The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), celebrating a quarter century of creating community through American tap and contemporary percussive arts through innovative performance, education and outreach programs, welcomes 10-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune at its 25th Anniversary Jubalee Gala. This special evening, hosted by WGN's Dean Richards, takes place July 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago.
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), celebrating 25 years as the nation's premier presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, honors Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner and The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation with its JUBA! Award at Jubalee, CHRP's annual gala benefit supporting performance, education and community programs that reach more than 20,000 people every year. This special evening, hosted by Bill Kurtis, takes place tonight, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), celebrating 25 years as the nation's premier presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, honors Patti Eylar and Charlie Gardner and The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation with its JUBA! Award at Jubalee, CHRP's annual gala benefit supporting performance, education and community programs that reach more than 20,000 people every year. This special evening, hosted by Bill Kurtis, takes place October 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham's festival celebrating the best of European theatre returns to the city and a new home at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this July. Featuring over twenty electrifying performances from eleven European countries, plus live music, exhibitions, workshops, discussions and delicious food, this vibrant festival puts Birmingham on the map as the theatre capital of Europe from 2 - 12 July 2014.
Chicago, IL-The League of Chicago Theatres celebrated the Chicago theater industry and community during its elegant annual Gala on Monday, June 9, 2014. This one-night-only event brought together friends of Chicago theatre and raised $120,000 for programs to support Chicago's 240 member theatre companies. This year's event was held at the Swissotel Chicago, 323 E Upper Wacker Dr, Chicago. Check out some photos of the event below!
Victory Gardens Theater curates a special lineup of public programs in conjunction with its current production of Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman, directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Each special program explores the themes and issues tackled in Death and the Maiden, including political and cultural oppression, prisoner treatment and police brutality, genocide and violence against marginalized groups in society. Death and the Maiden features Sandra Oh, Raul Castillo and John Judd and runs June 13 - July 13, 2014, with the press performance on June 20, 2014, at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue.
BE FESTIVAL, Birmingham's festival celebrating the best of European theatre returns to the city and a new home at Birmingham Repertory Theatre this July. Featuring over twenty electrifying performances from eleven European countries, plus live music, exhibitions, workshops, discussions and delicious food, this vibrant festival puts Birmingham on the map as the theatre capital of Europe from 2 - 12 July 2014.
Following a triumphant 2013 run, Sam Harris returns to 54 Below for four shows only (January 15 - 18, 2014), this time celebrating the release of his brand new book, HAM: Slices of a Life (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster). This show of the same title is what Sam calls a 'liter-usical': a hybrid theatrical show featuring excerpts from the book, artfully interspersed with songs from his classic repertoire. Harris is a multi-million selling recording artist and has starred on Broadway, on television and in concert for nearly three decades. Below, check out photos from Harris' press preview!
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond:
The Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), the world's first year-round presenter of American tap dance and contemporary percussive arts, honors Mayor Rahm Emanuel with its JUBA! Award at JUBALEE, CHRP's annual gala benefit supporting performance, education and community programs that reach more than 20,000 people every year. This special evening, hosted by broadcast legend and civic leader Bill Kurtis, takes place October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.
Tonight, July 18 and Saturday, July 20, 2013, playwright, Duriel E. Harris will present two performances of 'Thingification' at the 11th Annual Fresh Fruit Festival - 'New York City's grassroots, disciplinary international festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer arts and culture.'
On Thursday, July 18 and Saturday, July 20, 2013, playwright, Duriel E. Harris will present two performances of "Thingification" at the 11th Annual Fresh Fruit Festival - "New York City's grassroots, disciplinary international festival of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer arts and culture."
When asked why his new novel Death by Numbers (published by Trafford Publishing) will appeal to readers, author Sam Harrison replies with a veritable checklist of exciting features, including '... business, murder, a great deal of money, schemes, thrills and action.'
Wagner College Theatre kicks off the 2012-13 Main Stage season with "Putting It Together," a Stephen Sondheim revue, which opens tonight, Oct. 3 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 14. The show marks the WCT's return to its home stage in the newly renovated Main Hall after a year away at Snug Harbor.
Wagner College Theatre kicks off the 2012-13 Main Stage season with "Putting It Together," a Stephen Sondheim revue, which opens on Wednesday, Oct. 3 and runs through Sunday, Oct. 14. The show marks the WCT's return to its home stage in the newly renovated Main Hall after a year away at Snug Harbor.
According to Archie Bunker, lovable star curmudgeon of the 1970s hit TV sitcom All in the Family, the 'change of life' should happen in 30 seconds or less. His wife Edith's endearing irritability nearly drove him to the edge, and upon learning the root cause as the 'silent passage' of change that all women go through, he emphatically declared, with the frustration of millions of men behind him: 'If you're gonna do it, do it right now!'
MSNBC contributor Melissa Harris-Perry is the latest addition to MSNBC's expanding weekend lineup. Her new program, set to air Saturdays and Sundays 10a-noon ET, will debut on MSNBC February 4th.
Open Stage of Harrisburg, the Capital Region's professional theatre devoted to thought-provoking contemporary works and theatre education, is producing an intensive workshop with professional New York City actors at Susquehanna Township High School this Saturday, January 28 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Susquehanna Township High School is located at 3500 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17109.
Open Stage of Harrisburg, the Capital Region's professional theatre devoted to thought-provoking contemporary works and theatre education, is producing an intensive workshop with professional New York City actors at Susquehanna Township High School this Saturday, January 28 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Susquehanna Township High School is located at 3500 Elmerton Ave. Harrisburg, PA 17109.
