Photo Flash: Production Pictures from the London Production of PARADEAugust 11, 2011The London revival of Parade, the acclaimed Broadway musical by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Alfred Uhry and award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, will play a 6-week season in the atmospheric new double-chambered Vault theatre space at Southwark Playhouse, from Wednesday August 10 - Saturday September 17.
Arizona Theatre Company Appoints Mark Cole as New Managing DirectorAugust 11, 2011Arizona Theatre Company announced today that the Board of Trustees has appointed Mark Cole as the new Managing Director. Cole was formerly the General Manager of Miami City Ballet which performs in four cities in South Florida. A veteran of both the theatre and ballet world, he will begin full time duties on August 15, 2011. He succeeds Interim Managing Director Jessica L. Andrews, who has been filling the position since former Managing Director Kevin Moore left in October 2010 after 10 years with ATC.
'The Creating of Blue Man Group' to Air on Idaho Public Television 8/12August 11, 2011The Creating of Blue Man Group is to air on Idaho Public Television on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 10:30 PM in preparation for its first-ever live theatrical tour that visits Idaho's premier performing arts center, the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts. This performance documentary examines what makes this unique entertainment concept/act work. Performance footage and insights by the original Blue Men (done in high tech/animation digital style) leads viewers through an exploration of the creative process that makes the production an audience hit around the world. Please check your local listing for the channel in your area.
Paper Mill Playhouse Announces Adult ChoraleAugust 11, 2011Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce the newest addition to the theater's diverse Theatre School offerings, The Paper Mill Playhouse Adult Chorale.
'Criminal Minds' Cast Set for Meet & Greet at Festival of Arts, 8/20August 11, 2011The cast of TV's Criminal Minds will spend the evening at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts on August 20th, where they will greet fans, take photos, sign autographs and enjoy the fine art of Festival exhibitors before they take in a performance of this year's acclaimed Pageant of the Masters production, Only Make Believe.
Half Price Tickets to Central Work's REDUCTION IN FORCE This Weekend!August 11, 2011Central Works continues its 2011 season with a new 'economic' comedy, REDUCTION IN FORCE, ripped from the headlines: The Icarus Wealth Management Group has hit financial whitewater. Behind closed boardroom doors profits plunge, questionable investments surface, and a crisis erupts. What's the solution? Fire the 'little people,' of course! A reduction in force puts career secretary Anita Green on the chopping block. Will she keep her job or her self-respect? An hilarious clusterf*** of backstabbing, ageism, class warfare, and-romance!
Jacque Carnahan Brings FROM MAIN STREET TO 42ND STREET to CAAugust 11, 2011As a child growing up on the Central Coast, Jacque Carnahan always dreamed of making it to Broadway. In this inspiring, true story she takes us from her first dance class at The Academy of Dance all the way to the New York stage. Filled with song, dance, humor and a few tears, the West Coast Premier of From Main Street to 42nd Street will perform at Unity for one night only, Saturday August 13th.
Green Corn Festival Set for Labor Day WekendAugust 11, 2011Visitors to Philipsburg Manor on Labor Day weekend will experience the Green Corn Festival, a celebration of the Hudson Valley's Native American heritage, Saturday through Monday, Sept. 3-5, from 10-5 each day.
Colbie Caillat Set for Starburst's Songwriters Music Series to Benefit VH1's Save the Music, 9/22August 11, 2011On September 22nd, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation continues the Songwriters Music Series in Los Angeles with an acoustic performance by Grammy® Award winning musician, Colbie Caillat. This marks the third stop in the series, which launched in New York City this past May with a performance by Glee star Matthew Morrison and continued in Nashville, Tennessee in June with ACM Award-winning sibling trio The Band Perry.
FUTURE GAMES, BAD DADDY et al. Set for the Oberon in AugustAugust 11, 2011OBERON, the American Repertory Theater's destination for theater and nightlife on the fringe of Harvard Square, has been bringing exciting and original programming to the space in 2011. The home of the A.R.T.'s hit productions of The Donkey Show, Cabaret and Prometheus Bound, OBERON also presents the work of local and visiting talent. The following events will be presented during the month of August:
New Museum Presents Project by Elena del Rivero to Commemorate 9/11August 11, 2011The New Museum will present New York-based artist Elena del Rivero's [Swi:t] Home: A CHANT (2001-2006) in the lobby gallery to commemorate the upcoming tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center tragedy on September 11, 2001. The Museum will also offer visitors free admission on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
The Brick Theater, Inc. and Puppetonia Present PUPPETONIA Starting 9/1August 10, 2011Bring your munchkin to an interactive hour-long show with music, bubbles, and, of course, puppets! Our fast-paced performance will keep your child engaged, laughing, and learning. With a new show every week and characters your child will get to know and love, PUPPETONIA is sure to become a weekly highlight!
THE 39 STEPS Closes Hackmatack Playhouse’s 40th SeasonAugust 10, 2011When Hackmatack Playhouse Owner/Producer Michael Guptill greeted patrons preceding a show last Wednesday night, he mentioned that the next show, opening Wednesday, August 17 would be Alfred Hitchcock's 'The 39 Steps.' A woman from the audience shouted out, 'It's a great show, everyone must see it!' Guptill was pleased, 'Wow, there's an unplanned, spontaneous, compliment. It is a great play!' 'I'll be here!' she replied.
Corinna Sowers-Adler to Debut at Feinstein's in 'Let Me Sing and I'm Happy,' 8/28August 10, 2011Corinna Sowers-Adler will make her debut at Feinstein's at Loews Regency in 'Let Me Sing and I'm Happy' on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 8:30pm. The performance will be an evening of American popular music filled with funny songs with crazy words that roll along and make you laugh; sad refrains of broken hearts that love in vain to make you cry and crooning blues that start you tappin' your feet and lift you out of your seat.
SONiC – Sounds of a New Century Festival Set for 10/14-10/22August 10, 2011SONiC - Sounds of a New Century - a brand new festival of 21st century music by more than 100 composers age 40 and under, will take over New York from Friday, October 14 through Saturday, October 22, 2011. Events will range from a daylong marathon to a DJ/VJ night, from a free symphony concert at the World Financial Center Winter Garden to collaborations between emerging choreographers and composers.