Andrew Jackson News

Project: Theater will present the World Premiere of a modern cyber-thriller MANGELLA.

A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for each performance of Wicked, which runs October 19 through November 6, at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Andrew Jackson Hall. Prior to each performance, those interested should arrive at TPAC two-and-a-half hours before show time to have their names placed in the lottery drawing.The sign up will take place in TPAC's Polk Theater lobby.

JOE'S PUB at The Public Theater, set to reopen October 4th, 2011 from a top to bottom renovation, debuted in October 1998 and quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.

ROCK THE AUDITION - IN CONCERT, created and performed by Sheri Sanders, is set to make its world premiere at the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) October 11th and 12th at TBG Theater, 312 West 36th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

The Public Theater will begin previews on Tuesday, October 11 for the New York premiere of THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS, created and performed by Mike Daisey and directed by Jean-Michele Gregory. THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS will run through Sunday, November 13 with an official press opening on Monday, October 17 at 8 p.m. Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, are on sale now at (212) 967-7555 or www.publictheater.org.

ROCK THE AUDITION - IN CONCERT, created and performed by Sheri Sanders, is set to make its world premiere at the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) for three performances only: October 11th, 12th and 13th at TBG Theater, 312 West 36th Street (between Eighth & Ninth Ave.)

Coffee and Conversation season begins with cultural historian and author Patricia Brady at 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at the Jefferson Parish Library.

Go Comedy! Improv Theater has got a case of Stage Fright this month with its latest original comedy, Stage Fright playing at 10pm Thursday evenings with special performances October 28 & 29.

Following on the heels of a record-breaking 31st season, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company announces its lineup of provocative new works for Season 32.

Know Theatre has announced its 14th season producing contemporary theatre in Over-the-Rhine. The season will consist of five mainstage productions, The 9th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, The Know Theatre CityBeat NYE Speakeasy Party, a national tour of Calculus: The Musical!, a few special events, and some new and returning Jackson Street Market programs.

Partial Comfort Productions extended performances of its critically acclaimed World Premiere production of Chad Beckim's AFTER ends tonight at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is a company in residence.

The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes), will begin previews as scheduled for the New York premiere of THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 11.

Project: Theater is set to present the World Premiere of a modern cyber-thriller MANGELLA. Written by Ken Ferrigni and directed by Joe Jung, MANGELLA begins performances tonight for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 23.

Project: Theater presents the World Premiere of a modern cyber-thriller MANGELLA.

The Public Theater will begin previews on Tuesday, October 11 for the New York premiere of THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS, created and performed by Mike Daisey and directed by Jean-Michele Gregory. THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY OF STEVE JOBS will run through Sunday, November 13 with an official press opening on Monday, October 17 at 8 p.m. Single tickets, priced at $75-$85, are on sale now at (212) 967-7555 or www.publictheater.org.

Tony Award Winner for Best Musical in 2010, the national touring company of Memphis makes its way to Nashville's Tennessee Performing Arts Center for a limited November 15-20 run at Andrew Jackson Hall, fresh off its kick-off in the city that gave the show its name. Memphis' national tour was launched at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis.

Dead from New York: It's Pepper & Sam! Reanimated brother and sister act, Pepper & Sam are coming to San Diego to launch Diversionary Theatre's new Cabaret Series on Friday October 21, 2011.

Know Theatre has announced its 14th season producing contemporary theatre in Over-the-Rhine. The season will consist of five mainstage productions, The 9th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival, The Know Theatre CityBeat NYE Speakeasy Party, a national tour of Calculus: The Musical!, a few special events, and some new and returning Jackson Street Market programs.

The Public Theater's KING LEAR, directed by James Macdonald, begins preview performances on Tuesday, October 18. Kristen Connolly (Cordelia), Bill Irwin (The Fool), and Frank Wood (Cornwall), Che Ayende (Duke of Burgundy/Knight/Servant), Craig Bockhorn (Doctor), Michael Crane (Oswald), Herb Foster (Old Man/Knight), Seth Gilliam (Edmund), Enid Graham (Goneril), Michael Izquierdo (King of France), Michael McKean (Gloucester), Arian Moayed (Edgar), Kelli O'Hara (Regan), John Douglas Thompson (Kent), Richard Topol (Albany) and Sam Waterston (Lear) will star in the production.