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Marc Salem Returns To NYC With MIND OVER MANHATTAN 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 12, 2012


Mentalist Marc Salem will take you on a captivating and surprising journey through the possibilities of the human mind when he returns to New York with a new show "Marc Salem - Mind Over Manhattan" opening Saturday, February 18th (8PM) at the Concert Hall @ the New York Society for Ethical Culture (2 West 64th Street @Central Park West).

HERE Announces Culturemart Festival Line-Up, 1/24-2/11
by Jennie Mamary - Jan 11, 2012


The OBIE-winning HERE announced the line-up for its annual CULTUREMART festival, this year running January 24 - February 11. CULTUREMART makes process the focus, presenting work in various stages of development from the boundary-breaking artists in the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP). CULTUREMART provides a platform for HARP artists to blur the lines between dance, theatre, music, multimedia, puppetry and visual art, on their journey to mainstage productions. CULTUREMART 2012 features 12 workshop performances spanning topics as varied as civic engagement, human error, music of the spheres, war gaming and everything in between.

CLUTTER Makes Midwest Premiere At Greenhouse Theater Center 1/19-3/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 9, 2012


Wendy Kaplan, President of MadKap Productions, announced today that the 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., opening Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. and closing March 11, 2012.

CHIMERA Opens at HERE, 1/8
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2012


HERE proudly presents Chimera, a HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) production, as part of the 2012 Under The Radar Festival. Created by Suli Holum (co-creator, performer) and Deborah Stein (co-creator, writer), Chimera is a multimedia theatrical work integrating sophisticated video into a dramatic story. This production plays January 5 - 28 in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) as a featured presentation within HERE's 2011-12 Season. Official Opening Night is set for Sunday, January 8 at 7:00pm.

SMASH Launches 'Make a Musical' Initiative
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 6, 2012


NBC and iTheatrics are teaming up for the national launch of "NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical," a philanthropic initiative that will help create sustainable musical theater programs in underserved schools nationwide.

NBC and iTheatrics to Launch 'NBC's Smash: Make a Musical' Initiative
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2012


NBC and iTheatrics are teaming up for the national launch of 'NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical,' a philanthropic initiative that will help create sustainable musical theater programs in underserved schools nationwide.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Jan-March Exhibits
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2012


Museum of the Moving Image advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

All Hands Productions Presents The New Adventures of the Gingerbread Man
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2012


All Hands Productions presents The New Adventures of the Gingerbread Man at Center for Puppetry Arts: Classic Cookie Character Sprinkles New Life into Favorite Fables.

CHIMERA Plays Here As Part Of Under The Radar Festival
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2012


HERE is set to present Chimera, a HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) production, as part of the 2012 Under The Radar Festival.

Museum of the Moving Image Announces Jan-March Exhibits
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


Museum of the Moving Image advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media.

BWW Reviews: STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG's Naughty Puppets Return to Irvine
by Michael L. Quintos - Jan 3, 2012


Proving that no two shows are ever alike, STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG--back for a return engagement at the Irvine Barclay Theatre through January 1--isn't your kids' (or Jason Segal's) kind of Muppets. While certainly as cute and quirky as their child-friendly counterparts, these naughty cousins of Jim Henson's masterful characters cuss with no filter, engage in despicable behavior, and generally act like bawdy adults trapped in very furry bodies. And, dang, are you going to ache with laughter from it all!

CHIMERA Opens at HERE, 1/8
by Max Schwager - Jan 2, 2012


HERE proudly presents Chimera, a HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP) production, as part of the 2012 Under The Radar Festival. Created by Suli Holum (co-creator, performer) and Deborah Stein (co-creator, writer), Chimera is a multimedia theatrical work integrating sophisticated video into a dramatic story. This production plays January 5 - 28 in the Dorothy B. Williams Theatre at HERE (145 Sixth Avenue) as a featured presentation within HERE's 2011-12 Season. Official Opening Night is set for Sunday, January 8 at 7:00pm.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Cast for STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG
by BWW News Desk - Jan 1, 2012


The crazy cast of comedians-turned-puppeteers has been announced for the Irvine Barclay Theatre engagement of Stuffed and Unstrung, a live, outrageous, comedy-variety show for adults from Henson Alternative puppets that has six performances December 28 through January 1.

All Hands Productions Presents The New Adventures of the Gingerbread Man
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 29, 2011


All Hands Productions presents The New Adventures of the Gingerbread Man at Center for Puppetry Arts: Classic Cookie Character Sprinkles New Life into Favorite Fables.

Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces Cast for STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2011


The crazy cast of comedians-turned-puppeteers has been announced for the Irvine Barclay Theatre engagement of Stuffed and Unstrung, a live, outrageous, comedy-variety show for adults from Henson Alternative puppets that has six performances December 28 through January 1.

CLUTTER Makes its Midwest Premiere at Greenhouse Theater Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 22, 2011


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., opening Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m.

The Irvine Barclay Theatre Announces 2012 Season
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 21, 2011


The new season at the Irvine Barclay Theatre includes many varied performances.

THIRTEEN Announces SUNDAYARTS Upcoming Episodes
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 20, 2011


THIRTEEN has announced the following episodes for the upcoming weeks of SUNDAYARTS.

HERE Announces Culturemart 2011 Lineup 1/24-2/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 20, 2011


HERE announces the line-up for its annual CULTUREMART festival, this year running January 24 - February 11.

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