Relativity Partners with MediaWeaver Entertainment on Exclusive Production ArrangementAugust 2, 2012Relativity Media has solidified an exclusive production arrangement with MediaWeaver Entertainment, it was announced today by Relativity's President, Tucker Tooley. In the deal, founder Matt Weaver will focus on theatrical and live shows while also potentially bringing in new film, television and digital projects to Relativity's respective divisions including Relativity's television division RelativityREAL, and digital studio RogueLife.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Comes to Columbus in the 2013-14 SeasonAugust 2, 2012The national tour of The Book of Mormon, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play Columbus as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Columbus 2013-14 season. Patrons can secure tickets to The Book of Mormon by subscribing to the Broadway in Columbus 2012-13 season. When renewing in 2013-14, subscribers are guaranteed the same seats and will therefore lock in tickets to the Columbus premiere engagement of The Book of Mormon.
Emerging Women Playwright Summer Series Continues With MUSE, 8/13August 2, 2012We will present emerging playwright, Kris Lundberg's, new full-length play, 'Muse.' Written by Shakespeare's Sister Company Founder and Artistic Director, Kris Lundberg. Directed by Misti Wills. Featuring Jason Emanuel, Aaron Simms, Steve Mazzoccone, Erin Layton, Kris Lundberg, Jenny Grenada, Shelley Ray, Aina Rapoza and Grace Ecton.
CALVIN BERGER Cast Recording, Featuring Noah Weisberg, Krystal Joy Brown and More, Receives 9/25 ReleaseAugust 2, 2012Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Recording of Barry Wyner's new musical, CALVIN BERGER on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. The full cast featured on the recording, including Noah Weisberg (Legally Blonde, South Pacific), Krystal Joy Brown (Leap of Faith), David Hull (Wicked) and Dana Steingold (Spelling Bee), will reunite at Joe's Pub the evening before the release - Monday, September 24, 2012 at 7pm - to celebrate the album release with a special concert event. The original CALVIN BERGER cast will be joined by several additional special Broadway guests, to be announced.
360° Dance Company's NYC Season Set for 10/18-20August 2, 2012360° Dance Company presents an evening including the World Premieres of Regular Chain of Being, choreographed by Lauri Stallings, and Near Dark, choreographed by Artistic Director Martin Lofsnes, from October 18-20, 2012 at Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, NYC. Performances: Thursday at 7:30pm (Opening Night Gala), Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 8pm. Tickets are $25 and are available at www.360fullcircle.net or at the door.
KINKY BOOTS to Host Ice Cream Giveaway for Box Office Opening, 8/3August 2, 2012On Friday, August 3, the hottest new musical KINKY BOOTS is giving away ice cream, courtesy of Chicago's newest ice cream bike, Chi-Scream. The cyclist will make stops throughout the city beginning at 10 a.m. at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe. Follow @BroadwayChicago on Twitter to learn the bike whereabouts and stop by to get a free ice cream sandwich. Quantities are limited, so don't wait.
Van Wezel's FridayFest to Feature The Venturas, 8/10August 2, 2012Sarasota favorite The Venturas will play the Van Wezel's free summer festival series-FridayFest on Friday, August 10th from 5pm- 9pm. The Venturas will be doing some of their best Jazz, Latin and Blues renditions, right here on the Sarasota Bayfront.
POWER BALLADZ Plays Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, 9/28 & 29August 2, 2012For a rockin' hot evening of fun, Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT) presents a new fall concert offering with POWER BALLADZ playing on The Fireside stage for a limited two-night engagement on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29.
Nashville Symphony to Offer Free Parking for 2012-13 SeasonAugust 2, 2012New for the 2012/13 season, Nashville Symphony has arranged for FREE parking in Lot R at LP Field. Shuttles will be provided to and from Lot R for just $3 per person roundtrip. This shuttle service will be available for all concerts, starting in September 2012
The Public Theater Receives $4 Million Gift From The Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable TrustAugust 2, 2012Public Theater Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced last night from the Delacorte Theater stage that the Bernard and Anne Spitzer Charitable Trust has generously donated $4 million to The Public Theater to support free Shakespeare in the Park and the capital campaign for the revitalization of its landmark Astor Place building, which includes five theaters and Joe's Pub. Members of the Spitzer family were in the audience on Wednesday evening to enjoy the free Shakespeare in the Park production of Into the Woods. The Spitzers' first gift to the theater will be gratefully acknowledged with a plaque at the Delacorte Theater.
THE SHALOM BOMBAY SHOW to Play Dream Up Festival, Beginning 8/28August 2, 2012Award-winning PBS writer/performer Slash Coleman and internationally renowned Indian musician Kumar Das will present the world premiere ofThe Shalom Bombay Show beginning on August 28, 2012 with five shows running through September 2, 2012 at Theatre for The New City. The production is being presented as part of the 2012 Dream Up Festival. The third annual theatre festival takes place from August 19 - September 9 in New York City's East Village and consists of 25 theatrical world premiers including drama, poetry, music, and dance.
North Carolina Symphony Launches 80th Anniversary Season with 'Pops in the City,' 9/9August 2, 2012Music Director Grant Llewellyn and the North Carolina Symphony salutes the end of summer and kicks off the orchestra's 80th Anniversary Season with "Pops in the City," a free outdoor concert in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The performance, held in Raleigh Amphitheater on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m., honors the orchestra's 80 years of service to the people of North Carolina with an energetic concert program inspired by Symphony milestones.