SEEING AND BELIEVING Exhibit Concludes Today at St. Mary the VirginJuly 31, 2011Jack Thomas, currently a producer of the hit Off-Broadway play FREUD'S LAST SESSION, is presenting an exhibition of artist Charlotte Lichtblau's paintings, which opened on June 28th at St. Mary the Virgin in the heart of Times Square at 145 West 46th Street. The show, entitled SEEING AND BELIEVING, concludes today, July 31st with admission from 2 to 6 PM. This exhibition is curated by Bruce Payne, Executive Director, The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation.
Polarity Ensemble Theatre Presents World Premiere of KABULITIS, 9/20-10/30July 31, 2011Polarity Ensemble Theatre, in association with Rasaka Theatre Company, presents the world premiere of the late playwright Keith Anwar's drama, Kabulitis, September 20 - October 30, 2011. Winner of the Polarity Ensemble's 2010 Dionysos Cup Festival of New Plays, Kabulitis gives an intimate look into the life of an American woman married to an Afghan and living in Kabul, Afghanistan. The story was inspired by the lives and stories of the playwright's parents and family, giving an insider's perspective into life within the country in which the U.S. has had a military presence for the past decade.
Taylor Swift Tour Inspired by BroadwayJuly 31, 2011Reviewers all over are raving about Taylor Swift's new ‘Speak Now World Tour,' comparing its many theatrical elements to those of Broadway shows. And in fact, Broadway has been an inspiration of Swift's that helped create the elaborate set, which includes fireworks, flying balconies and aerialists.
'I Love Lucy' Reunion, Exhibit at Hollywood Museum, and DVD ReleaseJuly 31, 2011In celebration of Lucille Ball's 100th birthday and the 60th anniversary of I Love Lucy, The Hollywood Museum, CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment pay tribute to Lucy - America's Queen of Comedy, with a reception and the largest 'I Love Lucy' reunion in a decade on Thursday, August 4, 2011 6:00 -9:00 p.m.
PBS' Chief Optimistic on Pubcaster's Relevance; Announces New ProjectsJuly 31, 2011PBS' president and CEO Paula Kerger is optimistic about the pubcasters, according to Deadline. During PBS' portion of the TCA summer press tour, Kerger explained that the government funding crisis that was happening the last time she faced critics (in January) was less severe now.
MCAT Announces Auditions for CAMP ROCK THE MUSICAL, 8/13July 30, 2011MCAT announces auditions for its production of Disney's Camp Rock the Musical to open Sept. 16th at the historic Virginia Samford Theatre in collaboration with Shades Valley Theatre Academy. Auditions will at Shades Valley High School auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 13 with sign up starting at 1 PM. A dance call will be held at 2:00 for ALL auditioning. After the dance call, you may be asked to stay and sing. Be prepared with 16 bars of a contemporary pop or pop/rock musical theatre song. No monologues will be required at the open call.