James Stewart News

The Bennett Agency presents It's a Wonderful Life, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers and based on the film by Frank Capra.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will examine the technology behind 'It's a Wonderful Life' on Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. Special guest Craig Barron, Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor, will discuss studio production methods of the era, the use of matte paintings in key scenes, and the origins of the film's sound effects. The program will also include a special introduction by Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu Bailey in the film, marking the first time she will present the film in New York City.

Meredith Willson's ever popular story about the unlikely romance between a flashy con artist and a staid librarian, 'The Music Man,' featuring such favorites as '76 Trombones' and 'Ya Got Trouble,' will be the Christmas Eve presentation December 24 at 9 p.m. on Reel 13, THIRTEEN's weekly movie showcase for classic, short and independent films.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will examine the technology behind 'It's a Wonderful Life' on Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. Special guest Craig Barron, Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor, will discuss studio production methods of the era, the use of matte paintings in key scenes, and the origins of the film's sound effects. The program will also include a special introduction by Karolyn Grimes, who played Zuzu Bailey in the film, marking the first time she will present the film in New York City.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will examine the technology behind 'It's a Wonderful Life' at Los Angeles and New York City screenings on Friday, December 9, and Monday, December 12, respectively.

The Tabard Theatre Company will continue its 11th season with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, the American holiday icon staged as a live 1940s radio show. Fourteen performances will be presented December 2-18 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.

The Bennett Agency presents It's a Wonderful Life, adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers and based on the film by Frank Capra.

Holiday carols play in the background. The tree is nicely decorated. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport, Long Island, where the delightful A Wonderful Life: the Musical is playing through January 8, 2012.

Roundabout Theatre Company in association with Don Gregory, announced that Jim Parsons (Elwood P. Dowd), Jessica Hecht (Veta Louise Simmons) and Charles Kimbrough (William R. Chumley, M.D.) starring in a new Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy Harvey by Mary Chase and directed by Scott Ellis.

Shakespeare's beloved comedy Twelfth Night, or What You Will opens on the traditional twelfth day of Christmas. Replete with magic, romance and joyful pranks, there is also an underlying sense of mystery beneath the laughter as Feste the Fool cautions: "What's to come is still unsure…"

The Hartt School Dance Division presents Hartt Dances on Friday, November 18, at 7:30 PM; and Saturday, November 19, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

The Hartt School Dance Division presents Hartt Dances on Friday, November 18, at 7:30 PM; and Saturday, November 19, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM; Sunday, November 20 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Theater on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus.

The Tabard Theatre Company will continue its 11th season with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, the American holiday icon staged as a live 1940s radio show. Fourteen performances will be presented December 2-18 at Theatre on San Pedro Square in downtown San Jose.

Cinnabar Theater presents the 'She Loves Me,' the charming musical adaptation from the Hungarian 1936 play 'Parfumerie,' by Miklos Laszlo. Directed by Elly Lichenstein, with musical direction by Mary Chun, the production opens Sept. 9 and continues with performances through Sept. 25, 2011.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Cinnabar Theater presents the 'She Loves Me,' the charming musical adaptation from the Hungarian 1936 play 'Parfumerie,' by Miklos Laszlo. Directed by Elly Lichenstein, with musical direction by Mary Chun, the production opens Sept. 9 and continues with performances through Sept. 25, 2011.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Redd Tale Theatre Company blasts into its fifth season with the world premiere of two original works! FRANKENSTEIN With Mary Shelley by Virginia Bartholomew, edited/directed by Will Le Vasseur, and GABRIEL by Will Le Vasseur, directed by Lynn Kenny. Previews are August 4th at Nicu's Spoon Theatre. Opening Night is August 5th.

Rubicon Theatre Company concludes its 2010-2011 Season with the premiere of ROBERT HARLING'S STEEL MAGNOLIAS, the much-loved play that explores the bonds of friendship and community, and the power of laughter to ease the burdens of troubled times.

Victoria Theatre Association and the Heidelberg Distributing Company present the 2011 Michelob Ultra Cool Films Series classic film Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window,' August 19-21, 2011 at the historic Victoria Theatre. Arrive early to play Hitchcock trivia and vote for your choices for next year's film series!