Carrie Hamilton News

The Perry Award-winning Maurer Productions OnStage presents a young girl's journey from hardship to Hollywood in 'Hollywood Arms' at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre

On December 1, 2009 Tony Award-winning actress Carol Burnett will be inducted into the California Museum's California Hall of Fame.

Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre will roll out the red carpet with a tribute to Hollywood during its 2009-2010 season set to begin September 4. Among the 16 full-length dramas, comedies and musicals are 'Alice in Wonderland - The Musical,' 'Jekyll & Hyde,' 'Equus,' 'The Producers' and 'My Fair Lady.' The Kelsey Kids Series features professional productions presented by talented traveling troupes.

In celebration of Pasadena Playhouse upcoming production of CROWNS, which opens on July 12, the Community Outreach Program invites the community to enjoy two candid and lively CONVERSATION WITH...events with acclaimed artist/author Synthia SAINT JAMES on June 14 and playwright/actress Regina Taylor on June 20.

In celebration of Pasadena Playhouse upcoming production of CROWNS, which opens on July 12, the Community Outreach Program invites the community to enjoy two candid and lively CONVERSATION WITH...events with acclaimed artist/author Synthia SAINT JAMES on June 14 and playwright/actress Regina Taylor on June 20.

The New York Post is reporting that Carol Burnett, considered by many to be one of the greatest comedic talents in television history, is set to return to the small screen.

Carol Burnett, considered by many to be one of the greatest comedic talents in television history, is set to return to the small screen. NBC announced that the 75-year-old, multiple Emmy Award- and Golden Globe-winning actress will join the 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' cast as a special guest star, playing a former dancer who gets caught up in the murder of a young couple.

Furious Theatre Company has announced that the critically-acclaimed Los Angeles Premiere of HUNTER GATHERERS, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (boom, Colorado) and directed by D?maso Rodriguez (Canned Peaches In Syrup, Furious Theatre; Orson's Shadow, Pasadena Playhouse) IS EXTENDING THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at the home of Furious Theatre Company, the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena.

Furious Theatre Company has announced that the critically-acclaimed Los Angeles Premiere of HUNTER GATHERERS, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (boom, Colorado) and directed by D?maso Rodriguez (Canned Peaches In Syrup, Furious Theatre; Orson's Shadow, Pasadena Playhouse) IS EXTENDING THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28 at the home of Furious Theatre Company, the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena.

The New York Post is reporting that Carol Burnett, considered by many to be one of the greatest comedic talents in television history, is set to return to the small screen.

Richard Kind ('The Tale of the Allergist's Wife' on Broadway) and Michelle Pawk (Tony winner, 'Hollywood Arms') will head the cast of Jeffrey Sweet's play Flyovers, set to receive its New York premiere Off-Broadway beginning previews January 29, 2009 prior to its official press opening night February 2 at the 78th Street Theatre Lab (236 West 78th Street) in Manhattan. Directed by Sandy Shinner, Flyovers is presented in New York by Artistic New Directions, Jeff Landsman and 78th Street Theatre Lab, where Mr. Sweet's acclaimed play Bluff was produced in 2006.

Furious Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season of shows with the Los Angeles Premiere of HUNTER GATHERERS, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (boom, Colorado) and directed by D?maso Rodriguez (Canned Peaches In Syrup, Furious Theatre; Orson's Shadow, Pasadena Playhouse). HUNTER GATHERERS will preview on Wednesday, January 21; Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m. and will open on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. and run through Saturday, February 21 at the home of Furious Theatre Company, the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena.

Furious Theatre Company continues its 2008-2009 season of shows with the Los Angeles Premiere of HUNTER GATHERERS, written by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb (boom, Colorado) and directed by D?maso Rodriguez (Canned Peaches In Syrup, Furious Theatre; Orson's Shadow, Pasadena Playhouse). HUNTER GATHERERS will preview on Wednesday, January 21; Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23 at 8 p.m. and will open on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. and run through Saturday, February 21 at the home of Furious Theatre Company, the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre, 39 S. El Molino Ave. in Pasadena.

Richard Kind ('The Tale of the Allergist's Wife' on Broadway) and Michelle Pawk (Tony winner, 'Hollywood Arms') will head the cast of Jeffrey Sweet's play Flyovers, set to receive its New York premiere Off-Broadway beginning previews January 29, 2009 prior to its official press opening night February 2 at the 78th Street Theatre Lab (236 West 78th Street) in Manhattan. Directed by Sandy Shinner, Flyovers is presented in New York by Artistic New Directions, Jeff Landsman and 78th Street Theatre Lab, where Mr. Sweet's acclaimed play Bluff was produced in 2006.

FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR 2008-2009 SEASON! THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Written by Anthony Neilson Directed by Robert Pescovitz Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29 at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!

FURIOUS THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR 2008-2009 SEASON! THE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE OF THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS Written by Anthony Neilson Directed by Robert Pescovitz Limited Engagement will open on Saturday, November 29 at the Pasadena Playhouse Carrie Hamilton Theatre!

At Pasadena Playhouse's 11th Annual Gala, Pasadena Playhouse Artistic Director Sheldon Epps, new Board Chair Michele Dedeaux Engemann and outgoing Board Chair Kerry McCluggage (the Gala's honoree), announced the theatre's receipt of a $3 million anonymous gift for the Playhouse's Next Stage Campaign.

This first show in the Furious season is the West Coast premiere of the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winning play, which recently finished an Off-Broadway run.

Saturday Night at the Palace is without a doubt the most disturbing play I have seen this year proving the ugliness of racism is as much an issue today as it was when this play first premiered...