Brooklyn Museum Opens LaToya Ruby Frazier Exhibition in JuneMay 9, 2012LaToya Ruby Frazier: A Haunted Capital features approximately 40 photographic works that intimately connect the artist's family and hometown, Braddock, Pennsylvania through portraiture and social documentary. The project addresses how the effects of industrialization and de-industrialization creates sociological, economic and environmental shifts; impacting the lives of individuals as well as their communities.
Mortar Theatre Company Premieres BOMBS, BABES AND BINGO, 5/20May 9, 2012Mortar Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Bombs, Babes and Bingo by Merri Biechler. The experimental production, directed by Rachel Edwards Harvith, is performed at the mainstage of the newly renamed Luna Central, formerly Live Bait Theatre, 3914 North Clark Street, May 20 - June 17.
Playwrights Horizons Begins LIVEforFIVE for RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN TodayMay 9, 2012Playwrights Horizons begins accepting entries today, Wednesday, May 9, for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the World Premiere of RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN, a new play by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), directed by Peter DuBois (Becky Shaw, Sons of the Prophet, Measure for Pleasure, Jack Goes Boating, Artistic Director of Huntington Theatre Company).
TKTS to Offer Free Tickets to Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond JubileeMay 9, 2012To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, TKTS, run by the Society of London Theatre, is offering a free ticket to a London show of choice for the first ten subjects to prove that they bear the majestic moniker of Elizabeth and the first ten who carry the noble name of Philip.
Next Theatre Extends AFTER THE REVOLUTION Through 5/19May 9, 2012Next Theatre Company has extended the Midwest premiere of Amy Herzog's After the Revolution through Saturday, May 19. Next also announces that Fredric Stone will make his Next Theatre debut as he takes over for Mike Nussbaum in the role of "Morty" beginning with the Thursday, May 3 performance.
VOCA PEOPLE Welcomes Michael Winslow TonightMay 9, 2012Starting tonight, Wednesday, May 9, VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the hit musical, welcomes "Police Academy" star and "the man of 10,000 sound effects" Michael Winslow as he joins the Voca People for five select performances only through May 20 at New World Stages (340 W. 50th Street). Mr. Winslow will perform May 9 at 7pm, May 13 at 5:30pm, May 14 at 8pm, May 16 at 7pm and May 17 at 7pm.
Lifeline Theatre Extends PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Through 7/8May 9, 2012To accommodate unprecedented ticket demand, Lifeline Theatre announces nineteen added performances of its Jeff Recommended, critically acclaimed production of Pride and Prejudice, adapted from Jane Austen's classic romance novel by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Christina Calvit (1986 Non-Equity Jeff Award winner: New Adaptation), and directed by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Elise Kauzlaric.
Photo Flash: NEWSIES, Montego Glover, Clay Aiken and More at the 2012 Family Equality Council Night at the Pier!May 9, 2012Last night, Night at the Pier featured Broadway-themed performances in honor of the 30th anniversary of Family Equality Council, the national organization that connects, supports and represents the one million parents in the U.S. who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). View photos of the performers and attendees - including MEMPHIS star Montego Glover, singer Clay Aiken, the cast of NEWSIES, Tony Award-winner David Hyde Pierce and more - below!
Dallas Theater Center Presents GOD OF CARNAGE, Beginning 5/11May 8, 2012Dallas Theater Center presents God of Carnage at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, May 11 - June 17, directed by Joel Ferrell. The laugh-out-loud hilarious God of Carnage, Ferrell's first production since being named DTC Associate Artistic Director, stars Brierley Resident Acting Company members Hassan El-Amin, Sally Nystuen-Vahle and Christie Vela. Chris Hury will be making his DTC debut.