John Waters News

Today we are continuing our series of coverage of the offerings this Spring at The Public Theater with the playwright of the new LAB production, URGE FOR GOING, Mona Mansour. With topics ranging from the Palestinian crisis to Patty Hearst and the play, ME AND THE SLA, that it inspired; her Lebanese upbringing; her affection for John Waters; humble beginnings at the Groundlings leading now to the New York premiere of her first play at the Public, URGE FOR GOING; and more. Additionally, Mansour provides her insights into the culturally rich material at the core of URGE FOR GOING, her own family's reaction to the controversial material and what audiences can expect from the drama.

Arts Off Broadway is producing 'Hairspray, the Broadway Musical' at the California Center for the Arts (340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, California 92025). Three performances are scheduled for Friday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 PM.

The Reservoir High School Theatre Arts Department in Howard County, Maryland is proud to present their Spring production, Hairspray. 'You...can't stop the beat' of larger-than-life Tracy Turnblad, who will singand dance her way into your heart and onto the scene, while she fights for racial equality in Baltimore in the 1960's. Welcome to the 60's in the famous musical created by Baltimore's own John Waters. A live orchestra accompanies the cast of sixty high energy performers. The singing, dancing and the music are contagious in this uplifting story of racial integration in Baltimore in the '60s.

George Street Playhouse is set to present AN EVENING WITH STILLER AND MEARA on April 4 at 7:30. The intimate evening with the comic duo, hosted by GSP Artistic Director David Saint will include the couple's reminiscences about their incredible life and career, spanning decades and including working with such noted personalities as Ed Sullivan, Sir Laurence Olivier and their son, Ben Stiller, as well as their unique take on everyday life and current events. The delightful evening promises backstage stories and anecdotes sure to be unforgettable - and funny.

Arkansas Repertory Theatre, or The Rep, will present the musical comedy favorite Hairspray from Friday, April 8 to Sunday, May 8. Two preview performances will play Wednesday, April 6 and Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m., with a preshow discussion with the directors at 6:15 p.m. This production will be directed and choreographed by Michael Barnard and Robert Kolby Harper.

Thrillpeddlers is happy to announce that after its record-breaking 22 month run of the award-winning production of PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI, they are presenting composer Scrumbly Koldewyn's revival of the 1972 Musical revue extravaganza VICE PALACE: The Last Cockettes Musical at the Hypnodrome Theatre from April 22 thru July 31, 2011 in SF.

Arts Off Broadway is producing 'Hairspray, the Broadway Musical' at the California Center for the Arts (340 N. Escondido Blvd. Escondido, California 92025). Three performances are scheduled for Friday, March 25 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, March 27 at 2:00 PM.

Muddy Waters Theatre opens their season devoted to playwright Paula Vogel with her OBIE award-winning work, THE BALTIMORE WALTZ, a play best described as a kind of farcical fever dream that satirizes AIDS hysteria. It was apparently written as a sort of literary 'AIDS quilt' that allowed Vogel to deal with the loss of someone close to her. Any play that can somehow corral together a slide show of downtown Baltimore, a shout out to John Waters, and a urine drinking scene is certainly interesting entertainment in my book.

On Broadway as a teen and now a seven-show veteran before she turns 30, Cameron has also become a Rob Ashford regular.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced today that the 19th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish will take place on Sunday, February 27, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.

Thrillpeddlers is happy to announce that after its record-breaking 22 month run of the award-winning production of PEARLS OVER SHANGHAI, they are presenting composer Scrumbly Koldewyn's revival of the 1972 Musical revue extravaganza VICE PALACE: The Last Cockettes Musical at the Hypnodrome Theatre from April 22 thru July 31, 2011 in SF.

David Letterman: Amy Poehler, Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

David Letterman: Amy Poehler, Dusty the Cat, Deerhunter

MINK STOLE. Star of many of John Water's cult films will make a phenomenal splash as guest co-host in the Interactive Game Show Musical, The Ultimate Drag Off at the Times Square Arts Center.

The Museum of Modern Art will present the exhibition Cindy Sherman, a retrospective survey tracing the groundbreaking artist's career from the mid 1970s to the present, from February 26 through June 11, 2012.

Paul Garman, Executive Director/Producer and Steven Glaudini, Artistic Director/Producer of Musical Theatre West, are proud to announce the 2011-2012 season at the beautiful Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.

Long Wharf Theatre, under the leadership of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Managing Director Ray Cullom, present the U.S. premiere of The Old Masters by Simon Gray.

Screen and stage heartthrob Matthew Morrison takes a break from his Glee television classroom to headline Goodman Theatre's May 21 Gala to celebrate 'One Enchanted Decade' on Dearborn Street. The Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony-Award nominated 'triple-threat' (LA Times) has captivated audiences of all ages. 'Blessed with a boyish innocence and beautiful voice' (Playbill), Morrison lights up both the stage and small screen with his mesmerizing talent. The black-tie gala event begins with a cocktail reception at the Goodman (170 N. Dearborn), followed by Morrison's performance in the 856-seat Albert Theatre. The festivities continue as guests shuttle to The Fairmont Hotel (200 N. Columbus) for an elegant dinner and dancing to the tunes of the Al Sofia Orchestra. All proceeds benefit the Goodman's Educational and Community Engagement programs.

The new interactive musical comedy, ‘The Ultimate Drag Off' opened Off-Broadway on January 15th, 2011. With a fabulous spin on 70's game shows such as ‘Let's Make a Deal' and ‘The Price Is Right', The Ultimate Drag Off takes the audience into a cabaret style theatre space where you can play for prizes. Be a part of the DRAG OFF Revolution and join one of the hottest Saturday Night downtown events for theatre enthusiasts after the Broadway shows are all over!

Coming off a successful winter, The Englert Theatre is excited to announce its upcoming shows now on sale. The eclectic schedule brings a spectrum of artistic events into Iowa City's historic theatre.