Denny Moers Exhibition Extended Through 3/10 at CT's Custom House Maritime MuseumFebruary 11, 2013Near Water's Edge, the New London Maritime Society's first special exhibition of 2013, features artist Denny Moers's innovative photographic monoprints investigating concepts of water's various manifestations in landscape from dams, rivers, lakes and flooded fields. The exhibition opened January 26, and has been extended to run through March 10, 2013, at the Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut.
BROADWAY UNPLUGGED Returns to Sydney, February 25February 11, 2013The hugely popular BROADWAY UNPLUGGED returns to Sydney. Born as an idea to support the musical theatre industry and to provide a platform for performers to do what they do best - perform in a supportive environment.
Daniel Tosh Adds Second Fox Theatre Performance, 6/8February 8, 2013Due to overwhelming demand and an already sold out 7 p.m. show, Daniel Tosh is adding a second and final performance at 10 p.m. at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, June 8. After two sold-out performances in 2011, Daniel Tosh will return to Detroit's Fox Theatre his new 'The June Gloom Tour' for two performances at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. with special guest, Jarrod Carmichael.
The Hollywood Bowl Named Best Outdoor Concert Venue by PollstarFebruary 8, 2013The Hollywood Bowl - one of the premier outdoor music venues in the world and the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic - was honored at the 24th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards at Club Nokia on February 7, 2013, as the Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue. This marks the ninth consecutive nomination and subsequent award representing an industry-wide acknowledgement that the Hollywood Bowl is an icon with a rich and celebrated history, and that it remains a vital and relevant destination for performers and audiences alike.
STM Medias and Theatre 68 Open STAY ON THE LINE, 2/22February 8, 2013Social rejection, peer pressure, drugs, bullying, mental and physical abuse are just a few of the reasons why we lose thousands of young people each year to suicide in the United States. STAY ON THE LINE is a stage musical that focuses on the type of organization that tries bringing those numbers down.
Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA Present Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal, 3/2-3February 8, 2013Jacob's Pillow Dance and MASS MoCA co-present world-renowned contemporary ballet ensemble Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal March 2-3 at MASS MoCA's Hunter Center for the Performing Arts. The Montreal-based dance company blends a variety of dance styles, influences, and music in three diverse works by prominent, international choreographers: Wen Wei Wang of Canada, Spain's Cayetano Soto, and Israeli-American dancemaker Barak Marshall. This co-presentation coincides with the final month of MASS MoCA's Oh, Canada exhibit, the largest survey of Canadian contemporary art ever produced outside of Canada.
DRIVING MISS DAISY Opens in Brisbane TomorrowFebruary 8, 2013The Australian Premiere of Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic play Driving Miss Daisy will be held tomorrow evening, Saturday February 9, 2013 at the Playhouse, QPAC, Brisbane. The production stars two of the world's greatest living actors- five-time Tony Award and three-time Academy Award nominee Angela Lansbury and two-time Tony Award winner and Academy Award winner James Earl Jones, alongside four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines.
Women's Project Theater's BETHANY Concludes 2/17February 8, 2013Women's Project Theater's widely-acclaimed and packed-house production of Laura Marks's world premiere dark comedy Bethany, directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch, will close as scheduled Sunday, February 17, after the 2:30pm matinee to make way for Tina Benko in the North American Premiere of Jackie by Nobel Prize winner and author of The Piano Teacher, Elfriede Jelinek, directed by Tea Alagic.
The Ten Tenors Come to Sarasota, 2/14February 8, 2013 Most people think classical music and rock are at opposite ends of the spectrum. The Ten Tenors are not most people. And, you can find out for yourself at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on February 14, 2013. The Ten Tenors have brought rock and classical music together, kicking and screaming; creating a sound that is uniquely theirs. This live show will leave audiences breathless at the vocal magic of the TEN. From the tender ache of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah," to the unbridled power of the Aerosmith's number one hit stadium rock ballad, "Don't Want To Miss A Thing", to the world's best loved classical piece, "Nessun Dorma." The show closer, "Hey Jude" is guaranteed to leave you screaming for more, with its sing-along chorus echoing in your memory for weeks after.
The John W. Engeman Theater Announces Storm CancellationsFebruary 8, 2013Due to inclement weather the following performance of Wait Until Dark have been canceled: Friday, February 8 at 8:00pm. The following performance of Pinkalicious has been canceled: Saturday, February 9 at 11:00am.
FOREVER DUSTY to Celebrate 100th Performance With Sing-A-Long, 2/13February 8, 2013Forever Dusty, the hit new musical about the life and times of legendary British pop star Dusty Springfield, will celebrate its 100th performance with a one-night-only Sing-A-Long performance on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 7:00 PM. Audience members at this special performance will be invited to participate and sing along to Dusty's greatest hits, including 'Son of a Preacher Man,' 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me,' 'I Only Want to Be With You,' along with other classics included in the show, like 'Wishin' and Hopin,' 'Tell Him,' and many more.
The GRAMMY Foundation Launches Online AuctionsFebruary 8, 2013GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions — in celebration of the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards, this auction offers over 100 exclusive items including once-in-a-lifetime VIP experiences, memorabilia from world-renowned celebrities and official GRAMMY merchandise signed by participating stars backstage during rehearsals and day of the telecast. The lots are available for bid in two cycles now through Feb. 21 at www.ebay.com/grammy, presented in partnership with Kompolt. All proceeds will benefit MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation.
TELL-TALE ELECTRIC POE, Returns to The CoterieFebruary 8, 2013The Coterie Theatre blends horrifying with humorous in the theatre's acclaimed Tell-Tale Electric Poe based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe February 23 - March 10. The concept and adaptation of this two-person show is by Jeff Church.
Philadelphia Theatre Company Presents SEMINAR, Beginning 3/15February 8, 2013Competitive backstabbing alternates with supportive camaraderie amongst emerging writers and their famous professor in Theresa Rebeck's award-winning drama Seminar, receiving its Philadelphia premiere at Philadelphia Theatre Company March 15-April 14 at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets). Directed by Scott Schwartz, the ensemble cast features Rufus Collins, Matt Harrington, Teresa Avia Lim, Genevieve Perrier, and Luigi Sottile.