Jennifer Carr

There is much to offer in this unusual take on the musical, but just as many questionable choices. 

Blast off on a routine flight and crash into the planet D'Illyria where a sci fi version of "The Tempest" set to rock 'n' roll golden oldies unfolds with glee. The planet is inhabited by a sinister scientist, Dr. Prospero; his delightful daughter Miranda; Ariel, a faithful robot; and an uncontrollable monster, the product of Prospero's Id, who wreaks havoc on the space craft. This Atomic-Age romp includes classics like Born to be Wild, Wipeout, Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, and The Monster Mash.

Sleeping Beauty is playing through April 9th with a different, but just as talented cast, April 1st, 7th, and 9th. For tickets call 816-931-8993, online at www.kcballet.org , or in person at the Kansas City Ballet Box Office located at the Bolender Center at 500 W. Pershing Rd. (west of Union Station).

The adage 'Good things come in small packages' is being expressed artistically in the 'X x X' exhibition that opened this weekend at the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County in Downtown Lake Worth.  The exhibition will run through March 18 in the Cultural Council main gallery.

Company Creation Festival, Son of Semele's popular showcase for new works developed by unconventional methodologies, returns to the Son of Semele Theater January 18 to February 12, 2017. Curated by Son of Semele, the annual festival promotes boundary-pushing LA theater artists by providing them with free performance space and marketing support.

This fall, pop in for some pop-up feasts in unique settings--joining some of the country's most innovative chefs and food artisans for a new culinary adventure when Moveable Feast with Fine Cooking returns to kick-off Season Four. The Emmy® nominated food and travel series, hosted by award-winning Australian chef and author Pete Evans, travels to an array of incredible food destinations in 13 all-new episodes designed to inspire home cooks everywhere. Produced by WGBH and Fine Cooking magazine, the series premieres on public television stations beginning Saturday, September 3rd (check local listings).

The tale of the naughty puppet hoping to become a real boy gets an infusion of music, clowning and fun when South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series presents Pinocchio by Greg Banks, based on the classic story by Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio runs Feb. 5-21 on the Julianne Argyros Stage and is directed by Jeremy Aluma. Tickets are on sale at www.scr.org.

The tale of the naughty puppet hoping to become a real boy gets an infusion of music, clowning and fun when South Coast Repertory's Theatre for Young Audiences series presents Pinocchio by Greg Banks, based on the classic story by Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio runs Feb. 5-21 on the Julianne Argyros Stage and is directed by Jeremy Aluma. Tickets are on sale at www.scr.org.

Four Clowns returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this year to present The Halfwits' Last Hurrah, an original piece penned by company clowns Ms. Jamie Franta and Mr. Don Colliver. The play features a fame-hungry showman and his mischievous troupe of halfwits as they struggle to keep their variety show from derailing when they are faced with a vindictive ghost from the past. Part Vaudeville tribute, part show biz farce, the audience will enjoy an evening of comedy, music, and mayhem with The Halfwits' now through Friday, June 26 at The Lillian Theatre in Hollywood.

Too damn funny! How generous of co-writers Jamie Franta and Don Colliver to spread the abundance of laughs and good bits around to their entire cast. Each one of the talented troupe achieves their moment to shine in their deserved spotlights.

Four Clowns returns to the Hollywood Fringe Festival this year to present The Halfwits' Last Hurrah, an original piece penned by company clowns Ms. Jamie Franta and Mr. Don Colliver. The play features a fame-hungry showman and his mischievous troupe of halfwits as they struggle to keep their variety show from derailing when they are faced with a vindictive ghost from the past. Part Vaudeville tribute, part show biz farce, the audience will enjoy an evening of comedy, music, and mayhem with The Halfwits' starting Thursday, June 4 through Friday, June 26 at The Lillian Theatre in Hollywood.

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!

Sundance Institute today announced filmmaker Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station) will be honored with theVanguard Award, presented by Tiffany & Co. Actress Kerry Washington will present the award to Coogler at the third annual 'Celebrate Sundance Institute' benefit on June 5, 2013 in Los Angeles. As previously announced, the benefit will also honor the life and work of beloved journalist and film critic Roger Ebert with the Vanguard Leadership Award in Memoriam, in recognition of his advocacy of independent cinema. The award will be presented by Sundance Institute President and Founder Robert Redford and accepted by Ebert's wife, Chaz Ebert.

Dinah Manoff and Northwest Actors Lab present the 2013 One Act Fest, today, January 17 - 20 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The festival showcases the very best talent Bainbridge has to offer in a selection of comedic one act plays from playwrights, familiar and obscure. Get a first look in the photos below!

Dinah Manoff and Northwest Actors Lab present the 2013 One Act Fest, January 17 - 20 at Bainbridge Performing Arts. The festival showcases the very best talent Bainbridge has to offer in a selection of comedic one act plays from playwrights, familiar and obscure. Get a first look in the photos below!

Bravo Media extends the success of TOP CHEF, with the franchise's first-ever branded restaurant, 'Top Chef Kitchen,' in collaboration with the restaurant operators of 'Distilled NY.'

The recently announced TOP CHEF: THE CRUISE is gaining momentum with the addition of four new chef'testants to an already impressive roster of Top Chef Alums. 'Top Chef All Stars' winner Richard Blais, 'Top Chef Just Desserts' season one winner Yigit Pura, 'Top Chef: Texas' winner Paul Qui, and 'Fan Favorite' winner Fabio Viviani.

The most sought-after 'reservations' in town for April 2013 will not be on land, but rather will be at sea, with the launch of the first-ever TOP CHEF: THE CRUISE aboard the modern, luxurious Celebrity Constellation.

It was a storybook night of your favorite fairy tales as more than 200 of New York's sexiest dancers brought BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS to life for two performances (9:30 PM and midnight) on Sunday, June 17. BROADWAY BARES XXII: HAPPY ENDINGS, which is produced by and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was held at Roseland Ballroom (239 West 52nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture all the excitement, fun and sexiness backstage!