The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces the winners of the MITF 2012 Season Awards. The Award ceremony was held on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 7pm at The Actors Temple Theater, 339 W. 47th Street, NYC.
The Public Theater presents the New York premiere production of Giant, an epic love story with book by Sybille Pearson and music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. Currently in previews at the Newman Theater, the show opens tonight, November 15. Directed by Michael Greif, Giant runs through Sunday, December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you a sneak peek of the cast in action below!
The creative vision of Philip K. Dick lives on as the borough becomes the setting of a myriad of films inspired by one of the genre's most celebrated contributors at The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival in Brooklyn from from December 7-9, 2012. From the exclusive screening of John Alan Simon's Radio Free Albemuth and further original films that capture the essence of the scientifically unexplained to the panel discussions that tap into the some of the greatest minds of our generation, the festival is sure to captivate and bring forth an appreciation of cinema's most outer-worldly style.
Disney's landmark musical event, The Lion King, celebrates 15 years on Broadway today, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, New York City). Virtually the entire creative team, who collectively won six Tony Awards for their work on the show, will reunite for a one-night only celebratory performance Sunday, November 18th as a benefit for The Actors Fund.
After a successful run at The Flea, the theater has announced the extension of the U.S. Premiere of I HATE F*CKING MEXICANS by Luis Enrique Gutierrez Ortiz Monasterio "the enfant terrible of contemporary Mexican theater." Translated by Debbie Saivetz, Ana Graham, and Danya Taymor and directed by Ms. Taymor, a Flea Resident Director; the production features members of The Bats and The Riot Group's Adriano Shapman. Previews began October 9, with opening night on October 18. The show is now extended with limited performances through December 11.
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) presents its Thirteenth Annual Season AWARDS CEREMONY tonight, November 11, 2012 at 7pm at The Actors Temple Theater, 339 W. 47th Street, NYC.
The Flea Theater presents THE FLYING LATKE by Caldecott-Medal winner Arthur Yorinks, a heart-warming tale of Chanukah celebrations, holiday dysfunction and the miracle of a certain soaring potato pancake. Directed by Flea Resident Director Ben Kamine, this limited engagement runs Saturday & Sunday mornings only, December 1 through 16 at The Flea.
Lisa Matassa soars on her new EP, the intimate collection, SOMEBODY'S BABY, and the December 4 release hits all the right notes for fans of edgy, rockin' Country.
Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens tonight, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.
The Public Theater presents the New York premiere production of Giant, an epic love story with book by Sybille Pearson and music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. Currently in previews at the Newman Theater, the show has pushed back opening night to November 15. Directed by Michael Greif, Giant runs through Sunday, December 2. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!
The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) presents its Thirteenth Annual Season AWARDS CEREMONY on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 7pm at The Actors Temple Theater, 339 W. 47th Street, NYC.
The Public Theater presents the New York premiere production of Giant, an epic love story with book by Sybille Pearson and music and lyrics by Michael John LaChiusa. Currently in previews at the Newman Theater, the show has pushed back opening night to November 15. Directed by Michael Greif, Giant runs through Sunday, December 2.
Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant on Fillmore Street just added the following concerts at its world-renowned San Francisco venue: Flamenco Rumba Salsa band: Kaweh Sextet with Edgardo Cambon, Danilo Paiz, David Belove, Alex Specht & Willie Garza (tonight, 11/7, 8pm), World-renowned Paraguayan harpist & violinist: Carlos Reyes (Tue, 11/20, 8pm), Jazz Fusion Pioneers: Jeff Lorber with Jimmy Haslip, Eric Marienthal & Gary Novak (Wed, 11/21, 8pm), Cuba's Finest: Havana D'Primera (Sat, 11/24, 8 & 10pm) and Comedian Don Reed's East 14th - A Benefit for 51Oakland (Sun, 12/2, 7pm).
Disney's landmark musical event, The Lion King, celebrates 15 years on Broadway Tuesday, November 13th at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, New York City). Virtually the entire creative team, who collectively won six Tony® Awards for their work on the show, will reunite for a one-night only celebratory performance Sunday, November 18th as a benefit for The Actors Fund. For information on purchasing those seats, with 100% of proceeds benefitting the organization, visit: http://www.actorsfund.org/performances-and-events/lion-king-5.
American Lyric Theater's popular series of public libretto readings, The Living Libretto, continues this season at the new National Opera Center. Next up is LA REINA, with Libretto by Laura Sosa Pedroza; Music by Jorge Sosa and Commissioned by American Lyric Theater. The reading will be directed by Debbie Saivetz and feature Zabryna Guevara, Ed Trucco, Teresa Yenque, Audrey Esparza, Jose Joaquin Perez, Alfredo Huereca, Gerardo Rodrigez, Gerardo Gudino, Antonio Vega, Gabriel Gutierrez, and Israel Hernandez. Watch a behind-the-scenes video about LA REINA below!
The Flea Theater presents the New York premiere of Restoration Comedy by Pultizer Prize-finalist Amy Freed. It will be directed by Ed Sylvanus Iskandar, a 2012 Drama Desk Award nominee for These Seven Sicknesses, and stars The Bats, the resident acting company at The Flea. Previews begin November 25 with opening night slated for December 10.
Perseverance Theatre continues its 2012-2013 season with the Tony Award winning musical hit OKLAHOMA! with Music by Richard Rodgers, Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, based on the play Green Grow the Lilacs by Lynn Riggs with original dances by Agnes de Mille. Perseverance Theatre's production is produced in collaboration with Juneau Dance Unlimited. Directed by Shona Strauser, Musical Direction by Sally Smith, Choreography by Ricci Adan. OKLAHOMA! opens Friday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and runs through December 9 on the Perseverance Mainstage in Douglas.
The 2012 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year gala celebrates Caetano Veloso's philanthropic, cultural and musical contributions on November 14 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
On the next episode of ABC's 666 PARK AVENUE titled 'Diabolic', the aftermath of the Dorans' Halloween party leaves everyone with an emotional and psychological hangover. Get a sneak peek below!
The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys announced today that music superstar and football enthusiast Kenny Chesney will rock Cowboys Stadium on Thanksgiving Day to kick-off The Salvation Army's 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign.
