JACCC Announces Upcoming EventsMarch 12, 2011The Aurora Foundation will offer their second Japanese Culture and Language Program in coordination with the JACCC, designed to introduce selected aspects of Japanese culture.
Eight Finalists Named for Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert 3/13March 6, 2011The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of eight finalists who will sing in the 2011 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 13 at 3:00 p.m. with the Met Orchestra conducted by Patrick Summers. The finalists are: Joseph Barron, bass-baritone from Pittsburgh, PA; Deanna Breiwick, soprano from Seattle, WA; Sasha Djihanian, soprano from Montreal, Canada; Ryan Speedo Green, bass-baritone from Suffolk, VA; Michelle Johnson, soprano from Pearland, TX; Joseph Lim, baritone from Seoul, South Korea; Nicholas Masters, bass from New Canaan, CT; and Philippe Sly, bass-baritone from Ottawa, Canada.
CRIMES OF THE HEART Plays the Boiler Room Theatre, 3/25-4/23March 6, 2011Beth Henley won the Pulitzer Prize for this irreverant, warm-hearted portrayal of three very different sisters struggling to make sense of their lives through a hilarious mix of conflicts, crises and revelations. Starring Melodie Madden Adams, Laura Thomas Sonn and Evelyn Brush. Directed by Pat Street. At the Boiler Room Theatre (in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg Six, Franklin) March 25 through April 23. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (2-for-1; no other discounts apply); Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. (April 7, 21); all Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Discount Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on April 3 and 17. Tickets $27 adults, $25 seniors (over 60) and students. $21 children. For tickets call 615-794-7744 or order online at www.BoilerRoomTheatre.com.
Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club Presents 'Sally Kellerman Sings The Blues,' 3/28March 6, 2011Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY KELLERMAN SINGS THE BLUES, with Pianist/Music Director, Andy Langham, on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club; Vitello's Restaurant; 4349 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604.
New London Maritime Society Announces Upcoming EventsMarch 6, 2011Join us on a day-long bus trip to Salem and visit the Peabody Essex Museum, the Friendship of Salem, and the 1819 Custom House. Call 860-447-2501 to reserve a place. On Wednesday, April 6 , the bus leaves New London at 8 AM and arrives back by 7:30 PM. RESERVE NOW: Trip fee: $75, NLMS members $65. Refund date: March 25. NB: At the Peabody Essex Museum we take a guided tour of the Museum's maritime highlights, but you might also wish to see the special exhibition of Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
Waterwell Continues Monthly Performances GOODBAR, 3/7March 6, 2011ACCLAIMED THEATRICAL TROUPE WATERWELL CONTINUES MONTHLY PERFORMANCES OF GOODBAR A MULTI MEDIA STAGING OF A LIVE CONCEPT ALBUM STARRING NYC GLAM-PUNK BAND BAMBÏ and INSPIRED BY LOOKING FOR MR. GOODBAR NOVEL BY JUDITH ROSSNER & FILM BY RICHARD BROOKS. DIRECTED BY ARIAN MOAYED.
Review Roundup- LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE at the La Jolla PlayhouseMarch 7, 2011The Tony Award-winning creative team of composer/lyricist William Finn and writer/director James Lapine, who previously collaborated on the Tony Award-winning musicals Falsettos and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, will bring their latest project to, Little Miss Sunshine to The Playhouse. The production runs through March 27, 2011 in the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
New Space and Changes for The New Theatre ProjectMarch 6, 2011The New Theatre Project is thrilled to announce their move into a brand new performance space. Having previously resided at Unit 2, occupied by the Pot & Box on 220 Felch St., The New Theatre Project will be moving into their own venue in the same building, Unit 5. The space will house the Project beginning with the next show and into Season 2: Revelation. Stay tuned for the details coming soon.
SERIOUSLY SINATRA Comes to Salerno Theatre, 3/11-3/13March 6, 2011The Salerno Theatre Co., 'Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company,' in association with the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center is pleased to present its Florida touring production of the highly acclaimed smash hit theatrical concert event, SERIOUSLY SINATRA, playing for only 3 performances March 11-13 at the Pinellas Park Perfoming Arts Center!
THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN Plays The Shakespeare Tavern, 3/9-4/16March 6, 2011Two best friends, skilled fighters both, fall in love with the same girl while stuck in prison. Their friendship takes a beating as they try over and over to prove who is most worthy to have her. Part As You Like It, part A Midsummer Night's Dream and based on Chaucer's 'A Knight's Tale' from The Canterbury Tales, The Two Noble Kinsmen leaves the outcome hanging until literally the bitter end
ANYONE FOR A WITCH HUNT Plays the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe FestivalMarch 6, 2011It's 1589 and the dark walls of King James VI's Edinburgh are rife with gossip and uncertainty. The McCreddie family are in hiding, fleeing persecution in a town riddled with lies, fear.....and fake beards. Based on actual events during the 16th century and set against the backdrop of the North Berwick witch trials, come join the McCreddie family (and other characters based on real people) as they struggle to keep their heads in a society fuelled by panic, firewood and of course, plenty of whisky....