THE MAN IN THE ARENA Presented as Part of Chicago Fringe Festival, 9/4-9/11August 17, 2011The Man In The Arena, performed and directed by Derek Evans announces its participation in the Chicago Fringe Festival with performances at the Temple Gallery, 1749 S. Halsted Street, Friday, Sept. 2 at 7p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 4 at 10:00 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 8 at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m.
Mac Wellman to Present 3 2’s; OR AFAR at Dixon Place 10/6-10/29August 17, 2011Mac Wellman will present 3 2's; or AFAR on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays, October 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 at 7:30 pm at Dixon Place (161A Chrystie Street New York, NY 10002). Tickets cost $15 in advance and $18 at door. For more information, visit online at www.dixonplace.org or call 212 219-0736.
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Schwartz Talks My Fairytale; Sneak Peak at PCPA's ProductionAugust 18, 2011PCPA Theaterfest will present the American Premiere of My Fairytale, a musical about Hans Christian Andersen directed by Scott Schwartz. My Fairytale began previews in Santa Maria August 12 and will run through August 20 before openning in Solvang's Festival Theater running from August 26 through September 25, 2011.
Annual DISH Las Vegas Event Returns to Benefit Three Square, 8/22August 17, 2011Three Square Food Bank will host its annual benefit event, DISH Las Vegas, presented by Smith's Food & Drug Stores, featuring a variety of delicious tasting stations by top Las Vegas restaurants, an array of refreshing cocktails and an intimate concert by Sugar Ray. The event will take place at the Palms Pool and Bungalows at the Palms Casino Resort on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Erin Mackey to Join Cast of ANYTHING GOES; Osnes Plays Final Show 9/11August 17, 2011Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) announced that Erin Mackey (Sondheim on Sondheim, Wicked) will assume the role of 'Hope Harcourt' on Tuesday, September 13th. Original cast member Laura Osnes will play her final performance on Sunday, September 11th. Anything Goes is a limited engagement that has been extended through January 8th, 2012.
Pheeroan akLaff presents Brooklyn Mime Troope at Jalopy, 8/20August 17, 2011Pheeroan akLaff, a leading and much admired percussionist in jazz and contemporary music, brings his new project, Brooklyn Mime Troope, to Jalopy Theater. The show of 'Message Music' includes the repertoire that he co-wrote with his long time cohort Jerome Harris.
The Warner Theatre to Present THE MET: LIVE IN HD Live SimulcastsAugust 17, 2011The Metropolitan Opera's Peabody and Emmy Award-winning seriesThe Met: Live in HDis in its fifth season and features 11 live transmissions which are currently broadcast in 40 countries around the world. Included in these performances are specially produced features that offer audiences a look behind the scenes: live interviews with singers, directors, designers, and stage technicians, as well as documentaries and other short features.
Warner Stage Company Announces Auditions for HAIRSPRAY, 8/29 & 8/30August 17, 2011All roles are open to auditions. Those auditioning must be 16 years or older (with the exception of LIttle Inez-auditioner for that role should be 10+) and should be prepared to sing from the show or in the style of the show. Auditioners will also be asked to perform a brief dance combination that will be taught at the audition. Please supply sheet music if your audition selection is not from HAIRSPRAY. Accompaniment will be provided.
YO GABBA LIVE! Returns to the Fox Theatre 9/17August 17, 2011Kia Motors presents Yo Gabba Gabba Live! It's Time to Dance! at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for two performances on Saturday, September 17th at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $39.50, $34.50, and $29.50. A limited number of VIP packages are also available. All prices are subject to change.
TOTALLY ’80s HOLLYWOOD BOWL to Return 9/2August 17, 2011Totally '80s Hollywood Bowl returns to the iconic venue on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM with The Human League, The B-52s, The Fixx and Berlin. The evening will be hosted by Berlin's inimitable frontwoman Terri Nunn.
Wayside Theatre's Fall 2011 Young Performers’ Workshops Registration is Now OpenAugust 18, 2011This fall, see your young performer shine onstage with our exciting line-up of classes. At Wayside, we pick the play to fit the performers so that everyone is challenged appropriately from first-time actors to seasoned pros. Every workshop ends with a performance which is free and open to the public.
Space is very limited and slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis so call NOW to register! Payments can be made by cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, or Discover. Payment plans are available and must be approved in advance by the YPW Coordinator.
JERSEY BOYS TV Special Airs on KETV, 8/20August 17, 2011In anticipation of Omaha Performing Arts' and Broadway Across America's premiere engagement of JERSEY BOYS, theater and music fans are invited to tune in to Omaha's KETV, Channel 7 Saturday, August 20 at 1:00 p.m. for the premiere of an all-new documentary television special 'Oh, What A Night! The Story of JERSEY BOYS.'
Volo to Perform at the Fox Theatre on First U.S. Tour Ever, 10/16August 17, 2011For the millions of U.S. fans who fell in love with the astonishing talent of Il Volo following their show-stopping appearance on American Idol, the pop-opera boys are coming to downtown Detroit on Sunday, October 16 at 4 p.m. for their highly anticipated first U.S. tour ever.