'Rescue Me' Final Two Seasons Arrive on One DVD 9/13August 8, 2011Viewers of Rescue Me, one of television's most intense and affecting shows, will witness the end of an era when the hit series comes to its tumultuous conclusion in early September on FX. Shortly after, on September 13, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will offer the final two seasons as The Sixth Season and The Final Season on DVD in a five-disc set ($45.99 SRP) which includes all 19 episodes and special features including four featurettes, deleted scenes and a gag reel. Starring Denis Leary as veteran firefighter Tommy Gavin, along with an outstanding ensemble, Rescue Me follows the professional and personal lives of a group of New York City firefighters as they struggle to deal with real life issues following the tragic attacks of September 11, 2001. Rescue Me: The Sixth Season and The Final Season DVD set will be available for $45.99 SRP.
'Dick Van Dyke Show' Wins 2011 Television Critics Association Award August 8, 2011THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW was been selected as a 2011 Television Critics Association Award winner. The series was the top vote getter in the category of 'Heritage Award.' The TCA presents this prestigious award to one long-standing program that has culturally or socially impacted society. Carol Reiner, Larry Mathews and he first Lady of Las Vegas, Rose Marie, were on hand to accept the honor. 'Sheldon Leonard told me that if you want the best, to get Rose Marie,' recalled Carl Reiner. Ms. Marie said, 'When they first approached me about being part of The Dick Van Dyke Show, I said 'What's a Dick Van Dyke?'
The Box Performance Space Presents XANADU, 8/19-21August 8, 2011Auditions for Pirates of Penzance Jr. are Wednesday August 3rd from 6:30-8:30 pm. We are looking for young actors/actresses from ages 8-17 years old. It will consist of a cold reading, and one song performed a capella prepared by the auditionee. Please pick a 15 minute timeslot by clicking the link below. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at info@theboxabq.com
Johnny Carson Launches YouTube ChannelAugust 8, 2011Johnny Carson has come to YouTube, with the new and official 'Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' channel. Carson, the original king of Late Night, was the host of 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson' from 1962-1992.
LOOT Plays the Vortex Theatre, 9/9-10/2August 8, 2011The Vortex Theatre will present LOOT, by Joe Orton, from September 9 through October 2, 2011 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Loot will be directed by Aaron Worley.
Jim Dale, Lillias White, CROSS THAT RIVER et al. Coming up at the Eugene O'Neill August 8, 2011The Cabaret & Performance Conference, led by artistic director Michael Bush, will present five more nights of new work featuring world-class entertainers. The week begins Tuesday, August 9 at 8pm with Jim Dale, Tony-Winner and voice of the Harry Potter audio books in his one-man show Jim Dale: Still Carrying On. Wednesday is Lillias White: From Brooklyn to Broadway, a personal journey with one of the musical theater?s great ladies, which will perform August 10 at 8pm.
Photo Flash: 2011 Globe Gala Honoring Audrey GeiselAugust 8, 2011The Old Globe hosted its annual Gala on Saturday, July 30 honoring San Diego philanthropist Audrey Geisel and her significant contributions to the Globe. Darlene Shiley and Sheryl White served as 2011 Gala Co-Chairs.
Hanson Tour Stop at Sunshine Theater 9/8August 8, 2011Hanson The Musical Ride Tour 2011 will stop at Sunshine Theater on Sunday, Sep. 18, 2011 8:00 p.m. Doors will open at 7:00pm for all ages. Tickets cost $25.
Street Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ, 9/2-9/24August 8, 2011The musical comedy and critically-acclaimed hit of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, ALTAR BOYZ, is a hilarious musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band (with one nice Jewish boy) on the last night of their national 'Raise the Praise' tour. The Boyz are five all-singing, all-dancing heartthrobs from Ohio: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan and Abraham. With their tight harmonies and spectacular choreography, the ALTAR BOYZ will delight audiences.
PlayhouseSquare Hosts DURAN DURAN, 10/19August 8, 2011PlayhouseSquare will host Duran Duran Wed., Oct. 19 at 8 pm in the State Theatre as part of the band's 'All You Need Is Now' North American Tour that kicks off September 23. American alternative pop-rockers Neon Trees will join the band as special guests. Tickets will be $45 - $150, on sale beginning Friday, Aug. 12 at 11 am at playhousesquare.org, 216-241-6000 or the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office.