The Wallflowers Announce New AlbumMay 8, 2012The Wallflowers have announced they are back in the studio and putting the finishing touches on a new studio album that will be released by Columbia Records this fall. Currently recording in Nashville at Dan Auerbach's (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound studio, the new album finds frontman Jakob Dylan joining original band members Greg Richling (bass) and Rami Jaffee (keyboards), with Wallflowers' longtime guitarist Stuart Mathis and drummer Jack Irons (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam) rounding out the lineup. The album is being produced by Jay Joyce (Emmylou Harris, Cage the Elephant) and mixed by Rich Costey (Bruce Springsteen, The Shins).
The Dramatists Guild’s In the Room Series Features Tina Howe and Sarah RuhlMay 8, 2012To celebrate the centennial year of the Authors League, The Dramatists Guild of America invites you to join us as we unveil archived audio unheard by the public since their initial recording. Over the next year, In the Room will host some of the most celebrated playwrights, composers and lyricists in the American theatre discussing craft while sharing their influences and experiences creating some of their most celebrated work. Currently featured is a session with Tina Howe and Sarah Ruhl, originally recorded in 2007.
Opera Columbus Presents THE MIKADO, 6/8-10May 8, 2012Opera Columbus' 2011-12 season concludes with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players (NYGASP) in The Mikado, one of the world's most popular pieces of musical theatre. In this two-act, comedic opera, beautiful school girl Yum-Yum loves the romantic minstrel Nanki-Poo, but is engaged to Ko-Ko the executioner.
MY WAY Continues Through 5/13 at Harbor Lights Theater on Staten IslandMay 8, 2012Harbor Lights Theater Company (under the leadership of Artistic Director Tamara Jenkins) opened its third season with My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra, with a nine-performance run that began May 4 with performances now through May 13 at Veterans Memorial Hall at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden (1000 Richmond Terrace) on Staten Island (just minutes from the Staten Island Ferry).
Lucero Plays the Boulder Theater, 7/3May 8, 2012Z2 Entertainment will present Lucero at the Boulder Theater on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, May 11th, 2012 at 10:00 am for $22.00 General Admission.
Loretta Lynn Performs at Drury Lane Theatre, 6/22-24May 8, 2012Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world.
Playwrights Horizons Announces Updates to Benefit AuctionMay 8, 2012Playwrights Horizons has announced additional details for its 2012 special online Auction. Bidding for the auction is now underway at www.BiddingForGood/PlaywrightsHorizons. Online bidding continues through Monday, May 14 (with items staggered to close at 8PM and 9PM).
BIG K.R.I.T to Play the Boulder Theatre, 7/19May 8, 2012Z2 Entertainment will present Big K.R.I.T. at the Boulder Theater on Thursday, July 19th, 2012. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, May 14th , 2012 at 10:00 am for $18.00 in advance and $20.00 day of show.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Welcomes Randy Redd and Curt Bouril Next WeekMay 8, 2012Redd, who appeared in the Broadway productions of RING OF FIRE and PARADE, will assume the role of Jerry Lee Lewis on Monday, May 14. Bouril, who was a part of the second season of HBO's acclaimed series "Boardwalk Empire," will begin performances as Sam Phillips Wednesday, May 16.
FREUD’S LAST SESSION Announces Mother's Day EventsMay 8, 2012FREUD'S LAST SESSION, New York's smash hit play by Mark St. Germain, invites audience members to have their moms photographed on Dr. Freud's iconic couch after the performance on Mother's Day this Sunday, May 13th. Sunday's performance is at 3 PM at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street).
John Pankow to Join the Cast of Signature's MEDIEVAL PLAYMay 8, 2012Signature Theatre has announced that John Pankow will replace previously announced actor David Pittu (who has left the production due to schedule conflicts) in the world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's new play MEDIEVAL PLAY, which Lonergan will also direct.