Metropolitan Room Presents Almost-All-Yiddish Vaudeville Revue, 8/8July 26, 2012On Wednesday August 8 at 9:30PM some of New York's most gifted singers, comedians,and novelty performers will bring 2nd Avenue and the Lower East Side of a century ago back to side-splitting, tear-jerking life! Playing the Metropolitan Room, 34 West22nd Street, for one night only, "You Don't Have to Speak Yiddish to Understand the Truth" is produced by Media Blitz Entertainment, and hosted by master of ceremonies Shane Baker.
Rising Indie Bands Highlight Joe's Pub This AugustJuly 26, 2012Independent artists are a cornerstone of the programming at Joe's Pub. Come see what rising singer-songwriters like NYC-locals Annie and the Beekeepers and Brooklyn's Shenandoah and the Night have up their sleeves from now through August.
Alan Rickman Set to Lead KRAPP HOUR at Flea Theatre in 2013July 25, 2012Jim Simpson, artistic director and Carol Ostrow, producing director, announced today the line up for the upcoming 2012/2013 season at The Flea. Says Ostrow, "We are incredibly excited to unveil a season of astonishing World, American and New York City premiere productions."
Roger Rees, Rick Elice Lead Reading of Dustin Lance Black's 8, 7/27July 25, 2012All Out Arts, with license from the American Foundation for Equal Rights
(AFER) and Broadway Impact, is proud to announce as part of the Fresh Fruit Festival a one-night only reading of 8, a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to
California's Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER founding board member Dustin Lance Black.
La MaMa Announces 51st Season; IncludesNew Plays By LaBute, Filloux, van ItallieJuly 25, 2012La MaMa will begin its 51st season -- the theatre's 2nd half-century as one of the world's most influential experimental theatres -- with works by Neil LaBute, Marco Calvani, Jean-Claude van Itallie, Ping Chong, Catherine Filloux, Yara Arts Group, John Jahnke and The Hotel Savant, Sheila Callaghan and foolsFURY, The Foundry Theatre featuring Taylor Mac and companies from New York, the U.S., Poland, Uganda and other countries around the world, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's artistic director.
ICH, KUBISGEIST, THERE THERE Included in PS122's Fall 2012 SeasonJuly 25, 2012For more than three decades, Performance Space 122 (PS122) has served as a hub for contemporary performance, commissioning and presenting artists who have radicalized theatrical forms, triggered national political and ethical debates, and made waves on Broadway and beyond.
Theatre at the Center Presents THE MORNING SHOW COMEDIANS, 8/25July 25, 2012Chicagoans wake up every morning with them and now Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, invites audiences to experience THE MORNING SHOW COMEDIANS live on stage. This one-of-a-kind, stand-up comedy performance features WGN Morning News personalities Pat Tomasulo, Mike Toomey and Ana Belaval. On Saturday, August 25th at 8:00 p.m., THE MORNING SHOW COMEDIANS leave their day jobs at home for a night of fun and entertainment at Theatre at the Center.
Cape May Stage Presents Alfred Hitchcock's THE 39 STEPS, 8/8-9/7July 25, 2012Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of merry mayhem and you have THE 39 STEPS, a fast paced, suspenseful-romantic-comedy for anyone who loves the magic of theatre. In this Drama Desk Award winner and two-time Tony Award winner, a cast of four hilariously reenacts over 150 eccentric characters from Hitchcock's 1935 film thriller using just a few props, split-second quick changes, and plenty of theatrical creativity.
Libra Theater Company Announces Birthday Concert, 8/11July 25, 2012Libra Theater Company is pleased to present a celebratory birthday concert, looking back on its second full year of producing entertaining and innovative theater. To commemorate the company's birthday, Libra will welcome many friends and former artists to the stage to perform great songs and share personal stories.
Dionne Warwick Kickstarts Hippodrome Casino's Autumn Season, August 8July 25, 2012On 8th August 2012, Live at the Hippodrome is proud to present an evening with five-time Grammy Award-winning singing legend Dionne Warwick. During her 50 years in the music industry, the international icon has achieved more than 60 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. Known for hits such as Do You Know The Way To San Jose?, Say A Little Prayer and I'll Never Fall in Love Again, Warwick will perform accompanied by a five-piece band at The Matcham Room, permanent home to Live at the Hippodrome. Tickets are on sale starting today, Wednesday 25th July.