Photo Flash: London's WAR HORSE Celebrates 5th Anniversary!October 26, 2012The National Theatre's award-winning production of War Horse last night (25 October 2012) celebrated its fifth anniversary in London with a special performance at the New London Theatre, Drury Lane. Former cast members and the show's creative team gathered with VIPs and friends to celebrate five years on the London stage.
Composer Bobby Cronin to Play Birdland With Kate Shindle, Derek Klena and More, 11/5October 26, 2012On the heels of winning the Alec Baldwin Fellowship for his music & lyrics on ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and recording the International Studio Cast Recording of The Concrete Jungle with Nick Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid in London, award winning composer/writer Bobby Cronin returns to the Broadway at Birdland concert series with a night of all new material interpreted by some of today's top Broadway and West End performers. This one-night event will be produced by Karie Koppel, with orchestrations by Michael Haslam and Drew Overcash. Musical Direction by William Demaniow, Direction by Johanna Pinzler.
SILENCE! THE MUSICAL Begins Saturday Matinees TomorrowOctober 26, 2012Due to overwhelming demand, SILENCE! The Musical has just added two performances to the weekly playing schedule (as of October 23rd) at the Elektra Theatre in Times Square: Tuesdays at 7 PM and Saturday matinees at 2 PM.
Ringling College and Sarasota Opera to Host Panel Discussion on New Opera Little Nemo in Slumberland, 10/27October 25, 2012Saturday, October 27, from 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Ringling College and Sarasota Opera will host a panel discussion on the works of Windsor McCay and the creation of the new opera Little Nemo in Slumberland at the Selby Gallery located on the campus of the Ringling College of Art and Design. Maestro Victor DeRenzi will moderate the discussion and the panel will include composer Daron Hagen, librettist J.D. McClatchy, and members of both the artistic team and cast of Little Nemo in Slumberland.
Pontine Theatre Presents GOING GREEN THE WONG WAY, 11/2-4October 25, 2012November 2 - 4, Pontine Theatre kicks off it's 35th Performance Season with Going Green the Wong Way, created and performed by California-based performance artist, Kristina Wong. Accommodations are provided by Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. Performances are Friday 2 November at 8pm, Saturday 3 November at 4pm & at 8pm, and Sunday 4 November at 2pm. Tickets are $24 and may be purchased online at www.pontine.org.
OBERON Announces Additional Offerings for NovemberOctober 25, 2012OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's second stage and club theater venue, continues its mission to bring exciting and original programming. A destination for theater and nightlife on the fringe of Harvard Square, OBERON is the home of the A.R.T.'s hit productions of The Donkey Show, Cabaret and Prometheus Bound and also a thriving incubator for local and visiting talent.
Three New Shows Added to The Artist Series SeasonOctober 25, 2012Three new shows have been added to The Artist Series' 2012-2013 Season. GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL (January 17th-20th), ELVIS LIVES! (January 19th), and AMERICA'S GOT TALENT LIVE: ALL STARS (March 23rd) will all play Jacksonville's Times-Union Center as part of The Artist Series' 47th Season.
Libra Theater Company Announces POEMS & MOON SONGSOctober 25, 2012For anyone who's looked at the night sky and felt seemingly alone yet utterly connected, there's Poems & Moon Songs. Presented by Libra Theater Company (2012 IT Award, "Outstanding Original Music"), Poems & Moon Songs is a journey through the soaring melodies and sharp style of rising composer Will Reynolds (The Greenwood Tree), linking his singular lyrical voice with some of the greatest poets of all time.
Harry Somers to be Featured in IMPRESSIONS OF LIFE FilmOctober 25, 2012When Harry Somers was just 16, he made a daring escape from Nazi Germany and began a new life, passing through England to attend Dookie Agricultural College in Australia. At 20, he joined the Australian Army, where a fellow soldier introduced him to the art of painting. Later, in New York City, his creative powers blossomed, and he began presenting his work in exhibitions and selling paintings to celebrities and socialites. Nevertheless, the memories of his harrowing ordeal were always close to the surface.
Falcon Theatre Presents Troubadour Theater Company's Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReinDOORS, Beginning 11/28October 25, 2012Falcon Theatre will present Troubadour Theater Company's Rudolph the Red-Nose ReinDOORS, directed by Matt Walker, the third production of its 2012-2013 Subscription Season. Celebrate the Season with the Ovation Award-winning Troubies as they give a wild, stripped-down, bare bones, rock re-telling of the classic holiday tale of Rudolph, with a sexy, sultry, scary soundtrack - and snow.
The El Capitan Theatre to Screen WRECK-IT-RALPH, 11/2-18October 25, 2012Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre is taking fun to the next level with Disney's "Wreck-It Ralph" in wreck-tacular 3D from Nov. 2-Dec. 18, 2012, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Mayor Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Farley Receive Flu Shot at Duane Reade PharmacyOctober 25, 2012New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas A. Farley received their seasonal flu vaccination this morning at a Duane Reade pharmacy (NYSE:WAG) at 100 Broadway, New York City, demonstrating the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of influenza. Duane Reade is part of the Walgreens family of companies.