Sally Struthers to Lead THE FIRST GENTLEMAN Reading in JanuaryDecember 28, 2012From the writer of DreamWorks' hit science-fiction parody Galaxy Quest comes an original musical comedy, The First Gentleman. Starring Emmy Award winning Actress Sally Struthers as The First Gentleman's Chief of Staff. Michelle Duffy as President Kathryn Cassidy. Steven Ted Beckler in the title role of Russell Cassidy and Daniel Quadrino as their son, Steven Cassidy. Featured roles are played by Inga Ballard, Nick Sullivan, Jane Blass, Kevin Carolan, Howard Kaye, Dan Debenport, Jillian Mueller, Brandon Kelly, Mark Campbell, Jennifer Dinoia, Richard Cerato, L.R. Davidson, Jessica Dillan, and Matt Stocke.
Playhouse On Park Announces THE CLOWNS 1/4-6December 27, 2012After a successful reading with us last year, the rock opera, 'The Clowns' is back at Playhouse On Park and will be presented in a full production workshop Friday, January 4th through January 6th.
TRIBES Will Feature NY Cast Members in LADecember 27, 2012Center Theatre Group has announced the cast of the upcoming production of "Tribes" at the Mark Taper Forum which will feature cast members from the acclaimed off-Broadway production at Barrow Street Theatre. The West Coast Premiere of Nina Raine's "Tribes" will be presented February 27 through April 14, 2013. The opening is set for March 10.
Public Theater Announces Second Hint for First 2013 Shakespeare in the Park Show!December 27, 2012A recent newsletter for The Public Theater has added another hint for the first show of the 2013 Shakespeare in the Park season, which will be 'a delicious comedy that will feature a beloved Public Theater Park alum in one of the lead roles.' The second hint teases that 'the first show next summer has been adapted into a musical more than once.'
John Turturro's REHEARSAL FOR A SICILIAN TRAGEDY Now Available on DVDDecember 27, 2012In Rehearsal for a Sicilian Tragedy, actor John Turturro (O Brother Where Art Thou?, Barton Fink, Do the Right Thing) takes audiences on a haunting, intimate journey to his maternal homeland of Sicily. There, while exploring the island's vanishing traditions, he is taken under the wing of one of the puppet theater's few remaining practitioners, Mimmo Cuticchio, who instructs him in the distinctively Sicilian art of puppetry.
Upright Citizens Brigade Announces January 2013 Dates for THE 2017 TONY AWARDZDecember 27, 2012Upright Citizen Brigade has announced January extension dates for The 2017 Tony Awardz, a musical parody by Stephanie Streisand and Rocco Privetera. Performances will be held Monday, January 2nd and 9th, 2013 at 8:00pm (with future dates to be announced). Evan Greenspoon (Jest) directs a cast of seven including Stephanie Streisand (Late Night with Jimmy Fallon), Michael Hartney(30 Rock, Small Time), Richard "Big Rich" Armstead, Adam Bozarth, Caroline Cotter, Matthew Frazier, and Douglas Widick. The 2017 Tony Awardz will run at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, 307 West 26th Street, in New York City.
FROM WHITE PLAINS Will Open Off-Broadway 2/14December 27, 2012Following an acclaimed, sold-out run earlier this year Fault Line Theatre will transfer its timely new play FROM WHITE PLAINS - about the lasting effects of gay bullying - to the Pershing Square Signature Center for an Off-Broadway run beginning February 8, 2013 and running through March 9, it has been announced by Fault Line Theatre Co-Artistic Directors, Aaron Rossini and Craig Wesley Divino.
FOREVER FLAMENCO! Comes to the Fountain Theatre, 1/13December 27, 2012Forever Flamenco! - Artistic director/guitarist Gabriel Osuna brings dancers Timo Nu?ez, Elena Osuna and Mizuho Sato; singerVicente Griego "El Cartucho"; and percussionist Gerardo Morales together for a sizzling hot night of passionate flamenco music and dance at the Fountain Theatre on Sunday, January 13th at 8pm. With only 78 seats in four rows, the Fountain is the perfect place to view world-class flamenco in an intimate setting. Ole!
MotorCity Casino Hotel Welcomes Paula Deen, 4/25December 27, 2012MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce An Evening with Paula Deen at Sound Board on Thursday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by St. John Providence Health System.
Oboist Allan Vogel Leads as LA Chamber Orch Launches 2013 Baroque SeriesDecember 27, 2012Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) enlightening five-concert "Baroque Conversations" series showcasing exceptional Baroque music, which this season explores the legacy of JS Bach and his sons, launches its seventh year with a program of four Bach sonatas on Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
ARTPROV Features Guest Artist Borbay, 1/12December 27, 2012ARTPROV is a unique hilarious and entertaining show that brings together different artistic mediums to inspire each other and create new works of art together. The Artprov cast of comics create improvised scenes and musicals based on the gallery of their guest artist work, who, at the same time, creates a new painting, sculpture,or piece based on the scenes based on their work. An artistic circle of life.
Playing with Reality's Late-Night Sandbox Series Continues 1/19December 27, 2012Late-Night Sandbox Series, presented by Playing with Reality and directed by Alyssa Northrop, runs every 3rd Saturday of the month (January 19, February 16, etc) at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, New York (44-02 23rd Street). 3 unplanned stories. 3 audience volunteers. 1 unforgettable show each month. Here's your chance to step on stage with highly skilled inter-actors and become the star and co-creator of an entirely unscripted journey. Or, just sit back and enjoy. This one-of-a-kind sandbox is waiting for you. Fill your pail with enthusiasm, jump in and play. Tickets are $10, and on sale now, available at www.ovationtix.com.

Houston Ballet Presents Acclaimed Canadian Troupe Les Grands Ballets Canadiens De Montréal In Cullen Series, 2/1 & 2December 27, 2012On Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal as part of the Cullen Series. One of the missions of the Cullen Series is to introduce the city to exciting contemporary dance makers. Under the artistic direction of Gradimir Pankov, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will perform Cantata and Four Seasons by Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti. Four Seasons is set to Antonio Vivaldi's score of the same name. The twelve-movement ballet highlights classical technique with contemporary motion. Cantata features live traditional Southern Italian music by Gruppo Musicale Assurd, a quartet of female singers from Italy. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will give two performances in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston. Tickets may be purchased by calling 713 227 2787 or by visiting www.houstonballet.org.