Actors' Equity Association ('Equity'), the U.S. labor union that represents more than 50,000 professional actors and stage managers, today announced the results of its 2015 national council election, with all seats effective immediately for three-year terms. Kate Shindle was named as new president of the union, replacing incumbent Nick Wyman. Running uncontested in top-ranking officer positions were Paige Price (First Vice President), Rebecca Kim Jordan (Second Vice President), Ira Mont (Third Vice President) and Sandra Karas (Secretary/Treasurer).
Sabato 16 maggio presso il Teatro Pandurera di Cento (FE), la compagnia teatrale 'perFORMErs' ha portato in scena RENT - MISURA LA VITA IN AMORE. Questi giovanissimi performer, che sono alla loro terza produzione ufficiale, ci tengono a precisare di essere una compagnia 'anomala', che preferisce portare in scena spettacoli non ancora arrivati o recepiti a dovere dal pubblico italiano, spettacoli 'off' potremmo dire. Di RENT, negli ultimi anni, in Italia, ci sono state varie rappresentazioni (ufficiali e non), ma purtroppo non si puo dire che la maggior parte del pubblico nostrano sia gia disposto ad accogliere completamente uno spettacolo che parla di temi difficili ed emotivamente molto forti quali AIDS, poverta, omosessualita ... È stato percio grande il coraggio di questi ragazzi che con serieta e professionalita si sono approcciati a questo musical per nulla semplice.
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) announces Bucks County's own John Augustine to return (The Hummingbird's Tour, 2014, Director) to the Bucks County Playhouse stage as 'Larry' in Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY, running May 29-June 21. Augustine will play alongside Broadway's Candy Buckley (Scandalous, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Cabaret) as 'Joanne'.
B2 Productions LLC in Norwich, CT is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Connecticut High School Musical Theater Awards (CHSMTA). The Black Tie Awards Gala will be held Monday, June 1, 2015 at The Palace Theater in Waterbury, CT at 6:30pm and will feature the most outstanding high school musical theater performances from across the State of Connecticut.
In July and August, Bay City Players Stages of Discovery will hold a series of workshops designed to develop performance and technical skills. Acting, movement, creative thinking & problem solving, awareness of the world around us, and theatre technology will be explored. Activities led by skilled & experienced theatre personnel.
Eddie Cooper and Joe Grifasi will join the previously announced Ellen Greene, Jake Gyllenhaal and Taran Killam in the Encores! Off-Center concert production of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's Little Shop of Horrors, running for three performances, July 1-2, 2015 at New York City Center. Eddie Cooper replaces his father Chuck Cooper, who will be starring in the upcoming Broadway musical Amazing Grace.
Jerome Robbins choreographic masterpiece, Goldberg Variations, to Johan Sebastian Bach's musical masterpiece of the same name, was first on New York City Ballet's program on Wednesday evening, May 13, replete with many stars of the company. Pianist Susan Walters sat far left on stage level, playing beautifully. The curtain opened on Faye Arthurs and Zachary Catazaro, in Baroque costume, dancing the Theme. Catazaro, a soloist with NYCB, showed himself to be an ideal classical danseur noble. He is handsome, debonair, confident, and secure, dancing with subtle nuances to his movement, which enriches the experience for the audience, as well, no doubt, for his own pleasure. Part I Variations featured dancers wearing contemporary leotards and dance skirts. With a distinctly Robbins flair, they became a painting in motion, exuding feeling. Emilie Gerrity, corps de ballet, and Lauren Lovette, soloist, were captivating in their duet. Part II Variations offered several gems. Tiler Peck and Gonzalo Garcia were playful and fun to see. Amar Ramasar, who joined NYCB in 2001 and became principal dancer in 2009, continues to grow as he matures, with fully developed expression and superb partnering. Maria Kowroski's long lines filled the stage. There was a cornucopia of beauty and joy via this coupling of dancers and choreography. Only the second group of corps de ballet in blue seemed to misunderstand the Robbins' spirit, particularly in their runs with knees bent, kicking back. Towards the end of Part II, the dancers changed into Baroque style costumes. Arthurs and Catazaro then returned in contemporary costumes. Finally, there was a group salute to the pianist, unusual and fitting.
