Cheryl News

Veteran media executive Cheryl Fair has been named President and General Manager of ABC owned-television station KABC-TV, Los Angeles, it was announced today by Rebecca Campbell, President of the ABC Owned Television Station Group, to whom she will report. Ms. Fair succeeds Arnie Kleiner, who retired from KABC at the end of January.

The award-winning Astoria Performing Arts Center has announced their Midwinter Reading Series, consisting of a play and a musical, that will be presented at the Queens Council on the Arts, supported by grants from the Dramatist Guild Fund and the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Pacific Symphony Music Director Carl St.Clair has spent 25 years championing music in the community, and it shows in Pacific Symphony's commitment to access, willingness to experiment and openness to sharing the stage. The Symphony celebrates Maestro St.Clair's 25th anniversary at the helm by sending its musicians out into the community to perform chamber and full-orchestra concerts throughout Orange County, with the majority of events taking place between February and June. These free or low-cost concerts are collectively called, “Freshly Squeezed Music: Pacific Symphony in Your Orange County Neighborhood.” Concerts highlight Pacific Symphony's extensive and varied reach into the community, and include new partnerships with local community-based arts organizations, as well as highlight artists and students currently involved in Pacific Symphony's education and community engagement programs.

Thornton Wilder's THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH plays February 20 through March 14 at Theatre Southwest. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast below!

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) will present a reunion concert of Kirsten Childs' THE BUBBLY BLACK GIRL SHEDS HER CHAMELEON SKIN on March 30, 2015 at 7pm at 54 Below. The concert will be directed by original cast member Jerry Dixon (If/Then) with original music director Fred Carl (Miracle Brothers) leading members of the original band.

Good Theater has announced the Maine premiere of Sharr White's acclaimed play, THE OTHER PLACE opening March 4 and running through March 29. Good Theater is the professional theater in residence at the St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland. For tickets and information call 207-885-5883 or go to the Good Theater website www.goodtheater.com .

The 'Tomatoes Got Talent' show will now take place tonight, February 10 at 7PM at Stage 72/Triad.

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is excited to announce additional cast members for the Fox Cities engagement of Ballroom with a Twist tonight, Feb. 10, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.

Children's Theatre Company (CTC) celebrates 50 years as the flagship theatre for multigenerational audiences in North America with a mix of celebratory events and a continued commitment to creating new work for young audiences with a theatrical season that includes five premieres. Hailed by Time Magazine as the number one theatre for families in the nation, CTC celebrates 50 years of creating exciting new works for young audiences that have been in Beijing, Moscow, Tokyo, Canada, Scotland, most of the United States and Broadway; of being the largest and most honored theatre for multigenerational audiences in North America; and the being only theatre for young audiences to receive a Tony Award for sustained excellence.

Cheryl King of Stage Left Studio directs Antioch, a daring new play by stage fighter Jack McKeane.

The winners of the 67th Annual DGA Awards will be announced today, Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, hosted by actor Jane Lynch.

The Playwrights Realm's World Premiere of CITY OF by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar), opened last night, February 5, 2015 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld brings you photos from opening night below!

"Mom!" "Mommy!!" "Ma!!!" How many times a day does a mother hear these words? Being a mother is one of the most rewarding, hilarious, joy filled and heartbreaking jobs in the world. Come and celebrate all things Mom during a staged reading of MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD at the Ivoryton Playhouse on February 20th, 21st and 22nd to benefit local agencies that promote programs for women and children.

The Playwrights Realm's World Premiere of CITY OF by Anton Dudley, directed by Stephen Brackett (Buyer & Cellar), will open tonight, February 5, 2015 at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 W. 42nd Street, NYC). BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!

On January 29th, over 200 guests filled the Circle Ball Room at The Breaker's in Palm Beach for a thrilling evening of dinner, dance and music hosted by actor and singer Gianni Russo of "The Godfather" fame thanks to the efforts of a group of powerhouse chairs and committee members. International Chair was Herme De Wyman. Gala Co-Chairs were Anka Palitz, Jennifer Myerberg and Ann Van Ness. Dinner chairs were George J. Palladino and Jerrold St. George. Vice Chairs were Michele Herbert, Marsha & Carl Hewitt and Carol Jaeger. Scroll down for photos!

Stage Left Studio will extend Margaret Morrison's critically acclaimed love story HOME IN HER HEART. This play with music is directed by Cheryl King, starring Audelco Award winner Ava Jenkins and Margaret Morrison. Previews began January 13 with opening night on January 30. Originally slated to close March 10, performances have been added through April 19.

Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced the six finalists for its prestigious 2014 Discover Great New Writers Awards. The Discover Great New Writers program, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, recognizes great fiction and nonfiction debuts from authors at the start of their careers. Since 1990, the program has introduced readers to more than 1,800 extraordinary literary talents, many of whom have gone on to become household names.

For over 25 years, stars of stage and screen have come out to bowl in support of Second Stage's award-winning seasons and to assist the theatre in its fund-raising efforts at its annual All-Star Bowling Classic. Last night, stars gathered at Lucky Strike Lanes and Lounge to bowl and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from inside the event below!

We spoke with Kevin Farley about his new memoir, 'Out of the Woods' and how seeing 'Into the Woods' with his daughter Kendyll changed his life.

Seventy years after Nazi Germany fell and the horrors of Auschwitz, Buchenwald and other atrocities were revealed to the world, the Nuremburg War Crimes Trial convened. Hitler was dead by his own hand, but other Third Reich leaders were tried by an Allied Military Tribunal for "Crimes against Peace, War Crimes and Crimes against Humanity."