Tasti D-Lite has named a new flavor, "MISS BYRD'S RED VELVET D-LITE," to honor one of the best reviewed Off-Broadway shows of the year, Closer Than Ever with lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and music by David Shire. Current cast members of The York Theatre Company production, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan, Anika Larsen, James Moye, and Sal Viviano, will be on hand on Thursday, October 4th at 5:00 p.m. at the Times Square Tasti D-Lite (1588 Broadway between 47th & 48th St) to introduce the world to the deliciously decadent new treat. There will also be an in-store raffle to win two tickets to Closer Than Ever and a $25 Tasti Treat Card.
The Marcus Center has announced that Chicago's legendary comedy theatre The Second City will appear at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts-Vogel Hall at 123 East State St on December 6-16. The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue delivers a healthy dose of seasonal satire where neither holiday film classics, family gatherings nor Christmas carols are too sacred for a show that is the perfect alternative to the same old holiday shows.
ANNIE, the new production of the Tony Award-winning musical, went into rehearsal today in New York City with its full company. The production begins previews October 3, 2012 and opens November 8, 2012 at the Palace Theatre (Broadway at 47th Street). Meet the full cast below!
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino welcomes back Rita Rudner Live to The Venetian Showroom stage for limited engagements through 2012. Known for her trademark clever observations, sharp timing and soft-spoken humor, Rudner will take the mic for a special residency through December 30. Rudner's show is at 8:30 p.m.
Continuing their "Celebration of Off-Broadway,' The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), will present a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan Wade, Man with a Load of Mischief will play three performances only, today, October 1 at 3:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 2 at 3:00 p.m. at The York Theatre at Saint Peter's. Casting will be announced shortly
Stephen Sorrentino-Voices In My Head will have its West Coast Premiere at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, Wednesday, October 10 through Sunday, October 14. The production is slated to coincide with the "Voices In My Head" DVD release on the national tour.
The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director), has announced full casting for a staged concert production - similar in style to their acclaimed Musicals in Mufti Series - of the 1966 musical Man with a Load of Mischief, with music by John Clifton, lyrics by Clifton and Ben Tarver, and book by Tarver. Directed by Jenn Thompson with music direction by Bryan L. Wade, the cast will feature P.J. Benjamin (Wicked), Naomi Brockwell, Stephen R. Buntrock (A Little Night Music), Rachel de Benedet (Catch Me If You Can), Nancy Johnston (Elf) and Robert Petkoff (Anything Goes).
Philadelphia Theatre Company was the top winner of this year's Barrymore Awards for Excellence in Theatre with seven awards, the most of any Philadelphia-area theater company. This brings PTC's total number of Barrymore Awards to 53 cumulative wins and 155 nominations.
In the footsteps of comic character monologists such as Lily Tomlin, Carol Burnett, and Whoopi Goldberg, acclaimed vocalist and comedic performance artist, Amber Martin brings her award-winning chops back to the sophisticated and legendary Feinstein's to perform some favorite pieces from her recent, sold out West Coast tour.
The York Theatre Company in association with Edward Negley, Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, will welcome James Moye (Dogfight, Million Dollar Quartet) to the cast of Closer Than Ever with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Music by David Shire, filling in for George Dvorsky from September 25 - October 7, due to a prior commitment.
Knuckleball! is the definitive documentary about the impossible-to-hit pitch from acclaimed filmmakers Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg (The Devil Came on Horseback; Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work). This heartfelt, funny and deeply engaging film delves into the legendary subculture of the knuckleball and the brotherhood of men who share the drive, imagination and humility to throw baseball's slowest, unpredictable and most disrespected pitch.
Benefit Cosmetics & E! Fashion Police celebrated the end of fashion week with a private beauty bash held at the Benefit Soho Boutique celebrating E! Fashion Police's September Issue. Melissa Rivers and E! Fashion Police host George Kotsiopoulos and guest host Kimora Lee Simmons joined Joan Rivers & her adoring fans, the 'Joan Rangers' for pink champagne, Benefit makeuppers and instant beauty tips & tricks.
The hottest ticket in New York City this past week was for a front row seat at E!'s Fashion Police! In front of a stylish crowd of hundreds, Joan and her team entertained NY fashionistas along with the help of special guests Adam Lambert, NY Knick Amar'e Stoudemire, fashion designer Rachel Roy, 'Man Repeller' blogger extraordinaire Leandra Medine, and top British designer Jenny Packham.
Philadelphia Theatre Company opens its 2012-2013 season with the world premiere of the new musical song cycle Stars of David October 17 - November 18 at Philadelphia Theatre Company's home, the Suzanne Roberts Theatre (Broad and Lombard Streets).
Beginning tonight, September 19th, Stephen Hanna will be the new Dream Hannibal in Off-Broadway's SILENCE! The Musical at the new Elektra Theatre in the heart of Times Square. The Elektra Theatre has been specially constructed to be the new home of SILENCE! and is located at 669 Eighth Avenue (at 42nd St.)
Multichannel retailer HSN welcomes entertainment journalist, fashion expert and reality darling, Giuliana Rancic, as she launches her first apparel collection, G by Giuliana Rancic. Giuliana has teamed up with HSN to launch an extensive apparel and outerwear collection of fresh, on-trend apparel consisting of modern, chic silhouettes with a timeless feel, all available exclusively at HSN on September 21 during the finale of HSN's Fall Fashion 'Ultimate Trunk Show' presented by ELLE magazine.
The hottest ticket in New York City this past week was for a front row seat at E!'s Fashion Police! In front of a stylish crowd of hundreds, Joan and her team entertained NY fashionistas along with the help of special guests Adam Lambert, NY Knick Amar'e Stoudemire, fashion designer Rachel Roy, 'Man Repeller' blogger extraordinaire Leandra Medine, and top British designer Jenny Packham.
After months of intense competition and inspiring live performances, NBC's top-rated summer hit AMERICA'S GOT TALENT crowned the winner of its seventh season Thursday night, traveling dog act Olate Dogs, from its home at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC.) View the acts performance on this morning's TODAY below!
