David Copperfield News

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an exciting year of diverse performances from compelling dance and unique comedy to magic and live music. The eclectic mix of programming is at the heart of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's mission to create a vibrant Cultural District neighborhood.

After a brief summer hiatus, Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA returns next month for a sizzling series of intimate concerts that promise to make August hotter than ever! Considered to be among the most gifted performers in Los Angeles, Sterling's Upstairs is pleased to welcome Joshua Guerrero, Kara Stephens, Kelly Dodson, Josie Yount and Jon-Paul Burkhart to its stellar roster of over 150 headliners since the club's opening in June, 2006.

The cast has been announced for the eagerly awaited ATC and Arcola Theatre production Ibsen's Ghosts. The new version of the classic subtitled Those Who Return, translated by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (An Enemy of The People, Her Naked Skin) and directed by ATC Artistic Director Bijan Sheibani (The Brothers Size, Gone Too Far!) will star Harry Lloyd as Osvald, Suzanne Burden as Mrs Alving, Paul Hickey as Pastor Manders, Natasha Broomfield as Regine and Jim Bywater as Engstrand.

This October, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL. Based on the beloved book by Dodie Smith, THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL is a one-of-a-kind adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous.

LazyTown Entertainment, the brand that has created a worldwide sensation with its top-rated TV series motivating kids to be healthy and active, has teamed with V-me - America's 4th-largest Hispanic TV network - along with Tycoon Entertainment Group, and Global Entertainment Group to bring the smash hit live show LazyTown TM Live! to families across the USA.

The cast has been announced for the eagerly awaited ATC and Arcola Theatre production Ibsen's Ghosts. The new version of the classic subtitled Those Who Return, translated by Rebecca Lenkiewicz (An Enemy of The People, Her Naked Skin) and directed by ATC Artistic Director Bijan Sheibani (The Brothers Size, Gone Too Far!) will star Harry Lloyd as Osvald, Suzanne Burden as Mrs Alving, Paul Hickey as Pastor Manders, Natasha Broomfield as Regine and Jim Bywater as Engstrand.

Master Illusionist David Copperfield appeared to be amazed after taking in the 9:30 performance of Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular Monday night. Following the performance Copperfield joined the cast backstage to commend them on a phenomenal show.

Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA, has once again been named one of the top five Best Dinner Theatres in Los Angeles by MyFoxLA TV's Hot List. 'We are deeply grateful to each and every one of the almost 200,000 voters who took time to cast their ballots which kept us in the top five for two consecutive years,' said producer Michael Sterling.

Two-time Tony Award winners NATHAN LANE (The Producers, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) and BEBE NEUWIRTH (Chicago, Sweet Charity) will star as Gomez and Morticia in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a new musical based on the bizarre and beloved family of characters created by legendary cartoonist Charles Addams. Produced by Stuart Oken, Roy Furman, Michael Leavitt and Five Cent Productions, by special arrangement with Elephant Eye Theatrical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY will open on Broadway Thursday, April 8, 2010 at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Previews will begin Thursday, March 4, 2010 following a pre-Broadway engagement at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theatre in Chicago that begins November 13.

Imagine if you could win the lottery, travel to your perfect place in the blink of an eye, own your dream car, or turn back the hands of time. It all becomes a reality, every night in David Copperfield: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION, coming to the Buell Theatre May 8-10. Tickets go on sale Sunday, April 5.

HIT Entertainment, one of the world?s leading independent children?s entertainment producers and rights owners, in association with UK-based I.P. Live, announce the debut of Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess ? Bob the Builder?s first touring stage show in the US in five years. Presented by Magic Arts & Entertainment, a subsidiary of Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC), Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess will visit Charlotte?s Belk Theater May 2-3 for just three shows as the production travels to more than 70 cities nationwide through June 2009. Tickets start at $19 and are available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the theater box office.

The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

The award-winning Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA, adds sizzle to its May headlining roster when regional musical theatre star Shaun Samaro, Television and Broadway star Dean Butler, and Theresa Anne Swain, winner of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2009, make their cabaret debuts at the trendy and immensely popular supper club.

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 79th season with a wild adventure for adults and children alike, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' adapted from the book by Jules Verne, written by Mark Brown and directed by Michael Evan Haney, April 21 through May 9.

HIT Entertainment, one of the world?s leading independent children?s entertainment producers and rights owners, in association with UK-based I.P. Live, announce the debut of Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess ? Bob the Builder?s first touring stage show in the US in five years. Presented by Magic Arts & Entertainment, a subsidiary of Tix Corporation (Nasdaq: TIXC), Bob the Builder? LIVE! Spud?s Big Mess will visit Charlotte?s Belk Theater May 2-3 for just three shows as the production travels to more than 70 cities nationwide through June 2009. Tickets start at $19 and are available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 and at the theater box office.

Westport Country Playhouse is set to open its 2009 Season! Around the World in 80 Days, featuring Mark Shanahan April 21 - May 9, 2009! Come join us at the Playhouse as we open our 2009 Season with Around the World in 80 Days, a wildly magnificent tale for adults and children alike based on the classic novel by Jules Verne!

Westport Country Playhouse will open its 79th season with a wild adventure for adults and children alike, 'Around the World in 80 Days,' adapted from the book by Jules Verne, written by Mark Brown and directed by Michael Evan Haney, April 21 through May 9.

Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans announce the Chicago Premiere of Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Rick Snyder. The production, featuring Anne Adams, Lance Baker, Gary Houston, Dan Kuhlman and Suzanne Lang runs February 25- April 5, 2009 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie. The press performance is Thursday, March 5, 2009, at 7:30 p.m.

On April 5, 2009. Broadway in Concert! at the Canyon ushers in Spring with Southland musical theatre stars Peter Welkin and Shannon Watson in From Broadway to Film and Back Again, a thrilling journey featuring music from Broadway that made its way into films; and music from films that became Broadway shows.

Imagine if you could win the lottery, travel to your perfect place in the blink of an eye, own your dream car, or turn back the hands of time. It all becomes a reality, every night in David Copperfield: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION, coming to the Buell Theatre May 8-10. Tickets go on sale Sunday, April 5.