Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Samuel Hodges, today announces the full cast for the company's inaugural production at NST City the world premi re of Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory, which Hodges directs. Veteran of stage and screen Anita Dobson joins the cast as Lady Cooper/Ma (Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre; The Merry Wives of Windsor, RSC; Frozen, National Theatre) along with Shala Nyx who plays Polly. Dobson, known for playing the iconic role of Angie Watts in EastEnders, and Nyx join David Birrell (Fred/Hugh), Catherine Cusack (Lil/Sylvia), Lorna Fitzgerald (Jackie Dimmock), Hilton McRae (Lord Beaverbrook) and Daniel York (Len Gooch) to complete the company. The Shadow Factory opens on 15 February, with previews from 7 February, and runs until 3 March.
The Guyon Tavern (circa 1819) at Historic Richmond Town (HRT) serves up an authentic 19th century acoustic music experience with a warm and resonant sound quality that is rarely found anymore, thanks to the original aged wood and plaster, and the unmistakable handmade construction.
Washington Concert Opera and their Artistic Director, Maestro Antony Walker, are proud to continue their 2017/2018 season of Bel Canto with Donizetti's Maria di Rohan on Sunday, February 18th. The performance will start at 6pm and will take place at Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University.
Four-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee Christel Bartelse brings her signature high-energy wit to The Next Stage Theatre Festival with The Surprise, her fifth solo show. Bartelse, as her clown Ginger, is throwing a surprise party -- and she needs help. Fortunately, that's where you come in. Literally! The Surprise is a hilariously inventive clown-based immersive experience that's guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Who's invited? Why, the audience, of course -- and they'll be in on the action. Who's the guest of honour? That's part of the surprise! What's the dessert situation? Fear not:
The Next Stage Theatre Festival returns this January with a lineup of ten companies showcasing a cross-section of our exciting indie performance community. With many familiar faces from past Fringe Festivals, the 2018 programming is a true representation of the 'best of the fest'. The festival will take over Factory Theatre from January 3 to 14, 2018.
Maison Beljanski, a tea room dedicated to wellbeing and health, is set to open December 27th. This holistic tea room will feature 'OnkoTea' a certified organic, non-GMO green tea blend that was developed by Natural Source International in conjunction with Maison Beljanski. OnkoTea has been tested to show positive immune system support.
OnkoTea is available in 3 different flavors:
- Wellness: Lemon Essence w/ Peel
- Serenity: Tulsi Ginger Lemon
- Radiance: Tulsi Mango Peach
In addition to the teas, Maison Beljanski will also offer health and immune related supplements from Natural Source International. Positive health and wellbeing are the cornerstones of Maison Beljanski mission.
Location:
Maison Beljanski
317 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm
There's another great reason to spend time in New York City's West Village. Nisi Estiatorio, the stylish, modern Greek restaurant has a table waiting for you. They serve lunch, dinner, weekend brunches and they also have a bar area that is just right for cocktails and small plates.
Luca Silvestrini's Protein is to tour a refashioned version of their witty dance and music production May Contain Food to village halls and theatre venues around the country this Spring. May Contain Food - May Contain You encourages audiences to think about the sensory, cultural and social implications of food.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker (www.hiphopnutcracker.com), a contemporary dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, hits the road this holiday season to 28 U.S. cities. The show will perform in Rochester at RBTL's Auditorium Theatre for one night only on December 20! Produced by the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) with Executive Producer, Eva Price, and co-commissioned by the United Palace of Cultural Arts, The Hip Hop Nutcracker will feature Kurtis Blow, one of hip hop's founding fathers, opening the show in most cities with a short set before rapping the introduction.
This year, New Orleans has had just about as white of a Christmas as we've seen in quite a while. With the excitement of last week's snowfall and Christmas coming up on Monday, the touring production of Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS couldn't have come to the Saenger Theater at a more perfect time.
Disney's 2018 holiday feature film THE NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS debuted an all-new teaser trailer and four new images this morning. Directed by Lasse Hallstr m and inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's classic tale, the film opens in U.S. theaters on Nov. 2, 2018.
Playing through December 23 at The Players Centre is The 1940's Radio Hour, A Prairie Home Companion-type production that takes us back to the good ole days of radio, where voices and sound effects allowed your mind to wander and create a world only you could envision. Although film and television have taken that away from us and replaced it with stunning visual effects, I still like to listen to the old radio shows, especially the mysteries. This production makes you feel comfy cozy as if you were home listening, all warm and bundled up, while it snows outside.
This December, Cornerstone, Gold Coast Hotel and Casino's social hotspot and delectable steakhouse, will debut a tasty collection of festive handcrafted winter cocktails, sure to spice up any cold weather occasion. Cornerstone's expert mixologists Trina Raleigh and David Dickson have carefully-crafted each drink using a variety of house-made and signature spirits, along with delicious seasonal ingredients.
I recently visited Benares on a Monday evening for an exceptional dinner. The restaurant is located at 45 Murray Street in the heart of Tribeca. Named after the Northern city in India, Benares offers a diverse menu from regions throughout India with an emphasis on healthy, gourmet cuisine.
If you are planning to have a meal out on Christmas Day, we have some suggestions for brunches and dinners that are sure to please. Whether you're going solo, having an cozy meal for two, or getting a group together, you can find cuisine in New York City that is just right for a festive holiday outing.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced that Mark C. Perry has been elected Chairman of the Center's Board of Directors, succeeding John L Ginger.
Great Harvest Bread Co. will offer an array of holiday bread, goodies, gift baskets and catering options at all bakery-caf locations across the United States. Throughout December, customers can find the perfect holiday gift for friends and family or help themselves to an assortment of delightful treats that pair perfectly with any holiday meal.
Kick Axe, a 7,000-square-foot axe-throwing venue that's the first in New York City and New York state, has opened to the public, complete with beer, wine, and malt beverages in a lodge-like atmosphere that includes a lumberjack-themed photo area. Kick Axe is in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn.
