NY Comedy Festival Adds THE BEN STILLER SHOW Reunion, Denis Leary and More to LineupSeptember 21, 2012The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, today announced over 70 additional shows taking place at more than 25 venues throughout New York City, to its 2012 schedule, highlighted by two events in partnership with The Paley Center for Media: a reunion of the creative minds behind the landmark TV series The Ben Stiller Show and a Conversation with Denis Leary in celebration of his new publication Merry F***in' Christmas. In addition, the NYCF's New York's Funniest Stand-Up competition, brought to you in partnership with JetBlue, and the festival's Comics To Watch program will offer emerging comics a platform to showcase their work to industry professionals in front of a live audience.
The Next 50 Sets OUR FUTURE WATERFRONT Event for 9/24September 21, 2012Big changes are coming to Seattle's downtown waterfront - a new seawall that protects the city and improves habitat, the world's largest-diameter bored tunnel to connect the city and the region, and 26 blocks of new parks, paths and public space that will reconnect Seattle to Elliott Bay. As part of The Next Fifty - a six-month celebration of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair and its legacy - Seattle Center is hosting a special event on Monday to help people envision what the future holds.
Tickets for Porchlight's THE GIFT OF THE MAGI Go On Sale TomorrowSeptember 21, 2012Porchlight Music Theatre has announced the Chicago musical premiere of O.Henry's holiday masterpiece, The Gifts of the Magi, book by Mark St. Germain, music by Randy Courts and lyrics by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain, November 17 - December 23 at Stage 773, 1225 West Belmont Ave. Porchlight Music theatre's production is directed by Mark Lococo with music direction by Elizabeth Doran and choreography by Brenda Didier.
Hartford Stage Opens A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, Starring Jefferson Mays, 10/11September 21, 2012Hartford Stage, under the leadership of Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts, today announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder withbook by Robert L. Freedman; music by Steven Lutvak; lyrics by Robert L. Freedman and Steven Lutvak; and directed by Darko Tresnjak. A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder will be on stage October 11 to November 11 and will feature Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays, playing eight of the more than 20 characters.
HARBOR LIGHTS Returns to Theatre at the Center, 10/26 & 28September 21, 2012Theatre at the Center, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster, Indiana, invites audiences of all ages to a musical journey through the greatest hits from the Doo Wop era with Collectables recording artist, Harbor Lights. On Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 28 at 2:30 p.m., Harbor Lights' stirring a cappella renditions of Under the Boardwalk, The Lion Sleeps Tonight and My Girl will 'transport audiences back to a more simple, romantic time when life was far less complicated.'
Old Library Theatre Presents JEKYLL & HYDE, 10/12-28September 21, 2012Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, Old Library Theatre, presents Jekyll & Hyde, a gothic musical conceived for the stage by Steve Cuden and Frank Wildhorn. Under the direction of Patrick Stevens, of Dover, and musical direction of Anthony Bevilacqua, of Garfield, Jekyll & Hyde will be performed at the George Frey Center for Performing Arts from October 12-14, 19-21 & 26 and 28, with shows at 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets may be reserved by calling (201) 797-3553.
The Howard County Arts Council's CULTURAL ARTS SHOWCASE 2013 Set for 3/1September 21, 2012The Howard County Arts Council is now accepting artist applications for its annual Cultural Arts Showcase, presented in partnership with the Recreation & Leisure Service Branch (RALS) of the Maryland Recreation & Parks Association (MRPA). The event will be held at Howard County Center for the Arts at 8510 High Ridge Road in Ellicott City on Friday, March 1, 2013 (snow date: Thursday, March 7, 2013).
Vienna State Opera Announces FIDELIO Cast ChangeSeptember 21, 2012Endrik Wottrich singt den Florestan (Rollendebüt an der Wiener Staatsoper) in 'Fidelio' am 1., 4. und 8. Oktober anstelle von Gary Lehman, der die Vorstellungen nach einer Rekonvaleszenz abgesagt hat. KS Ricarda Merbeth gibt ihr Rollendebüt am Haus als Leonore, Valentina Naforni** als Marzelline und Norbert Ernst als Jaquino. Albert Dohmen ist als Don Pizarro zu erleben, Lars Woldt als Rocco und Markus Eiche als Don Fernando. Es dirigiert Peter Schneider.
Lakewood’s Pink Lotus Yoga Studio Announces Community Outreach Endeavor with 'Bend for Beck' Celebration, 9/29September 21, 2012For Marcia Camino, there's more to yoga than going to class to exercise and relax. The owner of Pink Lotus Yoga (PLY) in Lakewood firmly believes that the practice of yoga ultimately is about fostering a sense of community, not just within the four walls of her Lakewood studio but in the surrounding community at large - through outreach and involvement. That is why Camino is sponsoring "Bend for Beck," a fundraiser for a local nonprofit organization, on Saturday, September 29 at her studio. All proceeds benefit the Creative Arts Therapies programs at Beck Center for the Arts.
Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos Choreograph A LIGHT IN THE DARK for Thodos DanceSeptember 21, 2012Award winning choreographers Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos are teaming again to co-choreograph A Light in the Dark, the story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, their second full-length story ballet, this time based on the story of Helen Keller, the extraordinary woman who was deaf and blind yet went on to become a world-famous writer, political activist and inspiration to all who know her incredible story.
Applause Books to Publish CARRIE This SpringSeptember 20, 2012September 25, 2012 is the launch of both the premiere cast recording and the licensing rights by R&H Theatricals of Carrie the Musical. On that Tuesday, the cast (along with the creators) will gather at Barnes and Noble on 86th Street in New York City at 5pm to perform songs from the musical and to autograph the album. Event details: http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/77993
SculptureCenter to Honor Paula Cooper, 10/24September 20, 2012This special evening features a presentation by John Baldessari, an appearance by Christian Marclay, and artist projects by Alisa Baremboym, Ian Cheng, Martin Soto Climent. SculptureCenter will also be introducing 2012 Limited Edition artworks by Uri Aran, Adam McEwen, and Hanna Sandin.
HOW HIGH THE SKY Opens at Arts Centre Melbourne, October 24September 20, 2012Experience the world through the eyes of your newborn child in this dream-like journey created by Polyglot Theatre. Presented by Arts Centre Melbourne as part of this year's Melbourne Festival from Wednesday 24 - Sunday 28 October, How High the Sky is a world premiere theatrical event especially created for children aged under 12 months and their parents.