New York Comedy Festival Announces 2012 Lineup: Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt and MoreAugust 8, 2012The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, today announced its 2012 line-up, that will feature some of the industry's biggest stars performing in the city's most prestigious venues, including The Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, The Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, and Town Hall, among others, from Wednesday, November 7 - Sunday, November 11.
Tom Tayback and the Daddy O’s Play the Canyon Moon Theatre, 8/11August 8, 2012Get in your Chevy and drive to Canyon Moon Theatre on Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 PM. The last performance 'shook the rafters as Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's took us back to the Golden Oldies of the 50's and 60's! So prepare yourself for a return to the days of rolled up t-shirts, pedal pushers and saddle shoes.'
STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Talks Creating BYE BYE BIRDIE's 'Rosie'August 8, 2012Two-Time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert Chita Rivera: MY BROADWAY presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, August 7-11 at the Civic Center Musical Hall. Below, the actress talks with the the theatre's artistic director, Michael Baron, on origination role of 'Rosie' in the now oft-performed hit BYE BYE BIRDIE.
Imelda Staunton to Star in UK GYPSY Revival?August 8, 2012Imelda Staunton, the actress who earned rave reviews for her work in the new West End production of SWEENEY TODD, may be headed back to the stage in another Stephen Sondheim show not long after SWEENEY TODD closes its doors on September 22.
Slingsby Theatre Company Presents MAN COVETS BIRD, Now thru Aug 11August 8, 2012South Australia's Slingsby Theatre Company returns to Arts Centre Melbourne from tonight, 8 to Saturday 11 August with the coming-of-age tale Man Covets Bird. A story about flying the nest, birdsong, and growing up, Man Covets Bird creates an enveloping world of prose, live music, melancholia and sunshine, and is suitable for kids aged 10 and over and adults alike.
New Hazlett Theater Opens IRIS, 8/31August 7, 2012On Friday August 31st 8pm $5 New Hazlett Theater (6 Allegheny Sq East 15212) presents IRIS, a new play by a New York City based Pittsburgh native writer Emma Wagner.
TINYRHINO: MUSICALS EDITION Plays the Brooklyn Lyceum, 9/10August 7, 2012TinyRhino is UglyRhino's take on the ten-minute play evening. Each month UglyRhino commissions six short plays, 'each including the same five dramatic elements. On the night of the performance, these elements are revealed to the audience as cues to drink. That's right: we've created a theatrical drinking game!'
Paula Poundstone Plays the Warner Theatre, 8/25August 7, 2012On Saturday August 25, Paula Poundstone, one of the foremost comics working today will perform at the Warner Theatre. Her 'ability to create humor on the spot is legendary; she is masterful at improvising with the crowd through her casual air, impeccable timing and razor-sharp wit.'
Walter Huff Named Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Jacobs School of MusicAugust 7, 2012Atlanta Opera Chorus Master, Walter Huff, will join the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music's faculty as Adjunct Associate Professor of Music (choral conducting) this fall. Along with his responsibilities at the Jacobs School, Huff will continue his duties as Atlanta Opera Chorus Master. Mr. Huff has been Chorus Master for The Atlanta Opera since 1988, and has prepared the chorus in more than 80 productions which have received critical acclaim in the United States and abroad.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT's Judy Kaye to Sing the National Anthem at This Thursday's Mets GameAugust 7, 2012Two-time Tony Award winner Judy Kaye, currently starring in the Tony-winning hit musical comedy NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, will sing the national anthem at Citi Field on Thursday, August 9th for the New York Mets game against the Miami Marlins at 12 p.m. NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, featuring music and lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin and a book by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, stars Matthew Broderick and four time Tony Award nominee Kelli O'Hara. The production is directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall. The production is now playing at Broadway's Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street).
BACK TO THE MUSICALS Returns to The Pheasantry This FallAugust 7, 2012Following two critically acclaimed shows earlier in the year, the Back to the Musicals series returns to The Pheasantry on Sundays 30th September 2012 and 11th November 2012, celebrating a selection of songs from a wealth of wonderful musicals from way back when.