Bergen County Players is thrilled to present the final production of its 2014-2015 season, 'The Mouse That Roared', adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel and directed by Lynne Lupfer. 'The Mouse That Roared', the second and final Second Stage production of the season, will be performed only on Saturday, June 6th at 8 pm and Sunday, June 7th at 2 pm at the Little Firehouse Theatre, 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. A limited number of tickets are available to be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.
Mary Alice Monroe's beautiful novel The Beach House with its poetic prose about the cycle of life and its keen insights into family relationships will be adapted into a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring three-time Golden Globe®nominee Andie MacDowell and premiering exclusively on the network in 2016.
Del 22 de junio al 10 de julio tendra lugar en Estudio Teatro Madrid un taller basado en el musical 'Company', de Stephen Sondheim y George Furth, con direccion de Sara Perez, direccion musical de Cesar Belda y coreografia de Merce Grane.
The Collegiate Chorale raised more than $300,000 at its annual Spring Benefit featuring the U.S. premiere of Kurt Weill and Franz Werfel's The Road of Promise at Carnegie Hall on May 7, 2015. Proceeds will go toward The Chorale's artistic and education initiatives.
Penguin Rep Theatre's 2015 season officially begins tonight, May 15, 2015, with the New York premiere of Small World by Frederick Stroppel, directed by artistic director Joe Brancato.
The American musical sensation, Grease, will send audiences cruisin' through the days of pajama parties, sock hops, and drive-ins with an exuberant cast of Seattle's freshest faces and favorite performers at The 5th Avenue Theatre this summer.
Remember the Alamo! It's a rallying cry familiar to generations of Americans. But what is the real history behind it? On May 18, at 10PM ET/PT, Ray Liotta narrates, AVENGING THE ALAMO: THE ROAD TO TEXAS RISING, a one-hour special on HISTORY, presenting in-depth the events preceding and surrounding the defense of the Alamo and its legacy - including its impact on the outcome of the Texas Revolution and why it remains significant today. The documentary serves as a precursor to HISTORY'S event series TEXAS RISING, which premieres on Memorial Day.
ROSS VALLEY PLAYERS will present Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House for audiences with the artistic talent of Director JoAnne Winter, and Set Designer David Shirk. This team will bring Sarah Ruhl's whimsical, romantic script to life - Ms. Winter's deep text-to-stage background at award-winning theatre company Word for Word Performing Arts Company, combined with Mr. Shirk's Academy Award Winning (Visual Effects) design experience is certain to delight audiences.
How exciting to be able to see world-famous stage performances captured live at London's National Theatre, as well as insider footage and interviews, close to home! Through the power of high definition (HD) broadcasts, The Ridgefield Playhouse makes it possible to 'try out' acclaimed plays with award-winning actors who are appearing on Broadway as well as at London's National Theatre in a comfortable venue and at a much lower ticket price. Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient, Schindler's List; Oedipus at the National Theatre) plays Jack Tanner in this exhilarating reinvention of Shaw's witty, provocative classic in Man & Superman today, May 14, at 2 p.m., which is Live in HD, and at 6 p.m. (encore). A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man and Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. For dinner-and-a-play, Bernard's (20 West Lane, Ridgefield; reservations suggested) is offering a prix-fixe menu the day of this event when tickets are presented; reservations suggested; lunch 12-2:30 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. This series is underwritten by Jeanne Cook, Anita and Nicholas Donofrio, Liz and Steven Goldstone, Marilyn and Joe Kreitz, Joanne and John Patrick, Sabina and Walter Slavin and Taylor Zemo Foundation with support from The Ridgefield Press and Whistle Stop Bakery.
From the creator of The Awesome 80s Prom comes New York's newest interactive sensation -- THAT BACHELORETTE SHOW! Created by Ken Davenport, THAT BACHELORETTE SHOW! is a brand-new interactive parody of America's favorite reality romance shows. Debuted on March 21, 2015, THAT BACHELORETTE SHOW! continues to play every Saturday evening at 8 p.m. at 42West (514 W. 42nd St.). ABC's THE BACHELORETTE Season 11 premiere is just days away and if you want to get a quick fix ahead of the Monday, May 18th viewing, head over to THAT BACHELORETTE SHOW!
