ACIDIC Joins Hinder on North American TourFebruary 14, 2013Southern California based alternative rock band ACIDIC will join Hinder on their North American tour kicking off February 21st in Council Bluffs, Iowa and winding up March 24th in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Tickets and concert info are available at http://acidicband.com/
Utah Symphony Concludes Mendelssohn Symphony CycleFebruary 14, 2013The Utah Symphony and Music Director Thierry Fischer will conclude a season-long performance cycle of Felix Mendelssohn's five symphonies with a concert featuring the first and last symphonies by the composer.
Ilana Levine Joins MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 2/26February 14, 2013Ilana Levine (You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Wrong Mountain, 'Kissing Jessica Stein') will join the cast of My Name Is Asher Lev, the hit Off-Broadway play based on the best selling novel by Chaim Potok, beginning February 26th. She replaces Jenny Bacon, who plays her final performance in the show on February 23rd.
Music from Joe Iconis, Michael Mahler and Will Van Dyke Set for PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW, 4.0February 14, 2013PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW, the popular concert series dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the works of new and emerging composing talents, will present PEOPLE YOU MAY KNOW version 4.0 on Monday, February 18 and Monday, February 25 both at 7:00pm at Stage 72 at the Triad (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor - between Amsterdam & Columbus, on the Upper West Side).
ROCK TONIC Launches 2/18 at the Cutting RoomFebruary 14, 2013The Show Goes On Productions (TSGO) will present a new series celebrating theatrical rock, in concert, launching February 18th, 2013 at 7:00pm EST. The ROCK TONIC series will be held at The Cutting Room, 44 E. 32nd Street, at Park Avenue. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets are $15 and available at www.showgoesonproductions.com.
Rising Sun Performance Company Announces New Staff MembersFebruary 14, 2013RSP has announced the addition of its staff Members: Jak Prince as Technical Director, Tim Butterfield, as Literary Manager, Nzinga Williams as Production Manager, and Jenna Rafferty as Assistant Company Manager & Resident Stage Manager. Each have been vital parts of the past 3 seasons of RSP's work and have contributed in many areas of production. They join the existing staff of Rising Sun: Akia, Founding Artistic Director, Derek Shore, Company Manager and Tiffini Minatel, Business Manager.
THE SISTER Begins 3/21 at NYTW's 4th Street TheatreFebruary 14, 2013After an acclaimed workshop production at The Brick Theater last year, Dutch Kills will present the World Premiere of THE SISTER. This black comedy by Eric John Meyer will be directed by Jess Chayes. Previews begin March 21 at New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theater. Opening is slated for March 28.
Penobscot Theatre Company and Maine Jewish Film Festival Screen DORFMAN IN LOVE, 3/17February 14, 2013Penobscot Theatre Company and Maine Jewish Film Festival announce a special screening of one of the twenty films being presented at this year's MJFF, March 9-16. This special screening at the Bangor Opera House, Dorfman in Love, will take place on Sunday, March 17 at 7PM. The film is a romantic comedy starring Sara Rue and Elliot Gould. This is a free event but a $5 donation is suggested.
DCT Opens THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR, 2/22-3/3February 14, 2013Swing back to a time when music was grand and life seemed easier. Dundalk Community Theatre celebrates the glorious music of the 1940's with a comedy set inside a radio studio, broadcasting a Christmas Special to the boys overseas, fighting the war in 1942. This isn't your typical musical, and not to be missed. The 1940's Radio Hour, runs 6 performances only, from Feb 22 to March 3rd. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for senior adults and $15 for students/DCT Actors/Children 12 and under.
BEARS Receives NY Premiere at 59E59 TheatersFebruary 14, 201359E59 Theaters welcomes Sans A Productions with the New York City premiere of BEARS, written by Mark Rigney and directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker. BEARS begins performances on Thursday, March 14 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31. Press opening is Sunday, March 17 at 3:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
The Ghost Road Company Opens THE BARGAIN AND THE BUTTERFLY, 3/26February 14, 2013This March, The Ghost Road Company presents the world premiere of its latest ensemble-devised production, The Bargain and the Butterfly. Inspired by American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, The Artist of the Beautiful, and under the direction of Katharine Noon, the Los Angeles-based theater company has created a beautifully haunting new play, which explores the delicate intersection of genius and madness. Performances will be held at Artworks Theatre (6569 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90038) Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, April 7, 2013.
THE LA RONDE PROJECT Runs 3/9-4/15 at Stage 773February 14, 2013Street Tempo Theatre will present The La Ronde Project, three La Ronde based plays in repertory Sunday, March 9 - Sunday, April 14 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The first of the three productions is the play that inspired it all - La Ronde.
York Theatre Company Presents METHTACULAR!, 2/18February 14, 2013After the acclaimed New York run of Steven Strafford's METHTACULAR! (presented Off-Broadway by kef theatrical productions), The York Theatre Company (619 Lexington Ave) will present a revised version of the show for one night only, on Monday, February 18th at 6:30 PM.
The Irish Tenors Come to the State Theatre, 3/6February 14, 2013Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan have been touring together as The Irish Tenors since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audiences through several specials, including the Ellis Island recordings that sold a million CDs and DVDs.
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST AND CREATORS Updated Lineup Announced for Tonight's PanelFebruary 14, 2013AN EVENING WITH THE CAST AND CREATORS has announced a new lineup for tonight, Thursday, February 14 panel discussion at PlayhouseSquare, featuring Walking Dead cast members Laurie Holden (Andrea), Michael Rooker (Merle) and Lauren Cohan (Maggie) in addition to executive producer Greg Nicotero. Actor Norman Reedus, who was originally scheduled to appear on the panel, is no longer be able to attend.
Historical Society Seeks Information from West Valley City's Founding FamiliesFebruary 14, 2013The West Valley City Historical Society is currently seeking individuals or families that are descendants of the first settlers "over Jordan." Several pioneer founding families settled in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the areas that would become Hunter, Granger and Chesterfield, and later, West Valley City. "It is important that we retain the rich heritage of the founding families of our community," said D'An Wadsworth, chairperson of the West Valley City Historical Society. "They are the pioneers and founders of our city."