The Guerrilla Shakespeare Project Presents THE TRAGEDY OF KING ARTHUR BY W. SHAKESPEARE Beginning 3/22January 29, 2013The Guerrilla Shakespeare Project (GSP) - under the direction of Executive Director, Tom Schwans and Artistic Director, Jordan Reeves - will present the world premiere of THE TRAGEDY OF KING ARTHUR BY W. SHAKESPEARE a play by Arthur Phillips, adapted from his critically acclaimed book "The Tragedy of Arthur." Preview performances of THE TRAGEDY OF ARTHUR will begin March 22 prior to an official press opening of March 24 at TBG Theatre (312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor) in Manhattan. Jordan Reeves will direct.
Firehouse Theatre Opens ANY GIVEN MONDAY, 2/15January 28, 2013Firehouse Theatre Project has announced the third play of its American Inferno season, Any Given Monday by Bruce Graham, 'the dean of Philadelphia dramatists' (Philadelphia Inquirer). Directed by Shanea N. Taylor and a proud part of the Acts of Faith festival, Any Given Monday runs February 14th through March 9th at Firehouse Theatre, with a special preview Thursday, February 14, and opening Friday, February 15th. Any Given Monday is recommended for mature audiences.
COLUMN Award Nominations AnnouncedJanuary 28, 2013Sunday evening (January 27) the official nominations for the 14th annual COLUMN Awards were held with a live telecast. THE COLUMN AWARDS honors excellence in theater within the entire Dallas-Fort Worth Theatre metroplex.
BACKBEAT Opens at the Ahmanson This WednesdayJanuary 28, 2013The U.S. premiere of "Backbeat" opens this Wednesday, January 30 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. The dramatic new play with music about the birth of one of the greatest rock 'n' roll bands in history, the Beatles, continues through March 1, 2013. (Preview performances began on January 20.)
Erin Markey to Play Joe's Pub 3/15January 28, 2013Erin Markey has announced a return to Joe's Pub. Known for her dark wit and absurdist transformations, Markey has been likened to Kristen Wiig, Kathy Acker and Eileen Brennan. Erin weaves together an exciting bill of R&B, 90's pop and grunge, standards and original music under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) with musical direction by Tony-nominated Kenny Mellman (Kiki and Herb).
Vilde Frang Will Now Perform Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5 With Atlanta Symphony, 1/31 & 2/2January 28, 2013Norwegian violinist Vilde Frang will perform the Mozart Violin Concerto No. 5, "Turkish," in place of the previously scheduled Korngold Violin Concerto for her Atlanta Symphony Orchestra debut January 31 and February 2, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center. The change is at the request of Ms. Frang due to a temporary physical condition.
THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Moves First Preview to March 30January 28, 2013The upcoming Broadway revival of Horton Foote's beloved classic, THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL, will begin preview performances on Saturday, March 30 at 8pm, one day earlier than the previously announced March 31st, at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St). Opening night remains Tuesday, April 23. Tickets are available at www.Telecharge.com or by calling 212-239-6200.
Violinists Jennifer Koh & Jaime Laredo to perform Two X Four in New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC in MarchJanuary 28, 2013The relationship between teacher and student can be life-long and rewarding and has frequently been portrayed on film and on stage. Now this bond will be celebrated in the concert hall with Two x Four, a project created by violinist Jennifer Koh that she performs with her former teacher Jaime Laredo. Named for four works for two violins, the program includes Bach's Concerto for two violins, strings, and continuo in D Minor, BWV 1043, Philip Glass's Echorus, and two new double concertos commissioned for the project: David Ludwig's Seasons Lost and Anna Clyne's Prince of Clouds.
Stefanie Powers to Replace Valerie Harper in National Tour of LOOPEDJanuary 28, 2013Emmy Award nominee Stefanie Powers will now play the role of legendary actress Tallulah Bankhead on the national tour of LOOPED. She replaces Valerie Harper, who was advised by doctors to take an immediate medical leave after having recently been hospitalized; she has flown back to Los Angeles with her husband Tony Cacciotti where she will receive continuing treatment and medical care.
CINDERELLA Will Offer Student Rush Beginning TodayJanuary 28, 2013Starting Monday, January 28, 2013, student rush tickets to RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA will be available for performances Mondays through Thursdays, throughout the day of the show only at the Broadway Theatre Box Office (1681 Broadway at 53 St.). Students with a valid student ID may purchase one ticket for $32 (includes $2 facilities fee). Student rush tickets are subject to availability, with seating locations at the discretion of the box office.
Seattle Opera Announces 50th Anniversary SeasonJanuary 28, 2013Seattle Opera today announced the company's 50th Anniversary Season. Performances of Wagner's Ring kick off the festivities this summer, followed by a subscription series of four operas. Starring singers beloved by the opera-goers of Seattle, the 2013/14 season offers subscribers a healthy variety of comedy and tragedy, reality and fantasy, in a mix of different musical styles and languages. Seattle Opera's anniversary celebration then climaxes in August 2014 with the International Wagner Competition and a special celebration honoring Speight Jenkins, the company's General Director since 1983.