Aurora Theatre Company presents a "house" concert for the holidays with A DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS WITH NELL & JIM. Featured performers at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, the Strawberry Music Festival, and the Kennedy Center, Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally write and record roots music reminiscent of classic country duos such as Tammy Wynette and George Jones. Filled with country and Christmas classics ("Christmas Time's a Comin," "If We Make It Through December," "Daddy Looked a Lot Like Santa"), as well as original numbers from Nell and Jim's new album House & Garden, A DOWN HOME CHRISTMAS re-creates that home for the holidays feeling with a joyous, intimate concert full of harmony and heart.
Fans of ABC's hit drama PRIVATE PRACTICE will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from actress Amy Brenneman (Dr. Violet Turner), who will be up on Twitter at @TheAmyBrenneman during the West Coast broadcast of the series TONIGHT, OCTOBER 2 from 10:00-11:00 p.m., PT.
This holiday season, Berkeley Repertory Theatre welcomes back a beloved artist for an alluring and hypnotic world-premiere production. Mary Zimmerman is mesmerizing. From Metamorphoses to The Arabian Nights, audiences have embraced her enchanting adaptations of epic tales. Now the Tony Award-winning director casts a spell with The White Snake, a classic romance from Chinese legend. As she falls for a charming young man, a snake spirit discovers what it means to be human. But a monk objects, and the bride must unveil her magical powers to save their love.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin announced today the second Free Night of Theatre for Addison Residents today, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of The Mystery of Irma Vep.
On the Tuesday, October 9th episode of PRIVATE PRACTICE titled 'Good Grief,' after hearing a patient's chilling confession, Violet turns to Sheldon for advice. Meanwhile, Addison tries to keep her grief a secret, Cooper and Charlotte adapt to their new reality and Sam confronts Sheldon about his denial. The episode airs 10:00-11:00 p.m., ET on the ABC Television Network. Get a behind the scenes look at the episode below.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin presents the second Free Night of Theatre for Addison Residents on Sun., Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of The Mystery of Irma Vep.
Much Ado About Nothing is described as 'one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics. The sparkling wordplay of Beatrice and Benedick are at the centre of this romantic comedy, which also brims with villainy, schemes, and deceit. Much Ado About Nothing is a joyful comedy that ends with multiple marriages and no deaths.'
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for The Mystery of Irma Vep which will open the 2012-2013 season. The show stars WaterTower Theatre veterans Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan.
Due to popular demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has added yet another performance to its run of Chinglish - which was already extended by two weeks! Tickets are now on sale for Friday, October 5 (and for all other performances), but Chinglish must close on Sunday, October 21. Get tickets now before this hit comedy heads to Hong Kong!
Lincoln Square Business Improvement District (BID) hosts the 13th annual Winter's Eve at Lincoln Square, New York City's largest outdoor holiday festival on Monday, November 26th from 5:00PM - 9:00PM.
'Aftershock' - Addison settles into her new life after making a decision between Jake and Sam; Violet fears the worst when Pete doesn't show up to his preliminary court hearing; and Charlotte swears Cooper to secrecy when she receives shocking news. Meanwhile, Amelia celebrates one year of sobriety and Sheldon rekindles a romance with his ex-wife, on the sixth-season premiere of 'Private Practice,' TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
WaterTower Theatre today announced casting details for its holiday show, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. The ensemble cast, directed by Mark Fleischer, features Jessica Cavanagh (last appeared at WaterTower Theatre in August: Osage Country), Matt Moore (last appeared at WTT in The Lieutenant of Inishmore), Jim Johnson (last appeared at WTT in The Great American Trailer Park Musical), Lydia MacKay (last appeared at WTT in As You Like It) and B.J. Cleveland, who makes his WTT stage debut in this production.
Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER, written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The production runs through September 23, 2012, and opened last night, September 9 in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Check out photos from the big opening below!
Signature Theatre presents the New York premiere of THE TRAIN DRIVER, written and directed by Athol Fugard. THE TRAIN DRIVER is the final production in the Residency One: Athol Fugard Series. The production runs through September 23, 2012, with a September 9 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
The cast includes Leon Addison Brown (The Orphans' Home Cycle, Two Trains Running) as Simon and Ritchie Coster ("Luck," The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie) as Roelf.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre's West Coast premiere of Chinglish has been extended for two weeks. Originally scheduled to run until October 7, David Henry Hwang's popular new play has added 16 performances - but it must close on October 21.
This October, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre, an ancient tale comes roaring back to life in a compelling new telling filled with contemporary wit and wisdom. The clash of swords and shields, the broken hearts and broken oaths, the bonds of friendship and family - An Iliad arises on a bare stage, told by an old man who's seen too much. Two-time Obie Award-winner Lisa Peterson directs a stunning show that stars Henry Woronicz, who masterfully captures the grief and glory of the battle for Troy.
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin announced today the second Free Night of Theatre for Addison Residents on Sun., Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. with a performance of The Mystery of Irma Vep.
WaterTower Theatre offers condolences to the family and friends of Mrs. Holly Canterbury, a longtime patron of the theatre company, who died today at age 76 following a long and courageous fight with cancer.