American Idol's James Durbin Surprises Santa CruzMay 14, 2011In a surprising turn of events, rocker James Durbin returns to Santa Cruz today for a special homecoming celebration. 'Durbin Day' will include a visit with Durbin's former 'Kids on Broadway' theater group, a procession with the Santa Cruz High School marching band, and a stop at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk where Durbin joins old friends The White Album Ensemble for three songs on the Boardwalk's beach bandstand.
COMPANY To Screen in Theaters, Tickets On Sale Now!May 14, 2011Screenvision announced that tickets are on sale NOW for its limited presentation of the New York Philharmonic's critically acclaimed, all-star revival of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical, Company. Through an arrangement with Ellen M. Krass Productions and the New York Philharmonic, Screenvision will bring the special performance - recorded live last month at Lincoln Center's famed Avery Fisher Hall in New York City - to hundreds of its North American digital cinema theaters beginning on June 15.
Imago Theatre Presents Free Dress Rehearsals of SPLAT, 5/16-18May 14, 2011Imago is holding free open dress rehearsals for 'Splat' To attend arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before any dress rehearsal. Doors will be locked at curtain time. 'Splat' is recommended for teens and older. Imago Theatre is located at 17 SE 8th, No Reservation Required. The show lasts one hour.
Actors Needed for Film Project May 14, 2011My script has been chosen to be made into a short (8-10 minute) film by Access Sacramento, to be shown at the Crest Theater in October.The event is titled 'A Place Called Sacramento'. My script is about an the journey of an obsessed Kings fan, as the team threatens to leave town. So, I need to find a people who would be interested in volunteering to help me make this film over the summer, to begin as soon as possible, as I need a crew together by early June.
WICKED Returns to Omaha, Runs 5/25-6/12May 14, 2011After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in 2009, WICKED, Broadway's biggest blockbuster, returns to Omaha's Orpheum Theater, Wednesday, May 25 through Tickets for WICKED's return engagement went on sale February 21. They start at $39 and can be purchased online at TicketOmaha.com; by calling 402-345-0606 or at Ticket Omaha in the Holland Performing Arts Center, 13th and Douglas streets, Omaha, Neb. For group sales call 402-661-8516 or toll-free at 866-434-8587.
Frank Capp's Juggenaut to Play 'Tribute to Count Basie' 5/10May 8, 2011'The Frank Capp Juggernaut Big Band' will perform 'A Tribute to Count Basie Featuring Barbara Morrison' Tuesday in the Mid-Summer Nights Jazz Concerts Under the Stars Series at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park.
Ticket 2 Eternity Productions Presents HERE COMES THE NIGHT, 5/23May 8, 2011Written and Directed by Matthew Ethan Davis and starring Nick Neglia in this one-man play, Here Comes the Night, about a man discovering that he has a dangerously, dangerous, sleep disorder, sleepwalking. Sleep, the time for rest, becomes a time of terror. Yet, how do we live, unless we find the humor and how to laugh again? Mr. Davis is a man on a mission, 'I don't think many people realize how dangerous sleep disorders can be and I am here to spread the word.'
The Stoop Announces Upcoming Storytelling Series EventsMay 8, 2011At each Stoop Storytelling show, seven storytellers get seven minutes each to tell true, personal tales on a shared theme. Plus, three audience members are chosen to share their own impromptu three-minute stories. Every Stoop show is an adventure--you never know what will happen!
Presenters Announced for 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, 5/15May 8, 2011Patricia Watt, Executive Producer of the 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, has announced the first group of Presenters for the 29th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, In addition to Len Cariou and Brian Stokes Mitchell who will co-present the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary, dancer, choreographer, teacher and star of stage, film and television Jacques D'Amboise, additional presenters include Bill Irwin, Maurice Hines, Christine Andreas, Charlotte D'amboise, Christopher D'amboise and Karen Ziemba.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE Does 'Friday'May 8, 2011The audio has been leaked of the GLEE cast covering 13-year-old Rebecca Black's single, 'Friday.' The glee club's cover of 'Friday' will be a part of the upcoming episode, 'Prom Queen.' The show will also feature remakes of Abba's 'Dancing Queen,' Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep,' and Stevie Wonder's 'Isn't She Lovely.'
San Francisco Mime Troupe Opens 52nd Season with 2012 –THE MUSICAL! 7/28May 8, 2011The Tony Award-winning San Francisco Mime Troupe opens its 52nd season with 2012 - THE MUSICAL! A small political theater company, Theater BAM!, finds itself at a crossroads: should they keep telling the stories they feel can change the world (and starve while telling them), or feed at the corporate trough, sell out, and be the mouthpiece for The Man. Tough decision. But before having to make it, they are offered an artistic commission that may save the company; all they have to do is create a new play, '2012 - The Musical!' But is it political? Will it keep with the company's original mission? And who's really bankrolling the production?