Jamie M. Fox's MAZELTOV COCKTAIL Gets NY Premiere, 1/26December 22, 2009The New York City premiere of Jamie M. Fox's MazelTov Cocktail will be presented for a limited four-week engagement at the McGinn/Cazale Theatre January 26 through February 20 with opening night set for Wednesday, February 3 at 8pm. Maria Mileaf (A Body of Water and Lobster Alice) will direct the 90-minute dark comedy that is penned and performed by Fox and produced by Marilyn Ziering.
Bogosian & Emerson Lead Red Bull Theater's Revelation Readings this Season December 22, 2009Red Bull Theater's Revelation Readings series will feature Martha Plimpton, Michael Emerson and more. The series began readings on September 14th and will continue the series through June 14, 2010. The series is meant to rediscover neglected classics, and to develop new plays of heightened language and classical themes.
MusicalFare Presents World Premiere of CROSSROAD BLUES, 1/6December 22, 2009Crossroad Blues, a world premiere from MusicalFare, features some of the greatest Blues music of the 20th century. Crossroad Blues tells the story of a father attempting to reconcile his relationship with his estranged son.
Harwood Prairie Playhouse Announces BARELY HEIRS for 2010December 27, 2009The Harwood Prairie Playhouse has announed that their 2010 show will be the world premiere of Barely Heirs, a new farce by David Lassig. Troy Brewster will direct. More information will be posted at a future date.
Ace Theatre Presents THE LIST - A HOLIDAY SEASON CABARET, 12/26December 21, 2009Ace Theatre will have a one night only holiday season cabaret the day after Christmas. The List is a combination of some of the best musical theatre talent in the Houston area, and the proceeds from this show will be used to raise awareness and funds for Child Protective Service's Youth Shelter.
Theater LaB Houston Presents THE HONEYMOON PERIOD IS OFFICIALLY OVER, 1/12-17December 21, 2009From the 2009 Canadian Fringe Festivals - Toronto, Victoria, Edmonton and Vancouver - BEST OF FRINGE winner, Gemma Wilcox makes her Houston debut in The Honeymoon Period is Officially Over. Wilcox, originally from London, portrays 20 characters in this award winning humorous, poignant, captivating tale of love and letting go.
'Grey Gardens,' 'Every Little Step' & GLEE Win Satellite AwardsDecember 21, 2009The Golden Satellite Awards ceremony was held December 20 at the Grand Salon of the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, California. Winners include the HBO film Grey Gardens, and the documentary film 'Every Little Step' which chronicles the 2006 revival of A Chorus Line. Glee took home four awards: Best Comedy or Musical Television Series, Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical Television Series (Lea Michele), Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Television Series (Matthew Morrison), Best Acress in a Supporting Role for Television Series (Jane Lynch) and Best Guest Star (Kristin Chenoweth).
Amy Winehouse Disrupts Panto Cinderella Performance at Milton Keynes TheatreDecember 21, 2009Amy Winehouse attended a performance of Cinderella at the Milton Keynes Theatre in England Saturday night, but she did not sit idly by and watch. As reported by the Daily Mail, Winehouse repeatedly disrupted the performance and rattled the actors by yelling out obscenities and saying things including 'F*** Cinders, Prince Charming, marry me.'
Espositio, Ross, Winther & More to play The Metropolitan Room in JanuaryDecember 21, 2009The Metropolitan Room has announced their January schedule, and performers include Michael Winther, Annie Ross, Jenna Esposito,Joel Ginn, Tom D'Angelo, Rosalyn McClore, Gretchen Reinhagen, and more.