Abigail Adams News

Mark Cuddy, Producer of The Cape Playhouse, has announced the casting for his first slate of productions during the historic theater's 88th Season in Dennis, MA. Six shows - a mix of comedies, dramas & musicals - starring Broadway actors will be live on stage from June 9 - August 30, 2014.

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment present the fifth and final production in its 2013-1014 season of shows with the Los Angeles regional theatre premiere of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the Tony award-winning, LES MISERABLES, music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, with musical direction by John Glaudini, choreography by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite.

Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Joe Masteroff, John Kander and Fred Ebb's Tony winning musical Cabaret, starring Tony Award-winner Alan Cumming and Golden Globe-winner Michelle Williams, begins previews tomorrow, Friday March 21. Cabaret officially opens on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). This is a 24-week limited engagement. Scroll down to learn more about the full company, plus watch a TV spot for the production below!

People's Light & Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season that celebrates the passion and artistry that created and sustained our company. The season includes one world premiere, two regional premieres, and one Philadelphia premiere. Nationally acclaimed artists Mary McDonnell, David Strathairn, and Victor Williams will join longtime company members and various newcomers on our stages. They will perform iconic works by August Wilson, Anton Chekhov, and Neil Simon, new plays by Bruce Graham, Bill Cain, and Jessica Dickey, and our new holiday panto by Pete Pryor and Samantha Bellomo. We will transport audiences to Merlin's Middle Ages, Ranyevskaya's changing Russia, 19th & 21st Century Gettysburg, and Lou's Bar in today's South Philly.

Community Matters is a series of free events presented in partnership between People's Light and numerous local organizations to spark dialogue about vital issues in our community. Performed readings of new plays are the centerpiece of each evening. Our partner organizations will be there to capture the enthusiasm and excitement that can come from the emotional response to a work of art, and then a well-led public discussion forum. This third season of Community Matters includes new scripts focused on racism, identity, local history, and the healing power of music.

Ajkun Ballet Theatre has announced their Spring 2014 Performance Calendar, which includes Women Dancing Through History, Midsummer Night's Dream, and Revolution.

People's Light & Theatre has announced that it galvanized audiences to contribute $31,511.05 this holiday season for local and national charities. The funds were collected from audience members during performances of Cinderella: A Musical Panto and will be divided equally between three organizations. The organizations include: Chester County Futures ($10,503.69), Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA ($10,503.68), and the regional chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief ($10,503.68).

Salon/Sanctuary Concerts presents Monica Huggett and New York Baroque Incorporated in 'The Virtuosi of Cothen' tonight, October 26th at 8 p.m. at The Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street between First and York Avenues.

Salon/Sanctuary Concerts presents Monica Huggett and New York Baroque Incorporated in 'The Virtuosi of Cöthen' on Saturday, October 26th at 8 p.m. at The Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium, 417 East 61st Street between First and York Avenues?.

People's Light & Theatre presents N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker running tonight, September 18-October 13, 2013 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. AbiGail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355.

The Board of People's Light & Theatre has named Artistic Director, Abigail Adams, CEO of the organization as part of a carefully planned restructuring of the company's executive leadership. Ms. Adams will be joined by Ellen Anderson, General Manager & CFO, and Zak Berkman, Producing Director.

People's Light & Theatre presents N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker running September 18-October 13, 2013 on the Leonard C. Haas Stage. Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.

Kenneth Weiss, the internationally renowned harpsichordist and Juilliard415 faculty member closes the fourth season of Salon/Sanctuary Concerts with a performance of the JS Bach masterpiece, The Well-Tempered Clavier.

On Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at 6 p.m., Salon/Sanctuary Concerts will present PLUM BLOSSOM AND FLEUR-DE-LYS, War and Peace in the Forbidden City and Versailles, performed by Four Nations Ensemble and Music from China.

People's Light & Theatre presents Horton Foote's The Trip to Bountiful, running March 13-April 7, 2013 on the Steinbright Stage. Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.

People's Light & Theatre presents Vern Thiessen's Shakespeare's Will, running May 30 - June 24, 2012 on the Steinbright Stage. Artistic Director Abigail Adams directs. People's Light & Theatre is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets call 610.644.3500 or visit PeoplesLight.org.

The Art Song Preservation Society of New York, Inc (ASPS) will hold its first ever vocal arts competition on March 31, at 1 pm at the Abigail Adams Auditorium, The Colonial Dames of America (417-421 East 61st St.). Judging the competition are some of the Art Song Preservation Society's illustrious Advisory Board Members, Corradina Caporello (The Juilliard School), Thomas Grubb (The Juilliard School) and Thomas Muraco (The Manhattan School of Music).The winner will receive coachings, rehearsals and career advisement that will result in a future solo recital with The Art Song Preservation Society.

More Between Heaven and Earth, a 'play-with-music' about Thomas Jefferson, Maria Cosway, the French Revolution and the doctrine of Separation of Church and State, was performed for an enthusiastic and sold-out house at the Abigail Adams Smith Auditorium on Saturday, December 17th.