Whistler in the Dark Theatre is calling it a day, but not before staging one final play that will challenge their audience. Concluding their season celebrating Caryl Churchill, the Whistlers are fading out with the dystopian fable FAR AWAY.
Natasha Vargas, a senior from Lawrence High School, was named State Champion at the 2014 NJ Poetry Out Loud State Finals competition, part of the national poetry recitation program. The state finals took place today at Victoria Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Ms. Vargas will move on to represent New Jersey in the national finals in Washington, DC in April to compete against 52 champions from every state and territory, all vying for the national title and the chance to win prizes including college scholarships.
Today, Mayor Landrieu, City officials, Canal Street Development Corporation, and representatives of ACE Theatrical Group celebrated the reopening of the historic Saenger Theatre at 1111 Canal Street following a $52 million restoration. Built in 1927 by noted New Orleans architect Emile Weil, the Saenger Theatre is a remarkable example of Italian Renaissance architecture and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building was significantly damaged by Hurricane Katrina and has since been the focus of complex redevelopment through a public-private partnership between the City of New Orleans, Canal Street Development Corporation, and ACE Theatrical Group.
Houston audiences adore Betsy Kelso and David Nehls' THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL. The raucous musical originally opened Off-Broadway in September 2005. Stages Repertory Theatre initially brought the musical to Houston in a production that ran from July 12, 2006 to March 31, 2007. Due to popular demand, they brought the show back from June 1 to September 4, 2011. Now, Standing Room Only Productions is presenting their take on the popular musical, ensuring that Houston's summer theatre season sizzles with witty, boisterous entertainment.
As I stare down the barrel of my own 10-year anniversary from graduating high school, I found more than one of the characters in Standing Room Only Production's presentation of local award-winning playwright Michael Weem's FEELING ALRIGHT! honestly relevant and applicable to me and my life. And I'm certain I was not alone. Whether you're just out of high school or 50 years out of high school, the individual pressures and dilemmas of self-discovery of at least one of the characters will ring with the distinct air of truth for you.
A theatrical management and development company formed by entertainment industry veterans, ACE Theatrical Group specializes in preserving historic treasures and expanding the arts community. It works to design, reconstruct and operate live performance venues throughout North America, with a long history of success. Currently, the company is overseeing the restoration of the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA, and the former Loew's Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.
East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans announces the lineup of Broadway's biggest hits for the 2013 - 2014 season to be showcased at the newly-renovated Saenger Theatre.
It's Saturday, and that means it's time for BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' round-up! Today's photos feature Annie star Lilla Crawford doing a dead-on (although red-headed) impersonation of President Lincoln, the casts of The Public Theater's GIANT, NEWSIES, EVITA, A CHRISTMAS STORY, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, SILENCE! THE MUSICAL, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, ONCE, SPIDER-MAN, CHAPLIN, CHICAGO, WICKED, SCANDALOUS, THE BOOK OF MORMON and many more joining together to support the third season of webseries 'Submissions Only', and quite a few pics from regional shows!
Monette Andersen gave her time, energy, and love to the families in ACT One and was a 'mom' to many.
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) has announced the cast that will lead their production of ANNIE, running March 20 - April 1 at the Hobby Center for The Performing Arts.
Chekhovek, a new comedy adapted and directed by Melania Levitsky from nine of Anton Chekhov's best known short stories, will be given its New York premiere when previews begin Wednesday, February 1, at 8:00 pm for an opening Tuesday, February 7, at 7:00pm at the ArcLight Theatre, 152 West 71st Street.
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
Metropolis Opera Project presents The 2nd Annual One Act Festival, April 8th thru 10th at Medicine Show Theatre.
Join Composer and producer, Scott Alan, for another night of 'Monday Nights, New Voices' February 28th, 2011 at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.
Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.
Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.
Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.
Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.
Puppetmongers' winter holiday performances have been a tradition for families and theatre-goers in Toronto since 1990.
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