Ryan Smith News

Directed by Rob Melrose, PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE is currently touring the five boroughs though November 9, and will have a sit-down run at The Public Theater, November 11 through November 30, with an official press opening on November 18. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Continuing its commitment to bringing free Shakespeare to the community and strengthening audience engagement with the arts, The Public Theater will mount its MOBILE SHAKESPEARE UNIT again this October with a free three-week tour to the five boroughs of Shakespeare's PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE, directed by Rob Melrose.

The Vermont Symphony Orchestra announced today that more than $10,000 was raised through advertising in the 2014 Program Supplement, a publication produced for the past 22 years by the Southwest Vermont Friends of the VSO.

Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS return to a family's quest to prove their son was murdered and did not commit suicide as officials in Singapore say, and they're determined to clear his name in an updated edition of “Spies, Lies & Secrets,” to be rebroadcast Saturday, August 30 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

A far right protest in the Scottish town of Dumfries inspires this tale of a young man caught up in a world of skin heads and racist violence. Presented by Electric Theatre Workshop, Blood Orange is an often confrontational piece of theatre, utilising the aesthetics of clubbing to create an hour that barely gives its audience or performers time to breathe as it hurtles along.

For over four decades,Stephen Schwartz's musical career has brought to life hit musicals such as Godspell, The Baker's Wife and Wicked, as well as music in some of our favorite films such as Pocahontas, The Prince of Egypt and Enchanted. In honor and celebration of this brilliant composer, DEFY GRAVITY was conceived by Michael J. Bobbitt with musical arrangement by John Cornelius ll. Together, they have created a musical revue comprised of 28 songs which takes the audience on a journey through many of Schwartz's classics in the realm of musicals and film.

There's no doubt that George Gershwin has made a lasting impact on musical theatre. Without him, the world wouldn't have songs like 'I Got Rhythm,' or shows like Porgy and Bess. And of course, the vast and illustrious songbook of Gershwin tunes has inspired many a jukebox musical or revue.

Ryan Smith, one of the new voices of his generation, shares the creativity of a remarkable journey in this work of poetry. Ryan Smith speaks to readers from his creative mind, emotionally and rawly, but also very insightfully. This is a book to value, a book about seeing his vision, about using past and future experiences, about the power of the word, and about the power of inspiration to move and motivate one's life. Lyrically and visually, Ryan Smith's new timeless work displays a shift of the youth on every page. 'I've always loved to write since school. Maya Angelou and many other great poets have inspired me to become a better, wiser writer and Poet. I hope that my Poetry can help and inspire many...My Goal is to become a worldwide known poet and I'm determined to do so,' says the author. 'Many call Ryan Smith an inspiration and a new leader for this generation, praising his abilities to create a powering touch between lyrics, writing and creativity,' Alberto Ibarra. 'Motives and Thoughts of a Battered Soul' is available in both print and ebook formats. Book Information: Motives and Thoughts of a Battered Soul Author: Ryan Smith Publisher: Xlibris ISBN: 978-1493114054 Published: October 2013 Pages: 122 Genre: Poetry, Personal Reflections About The Author: Born on December 2, 1988 in Farmville, Virginia, Ryan began writing poetry while a student at Prince Edward County High School, which during that 4 year span he decided to make writing a future career path. Good friend Jason Paris was one of the first to notice Ryan's ability with writing and gave him the nickname Ryan the Poet. At age 15, Ryan began entering Poetry Contest placing in the top 20 in each of his writing entries. Ryan once stated 'Writing for me has become a huge part of my life for me to express myself through poetry and storytelling.' Today, he continues to write poetry as well as being an activist and helping others when in need. For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact: Ryan Smith Email: onebuck_08@yahoo.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/smithrc1988 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ryan-C-Smiths-Poetry/108998542460329 Instagram: http://instagram.com/poeticman1988

Reality star, singer, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur, Kandi Burruss, appears radiant on the cover of JET magazine

Circle Theatre, a professional regional theatre located in Fort Worth's Sundance Square, is proud to announce its upcoming 33rd season. The Theatre will feature one north Texas premiere and four southwest premieres in its play schedule for 2014.

In a golden anniversary season celebrating the theatre's past, present and future, there is little dust on this perennial favorite

After two years in development, Nashville-based Mountview Creative saw its hard work pay off Saturday night at the National Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony when co-host Larry King announced his return to the radio airwaves.

Performances of Marc Spitz's REVENGE AND GUILT begin September 19 prior to an official press opening of September 21 at the Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street, btw 2nd and 3rd Avenues) in Manhattan.

Saturday's back to back encores of 48 HOURS were the #1 and #2 programs with viewers and households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for August 17, 2013.

With this production of Much Ado About Nothing, Barrington Stage enters the ranks of Berkshire theatre companies that have proven their expertise with the most successful, and challenging, of all playwrights.

Barrington Stage Company (BSC), the award-winning theatre in downtown Pittsfield, MA, under the leadership of Julianne Boyd Artistic Director and TriStan Wilson Managing Director, presents William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Julianne Boyd, running through August 25 at the Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield. Check out phtoos from the opening night party below!