Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Short Subjects SelectionsJune 29, 2012The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces selected plays for SHORT SUBJECTS, a division for plays that run no more than 60 minutes. Eighteen plays were selected. Tickets are $14 -17 and are available at www.midtownfestival.org or by phone at 866-811-4111. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.
Rachel Potter Plays Joe's Pub With Michael Cerveris and More, 7/29June 29, 2012Rachel Potter is currently appearing as the Mistress EVITA. She appears alongside Ricky Martin, Elena Roger, and Michael Cerveris. Rachel made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family starring Brooke Shields, following a tour with Stephen Schwartz's smash hit musical, Wicked (Glinda u/s). Rachel has also performed the roles of Ariel, Belle, and Nemo, among others, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Her debut Country album was released May 2012, following an EP release concert at Joe's Pub on May 13th.
Spyro Gyra Plays Blue Note, 7/17-22June 29, 2012The Blue Note welcomes Spyro Gyra back for a week of shows for the first time since 2009. As the band celebrates 35 years since its first release and looks forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, it shows little sign of slowing down, gaining Grammy nominations for each of its last four albums.
Seattle Center Festál: Bastille Day Set for 7/14June 29, 2012Seattle Center Festal: Bastille Day - A French Celebration!, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Fisher Lawn explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of France through live musical performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, food, wine, cars, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, and more.
Works by Martín Zimmerman, A. Rey Pamatmat and More Set for Victory Gardens' 2012 IGNITION FESTIVALJune 29, 2012Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Jan Kallish announce the new plays selected for the company's 2012 IGNITION Festival. The selected plays are: Seven Spots on the Sun by Martin Zimmerman; The Shotgun Message by A. Rey Pamatmat; Samsara by Lauren Yee; Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and The Curious Walk of the Salamander by Kirsten Greenidge. VG Playwrights Ensemble Member Marcus Gardley will join the selected group as a Playwright-in-Residence. Gardley will spend his time researching and drafting his upcoming play Chicago is Burning.
Live at the Gantries Concert Series Begins 7/10June 29, 2012Summer 2012 heats up with six Tuesday night free outdoor concerts at Gantry Plaza State Park. Stay cool on the waterfront at Live at the Gantries featuring Queens-based musicians and performers.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents TWELFTH NIGHTJune 29, 2012Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night, directed by Drew Reeves. A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance and one pair of yellow stockings…welcome to Orsino's court and the zany world of Twelfth Night, a part of The Shakespeare Evolution Series.
Join the cast and crew members for a lively Question and Answer session on Sunday July 15 after the show!
ImprovBoston Showcases Touring Company Throughout JulyJune 29, 2012This July ImprovBoston is presenting a showcase for IB's TourCo. This show features the most popular and most booked TourCo formats and is directed by ImprovBoston's current Artistic Director Will Luera. Tickets cost $18 general admission and $14 for students. All performances are Friday nights at 10 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.improvboston.com. All shows take place at ImprovBoston, 40 Prospect Street.
PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL Celebrates One Year at Broadway PlayhouseJune 29, 2012Broadway In Chicago has announced that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL is celebrating its one year anniversary Sunday, July 8, 2012. To honor 365 days of PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL, tickets for the Sunday, July 8 performance are available to the public for only $3.65.
Julie Halston to Guest Star in BACKSTAGE at 54 BELOW, 7/1June 29, 2012This Sunday, July 1, 54 BELOW, the new performance venue located just below legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, welcomes Julie Halston (Anything Goes, Gypsy, Hairspray) as the special guest star at the venue's weekly Backstage event. Susie Mosher (Hairspray, 'The L Word') is this week's host for Backstage.