Fraser News

The complete recent radio broadcast of Charles Busch's outrageous nun-themed camp comedy THE DIVINE SISTER is now available to download.

L.A. Theatre Works presents Charles Busch's hilarious homage to movie nuns 'The Divine Sister' starring Charles Busch (Mother Superior) and members of the original Off Broadway cast: Alison Fraser (Sister Walburga) and Julie Halston (Sister Acacius). Joining them on stage were Emily Bergl (Agnes), Maxwell Caulfield (Jeremy, Brother Venerius) and his wife Juliet Mills (Mrs. Levinson).

Spellbinding premieres by Jiri Kylian and Crystal Pite join Kylian's sensual Petite Mort and raucous Sechs Tänze (Six Dances) in KYLIAN + PITE, Pacific Northwest Ballet's fascinating foursome of contemporary works.

Please help salute renowned music historian Rick Starr, former manager of the legendary sheet music store Hollywood Sheet Music, and pillar of the entertainment community. Rick offered his expertise in classic popular song and theatre music to scores of singers over the years.

The New York Choral Society (NYCS) returns to Carnegie Hall under the baton of Maestro David Hayes on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 to present an inspiring mix of Christmas favorites, old and new.

It's still tight at the top of all the BWW:UK 2013 Award categories! Your votes can still make a difference as The Book of Mormon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Once all battle it out for the musical theatre prizes.

Infinitheatre presents the remount of its hugely successful world premiere of Kafka's Ape, Guy Sprung's adaptation of Franz Kafka's A Report to an Academy, from the original German. Kafka's Ape runs from tonight, Nov. 7-24 at Bain St. Michel.

Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th AnnualVariety's Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. This entertaining evening of stand-up, sketch comedy and musical acts will feature performances by Joel McHale, David Spade, Adam Carolla, Dana Gould, Kevin Nealon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! house band Cleto and the Cletones. The celebration will honor Jimmy Kimmel with the 2013 Variety's Power of Comedy Award, and will once again support The Noreen Fraser Foundation's mission of raising funds for women's cancer research. This year's gala is presented by Xbox One and sponsored by Amazon Studios, GUINNESS and Johnnie Walker and will bring together over six hundred VIP guests, including some of Hollywood's most talented comedians.

On the eve of AFM, XLrator Media has acquired North American distribution rights to the comedy DON PEYOTE, starring Dan Fogler (Balls of Fury), Josh Duhamel (Safe Haven)

The Canadian Opera Company has announced its November 2013 lineup. Details below!

'Holiday Lights in Homewood' weekend festival celebrates the season with a tree lighting ceremony, outdoor marketplace, unique shopping opportunities and a free synthetic ice skating rink on December 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. and December 7 from 12 to 8 p.m. Homewood is also proud to launch 'Holiday Pop-Up Shops' where indie-craft vendors take over empty storefronts every Saturday November 30 through December 21. In addition, Homewood announces the premiere of a window walking tour with a 'Winter Wonderland' theme created by professional window designer, Margot Hallahan, whose designs have been seen at former Marshal Fields and Navy Pier. The window walking tour is unveiled on November 30th. 'Holiday Lights in Homewood' is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.HomeSweetHomewood.com

Bucks County Playhouse has announced today that the Playhouse has selected Alexander Fraser and Robyn Goodman to assume the leadership roles of Producing Director and Executive Producer, respectively. They will be replacing outgoing Producing Director Jed Bernstein, who announced earlier this year he will be joining Lincoln Center For The Performing Arts as its next President. Fraser and Goodman will begin their duties at the Playhouse in January of 2014.

Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) today announced the appointment of Dirk Ewald to SVP, Global Catalogue Management, reporting into Kevin Gore, President & CEO, Rhino Entertainment & Global Catalogue.

The Midnight Society presents To: You, From: Us - Tales from our Living Room (Shit You Shoulda Heard By Now) LIVE @ The Cutting Room!

Voting closes on Friday for this year's BWW:UK Awards! The Book Of Mormon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Once all look set to win for the musicals - and Hadley Fraser may pick up a special double award for his performances in a musical and a play.

The Midnight Society presents To: You, From: Us - Tales from our Living Room (Shit You Shoulda Heard By Now) LIVE @ The Cutting Room!

The long-running No Name Comedy / Variety Show brings New York's best established and upcoming authors and storytellers to Washington Heights for a new monthly series: 'No Name @ Word Up Super Storytellers' Edition', starting Tuesday, November 5th at the Word Up Community Bookshop (165th Street & Amsterdam Avenue) in Manhattan. Curated and hosted by author / storyteller Michele Carlo ("FISH OUT OF AGUA: My life on neither side of the (subway) tracks" / Citadel Press) ), all shows will begin at 7:00 pm and will include a 'Magic Hat open mic' where audience members can sign up for a chance at four minutes of stage time to tell their story. Admission is FREE, donations welcomed.

SPIKE TV and Open Road Films today announced that they have reached an agreement for a film package that includes the first window broadcast premiere of Open Road Films titles KILLER ELITE, THE GREY, END OF WATCH, MACHETE KILLS, and HOMEFRONT.

From In the Shadow of Abaddon, author Daniel R. Dow uncovers his new publication, 'ABADDON And The Space Between Eternities.' This fictional tale gives readers a glimpse into the world of prison where men and women who succumbed to their sins struggle to find the space and the means by which to develop and preserve their human potential. It tells the story of forgiveness, acceptance and redemption.