Ian White News

'There's No Place Like Home' for homeless shelter dogs, according to Nigel, the former street-dog-turned-stage-star, who is making his New York professional debut in The Wiz at City Center in June. The need for a home is what inspired Nigel, along with co-star Ashanti (who plays Dorothy) to host 'There's No Place Like Home'Adoption Day on Saturday, May 30 at 11:00 am at City Center (55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Nigel, a brindle-hair Cairn Terrier, will be making his professional stage debut as Toto in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti as Dorothy, June 12 - July 5 at New York City Center, 131 W. 55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues).

Orlando Jones will play The Wiz, and Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze will play Glinda, the good witch, in the Encores! Summer Stars production of The Wiz, starring Ashanti, June 12 July 5 at New York City Center. Glinda's sister-witches will include Tichina Arnold as Evillene and Dawnn Lewis as Addaperle. Easing down the road with Ashanti's Dorothy will be Joshua Henry as the Tinman, James Monroe Iglehart as the Lion and Christian White as the Scarecrow.

Gogol Project - Two workshop performances of Rogue Artists Ensemble's newest theatrical adventure pave the way for a full production in the fall. Audiences will be treated to an early, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the collaborative process involved in bringing three of Nikolai Gogol's most famous short stories - Diary of a Madman, The Overcoat and The Nose - to Hyper-theatrical life using the Rogues' signature mix of live actors, puppetry, masks and digital projection.

Gogol Project - Two workshop performances of Rogue Artists Ensemble's newest theatrical adventure pave the way for a full production in the fall. Audiences will be treated to an early, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the collaborative process involved in bringing three of Nikolai Gogol's most famous short stories - Diary of a Madman, The Overcoat and The Nose - to Hyper-theatrical life using the Rogues' signature mix of live actors, puppetry, masks and digital projection.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle announced the winners and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2008. The 40th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony took place Monday, March 16 at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, and was co-hosted by Vicki Lewis and Wenzel Jones.

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its nominations and special awards for excellence in Los Angeles and Orange County theatre for the year 2008. The 40th Annual Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, March 16 at the El Portal Theatre, thanks to the generous donation of the El Portal's management. The theatre is located at 5269 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood. Tickets are $40; $5 off if purchased in advance via PayPal. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a catered reception (with no-host bar) and silent auction. The show commences at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the Awards show can be reserved from the LADCC's website, at www.ladramacriticscircle.com

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2008-2009 Mainstage series with George Bernard Shaw?s Saint Joan. Performances of Saint Joan will be given on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, January 7-February 1, 2009. Curtain times are Tuesday at 7:00 pm; Wednesday-Friday at 8:00 pm, selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday evenings at 5:00 pm; selected Saturday nights at 9:00 pm; Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm.

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues its 2008-2009 Mainstage series with George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan. Performances of Saint Joan continue on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, through February 1, 2009.

The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch - The Rogue Artists Ensemble extends its unique production ('Critic's Choice' - Los Angeles Times; 'A feast for the senses' - Daily Variety) for one week, through September 7.

The Comical Tragedy or Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch - The Rogue Artists Ensemble extends its unique production ('Critic's Choice' - Los Angeles Times; 'A feast for the senses' - Daily Variety) for one week, through September 7.

Rogue Artists Ensemble remounts its world premiere production of 'The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch', adapted for the stage by Sean T. Cawelti from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.

Rogue Artists Ensemble remounts its world premiere production of 'The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch', adapted for the stage by Sean T. Cawelti from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.

The Best of the National Tours that played Baltimore!

WHO: The National Touring Company (Non-Equity) WHAT: Hairspray WHEN: Through 10/21. Wed - Sat at 8PM, SAT at 2PM, Sun at 1PM and 6:30PM HOW MUCH: $24.00 - $69.00, plus a $2.00 per ticket restoration fee TICKETS/INFORMATION: www.broadwayacrossamerica.com

Christina Fragola's new play It Isn't the Moon will have its world premiere on June 14th at Manhattan Source Theatre, where it will run through June 29th