City Theatre Premieres SOUTH SIDE STORIES, 11/10October 23, 2012City Theatre presents the World Premiere of South Side Stories, a vibrant, hometown adventure written and performed by Tami Dixon. Directed by Matt M. Morrow, South Side Stories runs from November 10 to December 16, 2012 in City Theatre's Hamburg Studio Theatre, with an Opening Night performance on Friday, November 16 at 8pm.
The City College of New York’s Aaron Davis Hall Fall/Winter Season AnnouncedOctober 23, 2012Aaron Davis Hall, Harlem's Premiere Performing Arts Center has announced the fall line-up with ethnically rich and culturally fulfilling performances. Aaron Davis Hall, City College of New York (Convent Avenue and West 135th Street on City College campus) New York, NY 10031. For more information and ticket sales visit: www.adhatccny.org or call Aaron Davis Hall Box office at 212.650.6900.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to the Palace Theatre, Beginning 11/23October 23, 2012An annual tradition for more than 30 years, the Nebraska Theater Caravan brings Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol back to Columbus over Thanksgiving weekend. This timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his search for the true spirit of Christmas captures every detail of the classic holiday tale, from the spine-chilling ghosts to the gorgeous renditions of traditional British carols. Crotchety Scrooge, lovable Tiny Tim, and all the fascinating characters that audiences have come to love make it a treasured kick off to the holiday season in Columbus.
Members of the Touring Companies of WICKED to Raise Awareness About the Case for Marriage EqualityOctober 23, 2012Broadway Impact, an organization of theater artists and fans mobilized in support of marriage equality, has teamed up with members of the North American Touring Companies of WICKED to help show theatre-goers in Seattle and Baltimore that marriage equality is about simple fairness. With the support of Washington United for Marriage in Seattle, and Marylanders for Marriage Equality in Baltimore, members of the WICKED cast and crew have volunteered to hand out flyers and talk to patrons immediately following performances in both cities in order to raise awareness about the case for full marriage equality.
2013 FREDDY Award Participants AnnouncedOctober 23, 2012The State Theatre in Easton announces the 2013 FREDDY© Awards program, recognizing and rewarding exceptional accomplishments in the production and performance of musical theatre in high schools of Lehigh & Northampton counties and Warren County, NJ. The 2013 ceremony will be broadcast live on WFMZ Channel 69 and wfmz.com on Thursday, May 23rd at 7 PM.
Thousands of Students and Teachers to Visit Westport Country Playhouse's A RAISIN IN THE SUNOctober 23, 2012Over 3,300 students and teachers from schools across Connecticut, as well as New York City and Springfield, Massachusetts, will see Lorraine Hansberry's landmark drama, "A Raisin in the Sun," directed by Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad at Westport Country Playhouse, during a series of six sold-out student matinee performances from Tuesday, October 23 through Friday, November 2. Students range from grades five through 12. As part of the Playhouse's commitment to make live theater more accessible to young people, one-quarter of the seats in the theater for every student matinee have been made available to schools that need assistance in bringing their students to the Playhouse.
Matthew Maguire Brings WILD MAN IN ROME to The Wild Project, 11/14-24October 23, 2012Creation Production Company announced today that two-time Obie Award-winning actor and director Matthew Maguire will return to The Wild Project (195 E. 3rd Street) this fall in his new solo show Wild Man in Rome for a strictly limited two-week engagement beginning on November 14. Wild Man in Rome is a follow-up to Maguire's smash hit solo show, Wild Man, which premiered at The Wild Project in 2010.
Second TEDxBroadway Event Set for 1/28October 23, 2012The second-annual TEDxBroadway- a one-day event about the highest aspirations of Broadway as a location and destination-will kick off on January 28th, 2013 at New World Stages in New York City.
One River Gallery to Participate in Englewood’s Gallery Walk, 10/27October 23, 2012One River Gallery has announced its participation in Englewood's Gallery Walk on Saturday, October 27th. See the inaugural exhibition, Two River, showcasing the work of Brooklyn-based artists who are breaking ground in the contemporary art space. From figurative to abstract, from painterly to sculptural, this diverse body of work defines the cutting edge of artistic production today.
THE LION KING Goes On Sale at the Birmingham Hippodrome TomorrowOctober 23, 2012The touring production of THE LION KING will play Birmingham Hippodrome from Saturday 29th June 2013 as part of its first-ever UK tour. The legendary musical will visit Birmingham for a three-month season, giving audiences the opportunity to experience the global phenomenon in their local theatre.
JERSEY BOYS to Open in Perth, April 2013October 23, 2012It was announced today that the world-wide smash hit production of JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will open at the Crown Theatre Perth beginning April 19, 2013.
Hyper Aware Theater Presents DIVORCIFICATION, 11/28-12/9October 23, 2012Hyper Aware Theater presents its newest work, DIVORCIFICATION: Medea Reconstructed, a twenty-first century take on Euripides' famed heroine. Set in a contemporary New York City apartment, with live views of downtown Manhattan, Hyper Aware's DIVORCIFICATION will have ten performances at The Access Theater.
Portland Ovations Presents Haitian Musician BélO, 11/4October 23, 2012Portland Ovations brings the young Haitian singer, songwriter and guitarist, BélO and his five-piece band on tour as part of Center StageSM to Hannaford Hall, USM Portland for an evening concert on Sunday, November 4th at 7pm.
Adelaide Festival Centre’s 2012 Christmas Proms Set for December 13-16October 23, 2012Get your swing shoes on and travel back to the 1940's for Adelaide Festival Centre's big band themed Christmas Proms at Her Majesty's Theatre from 13 - 16 December. Swing the night away with Adelaide's own musical darling, Johanna Allen and rock 'n roll soul man, Andy Seymour as Timothy Sexton and the Adelaide Art Orchestra present classic Christmas carols with a jazzy big band flair.
Under the Streetlamp Comes to the Morris Center, 12/19October 23, 2012Under The Streetlamp bring the early rock & roll, doo wop and Motown classics to South Bend! Formed in Chicago in 2010, Under the Streetlamp quickly earned a devoted local following and came to the attention of Charlie Blum who runs the Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, Indiana.
Nevada Public Radio Hosts Free Recycling Event, 11/10October 23, 2012For the second time in 2012, Nevada Public Radio brings together multiple organizations that specialize in or benefit from recycling for a community-wide fall recycling event on Saturday, November 10 from 8 a.m. until noon. This event is free and open to the public.