It's been 30 years since we were first introduced to Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas, where the Lions Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The 20 Tuna residents -- men, women, children and a dog -- are portrayed by only two performers, R. Michael Clinkscales and Will Mercer, in a hilarious look at rural Texas life. There is a universality to this script, written by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears and Ed Howard, that is the reason it has held up so beautifully over the years. This current production, staged by The Wimberley Players and directed by Aaron Johnson, is a thoroughly enjoyable evening and R. Michael Clinkscales and Will Mercer more than do justice to this Texas treasure.
The Vagabond Players have announced its historic 100th consecutive season for 2015-16. The centennial season is made up of revivals of past successful Vagabond productions. The Vagabonds first opened in 1916 as a part of the Little Theatre Movement that was sweeping the country at the time. Whereas most of those theatres eventually closed or went dark for several seasons, The Vagabonds has produced a season for 100 consecutive years earning it the title:
Reprising the roles they played last year in No String's Theatre Company's (NSTC) enormously successful production of 'Greater Tuna,' Las Cruces actors Algernon D'Ammassa and David Reyes star, in "A Tuna Christmas," a hilarious and entertaining comedy which opens November 21, 2014 at the Black Box Theatre (BBT), 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to announce that the world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon will let YOU choose the killer! With three different alternate endings, this is the first theatre production that asks you to TURN ON YOUR PHONES during the show to vote!
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews tonight, September 12 at 8pm; will open today, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
Meet the eclectic inhabitants of Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas, in the fast-paced comedy "Greater Tuna" at the College of the Mainland Community Theatre Sept. 11-28.
Steps Theatre (a division of Steps Off Broadway) will be performing 'The Greater Tuna' for only 6 performances. There will be 7:30 PM performances tonight, September 5, and September 6, 12, 13 and 2:00 PM performances on September 7, 14. All performances will be held at Steps very own intimate theater at 799 South Main Street in Bellingham.
Steps Theatre (a division of Steps Off Broadway) will be performing "The Greater Tuna" for only 6 performances. There will be 7:30 PM performances on September 5, 6, 12, 13 and 2:00 PM performances on September 7, 14. All performances will be held at Steps very own intimate theater at 799 South Main Street in Bellingham.
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews on Friday, September 12 at 8pm; will open on Friday, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
THE DEPOT THEATRE in Westport, NY, now in its 36th season of bringing quality professional theatre to the Adirondacks of New York, has announced final casting for its 2014 Summer Season.
Miss Jeanne's Mystery Dinner Theatre is pleased to announce a July 11-27 run of the crowd-pleasing comedy Greater Tuna, by Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears. Greater Tuna is presented by Penguin Productions and directed by Asa Ambrister, and will be the first play produced at Miss Jeanne's that will be outside of the mystery dinner show format. This outrageous look at life in Tuna, TX is a two-man show featuring twenty colorful characters, played by award-winning local actors Patrick Goedicke and Asa Ambrister in a series of quick costume changes. Goedicke won a 2013 'Lakie Award' for his portrayal of Lt. Columbo in Lakewood Theatre's Prescription: Murder. Ambrister was voted Best Supporting Actor of 2013 in Tennessee's BroadwayWorld.com Awards.
Our intrepid cabaret columnist/reviewer Stephen Hanks catches up on some reviews of fall 2013 shows, including Mary Foster Conklin's BroadwayWorld.com Award nominated tribute to Fran Landesman, solo shows from Bernard Dotson, Gary Crawford, and Lauren Glazer, and a duo show from Alison Nusbaum and Jackie Kristel.
Jack Utrata and Tom Ollis will portray more than 20 characters in 'A Tuna Christmas', running today, December 4-22, 2013, presented by the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre at the Gilweit Theatre.
Jack Utrata and Tom Ollis will portray more than 20 characters in 'A Tuna Christmas', running December 4-22, 2013, presented by the Carolina Actors Studio Theatre at the Gilweit Theatre.
This winter, venture to the enchanting land of pines by the sea and enjoy the crisp breeze as you take a leisurely stroll along the Cambria shorelines. After exploring, head into town and enjoy handcrafted, global cuisine at one of the village's charming restaurants and couple a perfect glass of coastal wine with culinary wonders.
Greater Tuna plays have been a Memphis tradition since the 1990's. A Tuna Christmas, Directed by Ann Marie Hall (Singin' in the Rain), the second in this series, is a wild yuletide caper that introduces us to the eccentric residents of Tuna--Texas' third-smallest town.
No Strings Theatre Company presents 'Greater Tuna' an entertaining and engaging comedy by Jaston Williams, Ed Howard, and Joe Sears, directed by NSTC's Artistic Director, Ceil Herman. 'Greater Tuna' is now performing in Deming NM at the Voiers Park Theatre in a beautiful outdoor space. The final performance is 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 29.
