The musical comedy takes place in turn-of-the-century Paris, where La Mome Pistache, proud owner of the Bal du Paradis, famous for its sexy can-can girls, spars with Aristide Forestier, a self-righteous judge determined to close all Parisian dance halls.
The lovely and nostalgic production of a new stage version of "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" that opened this week at the Drury Lane Theatre in west suburban Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, very nearly returns the audience to the Broadway of the 1940s and early '50s.
'Two Performances In Honor of Judson' To Celebrate Avant Garde Dance Pioneers on Friday and Saturday, October 29 & 30 in conjunction with the exhibition 'A Sanctuary for the Arts: Judson Memorial Church and the Avant-Garde, 1954-1977.'
The New York Philharmonic will offer a tribute to Dimitri Mitropoulos, its former Music Director and one of the towering musical figures of the 20th century - with concerts, lectures, film screenings, an archival exhibit, and a special radio program - throughout the month of November 2010, commemorating the 50th anniversary of his death. The tribute is sponsored by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
Tickets for each of the seven remaining shows in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2010-2011 Season will go on sale Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The season includes a hit adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, which runs from October 22 through November 6, 2010; Irving Berlin's White Christmas, based on the 1954 film of the same title, which runs from December 3 through December 24, 2010; the hilarious one act Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer running from January 14 through January 29, 2011; the world premiere of a new drama In by Bess Wohl, the author of last season's Touch(ed), which runs from February 18 through March 5, 2011; The Diary of Anne Frank, a co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre, which runs from March 18 through April 2, 2011; Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Sunset Boulevard, which runs from April 29 through May 14, 2011; and the regional premiere of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark pop-rock opera Rent by Jonathan Larson, which runs from June 10 through June 25, 2011.
Tickets for each of the seven remaining shows in Pioneer Theatre Company's 2010-2011 Season will go on sale Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. The season includes a hit adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, which runs from October 22 through November 6, 2010; Irving Berlin's White Christmas, based on the 1954 film of the same title, which runs from December 3 through December 24, 2010; the hilarious one act Black Comedy by Peter Shaffer running from January 14 through January 29, 2011; the world premiere of a new drama In by Bess Wohl, the author of last season's Touch(ed), which runs from February 18 through March 5, 2011; The Diary of Anne Frank, a co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre, which runs from March 18 through April 2, 2011; Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Sunset Boulevard, which runs from April 29 through May 14, 2011; and the regional premiere of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning landmark pop-rock opera Rent by Jonathan Larson, which runs from June 10 through June 25, 2011.
This fall, The Public Theater (Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director; Andrew D. Hamingson, Executive Director) will launch The Public Forum, an exciting new series of lectures, debates and conversations that showcase leading voices in the arts, politics and the media. Curated by Jeremy McCarter, a senior writer at Newsweek, Public Forum events are open to the general public. Tickets for the inaugural event can be purchased for $25 beginning Tuesday, October 5. Member tickets are on sale Tuesday, September 28.
'How can you speak of things that haven't happened yet, as though they had happened? How can you know things you couldn't know?' asks Helen, living in 1784, to Peter, who is from 1928 in John L. Balderston's highly original fantasy adventure, 'Berkeley Square.'
'How can you speak of things that haven't happened yet, as though they had happened? How can you know things you couldn't know?' asks Helen, living in 1784, to Peter, who is from 1928 in John L. Balderston's highly original fantasy adventure, 'Berkeley Square.'
Barrel of Monkeys is an arts education theater ensemble that teaches creative writing workshops for some of the most under-served students in Chicago.
Barrel of Monkeys is an arts education theater ensemble that teaches creative writing workshops for some of the most under-served students in Chicago.
Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.
Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.
Fall in love with Pittsburgh CLO's production of the warm and witty romantic comedy The Student Prince, August 3-8 at the Benedum Center. This classic American operetta has captured audiences for more than 85 years.
Lincoln Center Festival began with the idea of expanding the possibilities presented at Lincoln Center and bringing to audiences something that they could not see elsewhere. This is a challenging goal in a city as culturally rich as New York, and the result has been an eclectic mix of artists and productions representing over 50 countries as of Festival 2009.
Lincoln Center Festival began with the idea of expanding the possibilities presented at Lincoln Center and bringing to audiences something that they could not see elsewhere. This is a challenging goal in a city as culturally rich as New York, and the result has been an eclectic mix of artists and productions representing over 50 countries as of Festival 2009.
Willie Wood, an aspiring playwright from Westfield has spent more than a year working diligently on a script for a show inspired by singer June Christy's 1954's landmark jazz vocal, Something Cool. On June 24th, five young actors will bring Wood's script to life on the stage of the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.
Willie Wood, an aspiring playwright from Westfield has spent more than a year working diligently on a script for a show inspired by singer June Christy's 1954's landmark jazz vocal, Something Cool. On June 24th, five young actors will bring Wood's script to life on the stage of the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.
With the upcoming release of the latest Twilight movie and the popularity of at least two current TV series dedicated to vampires, it would seem that interest in the horror genre is peaking.
The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present:
'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.
The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present:
'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.
Willie Wood, an aspiring playwright from Westfield has spent more than a year working diligently on a script for a show inspired by singer June Christy's 1954's landmark jazz vocal, Something Cool. On June 24th, five young actors will bring Wood's script to life on the stage of the Carmel Community Playhouse at Clay Terrace.
Barrel of Monkeys, the Chicago-based arts education theater ensemble, has announced their ninth annual Celebration of Authors event will take place at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Tuesday, June 8 at 7pm.
Lincoln Center Festival began with the idea of expanding the possibilities presented at Lincoln Center and bringing to audiences something that they could not see elsewhere. This is a challenging goal in a city as culturally rich as New York, and the result has been an eclectic mix of artists and productions representing over 50 countries as of Festival 2009.
Barrel of Monkeys, the Chicago-based arts education theater ensemble, has announced their ninth annual Celebration of Authors event will take place at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Tuesday, June 8 at 7pm.
The Carrollwood Cultural Center, in association with the Salerno Theatre Co, is pleased to present:
'A Special Engagement Sneak Preview of SERIOUSLY SINATRA, a tribute concert' on Friday, June 11 at 8 pm. Saturday, June 12 at 8 pm, Sunday, June 13 at 3 pm at the Carrollwood Cultural Center 4537 Lowell Road Tampa FL 33618 (813)269-1310. Ticket prices are $15 for Carrollwood Cultural Center members, $20 for non-members and $18 for seniors 65 and older. Group rates are also available. Tickets can be purchased online at CarrollwoodCenter.org or by calling (813)269-1310.
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