John Fisher News

The Rhino New Year's Eve Spectacular returns with LEA DeLARIA LIVE! for two performances only on Monday, December 31, at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM. A genre defying theatrical performer, Broadway star and vocalist Lea DeLaria brings her one of a kind blend of song and hilarious satire to the Victoria. Ring in the New Year with the most outrageous, tuneful show in town. Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRhino.org or by calling 800-838-3006. Tickets range from $30-$35.

The Rhino New Year's Eve Spectacular returns with LEA DeLARIA LIVE! for two performances only Thursday, December 31, at 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM. A genre defying theatrical performer, Broadway star and vocalist Lea DeLaria brings her one of a kind blend of song and hilarious satire to the Victoria. Ring in the New Year with the most outrageous, tuneful show in town. Tickets can be purchased at www.TheRhino.org or by calling (800) 838-3006.

Northern Broadsides has announced full casting for their forthcoming spring production of Githa Sowerby's Rutherford & Son.

The modeling website, Model Launcher LLC., recently announced Hemet, California resident Nikki Ferrebee, age 19, as its third consecutive winner. Nikki has won the online modeling competition's September swimsuit contest for the age group 17 to 20.

Brandi Nicole, the June winner of an innovative amateur modeling website ModelLauncher.com, (http://modellauncher.com/), officially walked within her first New York City Mercedes Benz Fashion week runway show on September 7th 2012 at Lincoln Center. Placement within the show was a result of Brandi being cast as a feature model within Project Runway's season 10 which is yet to air. Brandi Nicole's modeling career hit a high note when she was announced as the official June Model Launcher winner where she was asked to submit her non-professional photo in a t-shirt and shorts via ModelLauncher.com. After competing against hundreds of other young women ages 21-25, Brandi Nicolewon a paid trip to Miami for her and a guest, a stay at the W Hotel South Beach, a Professional photo shoot with photographer John Fisher, and publicity support by Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR). ModelLauncher.com is powered by public votes for models with the end goal of fairly and effectively launching new models into stardom and providing them full career kick off support. Almost immediately after her Model Launcher win, aspiring model Brandi Nicole was cast for Season 10 of Project Runway, where she served as the runway model for pieces created by fashion designer Gunnar Deatherage.

Geva Theatre Center's 40th Anniversary Season gets off to a stellar start with You Can't Take It With You by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, directed by Mark Cuddy.

The Human Race Theatre Company wraps up its 2011-2012 25th Anniversary Season with the Midwest premiere of Band Geeks!, described as 'a gleefully entertaining musical about the trials and tribulations of a down-on-its-luck Ohio high school marching band.'

The New York Musical Theatre Festival and J&B Productions present the musical JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, a musical - a story of 'First Impressions' and second chances - with music, lyrics and book by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, directed by Igor Goldin ('YANK!'), and starring, in the title role of Jane Austen, Donna Lynne Champlin ('Sweeney Todd,' 'Billy Elliot'). JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, a musical is presented as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival and will play at Signature Theatre's Peter Norton Space (555 West 42nd Street) in Manhattan beginning September 29 - with only 6 performances available.

The Pasadena Playhouse has announced that full casting is complete for the west coast premiere of the new musical TWIST - An American Musical by William F. Brown and Tina Tippit (book), Tena Clark (lyrics and music) and Gary Prim (music). Golden Globe and multi-Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen directs a cast of 31 performers led by Tamyra Gray ('American Idol,' Rent and Bombay Dreams) and Cleavant Derricks (Tony Award-winner, Dreamgirls). The five-week limited engagement performs June 14 - July 17, 2011 with the official press opening on June 26, 2011 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).

The Pasadena Playhouse has announced that full casting is complete for the west coast premiere of the new musical TWIST - An American Musical by William F. Brown and Tina Tippit (book), Tena Clark (lyrics and music) and Gary Prim (music). Golden Globe and multi-Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen directs a cast of 31 performers led by Tamyra Gray ('American Idol,' Rent and Bombay Dreams) and Cleavant Derricks (Tony Award-winner, Dreamgirls). The five-week limited engagement performs June 14 - July 17, 2011 with the official press opening on June 26, 2011 at The Pasadena Playhouse (39 S. El Molino Avenue).

On November 26, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to the Geva Theatre Center Mainstage in a sparkling new production.

On November 26, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to the Geva Theatre Center Mainstage in a sparkling new production.

On September 1, 2010 The Alliance Theatre opened Twist for its Atlanta debut. Inspired by Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, and in the rich musical tradition of Jelly's Last Jam, this heart-warming musical brings award-winning director/choreographer Debbie Allen (Fame) back to the Alliance, following her hugely successful Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (winner of the 2010 Olivier Award for Best Revival). The production runs through October 3, 2010. Check out the newly-released production photos below!

Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray adapted for the Stage by John Fisher. Theatre - Comedy-Drama. Production Company: Theatre Rhinoceros

Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray adapted for the Stage by John Fisher. Theatre - Comedy-Drama. Production Company: Theatre Rhinoceros

The name says it all. With their beeline approach to high-flying fun, the cheeky Aussies of Circa push their own limits as they barrel, bolt and balance at breakneck speed across The New Victory stage in 46 Circus Acts in 45 Minutes. The production will end its run April 4th.

59E59 Theaters will close its production of Chicago's Victory Gardens Theater's CONVICTION, by Oren Neeman, adapted by Ami Dayan and Mark Williams and directed by Jeremy Cole. CONVICTION began performances on February 16 and will end its run on March 21st.