Photo Flash: Ryan Scott Oliver's OUT OF MY HEAD Plays Pico PlayhouseJuly 30, 2011The Mechanicals Theatre Group, a professional acting company (Los Angeles) has joined forces with Ryan Scott Oliver (Disney's musical adaptation of Freaky Friday) for the LA Premiere of 'Out of My Head', music by Ryan Scott Oliver , book by Kirsten Guenther, and directed by Jacob Harvey.
Deep In a Dream – the Life and Music of Chet Baker Set for One Night Only, 8/21July 30, 2011The event, Deep In a Dream - the Life and Music of Chet Baker features readings by NAACP Image Award Nominated author James Gavin of passages from the biography (just out in paperback), interwoven with live music well associated with the talented yet troubled Baker, who died a mysterious death on a street in Amsterdam in 1988. Jazz singer Spider Saloff and Bay Area trumpeter Erik Jekabson re-create Baker's trumpet and vocal solos.
Photo Flash: Gere, Sciorra, Lowell et al. Attend MANIPULATIONJuly 30, 2011On Thursday, July 28, actors Richard Gere, Annabella Sciorra, and Carey Lowell attended Off-Broadway's MANIPULATION, a new play by Victoria E. Calderon at the Cherry Lane Theatre, directed by Will Pomerantz. After the performance, they visited with Manipulation cast members Marina Squerciati and Saundra Santiago.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE PROJECT Takes on 'Teenage Dream'July 30, 2011Click below for the newest music video from THE GLEE PROJECT! The final six contenders take on Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' and guest mentors Mark Salling (Puck) and Ashley Fink (Lauren) help the contenders take their performance to the next level in the 'Sexuality' episode.
STAGE TUBE: Lea Salonga Answers Fan Questions!July 30, 2011International star Lea Salonga, singing voice of Disney's Princess Jasmine and Mulan and a Tony and Olivier winner for MISS SAIGON, sat down to answer fan-submitted questions in a contest for LML Music in a promotion for her new album, THE JOURNEY SO FAR.
DLC Summer Stage Presents JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOATJuly 30, 2011Opening Thursday, August 4, DLC Summer Stage is pleased to announce their production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Performances will be held at the Drama Learning Center from August 4-13 (complete schedule is below). Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is directed and choreographed by Jason Kimmell with by music direction is by Juliana Marin.
New Andrew Lippa Song Goes on iTunes to Benefit the Trevor ProjectJuly 30, 2011A new song written by Tony nominated composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family) entitled 'It Gets Better' is now available on iTunes. Lippa composed the song to aid in the national It Gets Better movement, an anti cyber-bullying campaign launched by Seattle columnist Dan Savage to support teens in the LBGT community.