Actor's Lab Holding Last Opportunities to Work with J.D. LewisFebruary 22, 2011The Actor's Lab is announcing the last opportunity to work with J.D. Lewis before he leaves Charlotte in four months. NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN THE LAB! Let J.D. get you on track for the next few months, before his departure. The Lab is also proud to announce that Kevin Patrick Murphy, one of The Actor's Lab teachers from Los Angeles will be taking over his class in his absence. Murphy has taught classes at The Actor's Lab - Los Angeles, for 4 years. He is a working actor and wonderful acting coach.
First Lake Shore Salon Series Literary Event Features James Gavin, 3/20February 22, 2011The Lake Shore Salon Series is proud to invite you to our very first literary salon on Sunday, March 20th (4pm to 6pm.) While there will music as usual, the focus will be on the words and biographies of NY Times Best-selling Author James Gavin. Gavin will discuss and then open up an interactive Q & A as he leads discussion and remembers American icon, Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 - May 9, 2010) and Chet Baker (December 23, 1929 - May 13, 1988).
Legacy Theatre Holding Auditions and Workshop for PETER PAN, 3/19 & 3/21February 22, 2011The Legacy Theatre, a full-time professional theatre, is holding open auditions for children/teens ages 8-17 for 'Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up,' by J.M. Barrie, in a new version by John Caird & Trevor Nunn. Original music & lyrics by Scott Bradley. Performances are July 8-31. NON-EQUITY PERFORMERS. All children's roles are available. The role of Peter has been cast.
F. Murray Abraham, Players Club, and The Importance of Oscar Wilde to Appear on ThirteenFebruary 15, 2011F. Murray Abraham will appear on Thirteen, Friday, February 18th at 12:30 AM. He will also appear on CUNY TV Saturday, February 26th at 8:30 PM, Sunday, February 27th at 12:30 PM and Monday, February 28th at 7:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM.
New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Presents Salute to Derek Smith, 3/10February 15, 2011New York's Longest Running Jazz Concert Series Presents a Salute to Derek Smith Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 8 pm. This event features: Dick Hyman, Ken Peplowski, Statesmen of Jazz, Randy Sandke, Houston Person, Aaron Weinstein, Nicki Parrott, Jackie Williams with Guest of Honor Derek Smith.
Speckulation Announces Live Launch Events for Upcoming AlbumsFebruary 15, 2011Speckulation Entertainment will celebrate three upcoming musical theatre albums with live launches at the West End's opulent and prestigious Delfont Room at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Helena Blackman: The Sound of Rodgers & Hammerstein, The Michael Bruce Album and Paul Spicer: Love Songs & Lullabies will all receive their live performance debuts the night ahead of release in this lavishly resplendent Delfont Mackintosh venue.
Deadliest Catch Stars Speak at King Center, 6/24February 15, 2011In this rare, live, interactive event, the Bering Sea's toughest crew swap stories as they take the audience through some of the roughest situations the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high seas. From the treacherous weather and crew conflicts, to the triumphs of the team, Captain Sig and the Hillstrand Brothers bring the intimate world of crab fishing to a live audience.
The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! Plays at The Kraine, 2/23-3/6February 15, 2011The Oregon Trail: Quest for the West! is an interactive musical comedy about five brave pioneers as they journey westward to fulfill their manifest destiny. Join Jebediah and his sister Hope as they put together a wagon party and ‘take up stakes' from Independence, Missouri in search of a better life in Oregon. Their perilous journey has them singing across uncharted territory - comically crossing dangerous rivers, hunting buffalo, outsmarting thieves and battling dysentery.
Neil Fleming's THE CONSULTANT Premieres at Theatre503, 3/23February 15, 2011Olivier-Award winning Theatre503 continues its commitment to new writers with the world premiere of Neil Fleming's The Consultant (23 March - 16 April), a Faustian tale for the age of austerity which explores the usefulness and value of management consultants against the backdrop of George Osborne's cuts.
Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore Set to Star in World Premiere Tour of Turns 4/4-4/16February 15, 2011Two icons of Australian Theatre, Nancye Hayes and Reg Livermore, take to the stage for the world premiere tour of Turns - a reflection on identity, family, show business ... and completely losing your marbles! Turns will be performed in Adelaide at Her Majesty's Theatre from 4 - 16 April as part of a national tour.
Alec Baldwin to be Honored at Museum of the Moving Image Annual Salute, 2/28February 15, 2011Alec Baldwin will be the 26th Honoree when the Museum of the Moving Image presents its Annual Salute on February 28, 2011 at Cipriani's 42nd St., in New York, announced Rochelle Slovin, the Museum's Director. The evening, sponsored by Ermenegildo Zegna, begins with cocktails at 7pm followed by Dinner and presentation at 8pm.
Fantasia Barrino Set to Star as Mihalia Jackson in Upcoming FilmFebruary 9, 2011Fantasia Barrino has been announced to play the staring role in an upcoming film adaptation of the 1993 book Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The screenplay for the movie was written by Jim Evering, and Euzhan Palcy will serve as director.
Aguilera, McBride, Hudson, et. al Celebrate Achievement of Aretha Franklin at Grammy'sFebruary 9, 2011As a 'valentine' and 'get-well card' to Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award and GRAMMY Legend Award recipient Aretha Franklin, four-time GRAMMY winner Yolanda Adams, four-time GRAMMY winner and Latin GRAMMY winner Christina Aguilera, GRAMMY winner Jennifer Hudson, country superstar Martina McBride, and current nominee Florence Welch will join together on the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in celebration of the 18-time GRAMMY winner and current nominee's music and ongoing legacy. The special segment will feature individual and collective performances of some of the Queen of Soul's classic hits and will add to the stellar lineup for Music's Biggest Night.
Electric City Playhouse Hosts 'Walking with Patsy Cline' Tribute Concert, 3/11 & 3/12February 8, 2011At a festival celebrating the 78th birthday of the late Patsy Cline, held on the singer's front steps in Winchester, VA and judged by her surviving family and friends, Carol Glass thrilled the crowd with her amazing ability to sing like the country music star. Glass, who lives in Seneca and has performed Patsy Cline songs in area festivals and programs for the last seven years, brought back the title and the knowledge that her voice was the closest thing to those who knew Patsy best.
National Campaign for the Arts Announces Election Meetings to be held February 14February 8, 2011THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR THE ARTS are taking the forthcoming election very seriously. For the first time ever meetings around the country will take place on February 14th at 11am. Meetings will be held at the Project Arts Centre in Dublin, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway, and the Crawford Art Gallery in Cork. In Dublin, arts spokespersons from all 5 political parties will attend a meeting to outline their respective arts policies and answer questions.
THE BOY FROM OZ Plays Capitol Theatre, 2/26-3/17February 8, 2011Peter Allen was one of the greatest and most acclaimed Australian performers of all times. Having died 19 years ago Peter's music lives on and his songs have been recorded by countless international singing stars. Thursday 10 February marks his birthday - being only 16 days from the return of Todd McKenney in The Boy From Oz. After a recent sellout season in Melbourne The Boy from Oz will play a strictly limited season at the Capitol Theatre from Saturday 26 February to Thursday 17 March 2011.