Heart & Dagger Productions Presents POLAROID STORIES, 6/29-7/14June 19, 2012Heart & Dagger Productions, in conjunction with Happy Medium Theatre, Inc. (HMT) and Boston Actors Theater, will present Polaroid Stories, written by Naomi Iizuka and co-directed/choreographed by Joey C. Pelletier and Elise Weiner Wulff. The production runs June 29th - July 14th at the Boston Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre, 539 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.
Tift Merritt Announces TRAVELING ALONE Album, New TourJune 19, 2012Tift Merritt's highly anticipated Yep Roc Records label debut Traveling Alone is due October 2. The album was recorded in Brooklyn with Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, My Morning Jacket, Spoon) and features a guest appearance by Andrew Bird as well as performances by Marc Ribot, Rob Burger (Lucinda Williams, Iron & Wine, Rufus Wainwright), John Convertino (Calexico), Eric Heywood (The Jayhawks, Son Volt, Alejandro Escovedo) and Merritt's longtime collaborator Jay Brown.
STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL Moves to the Riverside Theatre, 7/7-9/8June 19, 2012Vital Theatre Company has announced the extension of STINKYKIDS THE MUSICAL, awarded 2012 BEST FAMILY SHOW by the Off Broadway Alliance, with book and lyrics by Sammy Buck, music byDaniel S. Acquisto with direction by Tim Drucker, based on the book series created by Britt Menzies.
byMoonlight Theatre Presents THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, July 8-15June 19, 2012With The Taming of the Shrew, byMoonlight Theatre aims to 'amplify Shakespeare's language through movement, mime and music, bringing an exciting slant to a well-known classic. This new staging will tickle the audience as they see their beloved characters in a setting that is recognizable, hilarious and full of lunacy. Whilst staying truthful and honourable to the original text, the contemporary setting adds a new sexual resonance to the play, showing that Shakespeare's work is truly timeless.'
Mixed Blood Theatre Announces Administrative ChangesJune 19, 2012The Mixed Blood Theatre Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Amanda White Thietje as Managing Director to launch the company's 37th season. She steps into the position following the retirement of Pj Doyle, Managing Director since 2009. Concurrently, long-time Mixed Blood Director of Touring Charlie Moore will assume the newly-created position of General Manager.
Signature Theatre to Launch Signature Cinema With MARGARET, 7/10June 19, 2012The first installment in this series is the 2011 Twentieth Century Fox film Margaret, written and directed by Residency Five Playwright-in-Residence Kenneth Lonergan, on Tuesday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m. in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Puppet Works Presents DUSTY LOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, 6/23 & 24June 19, 2012Puppet Works will present Dusty Locks and the Three Bears with 4 free performances on June 23rd and 24th at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Based on Susan Lowell's award winning book, the play is a lively Western retelling of Goldilocks. The free performances plus a puppet 'make-n-take' will be at 10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday, June 24th. Seating and supplies are limited and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sir Andrew Davis Signs On With Melbourne SymphonyJune 19, 2012Sir Andrew Davis, music director and principal conductor of the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, will add the post of chief conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to his considerable credits, beginning in January 2013. The appointment was formally announced on Monday in Australia, and his initial contract in Melbourne is for four years.
Liberty Town Productions' BROADWAY A TO Z Set for 7/28June 19, 2012Tickets are on sale now for Liberty Town Productions' Fourth Annual Musical Summer Showcase. This year's show will be performed July 28 at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville, at 6:00 and 8:30 pm.
Harlem Globetrotters Come to Brooklyn, 10/7June 19, 2012Having played more than 24,000 games in 120 countries and territories over the past 86 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have seen and accomplished almost everything in their illustrious history. Except they have never played in Brooklyn. That's about to change as the Globetrotters will play in the borough for the first time ever when they bring their unique brand of family entertainment to Barclays Center on Sunday, October 7, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
SKIPPYJON JONES Receives Off-Broadway Run, 7/17-8/17June 19, 2012Theatreworks USA today announced complete details for the Off-Broadway premiere of the new children's musical SKIPPYJON JONES, the featured production of its 24th Annual Free Summer Theatre Program.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at Sutton Foster and Kelly Bishop in Tonight's Episode of BUNHEADS!June 18, 2012In tonight's episode of BUNHEADS, airing at 9/8c on ABC Family, Michelle's rocky start with her new mother-in-law finally seems to smooth out, until an unexpected occurrence turns everything on end. Michelle (Sutton Foster) quickly finds herself back at odds with Fanny (Kelly Bishop), but at the same time wanting to empathize with her. Inspired by Fanny's students, Michelle has an idea to help Fanny face the reality of the situation. Get a sneak peek at the episode below!
'Conan' Welcomes Governor Mitt Romney's Five Sons, 6/20June 18, 2012With the Presidential election heating up, TBS's late-night series CONAN will welcome five men with a very unique perspective on the presumptive Republican candidate, Mitt Romney. All five of Governor Romney's sons - Tagg, Matt, Josh, Ben and Craig Romney - will sit down with host Conan O'Brien for their first joint interview of the campaign and their first-ever interview on a late-night program. The Romney sons will appear during the Wednesday, June 20, episode CONAN, which airs at 11 p.m. (ET/PT) on TBS.
NBC Entertainment Digital Allows Viewers to Watch Full Episodes This SummerJune 18, 2012NBC Entertainment Digital allows viewers to catch up with last season's NBC series by providing full streaming episodes on NBC.com and via the NBC app on iPhone, iPad and android devices, including smart phones, as well as on demand through their cable, satellite or telco provider.Several returning shows including 'Grimm,' 'Parenthood,' 'Smash,' 'Up All Night' and 'Whitney,' feature all of last season's episodes and are now available for free on NBC.com as well as on demand. Additionally, full seasons from recent comedies 'Bent' and 'Best Friends Forever' are also available. All of the series will run continuously on NBC.com, in the NBC app and on demand through September 23