THE LION KING Tour Breaks Records in GreenvilleJuly 10, 2012Disney's THE LION KING continues to reign across North America with a sold-out, record-breaking engagement in Greenville which concluded on Sunday, July 8 at The Peace Center. The premiere four-week engagement, which the Greenville News called, "a stunning theatrical experience," grossed over $5.1 million at the box office and entertained more than 63,500 patrons, making it the highest-grossing theatrical production in Greenville history.
Ballet Hispanico Announces 2012 Summer IntensiveJuly 10, 2012Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, announces the 2012 Summer Intensive to be held from July 9-August 10 for students of dance, ages 6-21.
NaTasha Yvette Williams, Justin Patterson and More Set for THE SUGAR HILL SISTERS at NYMF, 7/20 & 22July 10, 2012The New York Musical Theatre Festival Developmental Reading Series presents The Sugar Hill Sisters, a new musical with book and lyrics by the Lambda and Stonewall Award-winning Bil Wright and music by Joseph-Vernon Banks (Girlfriends!). The reading will be directed by Jade King Carroll (Assoc. director of Broadway's current revival of A Streetcar Named Desire) with music direction by GLAAD Award nominee Dionne McClain-Freeney Kasey Ostopchuck (4000 Miles) will be stage managing.
Sandi Thom to Release FLESH AND BLOOD, 9/17July 10, 2012Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandi Thom, best known for her 2006 No.1 hit single I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker (With Flowers In My Hair), has moved the release date of her upcoming album, Flesh And Blood, from Monday August 27th to the new date of Monday 17th September.
Custom House Joins Smithsonian Museum Day, 9/29July 10, 2012On Saturday September 29, 2012, New London Maritime Society (NLMS) Custom House Maritime Museum will open its doors free of charge along with over 1,400 other participating venues for the eighth annual Museum Day Live! This immensely successful program, in which Custom House Maritime Museum will emulate the free admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution's Washington, D.C.-based facilities, encourages learning and the spread of knowledge nationwide.
ImprovBoston Seeks a Full-Time Artistic DirectorJuly 10, 2012This summer, ImprovBoston, is looking for someone to take the helm of the artistic vision of the company. The theatre has begun searching the country for a Full-Time Artistic Director to help lead the 30 year old theatre into its next phase. The theatre currently employs a part-time Artistic Director and is looking to expand the role of this person to help ImprovBoston take a major step forward as a globally recognized comedy hub, a community arts organization, and a home and launching pad for Boston talent. The deadline to apply is July 31, and all interested parties need to submit a cover letter and resume to ADsearch@improvboston.com. More information on the position can be found at www.improvboston.org.
Laughing Matters' BattleActs Competition Set for 7/21July 10, 2012Laughing Matters will perform their monthly BattleActs competition at the Academy Theatre on July 21rst. See eight improvisers start on stage, and witness how the audience votes to keep the ones they think are funny! The improvisors will fall until there is only one BattleActs Champion left!
NATIONAL PASTIME Begins Off-Broadway Performances, 8/8July 10, 2012With baseball season in full swing, NATIONAL PASTIME, a new screwball musical comedy, will make its New York debut, beginning performances Off-Broadway on August 8, 2012 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Playwrights Horizons in Manhattan (416 West 42nd Street).
Kristy Cates, Autumn Hurlbert and More Set for METHTACULAR! Concert, 7/29July 10, 2012kef theatrical productions has announced 3 Choices Away…, a benefit concert for the fall production of METHTACULAR! The one night concert will play the Middle Collegiate Church at 50 East 7th Street (at Second Ave.) in New York beginning on Sunday, July 29th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.kefproductions.com or by calling 212.352.3101.