WAM Theatre's THE OLD MEZZO Enters Final WeekOctober 22, 2012 WAM Theatre's World Premiere production of The Old Mezzo by Susan Dworkin runs Friday, October 26 at 8pm, Saturday, October 27 at 8pm and Sunday, October 28 at 5pm. Presented at the Berkshire Museum at 39 South Street in Pittsfield, MA.
THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS Act Comes to Capitol Center for the Arts, 11/23October 19, 2012The internationally acclaimed quartet, THE FLYING KARAMAZOV BROTHERS, brings its vaudevillian comedy-and-juggling spectacle 4 PLAY to Concord, NH for a not-to-be-missed performance Friday, November 23, at 7pm at the Capitol Center for the Arts Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Capitol Center for the Arts Box Office, located at 44 South Main Street Concord, NH, online at ccanh.com or via phone at 603-225-1111. For more information go to www.fkb.com or www.ccanh.com.
Delta Rae Opens for Michelle Obama at UNC Chapel HillOctober 19, 2012Durham, NC based Delta Rae opened for First Lady Michelle Obama earlier this week at Carmichael Arena at UNC Chapel Hill. The band's performance preceded The First Lady taking the podium to encourage college students and other supporters to vote, as early voting began in North Carolina yesterday. 'There are currently so many issues being discussed and decisions being made in Washington that are going to drastically affect our generation' says Eric Hölljes of Delta Rae. 'I truly hope, as young people, we stand up in this election and let our collective voice be heard.'
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Returns to New York City, 11/15-18October 19, 2012THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, will return to New York City by popular demand for five performances only. The limited engagement will run at the NYU Skirball Center, 566 LaGuardia Place (LaGuardia Place and Washington Square South), Thursday, November 15 at 8 p.m.; Friday, November 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 17 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m; and Sunday, November 18 at 3 p.m. In 2010 THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS was a nine-month hit at New York's Westside Theatre.
Jennifer Warnes to Perform at Madison Theatre, 10/30October 19, 2012Grammy winner Jennifer Warnes, a singer-songwriter best known for introducing two Academy Award-winning best songs-"I've Had The Time of My Life," a duet with Bill Medley from Dirty Dancing and "Up Where We Belong," a duet with Joe Cocker from An Officer and a Gentleman, as well as for her top ten hit 'Right Time of the Night,' will perform at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College on Wednesday, October 31, at 8:00 p.m. Co-presented by Long Island Woman magazine, this will be her only New York appearance.
New Year's Eve BEACH BLANKET BABYLON Tickets Go On Sale 11/5October 19, 2012Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, the world's longest running musical revue, rings in 2013 with two special performances on Monday, December 31, 2012. Tickets for these performances range in price from $65 - $190 and are available starting Monday, November 5 at 10 a.m. by phone at 415-421-4222, online at beachblanketbabylon.com or at the Beach Blanket Babylon Box Office (678 Green Street, San Francisco).
Linda Eder Joins VOICES UNITED at the Beacon Theatre, 11/12October 19, 2012St. Malachy's - The Actors' Chapel is happy to announce that the world renowned vocalist Linda Eder will join the star-studded musical extravaganza, The Voices United Choral Festival on Monday, November 12 at 7:30pm at NY's legendary Beacon Theatre (2124 Broadway).
Ben Walker Joins Colt Coeur 3rd Annual Karaoke Classic, 10/22October 19, 2012Performances from Celia Keenan-Bolger, Greg Hildreth, Alysha Umhpress, Zak Resnick, Phoebe Strole, Taylor Trensch and Libby Winters will highlight Colt Coeur's 3RD ANNUAL KARAOKE CLASSIC BENEFIT on October 22 at CAMP Bar, 179 Smith Street, Brooklyn.
Photo Flash: LCT3's DISGRACED Opens Monday; See the Production Shots!October 19, 2012Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3's 2012-2013 season opens this Monday (October 22) at 7pm with Disgraced, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior and featuring Heidi Armbruster, Erik Jensen, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati, and Karen Pittman, at the Claire Tow Theater, LCT3's new home at Lincoln Center Theater (150 West 65 Street). All tickets are $20.
Kidd Pivot Makes Joyce Debut, 11/28October 19, 2012Kidd Pivot, based in Vancouver, Canada and under the direction of Crystal Pite, will make its Joyce Theater debut with the New York premiere of The Tempest Replica from November 28 - December 2. Tickets are $10*-$49 ($26-$37 for Joyce members) and can be arranged by calling JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800 or online at www.joyce.org. Please note: ticket prices are subject to change. (*$10 tickets have been made available by generous support from the MetLife Foundation.) The Joyce Theater is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street.
Brooklyn Museum Presents Masterpieces from Arts of the Americas Collection, Opening January 18October 19, 2012Life, Death and Transformation in the Americas will present one hundred-two masterpieces from the Arts of the Americas permanent collection that exemplify the concept of transformation as part of the religious beliefs and social practices of the region's indigenous peoples. Themes of life, death, fertility, regeneration, and spiritual transformation will be explored through pre-Columbian and historical artworks including twenty-one objects that have not been on public view for decades or have never been exhibited. This long-term installation, which will open on January 18, will be on display in the Museum's recently re-opened galleries on the fifth floor adjacent to American Identities.
Tickets for LUCKY GUY, Starring Tom Hanks, Go On Sale to the Public 11/3October 19, 2012Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, October 20 at 10:00 AM exclusively for American Express cardholders for two-time Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks in the world premiere of three-time Academy Award-nominee Nora Ephron's play LUCKY GUY, to be directed by two-time Tony Award-winner George C. Wolfe. Preferred seating is available to Gold Card, Platinum Card and Centurion members. For tickets, call 212-239-6200 or visit Telecharge.com. The general public onsale will begin on Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 AM.
Sanctuary Playwrights Theatre Presents WE ARE NOW, 10/25-11/17October 19, 2012Sanctuary Playwrights Theatre (Bob Jude Ferrante, Managing Director) announced today that it will present the world premiere of WE ARE NOW by Bob Jude Ferrante October 27 - November 17 at chashama (210 East 43rd Street). Katrin Hilbe directs.
BC/EFA Sets 24th Annual GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition for 12/3 & 4October 19, 2012The GYPSY OF THE YEAR Competition, Broadway's celebration of the tireless work of ensemble singers and dancers, will be back for its 24th year on Monday, December 3 (4:30 PM) and Tuesday, December 4 (2 PM) at the New Amsterdam Theatre (214 West 42nd Street). The event is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Catherine Zeta-Jones to Present 2012 Mayor’s Awards for Arts and Culture, 10/30October 19, 2012
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will join Catherine Zeta-Jones to present the 2012 Mayor's Awards for Arts and Culture to six individuals and organizations in celebration of their outstanding contributions to New York City's cultural life. The Mayor will also present the NYC Handel Medallion, New York City's highest award for achievement in the arts, to Harvey Lichtenstein. The event, to be held at New York City Center, will feature live performances by leading performing arts organizations, and appearances by special guest artists.
Photo Flash: Nina Arianda, Bobby Cannavale and More Attend 2012 Skin Cancer Foundation GalaOctober 19, 2012The Plaza Hotel in New York City hosted guests representing the beauty, media, medical, pharmaceutical and retail industries attended the 2012 Skin Cancer Foundation Gala on October 9. The annual event honored Genentech,PGA TOUR and Lucy Danziger, Editor-in-Chief of SELF Magazine. Honorees received Skin Sense Awards in recognition of their exceptional achievements in skin health, including public education about sun protection and skin cancer prevention.