UNSAM Dance Group Performs Under the Direction of Oscar Araiz, August 8July 31, 2012La Unidad de la Artes de la Universidad Nacional de San Martín y Comunidad Amijai presentan las obrasPulsos, Sonidos Negros y Rapsodia, interpretadas por el Grupo de Danza UNSAM, con coreografía y dirección de Oscar Araiz, en el Templo de la Comunidad Amijai, Arribeños 2355, CABA.
Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 8/10-26July 30, 2012Mauckingbird Theatre Company turns a gay lens on William Shakespeare's timeless comedy Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Mauckingbird Artistic Director Peter Reynolds, August 10 - 26. Contrasting the romantic entanglements of the young and spontaneous Claudio and Hero (Griffin Back and Cameron Slusser) with the bantering rivalry of Beatrice and Benedick (Sean Thompson and Matt Tallman), Mauckingbird produces a timely exploration of marriage, jealousy, love and honor through the eyes of gay men.
Kimberley Locke Releases New Single 'FINALLY FREE' and Launches COOKING WITH KIMBERLEY SeriesJuly 30, 2012 Kimberley Locke releases her latest single, "Finally Free," on July 31st. The extended package, releasing September 4th, includes 11 remixes by dynamo names like Smash Mode, Almighty, and DJ Yiannis. "Finally Free" is packed with dance beats and Locke's trademark powerhouse vocals. The empowering song tells the story of regaining control and the freedom that comes with living as you are. Its corresponding video, shot over three days in Los Angeles, will debut on Entertainment Tonight in early August.
Woodlawn Theatre Opens ...SPELLING BEE, 8/3July 30, 2012'Spelling Bee' is a one-act musical comedy conceived by Rebecca Feldman with music and lyrics by William Finn, a book by Rachel Sheinkin, and additional material by Jay Reiss. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups.
PLACAS Begins 9/6 at the Lorraine Hansberry TheatreJuly 30, 2012San Francisco International Arts Festival (SFIAF), Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) and the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts (MCCLA) present playwright Paul S. Flores' premiere of PLACAS, directed by Michael John Garces of Cornerstone Theater and starring Ricardo Salinas of Culture Clash. PLACAS will premiere at the Lorraine Hansberry Theater in San Francisco's Union Square, September 6 - 16, 2012.
Jacob's Pillow Presents Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, 8/1-5July 30, 2012Jacob's Pillow presents Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet in a packed program that features works by award-winning choreographers Peter Quanz, Mark Godden, and Mauricio Wainrot, at the Ted Shawn Theatre August 1-5. This marks their first appearance at the Pillow since their historic two-week engagement in 1964, a high-profile showcase that launched the company toward international recognition. Versatility, technical excellence, and captivating finesse are the hallmarks of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet.
LIVE FROM VICKY’S 2013 Lineup AnnouncedJuly 30, 2012Vicky's of Santa Fe in Indian Wells is described as 'the locale for the most exciting jazz series in the Desert presenting 6 Jazz Programs by The American Jazz Institute, proceeds of which benefit The American Jazz Institute's in school mentoring and music scholarship program in the Coachella Valley.'
Canal Park Playhouse Announces Classic Brunch Matinee SeriesJuly 30, 2012Now in their third season, Canal Park Playhouse has announced the line up of shows for the Classic Brunch Matinee series for the 2012/2013 season. Performances take place at Canal Park Playhouse (508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Streets in Tribeca). The regular ticket price is $20. For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.canalparkplayhouse.com.
PIECES Box Office Now Open at Cherry Lane TheatreJuly 30, 2012Revolve Productions will present "PIECES" by Chris Phillips at the 16th New York International Fringe Festival this August. The new play is directed by Brian Zimmer and will be performing at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre in the Village at 38 Commerce Street, NYC.
Brooke Bloom, Fred Arsenault and More Join A.R.T.'s MARIE ANTOINETTEJuly 30, 2012he American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has announced additional casting information for David Adjmi's new play, Marie Antoinette, directed by Rebecca Taichman, with choreography by Karole Armitage, in a co-production with Yale Repertory Theatre. Marie Antoinette begins previews on Saturday, September 1, and runs through Saturday, September 29, with press opening on Friday, September 7 at 7:30pm.
Melody Gardot Announces U.S. Concert TourJuly 30, 2012Philadelphia native and acclaimed singer Melody Gardot returns to Philadelphia to make her debut at the Merriam Theater on Saturday, September 29 with a performance of works from her third album release, The Absence.
The Builders Association's HOUSE/DIVIDED Begins Performances 10/24July 30, 2012From OBIE Award-winning company The Builders Association and director Marianne Weems comes House / Divided, described as 'a high-tech hymn to America's dispossessed. Alternating between vignettes from John Steinbeck's Depression-era novel The Grapes of Wrath and stories of contemporary foreclosure and eviction, the work revolves around onstage remnants of an actual foreclosed home as it is inhabited, abandoned, repurposed, collateralized, securitized, and ultimately destroyed. On multiple screens and on stage, stirring personal testimonials contrast with a digital vision of our highly automated, mediated global market system, creating a distinctly 21st-century portrait of human struggle in the face of an uncertain financial future.'
Joyce DeWitt to Lead NSMT's ALL SHOOK UPJuly 30, 2012Get ready to shake things up with the ALL SHOOK UP, featuring 25 of Elvis Presley's greatest hits and starring "Three's Company" star, Joyce DeWitt. ALL SHOOK UP takes the stage at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) from Tuesday, August 14, through Sunday, August 26. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30pm.