Actors Dennis Quaid, Brett Cullen, Cindy Pickett and Robert Wuhl learned their craft under the tutelage of University of Houston professor Cecil J. Pickett. Soon, these star alums will return to the university to celebrate his legacy and talk theater.
The Huntington Theatre Company's production of MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM completes August Wilson's Century Cycle, ten plays that reflect the African-American experience in America by the decade throughout the 20th century. Yvette Freeman (NBC's ER) is a force of nature in the title role, and local actor Jason Bowen captivates as the hotheaded young trumpeter who personifies the Zeitgeist.
Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year with the world premiere of A Raw Space by Jon Marans on January 31 - February 19. Directed by Susan Atkinson, the ensemble case features BRT's Artistic Director Keith Baker, Madi Distefano, Jack Koenig, and Anette Sanders.
An award-winning musical, a Broadway superstar and a world premiere highlight Bristol Riverside Theatre's 25th Anniversary season featuring Barrymore by William Luce, Gypsy with music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Laurents, A Raw Space by Jon Marans, Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling, and Rent by Jonathan Larson.
Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year with the world premiere of A Raw Space by Jon Marans on January 31 - February 19. Directed by Susan Atkinson, the ensemble case features BRT's Artistic Director Keith Baker, Madi Distefano, Jack Koenig, and Anette Sanders.
This winter Matt Murphy Productions presents its fourth national tour of Virtually Me! (www.virtuallyme.org). Taking place at Wi-Fi High in Anywhere, USA, Virtually Me! is an entirely original, educational musical for today's blogging, emailing, Facebooking, IM'ing, and texting generation. Originally directed by Jeremy Dobrish, this touring production has been remounted by Gina Rattan, and features choreography by Wendy Seyb, music by Jeff Thomson, lyrics by Jordan Mann, and a book by Jeremy Desmon and Jeremy Dobrish.
On Saturday, January 14, 2012, at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala, YoungArts will honor actor Robert Redford with the Arison Award; visual artist Doug Aitken with the Alumni Award; and arts administrator Robert Lynch, President of the Americans for the Arts, with the YoungArts Leadership Award. The gala, held at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel, will bring together prominent artists, community leaders, philanthropists and celebrities to celebrate the 2012 national YoungArts winners.
The Seventh Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Artists, produced by Goodspeed Musicals' Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, kicks off its much anticipated three day festival of brand new works on Friday, January 13, at the Goodspeed Opera House with a staged reading of the soulful musical Harmony, Kansas.
Bristol Riverside Theatre kicks off the new year with the world premiere of A Raw Space by Jon Marans on January 31 - February 19. Directed by Susan Atkinson, the ensemble case features BRT's Artistic Director Keith Baker, Madi Distefano, Jack Koenig, and Anette Sanders.
Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns in an expanded edition for its seventh year.
Kravis Center Kicks Off 2012 with a Month-Long Line-Up of Superior Entertainment
+ Comedy by Jackie Mason & Dennis Miller
+ Hit Shows Like ELVIS LIVES, HAIR
& Neil Berg's 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
+ World Premiere of DIVORCE PARTY: THE MUSICAL
+ Classic Music from Joshua Bell & Hye-Jin Kim,
Cleveland Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
+ Pop Hits by B.B. King, The Lennon Sisters & The Nylons
+ High Kicks from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
+ Magical Memories with Larry King & More
'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community'
Kravis Center Kicks Off 2012 with a Month-Long Line-Up of Superior Entertainment
+ Comedy by Jackie Mason & Dennis Miller
+ Hit Shows Like ELVIS LIVES, HAIR
& Neil Berg's 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
+ World Premiere of DIVORCE PARTY: THE MUSICAL
+ Classic Music from Joshua Bell & Hye-Jin Kim,
Cleveland Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
+ Pop Hits by B.B. King, The Lennon Sisters & The Nylons
+ High Kicks from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
+ Magical Memories with Larry King & More
'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community'
Kravis Center Kicks Off 2012 with a Month-Long Line-Up of Superior Entertainment
+ Comedy by Jackie Mason & Dennis Miller
+ Hit Shows Like ELVIS LIVES, HAIR
& Neil Berg's 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
+ World Premiere of DIVORCE PARTY: THE MUSICAL
+ Classic Music from Joshua Bell & Hye-Jin Kim,
Cleveland Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
+ Pop Hits by B.B. King, The Lennon Sisters & The Nylons
+ High Kicks from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
+ Magical Memories with Larry King & More
'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community'
Performance Space 122's contemporary performance festival, COIL, returns in an expanded edition for its seventh year.
Kravis Center Kicks Off 2012 with a Month-Long Line-Up of Superior Entertainment
+ Comedy by Jackie Mason & Dennis Miller
+ Hit Shows Like ELVIS LIVES, HAIR
& Neil Berg's 103 YEARS OF BROADWAY
+ World Premiere of DIVORCE PARTY: THE MUSICAL
+ Classic Music from Joshua Bell & Hye-Jin Kim,
Cleveland Orchestra & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
+ Pop Hits by B.B. King, The Lennon Sisters & The Nylons
+ High Kicks from The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
+ Magical Memories with Larry King & More
'Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Excellence and Commitment to the Community'
On Saturday, January 14, 2012, at An Affair of the Arts Performance and Gala, YoungArts will honor actor Robert Redford with the Arison Award; visual artist Doug Aitken with the Alumni Award; and arts administrator Robert Lynch, President of the Americans for the Arts, with the YoungArts Leadership Award. The gala, held at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts and the J.W. Marriott Marquis Hotel, will bring together prominent artists, community leaders, philanthropists and celebrities to celebrate the 2012 national YoungArts winners.
The Seventh Annual Goodspeed Festival of New Artists, produced by Goodspeed Musicals' Max Showalter Center for Education in Musical Theatre, kicks off its much anticipated three day festival of brand new works on Friday, January 13, at the Goodspeed Opera House with a staged reading of the soulful musical Harmony, Kansas.
Tanglewood, one of the world's most beloved music festivals and the famed summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts, celebrates its 75th anniversary season, June 22-September 2, with a spectacular lineup of musical guests and programs that spotlight Tanglewood's rich tradition of presenting summertime concerts at their best since 1937.
The Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart will bring New England's beloved Holiday Pops to nine cities across the Midwest and Northeast during the orchestra's 2011 holiday tour.
The Highline Ballroom is located at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Debbie Allen will direct and guest star in an episode in the upcoming season of 'Grey's Anatomy.' She will play Jackson's mother, Catherine Avery. Allen has already directed three episodes of the show.
PURE Theatre presents the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show closes August 20th.
Dallas Theater Center launches its 2011-2012 season with Shakespeare's beloved final play, The Tempest, at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Sept. 9 - Oct. 9.
PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show opens Friday, August 5th and will run through August 20th.
PURE Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Kicking a Dead Horse by Sam Shepard. Directed by PURE's Co-Founder and Artistic Director Sharon Graci, and will feature Randy Neale. The show opens Friday, August 5th and will run through August 20th.
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