PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sets Final Broadway Performance for January 20, 2013September 28, 2012The producers of Peter and the Starcatcher, the five-time Tony Award-winning play by Tony Award-nominee Rick Elice, today announced that the show will play its final Broadway performance on January 20, 2013, ending its nearly year-long run. Directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher began performances on March 28, 2012 and opened April 15, 2012, and is playing at Broadway's Brooks Atkinson Theatre (256 West 47th Street).
Jane Seymour To Appear At Carnegie Hall, 11/29; Tickets On Sale NowSeptember 28, 2012Join multiple Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actress Jane Seymour and PBS composer Tim Janis for musical journey The Christmas Rose on Thursday, November 29th at Carnegie Hall. A cast of 400 performers will fill the stage for an evening of music, dance, and drama. This whimsical, heartwarming story is destined to become a treasured Christmas memory for the entire family.
Justin Roberts Performs Family Concert at The Jewish Museum, 10/14September 28, 2012The acclaimed indie kids' singer Justin Roberts will perform at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 pm. Kids will dance to Roberts' upbeat acoustic-pop and soulful sounds, and hear whimsical songs from his Grammy-nominated album, Jungle Gym, such as 'We Go Duck' and 'New Haircut,' along with hip tunes with a biblical twist from Why Not Sea Monsters: Songs from the Hebrew Scriptures. Justin will be joined by the Not Ready for Naptime Players, featuring Liam Davis (electric guitar/keyboards/vocals) and Gerald Dowd (drums).
MoMA Announces NOW DIG THIS! ART AND BLACK LOS ANGELES 1960-1980 Exhibition, 10/21September 28, 2012MoMA PS1 presentsNow Dig This! Art and Black Los Angeles 1960-1980, a comprehensive exhibition that chronicles the vital legacy of the African American artistic community in Los Angeles, examining a pioneering group of black artists whose work, connections, and friendships with other artists of varied ethnic backgrounds helped shape the creative output of Southern California. Now Dig This! Art and Black Los Angeles 1960-1980 will be on view in the First Floor Main galleries at MoMA PS1 from October 21, 2012 through March 11, 2013.
Bobby Cronin to Play Birdland, 11/5September 28, 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 in association with Nick Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid in London, award winning composer/writer BOBBY CRONIN returns to the Broadway in Birdland Series presented by Jim Caruso with a night of all new material interpreted by some of today's top Broadway and West End performers. Casting to be announced soon.
Bergen County Players Presents Neil Simon's FOOLS, Opening 10/20September 28, 2012As part of its 80th season celebration, Bergen County Players (BCP) will present Neil Simon's FOOLS, a 'light, frothy, fairy tale for adults featuring Simon's brilliant use of vaudeville, slapstick, puns and wordplay.' Under the direction of Iris Weinhouse, FOOLS will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from October 20th through November 10th at The Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ. Shows will be on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours. Tickets are $20 on Friday and Saturday and $16 on Sunday.
X FACTOR RECAP: The Last of the Auditions!September 27, 2012Today is the second night of Providence auditions on The X Factor. Whether you missed the show or just want to re-live an audition, read on for a full recap of tonight's show!
Atl Symphony Orchestra Ratifies Two-Year ContractSeptember 27, 2012A two-year labor agreement between the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Players Association (ASOPA), the Atlanta Federation of Musicians, Local 148-462, and Atlanta Symphony Orchestra management was announced today. This will allow the Orchestra's 2012-13 season to open as scheduled on Thursday, October 4, 2012, with Music Director Robert Spano and the renowned violinist Midori.
Blue Hill Troupe Presents GRAND HOTEL, 11/9-17September 27, 2012Blue Hill Troupe, Ltd. http://www.bht.org, the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity, launches its 89th season with Grand Hotel. Inspired by Vicki Baum's period novel of the same name, this multiple Tony Award-winning musical features music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, with additional lyrics and music by Maury Yeston, and a book by Luther Davis. Grand Hotel will run from November 9-17, 2012 at Theatre at St. Clement's, 423 West 46th Street, New York, NY. Nathan Brewer directs, with musical direction by Isaac Harlan, and choreography by Jason Sparks.
Second Annual POWER POP-A-LICIOUS! MUSIC FEST Set for 11/16-17September 27, 2012The Power Pop-A-Licious II music festival will take place on Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17, 2012 at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Conceived and curated by power pop legend Paul Collins (co-founder of THE NERVES, THE BREAKAWAYS and THE BEAT), the fest will bring together some of the finest young guitar-driven power pop, garage rock and punk-pop bands from across the U.S. and Canada. Power Pop-A-Licious II is a unifying rally cry for the thriving rock-n-roll subculture, and is a means for power pop fans of all ages to discover a wealth of talented new acts in one power-packed weekend.
Minnetonka High School Theatre Celebrates 10 Years With Director Kent KnutsonSeptember 27, 2012Tickets are now on sale for The Secret Garden, Minnetonka High School's 10th annual fall musical under the Artistic Direction of Kent Knutson. The award-winning theatre department is excited to celebrate this landmark with the whole community by presenting a classic, family friendly production based on the beloved Victorian tale. Running from November 2 to 17 on the Arts Center on 7 Main Stage, it also will show the student's versatile talents as they follow up their more recent performances of Legally Blonde, Dracula, and The Phantom of the Opera.
October 5th Named Lake Worth Playhouse DaySeptember 27, 2012On Tuesday, October 2nd at 6pm at the Lake Worth Commission meeting, Pam Triolo, the Mayor of the City of Lake Worth will proclaim October 5th as Lake Worth Playhouse Day. This is a tremendous honor for the Playhouse to have its own day to kick off the 60th season.
2012 USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program AnnouncedSeptember 27, 2012Fifteen distinguished arts journalists, web designers and web developers have been selected as fellows for the 2012 USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Program. They were chosen from the largest applicant pool in the fellowship's 11-year history - 257 applicants from across the United States and 56 countries.
John Scher/Metropolitan Talent Presents An Evening With RENAISSANCE, 10/20September 27, 2012English symphonic rock band Renaissance rose from the ashes of the seminal UK rock group, the Yardbirds, with vocalist Annie Haslam and principal songwriter and guitarist Michael Dunford to define their work with folk rock and classical fusions. The group will tour this fall to to re-introduce to new generations the lush, orchestral favorites that made them a staple of 1970s progressive rock FM radio.