What if Salieri didn't know he was a mediocrity? What if he thought he actually WAS Mozart?making forgettable music that to his ears (and no one else's) seemed the most beautiful of melodies? In Stephen Temperley's comic production, 'Souvenir,' this tone-deaf Salieri is Florence Foster Jenkins, a character based on the real life society songstress of the 1920?s-40s
The Relevant Stage Theatre Company (TRS) will present a visionary musical adaptation of Upton Sinclair's 1924 play, 'Singing Jailbirds'. The new production titled, UPTON SINCLAIR'S SINGING JAILBIRDS: THE MUSICAL will feature a large cast of performers. The story is set in 1920's San Pedro, the Port Town of Los Angeles amid the demonstrations of union activists during the worker's movement.
Don't miss the show said to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. Company will be performed at the Phoenix Theatre from April 22 - May 17, 2009.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to his married friends as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life.
An honest, witty and sophisticated look at relationships featuring a brilliant energetic score containing many of Sondheim's best-known songs including 'Another Hundred People,' 'The Ladies Who Lunch' and 'Being Alive' and an ensemble of quirky, memorable characters.
The original look at ?Life and Love in the Big City? ? and the one that has stood the test of time to become a modern classic.
Be a part of the Marx Brothers adventures as they run a Floridian resort, circa 1920. There are jewels to steal, pockets to pick, and lovers to confuse. Sing along to popular hits such as Always, Florida by the Sea, Everyone is Doing the Charleston and A Little Bungalow.
Music Society brings one of cinema's supreme achievements to the Main Auditorium of Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. 'Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc' is a complete experience: emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Danish filmmaker Carl Theodore Dreyer's eccentric 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc has been declared one of the top ten black-and-white films ever created.
The Phoenix Theatre for Children will present a stage adaptation of one of James Thurber's most charming children's stories, Many Moons, in tribute to author, humorist, New Yorker cartoonist, and Columbus native James Thurber and in celebration of the 25th birthday of central Ohio's literary jewel, the Thurber House. This all-local production boasts colorful costumes, live musical accompaniment, and spirited characters portrayed by four central Ohio actors including 13-year-old Westgate resident Emma Welsh-Huggins who will play the central role. The cast is rounded out by GermanVillage resident Ted Amore, Gahanna resident Ian Short, and Marysville resident Joe Bishara.
The Phoenix Theatre for Children will present a stage adaptation of one of James Thurber's most charming children's stories, Many Moons, in tribute to author, humorist, New Yorker cartoonist, and Columbus native James Thurber and in celebration of the 25th birthday of central Ohio's literary jewel, the Thurber House. This all-local production boasts colorful costumes, live musical accompaniment, and spirited characters portrayed by four central Ohio actors including 13-year-old Westgate resident Emma Welsh-Huggins who will play the central role. The cast is rounded out by GermanVillage resident Ted Amore, Gahanna resident Ian Short, and Marysville resident Joe Bishara.
Music Society brings one of cinema's supreme achievements to the Main Auditorium of Midland Center for the Arts, 1801 W. St. Andrews Rd., Midland, MI, on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m. 'Voices of Light: The Passion of Joan of Arc' is a complete experience: emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Danish filmmaker Carl Theodore Dreyer's eccentric 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc has been declared one of the top ten black-and-white films ever created.
This is Thirteenth Street Repertory Company's second production of the Conversation with a Kleagle. Press notes state that 'the play is one of the best we produced in our 36 year history and we are proud to include it in 'The Best of 13' Festival of Plays.'
The Gallery Players continues its rich 'Broadway in Brooklyn' tradition this January with Thoroughly Modern Millie! Just named one of The Brooklyn Papers' 90 to watch in 09, The Gallery Players will be dancing the Charleston into 2009 with the zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical - January 31-February 22, 2009.
This is Thirteenth Street Repertory Company's second production of the Conversation with a Kleagle. Press notes state that 'the play is one of the best we produced in our 36 year history and we are proud to include it in 'The Best of 13' Festival of Plays.'
Don't miss the show said to have inaugurated the modern era of musical theatre. Company will be performed at the Phoenix Theatre from April 22 - May 17, 2009.
