Liars & Believers Bring ICARUS to NYMF 2013, Now thru 7/28
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 23, 2013
Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry and a modern Americana score in ICARUS, the latest original theatrical presentation from acclaimed Boston-based ensemble Liars & Believers. Creators of last year's gritty NYMF hit Le Cabaret Grimm, Liars & Believers will present ICARUS as part of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
Liars & Believers to Bring ICARUS to NYMF 2013, 7/23-28
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 20, 2013
Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry and a modern Americana score in ICARUS, the latest original theatrical presentation from acclaimed Boston-based ensemble Liars & Believers. Creators of last year's gritty NYMF hit Le Cabaret Grimm, Liars & Believers will present ICARUS as part of the 2013 New York Musical Theatre Festival.
NOOK Launches 'Get Reading' Program This Summer
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 20, 2013
NOOK Media LLC, a subsidiary of Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the launch of a special program designed to help children and adults “Get Reading” this summer with the help of exclusive recommended reading lists from celebrated authors and popular celebrities. Every weekend, customers can receive selections from these recommendations and more in the NOOK Book Two-for-One Weekends offer. Additionally, all Barnes & Noble locations will host free and fun NOOK events featuring activities to help customers get the most out of reading and NOOK this summer.
Playwright Nell Benjamin and Explorer Sylvia Earle Set for Talk After MTC's THE EXPLORERS CLUB, 5/31
by BWW News Desk
- May 30, 2013
On Friday, May 31, Tony nominated writer Nell Benjamin and legendary deep-sea explorer Sylvia Earle - one of the first women admitted to the real Explorers Club in New York - will engage in a conversation to talk about their experiences in their respective fields, following the 8 PM performance of Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere production of THE EXPLORERS CLUB, a madcap comedy now in previews at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I (131 West 55th Street). The conversation will be moderated by Peabody Award-winning journalist and author Lynn Sherr.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Zac Posen Present Teen Winners of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at Carnegie Hall Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 31, 2013
Tonight, May 31 at Carnegie Hall, actress and arts advocate Sarah Jessica Parker and fashion designer Zac Posen will share the spotlight with the talented teens who received national honors in the 90 th annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. More than 800 teens from 47 states, along with their families and teachers, are expected to attend the celebration. There, 15 graduating seniors will receive Portfolio Gold Medals, the Awards' highest honor, which includes a $10,000 scholarship. For the first time in the Awards' 90-year history, the ceremony will be webcast live so people across the nation can share in the celebration.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Zac Posen Present Teen Winners of Scholastic Art & Writing Awards at Carnegie Hall, 5/31
by Christina Mancuso
- May 22, 2013
On Friday, May 31 at Carnegie Hall, actress and arts advocate Sarah Jessica Parker and fashion designer Zac Posen will share the spotlight with the talented teens who received national honors in the 90 th annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. More than 800 teens from 47 states, along with their families and teachers, are expected to attend the celebration. There, 15 graduating seniors will receive Portfolio Gold Medals, the Awards' highest honor, which includes a $10,000 scholarship. For the first time in the Awards' 90-year history, the ceremony will be webcast live so people across the nation can share in the celebration.
Liars & Believers Debut ICARUS at the Cambridge YMCA Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- May 17, 2013
Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry, and a modern Americana score in the latest original piece from acclaimed ensemble Liars & Believers, creators of last year's gritty hit, 28 Seeds. Minnie's Menagerie, a peculiar Depression-era sideshow, is raking it in with the help of Daedalus's whimsical technology. But when Daedalus's son falls in love with Minnie's daughter, the star attraction, their passion and plans to escape threaten to bring it all crashing down.
Stories on Stage Presents CLIFFHANGERS Today
by BWW News Desk
- May 5, 2013
A string of stories guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. By turns amusing, moving and profound, very different types of tales each end....with a beginning. 'Cliffhangers' plays today, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.
