The world's most magical musical has landed in Grand Bend to create a breathtaking adventure for patrons of the historic Huron Country Playhouse. The Drayton Entertainment production of Disney's and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins delights audiences now through August 31st.
Starz in association with Sony Pictures Television has announced today that Tobias Menzies ('Game of Thrones,' 'Rome,' Casino Royale) will play the roles of both Frank Randall and Jonathan 'Black Jack' Randall in the original series 'Outlander.' The series adapted from Diana Gabaldon's international best-selling books by Ronald D. Moore ('Battlestar Galactica,' 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,' 'Star Trek: The Next Generation') is set to premiere on Starz in 2014.
Berkshire Theatre Group presents Eugene O'Neill's Pulitzer Prize-Winning play Anna Christie at the Fitzpatrick Main Stage. Opening Night is August 24 at 8pm. Preview performances begin on August 20 at 8pm and the production closes August 31 at 8pm.
Final Analysis and Breakfast with Mugabe will open in repertory at The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center in August and will have a limited run engagement through the first week of October. Producers of Final Analysis and Breakfast With Mugabe are utilizing the innovative crowd-funding platform, Kickstarter, to help defray production expenses.
Audiences will get up close and personal during an intimate conversation with true Hollywood royalty Bette Midler as she takes centre stage to reflect on her storied career as part of Fallsview Casino's November entertainment series.
A bevy of organ grinders from the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association (AMICA) and the Carousel Organ Association of America (COAA) will join the History Day celebration sponsored by Deno's Wonder Wheel Park and the Coney Island History Project on Saturday, August 10, from 1pm - 6pm. The rain date is August 11.
Scott Alan played a packed venue at Indigo O2 in London on Sunday 4th August. The event produced by Amzi Entertainment presents 'The Songs of Scott Alan'. Check out the performance photos below!
Stuart: A Life Backwards is a play based on the life of Stuart Shorter. An unlikely hero, Stuart is a homeless man who forms an unexpected friendship with middle class charity worker Alexander.
Today we are talking to an electrifying live performer who has made a major mark in the theatrical realm with his work as the title character in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL - PHANTOM 25 for short - as well as the originator of the role in its musical sequel, LOVE NEVER DIES - to say nothing of his long-standing and upcoming association with LES MIERABLES, at the O2, in Toronto this Fall and beyond - the one and only Ramin Karimloo. Espousing on the many major musical theatre roles he has essayed thus far as well as what he would like to take on in the future, Karimloo grants unprecedented access into his background and illustrates his experiences participating in some already classic once-in-a-lifetime events, such as PHANTOM 25 and LES MIZ at the 02. Most importantly, Karimloo clues us in on what we can expect from his series of shows this week at SubCulture as well as explains the history and future plans for his Broadway and Bluegrass - aka Broadgrass - tour. Additionally, Karimloo discusses the finer points of his forthcoming headlining role as Jean Valjean in the Toronto kick-off of the brand new LES MISERABLES revival and shares his memories of appearing on the Academy Awards this year with the film's cast. Also, Karimloo offers first news on his upcoming series of EPs, reflects on his past solo albums and how they developed, as well as comments on his recent UK TV recurring role on THE SPA ROOM and desire to pursue more TV/film work in the future, as well as shares his enthusiasm for GLEE - and much, much more!
Carolines on Broadway, "America's Premier Comedy Nightclub," announces its all-star line-up of talent for the month of August 2013, highlighted by headliners Michael Blackson, "The African King of Comedy," from BET's "ComicView," Showtime's "Shaquille O'Neal Presents: All-Star Comedy Jam" and the film "Next Friday," August 1 - 4; The New York Kings: Capone, Drew Fraser, Gerald Kelly, Talent and Kenny Williams, August 8 - 11; Gilbert Gottfried, from Sirius XM's "The Howard Stern Show" and the film "The Aristocrats," August 14; Tom Green, host of "The Tom Green Show" podcast and from his Showtime special "Tom Green: Live" and the film "Freddy Got Fingered," August 15 - 18; Nikki Glaser, co-host of MTV's "Nikki & Sara Live" and from her Comedy Central "The Half Hour" special, August 22 and 23; Thomas Dale, from E!'s "Chelsea Lately," August 22 and 23; and Gary Valentine, from CBS's "The King of Queens," E!'s "Chelsea Lately" and the films "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," Labor Day Weekend, August 29 - September 1.
Jane Fraser, president of the Stuttering Foundation, had the following reaction to the naming of the most recent British heir to the monarchy:
“By George, he has big shoes to fill!
This July REDCAT launches its tenth annual New Original Works Festival, a three-week celebration of Los Angeles' vibrant community of artists making work for the stage. Featuring nine new original works by regional dance, theater, music and multimedia artists, this year's festival will be held today, July 25, 2013 through August 10, 2013 with three distinct programs over three consecutive weekends. Individual tickets are $18 with student discounts available; a Festival Pass is available for $36, and offers audiences a chance to experience the full breadth of vision that is NOW.
Bravo's Top Chef MASTERS returns for a fifth season with 13 new award-winning chefs ready to compete for bragging rights, the title of 'Top Chef Master' and $100,000 for their charity, premiering tonight, July 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
The National Museum of Scotland has a jam-packed schedule of events and exhibitions rolling out this August, part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival and Edinburgh Art Festival programmes.
Contemporary artist Ilana Halperin creatively explores time through fossils, minerals and geological sculptures in The Library, opening on 24 May at the National Museum of Scotland.
Charles Dickens wrote a good few popular novels, most of which have been dramatised many times and a few of which have been turned into musicals. Perhaps the best know of these is Lionel Bart's Oliver!
The results of this year's Block Island One-on-Ones, Make It Snappy: Plays in a New York Minute, will run July 19-21. The evening comprises ten fully realized mini-musicals, each featuring original music by Eric March.