Helena Jesele Releases LET THE GAME BEGIN AlbumJuly 16, 2012Let The Game Begin is described as 'a nostalgia tinged, sultry song written and recorded in London. The track is packed with visual references, a nod to how the songstress finds music to be a very visual experience. The single is also available in vinyl format to pay homage to the era by which Helena is so heavily influenced. Let The Game Begin provides a stunning introduction to Helena's classic soul roots and cosmopolitan background, the first single from a stunning debut album.'
HELEN'S NECKLACE Begins Previews at the Studio TheatreJuly 16, 2012Award-winning Canadian playwright Carole Frechette's eloquently impressionistic drama Helen's Necklace began previews Sunday at the Shaw Festival's Studio Theatre. Translated from French by celebrated playwright John Murrell and directed by Micheline Chevrier, it is the first Canadian play to be produced as part of The Shaw's Studio Theatre contemporary Shavian series.
Mint Theater Announces MARY BROOME CastJuly 16, 2012Mint Theater (Jonathan Bank, Artistic Director) today announced the cast for the first-ever New York revival of Mary Broome by Allan Monkhouse. The Mint production will run from August 18th to October 14th at their home (311 West 43rd Street). Opening Night is set for Monday, September 10th.
'Night of Rock ‘n’ Roll' to Benefit Manatee Performing Arts Center, 8/4July 16, 2012On the evening of Saturday August 4th two of our best local bands, "GoodbyEddie" and "Lawyers, Guns & Money" with David Becker of Heintz & Becker and Andy Mooney of Mooney & Stewart, to mention a few, will put on a show at the Manatee Players on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Come join the nostalgia for a great night of music! The music starts at 7 p.m.
Dan Rattiner’s STILL IN THE HAMPTONS ReleasedJuly 16, 2012Excelsior Editions, a division of SUNY PRESS, today announced the publication of author Dan Rattiner's third memoir, "STILL IN THE HAMPTONS, More Tales of the Rich, the Famous and the Rest of Us," on July 15, 2012.
Rodney Atkins to Play Pioneer Day, 7/24July 16, 2012Tennessee native and country music sensation Rodney Atkins will help audiences at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre celebrate the state's Pioneer Day holiday with half a dozen number one hits and an award as top new male recording artist from the Academy of Country Music.
Orchestra League Announces Six Board AppointmentsJuly 16, 2012League of American Orchestras Chair Lowell J. Noteboom has announced the appointment of Burton Alter, Angelo Fatta, Jim Hasler, John Hayes, James Mabie, and Robert Peiser to the League's Board of Directors. The six new board members, who will each serve three-year terms, were elected by the League board during its annual meeting in June.
Andrew Kober's KOBERET Concert Plays 45th St Theatre at NYMF TonightJuly 16, 2012'One time Tony-eligible actor Andrew Kober's totally self-indulgent concert,' Koberet, returns to the New York stage tonight, Monday, July 16 as part of the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival. After storming downtown NYC venues Joe's Pub and (Le) Poisson Rouge, Kober is back where he belongs - midtown Manhattan (just off Broadway) - with a sold-out performance at 7pm and an encore showing at 10:30pm at the 45th Street Theatre.
Playhouse on the Square's 5th Annual Great Wine Performances Set for 8/21July 16, 2012The 5th Annual Great Wine Performances is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 from 6 - 8pm at Playhouse on the Square. The fundraiser is part wine tasting and part theatre trivia contest. Ten wine stations are set up throughout the theatre and characters from various shows perform a description of the wines being sampled. Guests must guess the shows the characters are from to win one of 50 available prizes. This year's theme is "Shows That Require an Explicit Theatre Advisory."
Terrence McNally To Be Honored at Westport Country Playhouse Annual GalaJuly 16, 2012One of America's most distinguished playwrights, Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, will be honored at "The Full McNally: A Celebration of the Writing and Works of Terrence McNally," presented by Westport Country Playhouse at the theater's annual fundraising gala on the evening of Monday, September 24.
Florida Grand Opera Appoints New Artistic AdministratorJuly 16, 2012Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announces the appointment of a new Artistic Administrator, Cassidy E. Fitzpatrick, effective July 30, 2012. She will report to Managing Director Kevin Mynatt as well as work closely with other executive staff, such as the Music Director and General Director, to carry out the artistic vision and direction of the company.
Cirque du Soleil Adds Two TOTEM Performances in Boston, 8/3 & 4July 16, 2012Cirque du Soleil announced today that 2 additional matinee performances have now been added to the Boston engagement of TOTEM, on August 3 and 4, 2012 at 4pm. TOTEM is now playing under the blue-and-yellow Big Top at the Marine Industrial Park through Sunday, August 5.
LORD OF THE DANCE and SPAMALOT Join Fox Cities P.A.C. SeasonJuly 16, 2012The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced two additional titles to its 2012/13 10th Anniversary Season adding Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 and Monty Python's Spamalot on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Both performances are returning to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for the second time for one night only. For a full listing of events, visit foxcitiespac.com.
Bianca Marroquin, Brian O'Brien Join CHICAGOJuly 16, 2012On Tuesday, July 17, 2012, Broadway's celebrated revival of John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse's Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO will welcome back Mexican stage and screen sensation Bianca Marroquin in the starring role of Roxie Hart.
GOD OF CARNAGE, NEXT FALL and More Set for Astonrep SeasonJuly 16, 2012AstonRep Theatre Company will present God of Carnage and the Chicago Premiere of Next Fall by Geoffrey Nauffts which captured the 2010 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New American Play and a Tony Award nomination for Best Play. In June, AstonRep will conclude the season with the 5th Annual Writer's Series.
GAY CAMP Opens at HERE, 8/11July 16, 2012Comedic actors Christian Mansfield (Broadway Bares, National Tour of 42nd Street), Ken Urso, and Philip Mutz (also co-author) will star in the upcoming production of Gay Camp in this year's New York International Fringe Festival, running from August 11 - August 22.
SUMMER SHORTS 2012 Begins 7/26 at 59E59 TheatersJuly 16, 2012Throughline Artists (J.J. Kandel, Executive Producer; John McCormack, Producing Artistic Director) will present SUMMER SHORTS 2012, their sixth annual festival of new American short plays from established and emerging writers, at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street). Performances will begin Thursday July 26th, and continue through Saturday September 1st.