James Ray News

The Gorilla Theatre will present the regional premiere of the gripping off-Broadway hit The Whipping Man March 15-April 1.

Known for her many memorable roles on stages and screens large and small, many from the canon of William Shakespeare (OTHELLO, MACBETH) and Edward Albee (THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, SEASCAPE, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? & LISTENING), Maureen Anderman is making her grand return to the realm of Shakespeare onstage in New York with the new BAM production of RICHARD III directed by Sam Mendes, starring Kevin Spacey. In addition to illustrating many aspects of the rapturously received revival of the historical tragedy as she has traveled with it around the world, Anderman and I also discuss her affiliation with Shakespeare and what she derives from performing his greatest works, with RICHARD III being the central focus. Also, Anderman details her experiences working with Edward Albee on the original Broadway productions of THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE and SEASCAPE, as well as offering some candid observations on some of her favorite feature film and television appearances over the years - THE DAYS AND NIGHTS OF MOLLY DODD and LAW & ORDER included. As well as all of that, Anderman also shines a light on her recent standby duties for Vanessa Redgrave in THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING and DRIVING MISS DAISY, as well as the forthcoming Westport Country Playhouse production of MAGICAL THINKING in which she will be starring later this year.

Tampa Bay's professional theaters announce the first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards to be held Monday, August 22 at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow.

Gorilla Theatre hosts IMPROVING, POLISHING, AND ENJOYING YOUR AUDITION MONOLOGUES- A special one-day workshop- Make over your monologues with James Rayfield.

Tampa Bay's professional theaters announce the first annual Jeff Norton Theater Awards to be held Monday, August 22 at The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College, 253 Fifth Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL. The event starts at 7pm with after-party to follow.

Gorilla Theatre hosts IMPROVING, POLISHING, AND ENJOYING YOUR AUDITION MONOLOGUES- A special one-day workshop- Make over your monologues with James Rayfield.

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present the return of composer/lyricist Scott Alan to the stage on Monday, April 18. Check out perfomances from Broadway stars Christopher Sieber and Rachel Potter below!

The Broadway at Birdland concert series was proud to present the return of composer/lyricist Scott Alan to the stage on Monday, April 18.

Grammy Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers David Crosby and Graham Nash bring their Two Together tour to Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday, April 12, offering a rare opportunity to savor an intimate, harmony-heavy experience with two of rock's most legendary singer-songwriters.

Today's performer line-up announcement is for the Vancouver Island MusicFest - July 7-10, 2011 - on beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Singer-songwriters David Crosby and Graham Nash will bring their legendary vocal harmonies to the Capitol Center for the Arts on May 10 at 7:30pm. For this special evening, Crosby & Nash will be accompanied by an ace-backing band featuring James Raymond (keyboards), Dean Parks (guitar), Kevin McCormick (bass) and Steve DiStanislao (drums).

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in February, 321, ROSE BILAL'S JAZZ LEGENDS REMEMBERED, LET'S MISBEHAVE, I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH, STRANGERS AND FOOLS and LAST OF THE NEANDERTHALS.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in February, 321, ROSE BILAL'S JAZZ LEGENDS REMEMBERED, LET'S MISBEHAVE, I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH, STRANGERS AND FOOLS and LAST OF THE NEANDERTHALS.

Singer-songwriters David Crosby and Graham Nash have been harmonizing ever since Crosby, Stills & Nash formed in 1968.

Singer-songwriters David Crosby and Graham Nash have been harmonizing ever since Crosby, Stills & Nash formed in 1968.

Scott Hudson's delightful Florida love story received a staged reading as part of the Gorilla Reading Series and now returns to the Gorilla in a full production, starring its original cast of Heather Atkinson and Chris Jackson. A special talkback session focusing on new play development will be scheduled during the run of the show.

American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret, "After Hours" series and Hot Off the Press play reading series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in March, STILL HOT FOR PEGGY LEE; ME, MYSELF AND I…MUSICAL MEMOIRS; 321; I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH; PRIVATE PROCEEDING; PATRICK MCINNIS COMEDY HYPNOSIS EXPERIENCE; ARETHA FRANKLIN BIRTHDAY BASH and THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES.

Scott Hudson's delightful Florida love story received a staged reading as part of the Gorilla Reading Series and now returns to the Gorilla in a full production, starring its original cast of Heather Atkinson and Chris Jackson. A special talkback session focusing on new play development will be scheduled during the run of the show.