 2012
La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway from March 22 - April 8, 2012 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery in New York City. Previews begin March 22 for a March 24 opening.
COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE Premieres on Nerdist YouTube Channel, April 2
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 20, 2012
Comic Book Club's new show, COMIC BOOK CLUB LIVE, will premiere on the Nerdist YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/nerdist) on April 2, 2012. Based on Comic Book Club's live shows in New York City, the series will showcase hosts and the hottest guests discussing comics in a talk show format.
Louise Pitre to Lead Goodspeed's MAME; Full Cast Announced!
by Nicole Rosky
- Mar 13, 2012
Goodspeed Musicals will "coax the blues right out 'a the horn" with its much-anticipated new production of Mame. The bold and brassy musical comedy will run from April 20 - July 1 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn. Mame will be sponsored by Liberty Bank, Mohegan Sun, and The Shops at Mohegan Sun. [Official Press Opening will be May 9, 2012.]
Come along for the madcap adventures of Auntie Mame and her adoring nephew. Surrounded by an eccentric cast of characters, she celebrates the Roaring 20s, overcomes tragedy and sails through life without missing a fad or a dance step. Jerry Herman's delightful score is packed with favorites "Bosom Buddies," "We Need a Little Christmas" and more. Brimming with optimism and zest, Mame will keep you laughing while warming your heart!
Moving Image Extends Popular Exhibition Jim Henson's Fantastic World
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 14, 2012
Carl Goodman, Executive Director of Museum of the Moving Image, today announced a seven-week extension for Jim Henson's Fantastic World, the Smithsonian traveling exhibition that explores the creative process of the world-renowned puppeteer, filmmaker, and television pioneer.
MadKap Productions Presents the Midwest Premiere of CLUTTER, 1/19-3/11/12
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 11, 2012
Wendy Kaplan, President of MadKap Productions, announced today that the riveting new production CLUTTER: The True Story of the Collyer Brothers Who Never Threw Anything Out will make its Midwest Premiere at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N Lincoln Ave., previewing January 19; opening Friday, January 20; and closing March 11, 2012.
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