Hank Williams News

The countdown to the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is on with the addition of presenters including Jason Aldean.

22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE opened on May 15 and runs through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. See photos from the opening night party below!

If last summer you tapped your toes to the lonesome cowboy stylings of Hank Williams: Lost Highway or got carried away with the frenetic mayhem of Suite Surrender, then you'll love Totem Pole Playhouse's season opener, Chaps! - The Musical. Sparks fly, temperatures rise, and country music will never be the same in this new musical farce running tonight, June 2 through June 17, 2012 at The Playhouse.

The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS promises to be a great night of live music with the addition of Lauren Alaina, Casey James, Jana Kramer, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore and The Farm as performers on the Nationwide Insurance stage.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. The non-Equity Jeff Awards are Monday night, and we've compiled our first ever Summer Musical Theatre Guide! Here are 35 listings for your viewing pleasure....

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) today announced that Broadway actress Mimi Bessette is joining the cast of Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances run through this weekend at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has just announced that Broadway actress Mimi Bessette is joining the cast of Woody Sez, a musical tapestry of the American folk hero's life and songs, devised by David M. Lutken with Nick Corley, performed by David M. Lutken, Darcie Deaville, Helen Jean Russell, and Andy Teirstein, directed by Nick Corley. Performances run through this weekend at the Loeb Drama Center, 64 Brattle Street, Cambridge.

Frist Fridays, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts' popular summer concert series, opens the 2012 four-concert season tonight, May 25 with singer-songwriter and Grammy winner, Rodney Crowell performing in the Turner Courtyard.

If last summer you tapped your toes to the lonesome cowboy stylings of Hank Williams: Lost Highway or got carried away with the frenetic mayhem of Suite Surrender, then you'll love Totem Pole Playhouse's season opener, Chaps! - The Musical. Sparks fly, temperatures rise, and country music will never be the same in this new musical farce running June 2 - 17, 2012 at the Playhouse.

The star power on the 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year's show. The 2012 CMT MUSIC AWARDS will air live on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT

The Filament Theatre Ensemble today announced the final show of their 2011-2012 season: the Chicago Premiere of Hank Williams: Lost Highway, performing at The Athenaeum Theatre June 8 - July 8, 2012.

22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE opens tonight, May 15 at 8:30pm and runs through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood.

The Drayton Festival Theatre launches its 2012 Season with the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This beloved musical masterpiece plays eight shows a week tonight, May 15 through June 9.

Bay Street Players is hosting a special musical event May 25, 26, and 27 at the State Theatre in downtown Eustis. Cash & Friends is a tribute to the legendary music of Johnny Cash, June Carter, Patsy Cline and Waylon Jennings.

The Drayton Festival Theatre will launch its 2012 Season with the timeless classic, The Sound of Music. This beloved musical masterpiece plays eight shows a week May 15 through June 9.

22Q Entertainment LLC and GoAlleyCat Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of the New York hit, IT IS DONE, a thrilling new play in an environmental setting, written by award-winning playwright Alex Goldberg and directed by Ovation award-winner Michael Michetti (The Twentieth Century Way, Carousel, Paradise Lost: Shadows and Wings). IT IS DONE will preview on Sunday, May 13 at 7:00pm & Monday, May 14 at 8:30pm and will open on Tuesday, May 15 at 8:30pm and run through Tuesday, June 12 at the Pig ‘N Whistle Restaurant, 6714 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood.

Centaur Theatre will present SideMart Theatrical Grocery's award-winning production of Haunted Hillbilly. Based on Derek McCormack's novel of the same name, this 'eerily funny, musical country romance' is written by Graham Cuthbertson and directed by Andrew Shaver.

In the 62nd Season at Totem Pole Playhouse-Fayetteville, PA, audiences will be treated to six shows never before seen on the Totem Pole stage plus a special preseason presentation. Some favorite company actors, such as Sean Fri from 2011's Honus and Me, Artistic Director Ray Ficca and long time favorite Wil Love have already committed to performing in the 2012 season.

Following its acclaimed, sold-out run earlier this season as part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival, playwright Brandt Johnson's JUST SEX returned to Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue) for a limited Off-Broadway engagement and closes tonight, April 15. Alex Kilgore (founding Artistic Director of stageFARM - OLIVER PARKER!, THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE, VENGEANCE) directed.

Barb Jungr's acclaimed all-Bob Dylan show, "Man in the Long Black Coat," returns to the Metropolitan Room for an expanded three-week run from April 10 to 28. "Man in the Long Black Coat," which premiered in October was also chosen as Time Out NY's #1 top live cabaret act for 2011.