Ian Martin News

Circle Theatre's 33rd season opens with Venus in Fur by David Ives. A celebrated Broadway hit, this 'hot' new play runs January 30th through March 8th.

YALE SCHOOL OF DRAMA presents HEDDA GABLER by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Paul Walsh, directed by Katherine McGerr, February 1-7 at the University Theatre (222 York Street).

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2013 season.

During this cyber book launch Indie and traditionally published authors of fiction and non-fiction alike announce their excerpt tours on major blogging sites. The list of authors include Australian Martin Roth and Michelle Evans, American bestselling author Lorilyn Roberts, up and coming new author Carole Brown and household names like Lisa Lickel, Katy Lee and Jill Richardson. For a complete list of the authors, their book titles and the bloggers participating, together with a schedule of the tour dates, in this collaborative effort visit emmaright.com. Here you will find a synopsis of each book and the reader target age range. Some of the books are targeted at young adult readers, and most have a "G" reading rating.

The Media Music Theatre Company, the professional music theatre organization housed at The Media Theatre, has a new man in charge of its orchestra for the upcoming musical "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat". Scott Anthony, who began his piano studies at the tender age of four, will become the theatre's Music Director.

Some say the Fulton Theatre is the most haunted site in Lancaster County. This fall a new ghost will take up residence. Fulton Theatre opens its 2013-2014 season with one of the greatest ghost stories ever told, The Woman in Black on stage October 15 - November 3.

Marking a triumphant return from a ten year absence, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company bursts back onto the stage with an historic collaboration with Scottish Opera; taking an all-singing, all-dancing, richly theatrical production of The Pirates of Penzance on an extended, major UK tour following its premiere at Theatre Royal Glasgow tonight 15th May 2013.

As part of its ongoing series Changing the Picture, sponsored by Time Warner, Inc., Museum of the Moving Image will present the documentary film Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype followed by a town-hall discussion about the role of Latinos in the media and the obstacles they face in representation within mainstream culture. The program, today, April 28, at 5:30 p.m., will feature appearances by Miguel Picker, co-director of Latinos Beyond Reel; actress Liza Colon-Zayas (Law and Order: SVU, Louie); actor Tony Plana (Ugly Betty, Three Amigos, Resurrection Blvd.); Maria Agui Carter, Chair, National Association of Latino Independent Producers; and will be moderated by Museum trustee Warrington Hudlin. The program was organized by independent filmmaker Edwin Pagan, a producer of Latinos Beyond Reel.

Taos Historic Museums is giving the public an opportunity to explore one of the few Spanish Colonial "great houses" - Hacienda de los Martinez Museum - and the home/museum of Taos Society of Artists founder E.L. Blumenschein with free admission on April 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event includes free, docent led tours and refreshments. A private reception for media and tourism industry employees (not open to the public) will follow, featuring live music; painting demonstrations; artist appearances; hors d'oeuvres; and wine.

D'Oyly Carte Opera Company will make a triumphant return to the stage after a 10 year absence with an historic collaboration with Scottish Opera on Gilbert and Sullivan's best loved operetta The Pirates of Penzance.

As part of its ongoing series Changing the Picture, sponsored by Time Warner, Inc., Museum of the Moving Image will present the documentary film Latinos Beyond Reel: Challenging a Media Stereotype followed by a town-hall discussion about the role of Latinos in the media and the obstacles they face in representation within mainstream culture. The program, on Sunday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m., will feature appearances by Miguel Picker, co-director of Latinos Beyond Reel; actress Liza Colon-Zayas (Law and Order: SVU, Louie); actor Tony Plana (Ugly Betty, Three Amigos, Resurrection Blvd.); Maria Agui Carter, Chair, National Association of Latino Independent Producers; and will be moderated by Museum trustee Warrington Hudlin. The program was organized by independent filmmaker Edwin Pagan, a producer of Latinos Beyond Reel.

Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and COMEDY CENTRAL, a wholly-owned unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA and VIAB), announced today that it will present 'The COMEDY CENTRAL Radio Preview Weekend' beginning today, Thursday, April 4.

Marking a triumphant return from a ten year absence, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company bursts back onto the stage with an historic collaboration with Scottish Opera; taking an all-singing, all-dancing, richly theatrical production of The Pirates of Penzance on an extended, major UK tour following its premiere at Theatre Royal Glasgow on the 15th May 2013.

The Award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST returns by popular demand to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement March 26 - April 7, 2013. This production is produced by NETworks Presentations.

The Award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST returns by popular demand to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement March 26 - April 7, 2013. This production is produced by NETworks Presentations. BroadwayWorld has a first look at highlights from the show below.

The Award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical NETworks presents Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST returns by popular demand to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood for a limited 2 week engagement March 26 - April 7, 2013. This production is produced by NETworks Presentations. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the show below.

Talk Show Listings For Today, February 19

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) last night announced the winners of the 2013 Writers Guild Awards.

Talk Show Listings For Tuesday, February 19

American Idol continued holding auditions tonight in San Antonio. From the previews shown last week, it seemed like the next American Idol would come from this city.