Seattle Men’s Chorus & Seattle Women’s Chorus Announce 2012-2013 SeasonsJuly 12, 2012Seattle Women's Chorus (SWC) kicks off its 2012-2013 Season with their Fall concert, How Sweet the Sound (October 12-20, 2012) in a spectacular new venue, Saint Mark's Cathedral on Capitol Hill. SWC celebrates 10 years of big, bold, beautiful music and their 200+ voices will fill the Cathedral as they pay tribute to the choral tradition and create new rhythms and sounds.
Harbor Lights Presents LOMBARDI, 8/17-26July 12, 2012Harbor Lights Theater Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Tamara Jenkins and Associate Artistic Director Jay Montgomery, continues the company's third season of professional Equity theater on Staten Island with the area premiere of the Broadway sports drama LOMBARDI, from August 17 -26 at Veterans Memorial Hall at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden (1000 Richmond Terrace).
Ballet Hispanico Set for Fire Island Dance Festival, 7/20-22July 12, 2012Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, will perform as part of the 18th edition of Fire Island Dance Festival. The company will present A Verme, a World Premiere piece, developed with acclaimed choreographer Edwaard Liang.
The Jacksons Join Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney IslandJuly 12, 2012Beginning tonight, July 12, and through August 20, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will host the 34th annual Seaside Summer Concert Series at Coney Island and the 30th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series at Wingate Field in Crown Heights.
THE LION KING Opens Tonight in HoustonJuly 12, 2012The Houston return of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hobby Center for a limited engagement of five weeks through Sunday, August 12. THE LION KING's sold-out eight-week Houston premiere engagement in 2002 at Jones Hall was followed by a sold-out six-week return engagement in 2006 at the Hobby Center.
Photo Flash: First Look at The New FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Beginning Performances July 24!July 12, 2012After a three-year absence, Gerard Alessandrini's Forbidden Broadway returns to the 47th Street Theatre with a brand new edition, Forbidden Broadway: ALIVE AND KICKING. The show, which opens Thursday, September 6, will run for a limited engagement through January 6, 2013. Previews begin on July 24th. This production will mark Forbidden Broadway's 30th Anniversary, as well as its 21st edition.
Marcus Center For The Performing Arts Announces New Outdoor SeriesJuly 12, 2012The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts announces the Live @ Peck Pavilion series in Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion that will kick off this month. This new series is sponsored by our Media Partner, OnMilwaukee.com, and will feature types of performances the Center typically presents inside the building on its newly updated grounds.
Sanity Island Opens A WENDY STORY, 7/19July 12, 2012Sanity Island will present the world premiere of the new play by Natalie Underwood. Music, Magic Mushrooms, Fairy Dust Beer! If Wendy Darling wanted an escape from her life in Jason Hookman's office, she certainly found it with Pete and his band. Join Wendy as she explores her wild side on this journey of self-discovery that goes "straight-on till morning!"
Randy Harrison to Join SILENCE!, 7/18July 12, 2012Beginning next Wednesday, July 18th, Randy Harrison will assume the role of Dr. Hannibal Lecter's nemesis, Dr. Chilton, in Off-Broadway's smash hit SILENCE! The Musical. July 18th also marks the first performance of SILENCE! The Musical at the brand new Elektra Theatre in Times Square, located at 673 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)
Englert Theatre to Present Lindsey Buckingham, 9/2July 12, 2012The Englert Theatre will present An Evening with Lindsey Buckingham on Sunday, September 2 at 8pm. The renowned singer and guitarist earned a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a part of legendary rock group Fleetwood Mac, and has released six solo albums to critical acclaim.
Usdan Center Workshops Begin 7/17July 12, 2012Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the acclaimed summer arts day camp now in its 45th season, will once again present on-site teacher education workshops for elementary music and classroom teachers, taught by distinguished education professionals and featuring the newest, most innovative teaching techniques.
Newnan Theatre Company Opens THE LARAMIE PROJECT, 7/19July 12, 2012"The Laramie Project," Newnan Theatre Company's second summer show for fourteen to twenty-one-year-olds, opens July 19 and runs through July 22. "City of Angels," performed by the same age group, played last week to enthusiastic audiences.