July 16, 2009
Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that the Edgerton Foundation's New American Play Award has been granted to The Old Globe in support of the world premiere of Sammy. The $75,000 award will allow for an extension of the rehearsal period of Sammy, a new musical based on the life of Sammy Davis, Jr. with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Directed by Keith Glover, Sammy will run in the Old Globe Theatre Sept. 19 ? Nov. 8, 2009. (The cast and creative team have not yet been announced.)
July 16, 2009
Legendary comedic, dramatic and musical entertainer Carol Burnett is set to take part in: Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett: A Conversation with Carol where the audience asks the questions on Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Oliver McCaw Hall at Seattle Center.
July 16, 2009
It's been a big year for Helen Jaksch. In May, she wrapped up her college career on a high note ? representing her class as the student commencement speaker. Now, Jaksch is preparing to debut a play at the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane.
July 16, 2009
mer?s ?Shakespeare Under The Stars? production of Shakespeare's As You Like It.
July 16, 2009
Two months prior to the premiere of My Big Gay Italian Wedding a comedic play, Dina Manzo will co-host a Hawaiian/Italian themed luau party on Sunday, July 19, 4:00 PM; 262 Ardsley St., Staten Island, NY 10306.
July 15, 2009
Jubilee Theatre ends its 2008-2009 Season, the company?s 28th, with Sam Shade: A Detective Musical, an original musical with music and lyrics by Joe Rogers. Directed by Tyrone King, this farce is based on the classic novels The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells and The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett.
July 15, 2009
The Strand Theater is set to present the art of Maryland photographers in: Strandscape.
July 15, 2009
Seattle Center is set to host the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra for a free big band outdoor concert on Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Mural Amphitheatre.
July 15, 2009
East West Players' (EWP) 44th Anniversary Season includes a white painting costing 200k, a Chinese cooking show, a video game about world peace according to Buddhist, and an inside look at performer who played the lead role of Kim of Miss Saigon. This season, themed Art is... includes Art, by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, Po Boy Tango by Kenneth Lin, Cave Quest by Les Thomas and Road to Saigon developed and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.
July 15, 2009
Theatre By The Sea owner and producer Bill Hanney, Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and Managing Producer Joel Kipper are proud to continue Theatre By The Sea?s 2009 Children?s Festival with The Secret World of Bubbles presented by Keith Michael Johnson on Friday, July 24, 2009.
July 15, 2009
Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp, stars of the original Broadway production and film adaptation of RENT, reprise the roles they made famous in this exciting new tour! Don't miss the show that transformed how a generation feels about musicals, changed Broadway forever, and inspired a major motion picture.Whether it's your 1st time or your 100th time, it's time you checked out RENT!
July 15, 2009
The 13th annual Philly Fringe, which runs in conjunction with the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival from September 4 - 19, will host 185 artists during sixteen days of performances in over 80 venues throughout Philadelphia. The 2009 Festival is the largest Philly Fringe in Festival history, topping 2008?s record breaking number of artists. Showcasing the work of Festival veterans and first-time participants, the diverse line-up includes theater, dance, comedy, performance art, music, poetry, puppetry, visual art, and work that incorporates multiple genres and disciplines, offering audiences the excitement of discovering new work from the region?s vibrant performing arts community as well as artists from around the country.
July 15, 2009
Mary Cleere Haran is set to sing the songs of Doris Day at the Rrazz Room (Hotel Nikko - 220 Mason St, San Francisco) from Tuesday - Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday July 19 at 7 PM. Ticket prices range from $30 - $45.
July 14, 2009
The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts located at 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238 presents The Classic 60?s Rock Opera ? The Who's Tommy as a one-of-a-kind concert event, Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15th a 8:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00.
July 14, 2009
Managing Director Kevin Moore is proud to announce that The Cleveland Play House is a recipient of a $25,000 direct grant from National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) as part of the NEA?s share of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a federal economic stimulus recovery package. The Play House is one of 631 nonprofit arts organizations receiving grants to support the preservation of jobs that are threatened by declines in philanthropic and other support during the current economic downturn.
July 14, 2009
Boz Scaggs, whose phenomenally successful 1976 breakthrough album ?Silk Degrees? (re-released in 2007) sold over four million copies, reached number two on the album charts and spawned hit singles including the smash ?Lido Shuffle? and the Grammy winning ?Lowdown,? will play Hennepin Theatre Trust?s State Theatre, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2009. The concert will highlight the talented soul, rock and, lately, jazz vocalist, guitarist and songwriter performing many of his greatest hits with a full band. An opening act will be announced later. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2009. Visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1-800-982-2787 to purchase or for more information.
July 14, 2009
The Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre continues its 49th season with Jerry Herman?s sensational musical Hello, Dolly!, running July 8th through July 18th. Based on Thornton Wilders? play, The Matchmaker, Hello, Dolly! won an impressive 10 Tony Awards in 1964 .
July 14, 2009
William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar takes place in a world of male power and dominance. The Rome of Shakespeare?s play is an arena of male competition, in which the female characters attempt to avert tragedy but find themselves powerless to do so. The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company takes on this testosterone-filled play with an entirely female cast, exploring the performance of gender and challenging preconceptions of male and female. Alisha Huber directs a cast featuring Pigeon Creek actors Heather Folkvord as Brutus, Katherine Mayberry as Cassius, and Kate Bode as Caesar.
July 14, 2009
Providence's Columbus Theatre is set to host the 48 Hour Film Project (producer, Jay Walker). The premiere screening will take place from July 22-24, 2009 at 7:00 & 9:30 PM. Closing Ceremony for the Providence 48HFP will be on Saturday, August 15th at 7:00 PM. A combination screening/awards ceremony/wrap party for the Best of Providence 48 HFP will take place.
July 14, 2009
Kids' Theater Camp: Camp Rock (ages 5-14) is set to run July 20-24. Camp for age 8-14 runs from 10am?4pm. Campers should be 8 by July 31st to be included in this group. Tuition costs $130. Jr. price (age 5-7) costs $70 and runs from 10am-12:30pm. Scholarships are available!
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