American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced that single tickets for the 2010-11 season will go on sale Sunday, August 8, 2010, for the first six shows of the season, including A Christmas Carol. Family four-packs for Scapin and A Christmas Carol (which provide four tickets at substantial discounts for select performances) will also be available for purchase at that time. Single tickets for the world premiere of the new musical Tales of the City will be available for purchase later in the season. Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets early to obtain the best seats, as orchestra seats are limited due to heavy demand for subscriber seating. A.C.T. continues to offer one of the best entertainment deals in the Bay Area, with seats available at certain performances for as little as $10. For a full listing of events and pricing, and to purchase tickets, please visit the A.C.T. website at www.act-sf.org. A.C.T. Ticket Services can be reached by phone at 415.749.2228 and will be open on Sunday, August 8, 12-6 p.m. Thereafter it will be open Monday-Friday, 12-6 p.m.
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Today, June 27 is the final day of the Glastonbury Festival 2010 in Glastonbury, England. A number of musicians have performed at the festival including Seasick Steve, Tinie Tempah, Scissor Sisters, and The Dead Weather. The festival began in 1970 thanks to dairy farmer Michael Evis. It has since grown into the biggest music festival in Europe, and celebrates it's 40th anniversary this year. Broadwayworld brings you coverage of the festival below.
Today, Jun 22 The Scissor Sisters, consisting of Jake Shears and Ana Matronic played the Brixton Academy in London. BroadwayWorld brings you coverage of their concert below.
Today we are talking to Tony Award Special Honors Regional Theater Winner Preston Whiteway of the Eugene O'Neill Theater. We discuss the various plays and musicals begun there - NINE, AVENUE Q, IN THE HEIGHTS, the forthcoming TALES OF THE CITY by the Scissor Sisters, as well as the first plays by three-time Pultizer-prize winner August Wilson and much, much more! Michael Douglas will be presenting the award on Tony night as an accreditation to the legacy and accomplishment of the theater with particular, singular focus aimed at Mr. Whiteway himself. We also discuss the plays musicals on the horizon such as a new show by PASSING STRANGE's Stew and NEXT TO NORMAL's Tom Kitt.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced Bruce Norris's critically-acclaimed Clybourne Park as the final play of the company's 44th subscription season. Home is where the heart-and history-is in Clybourne Park, a 'spiky and damningly insightful new comedy' (The New York Times).
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
The new musical adaptation 'Tales of the City' will premiere as part of the 2010-2011 season at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco. 'Tales' is slated to run from May 17 to July 19, 2011. Jason Moore will direct, with a libretto by Jeff Whitty and music and lyrics by Jake Shears and John Garden
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Carey Perloff announced the lineup of the company's 44th subscription season today. Recently commended for its 'sophisticated artistry' (The New York Times) and its 'intellectual passion [and] guts' (Los Angeles Times), A.C.T. has put together an eclectic mix of plays with big theatrical visions and ideas, from reimagined classics to bold new plays.
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.
JEFF WHITTY, best known for winning the 2004 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for 'Avenue Q,' will be a Visiting Artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
JEFF WHITTY, best known for winning the 2004 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for 'Avenue Q,' will be a Visiting Artist at the Savannah College of Art and Design Jan. 30-Feb. 2.
OUR LADY J presents 'Boob-Aid! (All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Tits)' a benefit concert starring JAKE SHEARS, TAYLOR MAC, NATALIE JOY JOHNSON, MURRAY HILL, LADY RIZO, THE WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, NOVICE THEORY, BIANCA LEIGH, DANIEL ISENGART, GLENN MARLA and NADIA SIROTA, with a set of ten palindromic phrases (B-O-O-B) and variations composed especially for this evening by renowned composer NICO MUHLY!
Today's auction items include a rare (nude, pre-surgery) portrait of Our Lady J by renowned photographer Matthu Placek, a voice lesson with vocal-coach-to-the-stars Barbara Maier, a Marc Jacobs bag, and a grab-bag of 20 Beauty Products by Lancome, MAC, Bulgari, Tom Ford and more!
OUR LADY J presents 'Boob-Aid! (All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Tits)' a benefit concert starring JAKE SHEARS, TAYLOR MAC, NATALIE JOY JOHNSON, MURRAY HILL, LADY RIZO, THE WORLD FAMOUS *BOB*, NOVICE THEORY, BIANCA LEIGH, DANIEL ISENGART, GLENN MARLA and NADIA SIROTA, with a set of ten palindromic phrases (B-O-O-B) and variations composed especially for this evening by renowned composer NICO MUHLY!
