THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON Opens on Broadway TodayMarch 6, 2011THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON will officially open on Broadway today, March 6, starring Brian Cox, Jim Gaffigan, Chris Noth, Jason Patric and Kiefer Sutherland. Jason Miller's Tony and Pulitzer Prize winning play THAT CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON is directed by Gregory Mosher and plays at the Bernard B Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45TH Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, May 29th, 2011.
John Doyle to Stage Revival of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG in Cincinnati March 6, 2011Tony Award-winning director John Doyle, who has previously staged Broadway revivals of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD and COMPANY is set to direct the composer-lyricist's musical MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park in March 2012.
Spotlighters Theatre presents Comedy/Improv Workshop, 3/26 March 5, 2011Learn the basics of Improv acting at a 3 hour Introductory workshop at Spotlighters Theatre, taught by Ron Burr (Creative Director of Drop3 Improv) and members of the Drop3 Improv Troupe.
The workshop will be designed as an introductory workshop for Improv/Comedy Acting - but will be tailored to the performance level of the students attending.
Upcoming Events at 4CP, Annie Opens 3/27March 5, 2011ANNIE opens March 4, and runs weekends through March 27, 2011. Tickets are on sale now! Some shows have already sold out or are very close to selling out.
Announcing the Conejo Players 2011 WorkshopMarch 5, 2011Conejo Players is proud to present a variety of workshops for a non-refundable registration fee of $5 per workshop. Workshops vary in age ranges, so please check the requirements for each class prior to registration.
Freeport Players to Hold PIRATES OF PENZANCE Auditions, 3/6 & 3/8March 5, 2011Freeport Players announce AUDITIONS for 10 principles and approximately 15 chorus/ensemble members in Gilbert & Sullivan's well-known light operetta. Auditons will be held Sunday, March 6, 6-9pm and Tuesday, March 8, 7-9pm, at Freeport Middle School, 19 Kendall Ln. Actors should be prepared to read from the script and sing a song from the score. (Scripts are available online from a variety of sources.) Actors are encouraged to e-mail Elizabeth at info@fcponline.org so we will know to expect you and notify you if there are changes to the audition dates and location.
HYPOCHONDRIA: A NEW PLAY Hosts Launch Party 3/13, Casting to be Announced March 5, 2011HYPOCHONDRIA, a new play by OBIE wining playwright/composer Kyle Jarrow is having its launch party on Sunday, March 13th at Under St. Marks Theatre (94 St. Marks Place at First Avenue). Come enjoy performances of Broadway and downtown stars galore. Drink, dance, be aurally aroused, meet the cast and get a SNEAK PEAK at music from the show!
Photo Flash: Lillias White at Broadway Artists AllianceMarch 5, 2011Tony Award-winning actress Lillias White delighted students as their special surprise guest during the Broadway Artists Alliance 2011 Winter Workshop. Lillias White (Fela, The Life, etc.) lent her talents for a surprise Q&A with the students of Broadway Artists Alliance. White shared her experiences in the business and expert advice to the 100 eager up-and-coming young artists ages 10 to 21.
Alec Baldwin Joins 'Rock of Ages' Film Cast March 5, 2011'30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin has joined the cast of 'Rock of Ages,' New Line's adaptation of the Broadway musical, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The film's director Adam Shankman announced Baldwin's participation via Twitter on Friday, saying: ' Based on info I got today, I'm gonna confirm Alec Baldwin as Dennis in 'Rock Of Ages.' Hollah.'
Benefit Held for 'The Final Gift' at McGlohon Theatre, 3/19 March 5, 2011The Final Gift, after more than six years of filming, is 'in the can' and moving into post-production. The Final Gift is a documentary that follows filmmaker Therese Bartholomew's pursuit to find meaning in her brother's murder. Her vision for the film grew out of her desire to meet and understand the killer. In December 2010, that meeting occurred and was filmed in a South Carolina prison.
LESSER AMERICA Granted Home at Iconic THEATER FOR THE NEW CITYMarch 5, 2011After working together on the critically acclaimed run of the original play 'Keep Your Baggage With You (at all times)' at Theater for the New City in 2010 (written by Jonathan Blitstein, directed by Daniel Talbott), Daniel Abeles, Jonathan Blitstein, Nate Miller and Laura Ramadei teamed up to launch a new theater company called LESSER AMERICA. Theater For the New City has granted Lesser America a residency affording the group three full-scale productions in its inaugural year, the first residency of its kind at the theater.
Herneming HET ATELIER op 11, 12, 18 en 19 maart. March 8, 2011In januari brachten we Het Atelier in het Fakkelteater in de kelder. Een betere locatie konden we ons niet voorstellen voor dit stuk, maar het aantal zitplaatsen bleek niet voldoende. We hebben verschillende mensen helaas moeten teleurstellen.