The Artist Series Presents MYTHBUSTERS: BEHIND THE MYTHS TOUR, 10/14July 11, 2012The all-new, live show "MythBusters: Behind the Myths," starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters," debuts at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for two performances only on Sunday, October 14th at 4:00PM and 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, July 12th at 10AM and are available at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 632-3373. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more; call (904) 632-3228 or email groupsales@fscj.edu.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Present DRAGONS, 8/8-19July 11, 2012Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents DRAGONS, a 'fantastical tournament of champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with astounding circus feats of bravery and athleticism.'
Quotidian Theatre Company Announces Two Chekhov-Inspired PlaysJuly 11, 2012Following this spring's successful run of Brian Friel's Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa, The Quotidian Theatre Company pays tribute this July and August to one of its signature playwrights, Anton Chekhov, with a pair of one-act plays inspired by the Russian master, including a world-premiere adaptation.
Portland Ovations' Annual Fundraiser, POP!, to Take Place in OctoberJuly 11, 2012POP! is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Ovations Offstage, Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs. The party takes place on Tuesday, October 2nd at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
Earth, Wind & Fire Plays Mesa Arts Center, 8/1July 11, 2012Mesa Arts Center will welcome the group that helped bring about the revolution of pop and disco, Earth, Wind & Fire. Don't miss the band that's won six Grammy's, and four American Music Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 1 in the Ikeda Theater at 7:30 pm. To order tickets, call the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at 480-644-6500, go on-line at MesaArtsCenter.com, or drop by the Box Office located at One East Main Street.
The Four Freshman Come to Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 7/28July 10, 2012The Four Freshmen made their timeless mark with jazz and pop harmonies that spread through a complex range of five chords among four voices. And unlike most vocal groups, each of its four members played more than one instrument, which allowed the others to switch off to different roles and improvise - jazz style.
SCROOGE & MARLEY Film Announces 'Christmas in July' FundraiserJuly 10, 2012SAM I Am Films, producers of 'Scrooge & Marley,' a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens' classic holiday story, 'A Christmas Carol,' has posted the first trailer of the film, which will be released in December. Acclaimed out actor David Pevsner portrays Ben Scrooge while former SNL star Tim Kazurinsky appears as the Ghost of Jacob Marley.
A.C.T. Offers Captioned Performance of THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS, 7/21July 10, 2012American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) will offer an open captioned performance of The Scottsboro Boys, the critically acclaimed musical based on a tragic chapter in American history, on Saturday, July 21, at 8 p.m., at the American Conservatory Theater (415 Geary Street, San Francisco). Special seats have been reserved for hearing-impaired audience members who would like an optimal view of the digital screen. These tickets (located in the Orchestra section) are $34 per person and available by visiting act-sf.org/scottsboro and entering the code CAPTION or by calling A.C.T. at 415.749.2228.
The Midtown Men Announce 2012-13 Tour DatesJuly 10, 2012Tony Award winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer are taking the Midtown Men on the road once more, bringing to life their favorite 'Sixties Hits' from The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, The Four Seasons and more.