Theater for the New City will end its run of 'Stops Along the Road,' a new play written by Walter Corwin and directed by Jonathan Weber on April 11, 2010. This is the first time sets for a play by Walter Corwin will be designed by his son, William, who is a visual artist of emerging prominence. The production attempts to capture the confusion of our contemporary political mindset through direct symbolism and the play's own complex, refractive three-act structure in which each act is a different play-within-a-play.
REEFER MADNESS!!!, based on the Cult 1936 film, is a town hall meeting warning 'Marijuana is Public Enemy #1!'. Join Dr. Alfred Carroll and a troupe of actors as they reenact what happens when College Students get hooked on Marijuana given to them by diabolical dope dealers: car accidents, manslaughter, suicide, rape, and descent into madness - REEFER MADNESS!!! Playing six performances only, this limited engagement stars Katie Castonguay, Jan Ray, Michael Titone, and T. Scott Wooten as Dr. Alfred Carroll as they prepare for their trip to the Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival in May. The St. Petersburg Times described this zany send up of the original film as 'fast paced and intentionally ridiculous' while Creative Loafing stated, 'you'll get high on this parody'. Come find out why!
InterAct Theatre Company continues its long-time relationship with Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-nominated playwright, Lee Blessing, by producing the World Premiere his latest drama, WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA, which begins performances Friday, April 9, and has its official Opening Night on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. WHEN WE GO UPON THE SEA takes aim at an American populace that has grown strikingly complacent in the wake of extraordinary global challenges, exposing one of the world's most intriguing and influential conflicts: the battle between the elected leader of the free world and a democracy of millions.
Celebrating fifty years since the original publication of this stunning American masterpiece, TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theater of Silicon Valley, presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, dramatized by Christopher Sergel and based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee.
2004 is hardly ancient history. Sure, things have changed in this country, but in many ways we're still feeling the remnants of the previous administration. We don't need it treated like a relic, or a chapter in the proverbial textbook.
Has America become too complacent in its acceptance of political figures and their decisions? Molly Ivins certainly thought so. The outspoken, sharp-tongued Texan journalist is immortalized in the play Red Hot Patriot, now enjoying its world premier at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre as part of Philadelphia Theatre Company's season.
Emmy Award-winning IDOL GIVES BACK welcomes Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck as performers on this year's event, airing Wednesday, April 21 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. Additional artists scheduled to perform and appear to be announced.
People's Light & Theatre Company presents STRETCH (A FANTASIA), by Susan Bernfield, from March 31 - April 25, 2010 on the Steinbright Stage. Daniella Topol directs.
Theater for the New City will present 'Stops Along the Road,' a new play written by Walter Corwin and directed by Jonathan Weber. This is the first time sets for a play by Walter Corwin will be designed by his son, William, who is a visual artist of emerging prominence. The production attempts to capture the confusion of our contemporary political mindset through direct symbolism and the play's own complex, refractive three-act structure in which each act is a different play-within-a-play.
From March 31 to April 11, 2010, Theater for the New City will present 'Stops Along the Road,' a new play written by Walter Corwin and directed by Jonathan Weber. This is the first time sets for a play by Walter Corwin will be designed by his son, William, who is a visual artist of emerging prominence. The production attempts to capture the confusion of our contemporary political mindset through direct symbolism and the play's own complex, refractive three-act structure in which each act is a different play-within-a-pla
Local favorites Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams, are back togetheragain to sing the music of the some of the greatest female singers of all time--from Peggy Lee to Diana Kralland Ella Ftizgerald to Etta James -all backed by the 9-piece Cool City Band under the direction of RoyGeesa.
The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces -- KAREL (3/29); BUD E. LUV (5/22, 6/29, 8/23, 9/28, 10/26, 12/25); MORT SAHL & DICK GREGORY (6/8-20); LESLIE JORDAN (9/14-19) -- as well as the San Francisco Premier Engagement of CLORIS LEACHMAN (6/1-5).
Local favorites Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams, are back togetheragain to sing the music of the some of the greatest female singers of all time--from Peggy Lee to Diana Kralland Ella Ftizgerald to Etta James -all backed by the 9-piece Cool City Band under the direction of RoyGeesa.
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs through April 18, 2010.
Philadelphia Theatre Company announces that two-time Tony Award-nominee and film actress Kathleen Turner will star in the world premiere of Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins by Margaret Engel and Allison Engel. Directed by award-winning director David Esbjornson, this one-woman play based on the writings of the late political journalist Molly Ivins will take the slot previously slated for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. 'Red Hot Patriot' runs March 19 - April 18, 2010.
Local favorites Shannon Forsell and Brenda Williams, are back togetheragain to sing the music of the some of the greatest female singers of all time--from Peggy Lee to Diana Kralland Ella Ftizgerald to Etta James -all backed by the 9-piece Cool City Band under the direction of RoyGeesa.
Direct from Washington DC, comes the political cabaret that rocks: ROCK 'N RIDICULE! Starting March 14th at the Acme Comedy Theatre a talented cast and rock band take aim at everything from the ridiculous to the sublime.
People's Light & Theatre Company presents STRETCH (A FANTASIA), by Susan Bernfield, from March 31 - April 25, 2010 on the Steinbright Stage. Daniella Topol directs.
