EndTimes Productions will present a return engagement of Annoyance Theater's cult hit MANSON: THE MUSICAL! A long-running 1990's hit in Chicago, this dark musical comedy about Charles Manson features music, book and lyrics by Annoyance Theater (developed through improv by its members -- including Kate Flannery of The Office). It premiered in New York in October 2009 and ran for 4 months. This new production, which is directed by Russell Dobular, begins performances October 3rd at Ace of Clubs Theater. Opening is slated for October 24th.
California Shakespeare Theater's 2010 season concludes with Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, from September 22 through October 17, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone.
August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes. These were the names that easily rolled off of the tongue when you thought of the African-American playwright. However, now in the Tyler Perry generation, you struggle to find African-americans who have knowledge of those playwrights let alone more recent ones such as Lynn Nottage and Anna Deavere- Smith. Fortunately, the times are a-changing.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is extending it's production of the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will add performances on August 13,14, 15, 19, 26, 27, & 28. Thursdays -Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. All shows are selling out so it is advised to reserve and pay on Ticketweb. All tickets are released at 10 minutes to showtime. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. will present the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan. It will open Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at 8 p.m. and run Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. There will be no performance on July 4th and the Sunday July 25th performance will be at 3 p.m. There will be previews on Tuesday and Wednesday June 22nd and 23rd at 8 p.m. Tickets for previews are $5. We will close on Sunday, August 8th, 2010 at 7 p.m. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co. is extending it's production of the Midwest Premiere of CHERRYWOOD: THE MODERN COMPARABLE by Kirk Lynn at Angel Island, 735 W. Sheridan . It will add performances on August 13,14, 15, 19, 26, 27, & 28. Thursdays -Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18 on Thursday and Sunday, $20 on Friday, and $22 on Saturday. All shows are selling out so it is advised to reserve and pay on Ticketweb. All tickets are released at 10 minutes to showtime. There is parking available in the Mobil Gas Station across from the theater at a fee determined by Mobil Gas. For more information and reservations call (773) 871-0442.
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, 'Annie' tells the tale of an orphan determined to escape an orphanage and find her real parents. Along the way Annie befriends a cute dog and a wealthy entrepreneur. With its engaging story and award winning score, 'Annie' promises a fun filled evening with wonderful music, singing and dancing!
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, 'Annie' tells the tale of an orphan determined to escape an orphanage and find her real parents. Along the way Annie befriends a cute dog and a wealthy entrepreneur. With its engaging story and award winning score, 'Annie' promises a fun filled evening with wonderful music, singing and dancing!
Manhattan Transfer and Suits and Ties/Suits and Capes comes to the The Shell Theatre. All performances are at The Shell Theater, 300 W 43rd St., 4th Floor (between 8th & 9th Ave). Tickets are $18 and available by calling 212-352-3101 or online through theatremania.com or the Turtle Shell Theater website at turtleshellproductions.com.
A foreign war, burgeoning immigration, market ups and downs, exhaustion from the lastdecade and fear mixed with hope as technology changes rapidly. It's just another typical day in today's society.
Winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, 'Annie' tells the tale of an orphan determined to escape an orphanage and find her real parents. Along the way Annie befriends a cute dog and a wealthy entrepreneur. With its engaging story and award winning score, 'Annie' promises a fun filled evening with wonderful music, singing and dancing!
August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin. There was once a time that these were the names to roll easily off of the tongue when considering the contemporary African-American playwright.
August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Langston Hughes. These were the names that easily rolled off of the tongue when you thought of the African-American playwright. However, now in the Tyler Perry generation, you struggle to find African-americans who have knowledge of those playwrights let alone more recent ones such as Lynn Nottage and Anna Deavere- Smith. Fortunately, the times are a-changing.
Yesterday, July 26, The New York Civil Liberties Union presented their annual Broadway Stands Up for Freedom Concert, supporting the youth programs of the New York Civil Liberties Union. Hosted and musical directed by Seth Rudetsky, the starry line-up of performers includes: Nellie McKay (The Threepenny Opera), Daphne Rubin-Vega (Rent), Anthony Rapp (Rent), Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins), J. Robert Spencer (Next to Normal), Kate Baldwin (Finian's Rainbow), Carrie Manolakos (Mamma Mia), De'Adre Aziza (Passing Strange), Erich Bergen (Jersey Boys), Dana Steingold (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee), Liana Stampur and Clinton Curtis and performers from the cast of Hair and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.