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Bill Connolly Brings THE MAN LIVE to Marines’ Memorial Theatre, Now thru 12/1

Billy Connolly brings his uncensored, uncut and unpredictable new show BILLY CONNOLLY: THE MAN LIVE to San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor) for five performances only (tonight, November 27 - December 1, 2012). Tickets range in price from $55-$65 and are available now by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Popfunk.com Expands Pop Culture T-Shirt Selection

Online t-shirt vendor, Popfunk.com has expanded its catalog of pop culture and novelty apparel items. With brand new designs for The Hobbit trilogy, Three Stooges, I Love Lucy and more, Popfunk is closing out 2012 in a big way.

Stephen Colbert to Cameo in HOBBIT Triology

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a 'knowledgeable source' has revealed that funnyman Stephen Colbert will make a cameo appearance in Peter Jackson's upcoming HOBBIT trilogy. The 'Colbert Report' host is a known J.R.R. Tolkien and Lord of the Rings fan who teased the possibility of a cameo in a recent interview with Playboy magazine.

New Illustrated TOLKIEN'S WORLD - An Unauthorized Guide to Middle Earth Now Available

J.R.R. Tolkien is the beloved fantasy writer best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. For generations, his awe-inspiring epics have mesmerized children and adults alike, and the fascination continues with two upcoming Hobbit films. Tolkien's World is a breathtaking illustrated book that brings to life Tolkien's cherished mythical characters.

Bill Connolly to Being THE MAN LIVE to Marines’ Memorial Theatre, 11/27-12/1

Billy Connolly brings his uncensored, uncut and unpredictable new show BILLY CONNOLLY: THE MAN LIVE to San Francisco's Marines' Memorial Theatre (609 Sutter St., 2nd floor) for five performances only (November 27 - December 1, 2012). Tickets range in price from $55-$65 and are available now by calling 800-745-3000 or visiting www.ticketmaster.com.

Photo Flash: First Look at Zion Theatre Company's SWALLOW THE SUN

Zion Theatre Company is producing national award-winning playwright Mahonri Stewart's play about C.S. Lewis's early life at the Castle Theater in Provo from August 24 through September 8, 2012. Get a first look at the production in the photos below!

Billy Connolly to Play the Beacon Theatre in December

Billy Connolly will bring his uncensored, uncut and unpredictable stand-up to New York this winter when he plays the legendary Beacon Theatre on Friday December 7 with his show, BILLY CONNOLLY: THE MAN LIVE. Tickets are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.com. Other cities will be announced in the future.

Tom Key Stars in Theatrical Outfit's C.S. LEWIS ON STAGE, Now thru 6/10

Theatrical Outfit has announced the return of C.S. Lewis On Stage, back by popular demand from tonight, June 7 to June 10, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's, starring Tom Key. C.S. Lewis is best known as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and numerous other works ranging from fiction to theology, including The Screwtape Letters. C.S. Lewis On Stage captures the personality and fiction of the man as revealed in his autobiography, letters and other writings. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatricaloutfit.org or 1.877.725.8849.

Tom Key Stars in Theatrical Outfit's C.S. LEWIS ON STAGE, 6/7-10

Theatrical Outfit has announced the return of C.S. Lewis On Stage, back by popular demand from June 7 - 10, 2012 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's, starring Tom Key. C.S. Lewis is best known as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia and numerous other works ranging from fiction to theology, including The Screwtape Letters. C.S. Lewis On Stage captures the personality and fiction of the man as revealed in his autobiography, letters and other writings. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatricaloutfit.org or 1.877.725.8849.

StarKid's Lauren Lopez: How To Launch A Starship And Keep It Flying

Do you remember your college theater days? How many friends from your drama club have you kept in contact with? Ask these questions to University of Michigan alumna Lauren Lopez; we bet her quick answer would be 'mostly all of them.' For Lopez and her former college theater buddies, who include GLEE star Darren Criss, nothing's more fun than setting up their own theater company, StarKid Productions.

Orleans Arena Hosts Lord of the Rings in Concert, 10/14

The Lord of the Rings In Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring is coming to the Orleans Arena Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m. This musical and theatrical event features Howard Shore's complete Academy Award® and Grammy®-winning score, performed live onstage by more than 200 musicians.

Orleans Arena Hosts Lord of the Rings in Concert, 10/14

The Lord of the Rings In Concert: The Fellowship of the Ring is coming to the Orleans Arena Friday, October 14 at 8 p.m. This musical and theatrical event features Howard Shore's complete Academy Award® and Grammy®-winning score, performed live onstage by more than 200 musicians.

Chesterton's MAGIC Gets August Revival by Blackbird Theatre

Nashville's Blackbird Theater in August will mount a rare production of Magic - a play by the great, if largely forgotten, literary figure G.K. Chesterton - with performances at Shamblin Theatre on the David Lipscomb University campus, running August 12-27. Magic is described as 'a funny, fiercely dramatic, unabashedly romantic play that involves an aristocratic family whose conflicting beliefs and doubts about the supernatural are all challenged by the arrival of a mysterious conjurer.'

Chesterton's MAGIC Gets August Revival by Blackbird Theatre, 8/12-8/27

Nashville's Blackbird Theater in August will mount a rare production of Magic - a play by the great, if largely forgotten, literary figure G.K. Chesterton - with performances at Shamblin Theatre on the David Lipscomb University campus, running August 12-27. Magic is described as 'a funny, fiercely dramatic, unabashedly romantic play that involves an aristocratic family whose conflicting beliefs and doubts about the supernatural are all challenged by the arrival of a mysterious conjurer.'

BWW Interviews: Director Wes Driver Talks Finding the Magic in Blackbird's MAGIC

Rehearsals are going frighteningly well. Even with the cast in their street clothes, rehearsing in a community room at an apartment complex, we've already been able to establish a haunting atmosphere and some strong character dynamics. When you produce a new or unknown work like Magic, there's always that fear that you'll be in the middle of rehearsals before discovering the play's really not that good. But that hasn't been the case at all.

Chesterton's MAGIC Gets August Revival by Blackbird Theatre

Nashville's Blackbird Theater in August will mount a rare production of Magic - a play by the great, if largely forgotten, literary figure G.K. Chesterton - with performances at Shamblin Theatre on the David Lipscomb University campus, running August 12-27. Magic is described as 'a funny, fiercely dramatic, unabashedly romantic play that involves an aristocratic family whose conflicting beliefs and doubts about the supernatural are all challenged by the arrival of a mysterious conjurer.'

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