David Byrne News

The Joyce Theater is proud to welcome back onto its stage - for five performances only - the John Jasperse Company, presenting the New York premiere of Truth, Revised Histories, Wishful Thinking, and Flat Out Lies, a Joyce Theater 25th Anniversary commission, from June 16-19.

Sherie Rene Scott, star and creator of Everyday Rapture, along with her co-creator Dick Scanlan and co-stars Betsy Wolfe, Eamon Foley and Lindsay Mendez celebrated the release of the Everyday Rapture Cast Album (out by Ghostlight Records) with a CD signing for fans at the American Airlines Theatre.

The Joyce Theater is proud to welcome back onto its stage - for five performances only - the John Jasperse Company, presenting the New York premiere of Truth, Revised Histories, Wishful Thinking, and Flat Out Lies, a Joyce Theater 25th Anniversary commission, from June 16-19.

To celebrate the worldwide, in-store release of the original cast recording of Everyday Rapture, the much raved about musical co-written by and starring Sherie Rene Scott, the entire cast will be holding an in-theater CD signing immediately following the 7:00 PM performance on Tuesday, June 15.

The American Theatre Wing's 64th Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and broadcast on the CBS Television Network. For more information visit tonyawards.com.

Fans of Everyday Rapture now have their shot at semi-semi stardom! Log on to www.facebook.com/RoundaboutTheatreCompany to submit a video of yourself lip synching a song from the musical before June 27th.

To celebrate the worldwide, in-store release of the original cast recording of Everyday Rapture, the much raved about musical co-written by and starring Sherie Rene Scott, the entire cast will be holding an in-theater CD signing immediately following the 7:00 PM performance on Tuesday, June 15.

This weekend, Everyday Rapture's Sherie Rene Scott, will appear on WCBS 2 News on Sunday, May 30th between 8:30AM-9AM on channel 2.

The A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents the world premiere of Beautiful Child: The Music of Rufus Wainwright, featuring a book written by Craig Slaight, direction by A.C.T. Associate Artist Domenique Lozano, musical direction by Jane Hammett, and choreography by Christine Mattison. The 'disarmingly beautiful' (The New York Times) music of Rufus Wainwright takes center stage as A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory continues its exploration of modern composers in this theatrical tribute to the acclaimed singer-songwriter.

The line-up for the 65th Caramoor International Music Festival features Genre-defying ensemble 2 Foot Yard opening the series on July 2, followed by ETHEL, one of America's premier post-classical string quartets, on July 9. The series concludes with Christopher O'Riley, a dynamic pianist and host of NPR's From the Top, in a July 30 program entitled 'Out of My Hands'. Tickets for each Extreme Chamber Music concert are $25 and $35 and may be purchased at the Caramoor Box Office, 914.232.1252 or ordered online at www.caramoor.org. Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is located at 149 Girdle Ridge Road in Katonah, New York.

Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces the Chase 2010 Latino Cultural Festival, which will take place from July 29 to August 8 at Queens Theatre in the Park.

This weekend, Everyday Rapture's Sherie Rene Scott, will appear on WCBS 2 News on Sunday, May 30th between 8:30AM-9AM on channel 2.

Tywla Tharp is this year's recipient of the 2010 Drama Desk Award for Best Choreography.

Rubicon Theatre Company continues its 2009-2010 Season with a revival of BETH HENLEY's Pulitzer Prize-winning play CRIMES OF THE HEART. Set in Mississippi in 1974 (five years after Hurricane Camille), this sweet, sexy comedy follows the travails of the three Magrath sisters, who come together at the family home in Hazelhurst when the youngest Babe is charged with shooting her husband 'cause she didn't like his looks.'

The A.C.T. Young Conservatory proudly presents the world premiere of Beautiful Child: The Music of Rufus Wainwright, featuring a book written by Craig Slaight, direction by A.C.T. Associate Artist Domenique Lozano, musical direction by Jane Hammett, and choreography by Christine Mattison. The 'disarmingly beautiful' (The New York Times) music of Rufus Wainwright takes center stage as A.C.T.'s Young Conservatory continues its exploration of modern composers in this theatrical tribute to the acclaimed singer-songwriter.

On Tuesday May 18 May 13, 8:00pm Live Nation presents HENRY ROLLINS.

The Joyce Theater is proud to welcome back onto its stage - for five performances only - the John Jasperse Company, presenting the New York premiere of Truth, Revised Histories, Wishful Thinking, and Flat Out Lies, a Joyce Theater 25th Anniversary commission, from June 16-19.

On May 2nd The Star-Ledger featured an article titled 'Everyday Rapture' is paradise for star Sherie Rene Scott' the article is written by Ronni Reich and begins

Everyday Rapture opened officially on April 29th, 2010 at the American Airlines Theatre On Broadway (227 West 42nd Street) to great reviews. Broadway Beat now brings you a sneak peek at all the fun and excitement of opening night!

Director/choreographer Twyla Tharp will be presented with the 2010 I.A.L. Diamond Award for Achievement in the Arts from Columbia University on May 1. Ms. Tharp, who recently opened her new critically acclaimed musical, Come Fly Away, at Broadway's Marquis Theatre, is a 1963 graduate of Columbia's Barnard College.