THE LAST DAYS OFJUDAS ISCARIOT Opens 3/1 at The Victory TheaterDecember 10, 2012Professional Actress Dee Smith has confirmed that she is producing an AEA production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play, THE LAST DAYS OFJUDAS ISCARIOT at The Victory Theatre in Burbank. Smith is best known for playing the role of Ellis in the Festival Film, ALL OUT, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Texas Black Film Festival. She also co-starred in the highly touted American Premiere of THE IMAGINARY LIFE OF THE STREET SWEEPER, AUGUST G last year at Casa 0101 Theatre in Los Angeles.
Chita Rivera's 1962-3 Solo Albums Will Be Re-Released on CDDecember 10, 2012Stage Door Records have announced the release of Broadway legend Chita Rivera's debut solo albums 'Chita!' (1962) and 'And Now I Sing!' (1963). Presented in glorious stereo sound, these digitally remastered recordings make their debut on CD.
2012-2014 Huntington Playwriting Fellows AnnouncedDecember 7, 2012Huntington Theatre Company announces its 2012-2014 cohort of Huntington Playwriting Fellows: Lila Rose Kaplan, Walt McGough, and Lenelle Moise. This artistically diverse group of writers began their two-year residency in September. They follow in the footsteps of renowned past Huntington Fellows Lydia R. Diamond (Stick Fly), Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro (Before I Leave You), Kirsten Greenidge (The Luck of the Irish), Melinda Lopez (Sonia Flew), Ronan Noone (The Atheist, Brendan), and Ryan Landry (the upcoming "M") to name a few.
Greg Vaccariello Headlines Sin City Comedy, 12/10-16December 7, 2012The newest hotspot at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Sin City Comedy promises to tickle funny bones and more with its perfect combination of burlesque and standup comedy. Featuring a rotating lineup of prominent headliners, Sin City Comedy has announced Greg Vaccariello as the featured headliner from December 10th to the 16th.
JEKYLL & HYDE Comes to PPAC, 1/1-6December 7, 2012The international musical sensationJEKYLL & HYDE performs at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) for a limited engagement, January 1 - 6, 2013, before returning to Broadway in April 2013. Tony® Award nominee Constantine Maroulis will star in the title dual role of Dr. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, alongside Grammy® Award nominee and R&B superstarDeborah Cox as Lucy.
New York No Limits 2012 Summit Set for 12/12-15December 7, 2012New York No Limits (NYNL) in collaboration with the Curatorial Art Alliance (CorAAL) has announced the jury for the New York No Limits 2012 Summit being held December 12 - 15 in New York City and Brooklyn, NY.
TheatreWorks Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP, Beginning 3/6December 7, 2012TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, presents THE MOUNTAINTOP, winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Best New Play. Called "emotionally powerful and theatrically stunning" by Variety, this London/Broadway hit re-imagines the events on the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. King retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with some surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy to his people.
Leslie Jordan Brings FRUIT FLY to the Rrazz Room, 12/18-22December 7, 2012The RRazz Room, San Francisco's premier nightclub, presents the return engagement of LESLIE JORDAN, Emmy Award-winning star of the hit TV comedy "Will & Grace" and author of My Trip Down the Pink Carpet. For the Bay Area debut of his new show, "Fruit Fly", Leslie travels back in time using show-and-tell to take the audience on the ride of a lifetime. Do gay men become their mothers? That is the question asked in Leslie's hilarious and touching new romp featuring childhood recollections combined with perilous teenage shenanigans. Jordan's storytelling skills abound and will make for an evening of fun and thought-provoking theater. The show will run December 18 through December 22.
Making Books Sing Announces Hurricane Relief PlansDecember 7, 2012Making Books Sing, the critically-acclaimed theater and arts education nonprofit, prepares for a new year by giving back to the New York City communities that have supported the 12 year organization. Starting this month, Making Books Sing will rotate it's small, self-contained staff as volunteers, one day a week, at various Hurricane Sandy relief sites around the city.
The Tank Presents FLINT & TINDER Series, 1/18-7/21December 7, 2012Flint & Tinder is a curated series of exciting new independent theater presented by The Tank in the heart of Manhattan's theater district. The series showcases ferociously imaginative emerging artists making work that spans (and often flagrantly combines) physical theater, puppetry, dance, clowning, and more. They are storytellers, relentless risk-takers, and theatrical alchemists shaping the future of the medium.
Hyatt Regency O'Hare Offers Blizzard Rate for Travelers Through March 2013December 7, 2012Hyatt Regency O'Hare, 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, announces a special "Blizzard Rate" to accommodate stranded travelers and suburban commuters due to inclement weather conditions this winter. Whenever there is more than three inches of snow predicted from now through March 31, the hotel is offering a "Blizzard Rate" of $65 that includes free parking and complimentary toiletries including a toothbrush, toothpaste, shaving cream and razor.
Yo-Yo Ma to Perform With the NJSO, 1/10December 7, 2012The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) and New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) present Yo-Yo Ma with the NJSO, a one-performance-only program on Thursday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m. in NJPAC's Prudential Hall.
Berkeley Playhouse's Next KidStage Production Will Be DISNEY’S PETER PAN JRDecember 7, 2012Berkeley Playhouse presents its next KidStage production, DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR. Fantastic adventures await Wendy and her brothers when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Neverland. With Peter, and his feisty sidekick, Tinker Bell, they explore Peter's secret hideout with the rambunctious Lost Boys, and leap into high-flying battles with Indians, swashbuckling pirates, and the infamous Captain Hook.
New York No Limits Announces Selections for 2012 SummitDecember 7, 2012New York No Limits (NYNL) in collaboration with the Curatorial Art Alliance (CorAAL) has announced official selections for the New York No Limits 2012 Summit being held December 12 - 15 in New York City and Brooklyn, NY.