West Cape May Elementary School Presents RIP VAN WINKLE, 3/13February 25, 2013On Wednesday, March 13 at 7:00p.m., enter the mysterious world of 'Rip Van Winkle' at the West Cape May Elementary School, 301 Moore St., West Cape May, performed by seventeen students under the direction of East Lynne Theater Company's artistic director, Gayle Stahlhuth. The script is based on the short story classic about a man who encounters the ghosts of Captain Henry Hudson and his crew in the hills of Sleepy Hollow, written by Washington Irving over one-hundred years ago. One of ELTC's upcoming summer mainstage productions is the world premiere of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' adapted by James Rana from another Irving tale.
SCERA Presents Violinist Jenny Oaks Baker, 3/9February 25, 2013Grammy-nominated and Juilliard-trained violinist Jenny Oaks Baker will showcase a virtuoso talent that places her among America's most accomplished instrumental artists when she performs at the SCERA Center for the Arts March 9.
The Public's Emerging Writers Group Spotlight Series Begins 3/27February 25, 2013The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will continue its popular Spotlight Series of free staged readings of new plays by The Public's Emerging Writers Group, beginning on Wednesday, March 27 and running through Monday, April 29. Now in its fifth year, the Emerging Writers Group is an important part of The Public's commitment and long legacy of supporting current and future generations of our country's most important writers.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Proclaims March is Cabaret MonthFebruary 25, 2013New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will issue a proclamation declaring March 'Cabaret Month' in honor of a tradition long observed by New York City club owners. The proclamation will be presented at the Cabaret Hotline Anniversary Gala at the Laurie Beechman Theater on March 6th. Vocalist Craig Pomranz will accept the document on behalf of the cabaret community including the organizations: Cabaret Hotline, Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) and The Mabel Mercer Foundation.
The Hub Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team for Upcoming A MAN, HIS WIFE, AND HIS HATFebruary 25, 2013Casting has been announced for The Hub Theatre's spring production of LAUREN YEE's time-bending comedy, A MAN, HIS WIFE AND HIS HAT. SASHA OLINICKleads the cast as Hetchman, a retired hatmaker and title character of the piece. Olinick earned rave reviews as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Round House Theatre production of AMADEUS. This production marks his debut with The Hub Theatre.
FPAC Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Opening 3/2February 25, 2013The young actors cast as Captain von Trapp's children in the Franklin Performing Arts Company's production of The Sound of Music have spent countless hours rehearsing together to bring the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical theater classic to the stage this weekend.
Morphic Graffiti Announces THE REVENGE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES CastFebruary 25, 2013Morphic Graffiti has announced that Tim Walton will be playing the title role in the forthcoming production of The Revenge of Sherlock Holmes! at the renowned Hoxton Hall. Tim is a leading West End actor with credits that include Matilda, Love Never Dies, Wicked and most recently Kiss Me Kate at the Old Vic.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces CASEBOOK ProgramFebruary 25, 2013New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that NYTW's production of Sontag: Reborn will serve as the 2012-13 Season Casebook study, which will allow the general audience unprecedented access to the artists and process involved in the creation of a new work as it happens. Casebook - The Making of Sontag: Reborn will take place on 10 consecutive Tuesday evenings starting April 2, 2013. Sontag: Reborn is produced in collaboration with The Builders Association and is based on the book by Susan Sontag and edited by David Rieff, adapted & performed by Moe Angelos and directed by Marianne Weems.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Denver This FallFebruary 25, 2013Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON which played a record-breaking three-week run in the fall of 2012 will return for a limited engagement October 22-November 24 at the Buell Theatre. Subscribers to the 2013/14 Denver Center Attractions season will have first access to purchase tickets to the return of THE BOOK OF MORMON on April 8. A public on sale date is to be determined.
Atlanta Orchestra's Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie To Play Mozart Bassoon Concerto, 3/14-16February 25, 2013Guest conductor Jun Markl will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring ASO Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie at center stage for Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major. Also on the program is Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, 'Pastorale,' and Ravel's Le tombeau de Couperin. The performances will take place March 14-16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Robert Hardy Withdraws from THE AUDIENCEFebruary 25, 2013The producers of The Audience today announced Robert Hardy's decision to withdraw from the production. Hardy, 87, recently suffered a fall and cracked some ribs, yet continued to perform at all of the preview performances last week. Over the weekend he has decided that a schedule of eight performances a week over a long run is not sustainable and he has therefore reluctantly decided to stand down. The Producers would like to thank Robert Hardy for his extraordinary contribution to the production and they wish him a speedy recovery.
Imagination Stage Announces Tribute Performane to Senator Inouye, 3/6February 25, 2013With the support of Hawaii Congressional delegation and Japanese-American Members of Congress, Imagination Stage is paying homage to the late Senator Daniel Inouye witha special performance of Anime Momotaro. Prior to his death, Senator Inouye graciously agreed to serve as the honorary patron of Anime Momotaro in recognition of the unique collaboration between Imagination Stage and Honolulu Theatre for Youth.
CARNAVAL Extends Through 3/17 at Luna StageFebruary 25, 2013Luna Stage has announced that due to critical acclaim and popular demand, the run of the world premiere of Carnaval by Obie-Award winning playwright Nikkole Salter has been extended through March 17th.
Remy Bumppo Announces 2013/2014 SeasonFebruary 25, 2013Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 17th season begins with the work of one of the most beloved of all English authors and ends with one of the most horrific of all events, with a classic British mystery in the middle.