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THE JOST PROJECT Returns to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 5/9
by Courtnie Mele - Apr 20, 2014


The J?st Project looks forward to returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the location where they launched their recording, "Can't Find My Way Home" (Dot Time Records). As part of the Art After 5 series, the Philly-based band will perform on Friday, May 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The band is made up of internationally renowned vibraphonist Tony Miceli, vocalist/harmonicist Paul Jost, bassist Kevin MacConnell and drummer Charlie Patierno. This event is free with museum admission, $20; seniors $18; youth, 13 to 18, and students with valid ID $14; children 12 and under free. For more information, call (215) 684-7506 or e-mail artafter5@philamuseum.org.

PlayMakers Rep Presents Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, Now thru 4/20
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014


PlayMakers Repertory Company will conclude its Mainstage Season with the Tony Award-winning musical 'Assassins' by Stephen Sondheim, onstage today, April 2-20.

PlayMakers Rep to Present Stephen Sondheim's ASSASSINS, 4/2-20
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


PlayMakers Repertory Company will conclude its Mainstage Season with the Tony Award-winning musical "Assassins" by Stephen Sondheim, onstage April 2-20.

The Jost Project Performs at Chris' Jazz Cafe Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2014


Philadelphia-based The Jost Project is performing another concert with music from their CD Can't Find My Way Home (Dot Time Records, based in New York and Europe). Tonight, January 31 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. they will be at Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street in Philadelphia.

Farmington Players to Present ASSASSINS, 2/14-3/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2014


"Everybody's got the right to some sunshine." Nine characters looking for either love, equality or a common voice, deliver that message on the Farmington Players stage in the Stephen Sondheim musical, Assassins. They are determined to change the world by targeting the United States President in pursuit of their own twisted versions of "The American Dream."

The Jost Project Performs Steel Coffee House in Phoenixville Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2014


Philadelphia-based The Jost Project is performing two concerts with music from their CD Can't Find My Way Home (Dot Time Records, based in New York and Europe). Tonight, January 24 at 9 pm they will be at Steel City Coffee House, 203 Bridge Street in Phoenixville with Phyllis Chapell opening for them at the Steel City concert at 8 pm.

The Jost Project to Perform Steel Coffee House in Phoenixville, 1/24; Chris' Jazz Cafe Set for 1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2014


Philadelphia-based The Jost Project is performing two concerts with music from their CD Can't Find My Way Home (Dot Time Records, based in New York and Europe). On Friday January 24 at 9 pm they will be at Steel City Coffee House, 203 Bridge Street in Phoenixville with Phyllis Chapell opening for them at the Steel City concert at 8 pm. On Friday, January 31 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. they will be at Chris' Jazz Cafe, 1421 Sansom Street in Philadelphia.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/18- ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2013


Today in 2004, Assassins opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 101 performances. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.The musical first opened Off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/22- ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2013


Today in 2004, Assassins opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 101 performances. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.The musical first opened Off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards.

UArts Presents Philly Premiere of John Guare's A FREE MAN OF COLOR, 10/11-14
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 25, 2012


A Free Man of Color, the most recent work by celebrated American playwright John Guare, swaggers onto the stage of the Arts Bank Theater on October 11 in a production by the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts. Performances run October 11-14 at the Arts Bank Theater, located at 601 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia.

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 7/18- ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 18, 2012


Today in 2004, Assassins opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 101 performances. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.The musical first opened Off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards.

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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 4/22- ASSASSINS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2012


Today in 2004, Assassins opened at Studio 54, where it ran for 101 performances. Assassins is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr. It uses the premise of a murderous carnival game to produce a revue-style portrayal of men and women who attempted (successfully or otherwise) to assassinate Presidents of the United States. The music varies to reflect the popular music of the eras depicted.The musical first opened Off-Broadway in 1990, and the 2004 Broadway production won five Tony Awards.

University of the Arts Presents CHICAGO, 3/22-25
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 15, 2012


The long-running hit musical Chicago will be performed by students at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia at the Merriam Theater on March 23, 24 and 25, 2012. In addition to evening performances on Friday March 23 and Saturday March 24 at 8pm and matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm, there will be a preview performance on Thursday night March 22 at 8pm.

Milwaukee Rep Announces 2012-13 Season: CLYBOURNE PARK, ASSASSINS & More
by Kelsey Denette - Mar 13, 2012


Artistic Director Mark Clements yesterday announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2012/13 Season. The choice of plays includes a Tony Award-winning musical, two classics from American literature, two landmark plays written nearly 50 years apart, a musical parody of Broadway, two scintillating musical revues that celebrate the blues and the legendary music of Johnny Cash, an interactive stage show by mentalist Marc Salem and a soul-stirring hit from London and Broadway.

Milwaukee Rep 2012-2013 Season to Include DIARY OF ANNE FRANK, RING OF FIRE, ASSASSINS
by Harmony Wheeler - Mar 12, 2012


Artistic Mark Clements announced Milwaukee Repertory Theater's 2012/13 Season today. The ambitious choice of plays includes a Tony Award-winning musical, two classics from American literature, two landmark plays written nearly 50 years apart, a musical parody of Broadway, two scintillating musical revues that celebrate the blues and the legendary music of Johnny Cash, an interactive stage show by mentalist Marc Salem and a soul-stirring hit from London and Broadway.

5th Floor Productions Presents ASSASSINS, 6/22-26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 22, 2011


5th Floor Productions will revive the musical Assassins for a limited run at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Chelsea. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, Assassins will open June 22nd for six performances through June 26th.

5th Floor Productions Presents ASSASSINS, 6/22-26
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2011


5th Floor Productions will revive the musical Assassins for a limited run at the Hudson Guild Theatre in Chelsea. With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by John Weidman, Assassins will open June 22nd for six performances through June 26th.

University of the Arts Premieres Innaurato's Adaptation of Marriage of Figaro 10/21-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2010


The author of the longest-running Broadway comedy of the past fifty years, Albert Innaurato, has uncapped his pen to adapt one of his favorite plays, Beaumarchais' The Marriage of Figaro, and will direct a staged reading of his newest work under the auspices of the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts in the Caplan Studio Theater, 211 S. Broad St., on October 21-25, 2010.

University of the Arts Premieres Innaurato's Adaptation of Marriage of Figaro 10/21-25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2010


The author of the longest-running Broadway comedy of the past fifty years, Albert Innaurato, has uncapped his pen to adapt one of his favorite plays, Beaumarchais' The Marriage of Figaro, and will direct a staged reading of his newest work under the auspices of the Ira Brind School of Theater Arts at the University of the Arts in the Caplan Studio Theater, 211 S. Broad St., on October 21-25, 2010.

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