In conjunction with the 2012 Presidential Election, no fewer than 44 theatres, colleges, and high schools from all over the country will produce 44 Plays for 44 Presidents as part of the Plays for Presidents Festival 2012. The Festival will culminate in simultaneous election night events and an online composite video production of 44 Plays for 44 Presidents made up of contributions from all 44 productions. Productions have been confirmed at venues ranging from Geva Theatre Center to Little Rock Central High School, slotting the show in 22 different states.
Ten schools across the nation have been selected for the second phase (Fall, 2012) of 'NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical.' The philanthropic initiative, sponsored by NBC's hit musical drama series 'Smash' and administered by iTheatrics' Junior Theater Project, works with under-served schools across the country to stage their own productions and implement self-sustaining theater programs.
One of the most well known inventors and statesmen of all time is coming to the Broadway Theatre of Pitman. Join Benjamin Franklin on a musical journey from Christopher Columbus through the Revolutionary War. Educational and fun, this perfect for anyone interested in our country's history.
Now known as the ersatz Paul McCartney in Rain, Curatolo grew up in a Brooklyn household where classical music and opera were more the norm. But a natural musician-at ten, young Joey taught himself how to play the guitar, playing the piano by ear at 16-Curatolo became infatuated with The Beatles, ultimately winning several Paul McCartney sound-alike contests, even touring with Beatlemania.
The Neo-Futurists announce their 24th season to include 44 Plays for 44 Presidents, part of a nation-wide festival curated by Andy Bayiates, Analog by Kurt Chiang, and The Miss Neo-Futurist Pageant by Megan Mercier. Also on the books is another great year of the smash hit, Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind.
Silent Knight: This original show with book, music and lyrics by Norwalk's Kyle Brenn follows the adventures of Amber, a tomboy on the verge of womanhood, and her dreams of becoming a knight and doing something more than what her village has to offer. It is performed by Crystal Theatre High School through April 1 at the Ben Franklin Theater: 66 Bayview Ave. South Norwalk, 06854.
On Sunday, April 1, the hometown of California cuisine hosts a day of "Delicious Fictions" featuring Golden Globe Award-winner Jill Eikenberry and Emmy Award-nominee Michael Tucker.
iTheatrics' Junior Theater Project has announced the thirty schools nationwide which are finalists for the second phase of 'NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical,' a philanthropic initiative sponsored by NBC's new musical drama series 'Smash' which creates sustainable musical theater programs in underserved schools nationwide. America may vote for its top ten favorites at makeamusical.org until May 4th, on May 7 the ten winning schools selected to have a full 'NBC's 'Smash': Make a Musical' program installed in their school will be announced.
Silent Knight: This original show with book, music and lyrics by Norwalk's Kyle Brenn follows the adventures of Amber, a tomboy on the verge of womanhood, and her dreams of becoming a knight and doing something more than what her village has to offer. It will be performed by Crystal Theatre High School from March 31 to April 1 at the Ben Franklin Theater: 66 Bayview Ave. South Norwalk, 06854.
'You're gonna love the arts in Philadelphia' is a the catch phrase of some pretty famous celebrity actors in a Philly based TV ad. You're also gonna love the paring of some great Philly area eateries before or after a great theater experience. That's what our 'Dinner & A Show' article series is all about.
Broadway star Robin DeJesus (2-time Tony award nominee for In The Heights and La Cage aux Folles) and rising star Benjamin Simpson (recent Boston Conservatory graduate and Equity actor) will perform a benefit for Crystal Theatre, where it all started for them.
Broadway star Robin DeJesus (2-time Tony award nominee for In The Heights and La Cage aux Folles) and rising star Benjamin Simpson (recent Boston Conservatory graduate and Equity actor) will perform a benefit for Crystal Theatre, where it all started for them.
American Opera Projects and Opera on Tap, in association with Galapagos Art Space, present OPERAtion Brooklyn: Curiouser & Curiouser An Opera-burlesque circus in Wonderland.
The spotlight today falls upon Darryl Deason-mild-mannered Murfreesboro dentist-by-day; high-flying, widely respected director/producer/actor-by-night-who shares the spotlight today with Katherine Sandoval Taylor, who opens tonight as Guenevere in The Arts Center of Cannon County's production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot (playing through March 23; curtain's at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinees) which is, interestingly enough, produced by Darryl Deason himself. Ah! Syncronicity (ya gotta love a good calendar application!).
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards and Managing Director Linda DiGabriele just announced Asolo Repertory Theatre's 54th season, containing four Pulitzer Prize winning plays, Three Tony Award® winners and one world premiere, all centering around the theme The American Character.
The scholarship was established in memory of Crystal Theatre student Matthew Chiappetta who passed away on March 6th, 2004. This scholarship celebrates the memory and spirit of Matt and his love for Crystal Theatre.
H2 digs deep into the hazy backstories of renowned leaders, famous events, and notorious criminals to reveal startling chapters of history in 10 THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW, a new series premiering Monday, February 27 at 10pm on H2.