Liars & Believers to Debut ICARUS at the Cambridge YMCA, 5/17-18
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 27, 2013
Greek mythology meets burlesque, puppetry, and a modern Americana score in the latest original piece from acclaimed ensemble Liars & Believers, creators of last year's gritty hit, 28 Seeds. Minnie's Menagerie, a peculiar Depression-era sideshow, is raking it in with the help of Daedalus's whimsical technology. But when Daedalus's son falls in love with Minnie's daughter, the star attraction, their passion and plans to escape threaten to bring it all crashing down.
Stories on Stage to Present CLIFFHANGERS, 5/5
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 17, 2013
A string of stories guaranteed to leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. By turns amusing, moving and profound, very different types of tales each end....with a beginning. 'Cliffhangers' plays Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center, 721 Santa Fe Drive, Denver.
Next Theatre Extends EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED thru April 14
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 7, 2013
Next Theatre Company is proud to announce a two-week extension of Jonathan Safran Foer's Everything is Illuminated, adapted by Simon Block and directed by Devon de Mayo, at Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes Street. The production's final performance is now Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m.
Photo Flash: Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More in Razors Edge's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Reading
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 22, 2013
Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo, rising cabaret star Jennifer Sheehan, and multi-award-winning star of ZOMBIE, Bill Connington, appeared in a sold-out staged reading of The Importance of Being Earnest ('A Trivial Comedy for Serious People') by Oscar Wilde. Joining them were Gayton Scott (Gypsy), Brian Charles Rooney (Threepenny Opera), Annmarie Benedict (Robeson) and Michael Keyloun (Tartuffe). The staged reading was site-specific, and was performed in the white and gold gilded ballroom of a private Eastside club. The evening was produced by Razors Edge Productions. Scroll below for photos from the performance!
Shakespeare Guild to Welcome Authors Paul Dickson, Thomas Keith and Susannah Carson, Spring 2013
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 17, 2013
After memorable conversations with such fascinating guests as the New Yorker's JOHN LAHR (September 17), Hunter College's IRENE DASH (October 22), the McCarter Theatre's NAGLE JACKSON (November 19), Columbia University's JAMES SHAPIRO (December 17), and The Lion King's JULIE TAYMOR (January 28), The Shakespeare Guild now looks forward to evenings in Manhattan's National Arts Club that will focus on three engaging authors: PAUL DICKSON, THOMAS KEITH, and SUSANNAH CARSON. These events will be followed in May by a fourth gathering that will take us to another venerable institution, The Players, and place the spotlight on EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER, a celebrity portrait painter who has been compared to the legendary John Singer Sargent.
Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More Star in Razors Edge's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Reading Today
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 13, 2013
Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo, rising cabaret star Jennifer Sheehan, and multi-award-winning star of ZOMBIE, Bill Connington, will appear in The Importance of Being Earnest ('A Trivial Comedy for Serious People') by Oscar Wilde. Joining them will be Gayton Scott (Gypsy), Brian Charles Rooney (Threepenny Opera), AnnMarie Benedict (Robeson) and Michael Keyloun (Tartuffe). The staged reading will be site-specific, in the white and gold gilded ballroom of a private Eastside club, today, February 13th. The evening is produced by Razors Edge Productions.
Stephanie D'Abruzzo and More to Star in Razors Edge's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Reading, 2/13
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 8, 2013
Tony nominee Stephanie D'Abruzzo, rising cabaret star Jennifer Sheehan, and multi-award-winning star of ZOMBIE, Bill Connington, will appear in The Importance of Being Earnest ("A Trivial Comedy for Serious People") by Oscar Wilde. Joining them will be Gayton Scott (Gypsy), Brian Charles Rooney (Threepenny Opera), Annmarie Benedict (Robeson) and Michael Keyloun (Tartuffe). The staged reading will be site-specific, in the white and gold gilded ballroom of a private Eastside club, on Wednesday, February 13th. The evening is produced by Razors Edge Productions.
Photo Flash: Star of ZOMBIE Bill Connington Attends Macabre Film Festival
by Movies News Desk
- Jan 23, 2013
Bill Connington, star of the short film ZOMBIE, attended the Macabre Faire Film Festival, where he was nominated for Best Actor, and the film was nominated for Best Short Film. This is the second year for the film fest which is held in Rockville, Long Island. Check out photos below!
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