H.G. Wells News

RUDDIGOR; or, THE WITCH'S CURSE, is one of the rarely produced Victorian Era comic operas from the Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert repertoire, last produced in the Puget Sound region by the Northwest Savoyards in 1997. Typical of Gilbert and Sullivan's absurdist work, it is filled with the hilarious adventures of villains turned heroes, heroes turned villains, helpless maidens, and professional bridesmaids. Steampunk is a science fiction themed movement that gained prominence in the late 1980s. Steampunk builds on the futuristic Victorian Era visions, driven by the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and their steam powered contraptions and creates an alternative mechanistic reality utilizing fashion, culture, music and art.

The Drama Desk nominated, New York Innovative Theatre Award winning RadioTheatre will present six of the greatest stories written by the grand master of horror himself, HP Lovecraft, live and onstage for the first time ever as part of THE H.P. LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL, March 17-April 3 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street).

RUDDIGOR; or, THE WITCH'S CURSE, is one of the rarely produced Victorian Era comic operas from the Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert repertoire, last produced in the Puget Sound region by the Northwest Savoyards in 1997. Typical of Gilbert and Sullivan's absurdist work, it is filled with the hilarious adventures of villains turned heroes, heroes turned villains, helpless maidens, and professional bridesmaids. Steampunk is a science fiction themed movement that gained prominence in the late 1980s. Steampunk builds on the futuristic Victorian Era visions, driven by the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and their steam powered contraptions and creates an alternative mechanistic reality utilizing fashion, culture, music and art.

The acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, in association with Harbourfront Centre's World Stage, proudly presents The War of the Worlds, a celebration of the music of Academy Award-winning film composer Bernard Herrmann to mark the centenary of his birth.

The Drama Desk nominated, New York Innovative Theatre Award winning RadioTheatre will present six of the greatest stories written by the grand master of horror himself, HP Lovecraft, live and onstage for the first time ever as part of THE H.P. LOVECRAFT FESTIVAL, March 17-April 3 at The Kraine Theater (85 East 4th Street).

RUDDIGOR; or, THE WITCH'S CURSE, is one of the rarely produced Victorian Era comic operas from the Arthur Sullivan and W. S. Gilbert repertoire, last produced in the Puget Sound region by the Northwest Savoyards in 1997. Typical of Gilbert and Sullivan's absurdist work, it is filled with the hilarious adventures of villains turned heroes, heroes turned villains, helpless maidens, and professional bridesmaids. Steampunk is a science fiction themed movement that gained prominence in the late 1980s. Steampunk builds on the futuristic Victorian Era visions, driven by the works of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells and their steam powered contraptions and creates an alternative mechanistic reality utilizing fashion, culture, music and art.

The Las Vegas Hilton presents a myriad of entertainment options this winter.

Warehouse 13, Syfy's most successful series ever, will begin production on its third season in Toronto beginning February 9, with key questions left hanging from the gripping season two finale. Has Myka Bering (Joanne Kelly) left the Warehouse team for good? Have we seen the last of villainous H.G. Wells (Jaime Murray)?

The Las Vegas Hilton presents a myriad of entertainment options this winter.

Mining the depths and heights of their own life experiences to bring to life onstage a plethora of challening and compelling characters, dramatic actresses in Nashville were at the pinnacle of their talents in 2010. Thoroughly captivating their audiences night after night, they put their tremendous talents on display with no-holds-barred performances that have raised the bar for actresses who follow in their wake in the coming seasons. And these ten women gave what we considered to be the most noteworthy performances of the 2010 season...

Nashville actors displayed an astonishing range in 2010, playing some of the most coveted roles in theater with imagination and creativity and exhibiting new stage personas for characters making their initial debuts in new, original works. It was a memorable year, to say the least, and Nashville men stepped up to the plate with vigor and conviction, showing greater promise for the new season now under way in 2011. These ten actors led the way for their peers during the season just past and we're proud to recognize their onstage achievements...

Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) brings back some of their favorite shows from the 2010 season including Sumer Shapiro and Peter Musante's Legs and All, Martin Dockery's Wanderlust, Tanya O'Debra's Radio Star, and John Clancy's The Event, January 6-15. Tickets to all encore performances ($15/$12 students & seniors) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.

Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) brings back some of their favorite shows from the 2010 season including Sumer Shapiro and Peter Musante's Legs and All, Martin Dockery's Wanderlust, Tanya O'Debra's Radio Star, and John Clancy's The Event, January 6-15. Tickets to all encore performances ($15/$12 students & seniors) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.

Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) brings back some of their favorite shows from the 2010 season including Sumer Shapiro and Peter Musante's Legs and All, Martin Dockery's Wanderlust, Tanya O'Debra's Radio Star, and John Clancy's The Event, January 6-15. Tickets to all encore performances ($15/$12 students & seniors) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.

Blast off with the Drama Desk nominated Radiotheatre and their new live stage version of the most influential science fiction story of all time…H.G.Wells' THE TIME MACHINE!

Blast off with the Drama Desk nominated Radiotheatre and their new live stage version of the most influential science fiction story of all time…H.G.Wells' THE TIME MACHINE!

Horse Trade Theater Group (Erez Ziv, Managing Director, Heidi Grumelot, Artistic Director) brings back some of their favorite shows from the 2010 season including Sumer Shapiro and Peter Musante's Legs and All, Martin Dockery's Wanderlust, Tanya O'Debra's Radio Star, and John Clancy's The Event, January 6-15. Tickets to all encore performances ($15/$12 students & seniors) are available by calling Smarttix at 212-868-4444 or online at www.horseTRADE.info.

The Las Vegas Hilton presents a myriad of entertainment options this winter.

The Las Vegas Hilton presents a myriad of entertainment options this winter.

Blast off with the Drama Desk nominated Radiotheatre and their new live stage version of the most influential science fiction story of all time…H.G.Wells' THE TIME MACHINE!