Theatrical Outfit to Present MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, 8/22-9/16July 6, 2012Theatrical Outfit has announced My Name is Asher Lev, based on the novel by Chaim Potok. August 22 - September 16, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's. Starring Nick Arapoglou, Lane Carlock and Brian Kurlander and directed by Mira Hirsch.
Columbus Jazz Musicians to be Inducted Into Lincoln Theatre Walk of FameJuly 6, 2012Two Columbus jazz legends will take their place on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame in an induction ceremony on Saturday, July 28, sponsored by the State Auto Insurance Companies. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6:45pm, and the program will begin at 7pm.
7TH MONARCH Adds 7/8 Holiday PerformanceJuly 6, 20127th MONARCH, a new play by Jim Henry, featuring Tony Award winner Michael Rupert, is adding a special holiday performance this Sunday, July 8th at 7 PM to celebrate the end of 4th of July week! 7th Monarch opened June 24th for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through September 9th at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre. In addition to Michael Rupert, the cast of 7th MONARCH features Michael Cullen, Gretchen Hall, Leslie Hendrixand Matthew Humphreys, under the direction of Scott C. Embler.
Piper McKenzie and The Brick Theater, Inc. Present YOU BLEW IT, 7/14-25July 6, 2012It's 1975, and there are more game shows on the air than at any other time in history. As the studio audience enters the set of the low-rated, innuendo-laden cheese-fest You Blew It!, they expect little more than the chance to glimpse some D-list celebrities and maybe get called down to compete for a full suite of bean bag furniture.
Project 891 Theatre Company Presents WTC VIEW, Opening 7/20July 6, 2012Project 891 Theatre Co today announced the second show of its exciting 2011-2012 season featuring 2 Chicago premieres that ask the question: "How do we redefine normal after a national tragedy?" The season closes with Project 891 presenting the Chicago premiere of WTC View by Brian Sloan, directed by ensemble member Michael Rashid, opening Friday, July 20th at Chemically Imbalanced Theater.
DM Playhouse Presents RENT, 7/13-8/5July 6, 2012The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the award-winning Broadway musical, 'Rent,' July 13-Aug. 5. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, and at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St.
50 Years: The Rolling Stones Anthology to be Released This MonthJuly 6, 2012Through their long and wild career, The Rolling Stones have made their mark on our culture; from epic albums to famously bad behavior. Over their 50 year history, journalists have collected a treasure trove of material, but none more prolific than music journalist Hanspeter Kuenzler. The eBook People have partnered with Kuenzler in this new venture from their parent company, The Interview People GmbH.
French Institute Alliance Française's CROSSING THE LINE 2012 Set for 9/14-10/14July 6, 2012The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, today announces the full program for Crossing the Line 2012, the sixth annual edition of its highly acclaimed fall festival presenting interdisciplinary works and performances by artists from around the world. Crossing the Line takes place this year from September 14-October 14 in venues throughout New York City. Nespresso is the Presenting Sponsor of Crossing the Line 2012. Tickets go on sale August 1.
TED & CO to Tour Ireland This FallJuly 6, 2012TED & CO for the very first time tours Ireland. The show is a tribute to the cult TV classic Irish sitcom Father Ted and first debuted at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, selling out every show.
SOUND OF MUSIC Opens 7/20 at Stages St. LouisJuly 6, 2012From July 20 through August 19, The Robert G. Reim Theatre in Kirkwood will transform into the beautiful hills of Austria echoing tunes of childhood when STAGES ST. LOUIS presents the beloved musical masterpiece, The Sound of Music.
Firecat Projects and 16th Street Theater Present NICKEL HISTORY at The Steppenwolf Garage, Opening 7/19July 6, 2012Firecat Projects and 16th Street Theater present Nickel History: The Nation of Heat, written and performed by Tony Fitzpatrick with Stan Klein July 19-August 5 in Steppenwolf's Garage Theatre, 1624 N. Halsted with a press opening of Thursday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Adapted and directed by 16th Street artistic director Ann Filmer, Nickel History features Carolyn Hoerdemann, film and video art by Kristin Reeves, and music by John Rice, Anna Fermin and Buzz Kilman. Singer-songwriter Joe Pug is a guest performer on July 19-20.
QWAN Comes to the Colonial Theatre, 8/20July 6, 2012QWAN (Quality Without a Name) presents SWAN!!! and NOTES!!! at Berkshire Theatre Group's The Colonial Theatre on August 20 at 7:30pm featuring Christian Coulson, Jack Ferver, Jenn Harris, Randy Harrison, Phillip Taratula and Matthew Wilkas
Photo Flash: New Photos from West End's BILLY ELLIOT!July 6, 2012Billy Elliot the Musical features music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, is directed by Stephen Daldry with choreography by Peter Darling. The production features scenic design by Ian MacNeil, the associate director is Julian Webber, costume design is by Nicky Gillibrand, lighting design by Rick Fisher and sound design by Paul Arditti. Musical supervision and orchestrations are by Martin Koch.
Little Theatre of the Deaf Performs At Hygienic Art Park In AugustJuly 6, 2012The National Theatre of the Deaf has announced six performances of the Little Theatre of the Deaf company's family-oriented production Stories In My Pocket Too during the month of August 2012 at Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT. These performances are funded in part by a grant from The City of New London Water Authority Community Fund and a generous contribution by Hygienic Art.