On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor Robert contemplates his unmarried state. In vignette after hilarious vignette, we are introduced to his married friends as Robert weighs the pros and cons of married life.
An honest, witty and sophisticated look at relationships featuring a brilliant energetic score containing many of Sondheim's best-known songs including 'Another Hundred People,' 'The Ladies Who Lunch' and 'Being Alive' and an ensemble of quirky, memorable characters.
The original look at ?Life and Love in the Big City? ? and the one that has stood the test of time to become a modern classic.
Phoenix Theatre invites you to kick of 2009 with How the Other Half Loves, which will be performed from January 14 - February 1, 2009.
Three men who work at the same firm have a little more in common than they thought. One of the younger men is having an affair with the wife of the oldest, and when each returns home suspiciously late one night, the adulterers invent a story about having to spend some time smoothing domestic matters in the home of the third couple. If we told you more, we?d take away half the fun of this famous, hilarious farce. If you loved the over-the-top, fast past style of Leading Ladies, you?ll love this show!
The Gallery Players continues its rich 'Broadway in Brooklyn' tradition this January with Thoroughly Modern Millie! Just named one of The Brooklyn Papers' 90 to watch in 09, The Gallery Players will be dancing the Charleston into 2009 with the zany 1920's musical that won the 2002 Tony Award for Best Musical - January 31-February 22, 2009.
Goodman Theatre kicks off 2009 with one of the most groundbreaking theatrical events of the last 15 years: the Chicago premiere of The Wooster Group's (New York City) critically acclaimed 1993 production of The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'Neill. Directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, this provocative story of a delusional self-appointed West Indian emperor features Kate Valk reprising her 'riveting, haunting, altogether astonishing' (The New York Times) performance of the title role, joined by Ari Fliakos and Scott Shepherd.
Goodman Theatre kicks off 2009 with one of the most groundbreaking theatrical events of the last 15 years: the Chicago premiere of The Wooster Group's (New York City) critically acclaimed 1993 production of The Emperor Jones by Eugene O'Neill. Directed by Elizabeth LeCompte, this provocative story of a delusional self-appointed West Indian emperor features Kate Valk reprising her 'riveting, haunting, altogether astonishing' (The New York Times) performance of the title role, joined by Ari Fliakos and Scott Shepherd.
Here it is - the year end 'holiday roundup' of books, which, by the way, make for a perfect gift...and an affordable one, that will last much longer than flowers, cookies or fruitcake (that no one wants anyway).
Project Shaw will present JITTA'S ATONEMENT, a 'shocking Viennese 1920 amusement wickedly re-imagined by George Bernard Shaw', as their next production. JITTA'S ATONEMENT will be performed Monday, November 17th, 7PM at the THE PLAYERS (16 Gramercy Park South).
Ron Crawford stars as the departed Samuel L. Clemens in One Armed Man's special preview production of Adam Klasfeld's docudrama The Report of My Death at the Brecht Forum (451 West Street between Bank & Bethune) on September 19 and 20 at 8pm.
REVIEW: One of Kander and Ebb's lost jewels is wonderfully revived at Virginia's Signature Theatre.
Due to unprecedented demand, the Drama Desk and Obie Award-wining Mint Theater Company Premiere of The Fifth Column by Ernest Hemingway-not the dramatization of a novel or story-but a drama written for the stage by one of America's most celebrated authors, will be extending for two additional weeks, now through May 18th.
Two-time Drama Desk nominee, Olivier Award nominee, and Helen Hayes nominee Nancy Anderson (Off-Broadway's Fanny Hill, Jolson and Co., Broadway's Wonderful Town) is returning to Birdland to celebrate the 1920's.
The American Century Theater will present 'Drama Under the Influence,' an evening of one-acts written in the '20s by women
Conductor/Artistic Director Sung Jin Hong offers his perspective on Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and West Side Story
Two special performances of The Big Voice: God or Merman? the award-winning new musical from Jim Brochu and Steve Schalchlin, the creative team of the Off Broadway hit The Last Session, will be performed at Dodger Stages on Monday, September 19 at 4:30 pm and Tuesday, September 20 at 6 pm. The public is invited to attend.
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