When you think Broadway, a lot of things come to mind. For me one of them is unions because I've had to cover many a threatened strike in my day. Except Actors' Equity, the union that represents actors and stage managers, doesn't have a hold on every Broadway show. It has a contract with the Broadway League for 'First Class Performances,' as defined by the Dramatists Guild. That generally means what we think of as Broadway plays or musicals, though the actual definition is way more confusing: 'live stage productions of [a] play on the speaking stage. . . under Producer's own management, in a regular evening bill in a first class theatre in a first class manner, with a first class cast and a first class director.' The trouble hits for Equity when shows come that aren't what we traditionally think of as a play or a musical with people we traditionally call actors. In those cases, if the producer is a member of The Broadway League, which has a production contract with Actors' Equity, that producer has an obligation to at least try to negotiate with Equity, at least according to an Equity spokesperson Brandon Lorenz. If a producer is not a member of the League, and is bringing in a show that is not a 'First Class Performance,' there is no obligation for that producer to even speak to Equity. Except Equity wants all producers to speak with them and they are willing to put pressure on producers to do just that. The latest example is the current situation with ROCKTOPIA.
ron Chef Gauntlet is back for a second season this spring, with seven rising stars battling for the chance to gain the only culinary title that matters: Iron Chef. The weak will fall and the strong will rise until just one chef remains and has the title in reach. But to join the Iron Chef pantheon, the last chef standing must win the Gauntlet three rapid-succession battles, each against incomparable Iron Chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Stephanie Izard andMichael Symon or leave the kitchen in defeat. Hosted by the inimitable Alton Brown, the six-episode primetime event begins on Wednesday, April 4 th at 9pm ET/PT. Online, fans can bring Kitchen Stadium into their own kitchen with digital companion series Iron Chef Mode, which offers Iron Chef-style cooking tips and techniques for the home.
Iron Chef Gauntlet is back for a second season this spring, with seven rising stars battling for the chance to gain the only culinary title that matters: Iron Chef. The weak will fall and the strong will rise until just one chef remains and has the title in reach. But to join the Iron Chef pantheon, the last chef standing must win the Gauntlet - three rapid-succession battles, each against incomparable Iron ChefsAlex Guarnaschelli, Stephanie Izard and Michael Symon - or leave the kitchen in defeat. Hosted by the inimitable Alton Brown, the six-episode primetime event begins on Wednesday, April 4th at 9pm ET/PT.Online, fans can bring Kitchen Stadium into their own kitchen with digital companion series Iron Chef Mode, which offers Iron Chef-style cooking tips and techniques for the home.
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY, will play the Palace Theatre April 3 and 4 as part of its 2018 North American tour.
Worcester will learn a thing or two when Sister returns to teach her Late Nite Catechism at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the general public Tuesday, March 6 at 10 a.m.
Legendary singer Johnny Mathis, celebrating his 62nd year as a recording artist, will perform his greatest hits and personal favorites in The Voice of Romance Tour at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, June 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale to theatre members on Thursday, March 1 at 10 a.m. and go on sale to the general public Friday, March 2 at 10 a.m.
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach on March 6 - 11 as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now.
Prepare to be beamed up for an unforgettable evening with William Shatner, live on stage at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Audiences will enjoy a screening of the classic film Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan on the big screen, followed by a live conversation with the original Captain James T. Kirk. Tickets are on sale now for theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m.
Share the fun and laughter as five girlfriends go from heartbreak to happiness during a wild night of karaoke. Back by popular demand, Girls Night: The Musical returns to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts for one night only on Thursday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets are now on sale.
The spoken word and music come together in new and powerful ways when actor and comedian Bill Murray and award-winning cellist Jan Vogler team up to present Bill Murray, Jan Vogler and Friends: New Worlds, an evening of music, poetry and prose. This unique show will play at The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 16 at 10 a.m.
Experience a celebration of diverse dance when New England's talented dance schools and companies come together for an evening of performances designed to delight audiences of all ages. The Worcester County Dance Festival comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Saturday, April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Times-Union Center in Jacksonville on March 2 and 3 for three performances only as part of its North American tour in 2018. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS are on sale now and are available by phone, in person and at fscjartistseries.org.
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts is pleased to welcome Dr. Marianne Felice as the first female chair of The Hanover Theatre board of directors. Felice has been a member of the theatre since it opened in 2008 and said she is grateful to the founders and donors whose vision has come true.
Their unmistakable sound and romantic ballads helped to define the music of the '80s. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock, better known as Air Supply, come to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts for one night only on Friday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 12 at 10 a.m.
The show that inspired a generation of multi-million selling juke-box musicals including Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia and Million Dollar Quartet, BUDDY: The Buddy Holly Story comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale the general public on Tuesday, January 9 at 10 a.m.
Iron Chef meets Magic Mike when Chefs: A Sizzling Kitchen Showdown comes to The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, February 17 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now to theatre members and go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 5 at 10 a.m.
Go behind the scenes to see what it takes to create some of America's most mind-boggling cakes in the new series RIDICULOUS CAKES, premiering Monday, January 1st at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network.
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On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Playhouse on Rodney Square in Wilmington, Delaware on December 21-23 as part of its North American tour in 2018.
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