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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, Today

It's 1482 Paris and life is dark and difficult. The gypsies who occupy the edges of society are in a constant struggle with city officials and the soldiers charged with protecting the citizenry. Thus begins The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an epic tale set to a sweeping musical score, to be presented by The Pennington Players at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times are Todays, Oct. 20 and 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Comes to MCCC's Kelsey Theatre, 10/20

It's 1482 Paris and life is dark and difficult. The gypsies who occupy the edges of society are in a constant struggle with city officials and the soldiers charged with protecting the citizenry. Thus begins The Hunchback of Notre Dame, an epic tale set to a sweeping musical score, to be presented by The Pennington Players at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times are Fridays, Oct. 20 and 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Oct. 21 and 28 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, Oct. 22 and 29 at 2 p.m.

Photo Flash: THE THREEPENNY OPERA Comes to ActorsNET

ActorsNET concludes its 21st season with a milestone musical - The Threepenny Opera. Conceived as 'an opera for beggars,' the 'play with music' was adapted by Marc Blitzstein into English from the original production in German - music by Kurt Weill and book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht.

ActorsNET Stages THE THREEPENNY OPERA

ActorsNET concludes its 21st season with a milestone musical - The Threepenny Opera. Conceived as "an opera for beggars," the "play with music" was adapted by Marc Blitzstein into English from the original production in German - music by Kurt Weill and book and lyrics by Bertolt Brecht.

U.S. Pavilion Opens With Mark Bradford's Tomorrow Is Another Day

Tomorrow  Is Another Day, featuring new work by Mark Bradford, is presented by the Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, at La Biennale di Venezia 57th International Art Exhibition.

Theater To Go Takes on Racial Injustice and Acts of Courage in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

It's a coming of age story set against a backdrop of racism and small town secrets. Theater to Go presents "To Kill a Mockingbird" at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, March 17 and 24 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, March 18 and 25 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, March 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC's West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night performance on March 17.

U.S. Pavilion Features New Work by Mark Bradford and Collaboration with Rio Terà dei Pensieri

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, will present Mark Bradford as the representative for the United States at La Biennale di Venezia 57th International Art Exhibition, on view from May 13 to November 26, 2017. Los Angeles-based Bradford, a leading light in contemporary art, will create new works in a variety of media-presented alongside existing work-for Tomorrow Is Another Day, co-curated by Christopher Bedford, BMA Dorothy Wagner Wallis Director and commissioner for the project; and Katy Siegel, BMA Senior Programming and Research Curator.

Theater To Go to Present Staged Reading of THE TRIAL OF ABRAHAM HUNT: AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS STORY 12/28

Theater to go has joined the lineup of events for  Trenton Patriots Week 2016, occurring between December 26-31.  A staged reading in costume of a new play entitled The Trial of Abraham Hunt: An American Christmas Story by Michael Davis, under the direction of Ruth Markoe, will be presented on Weds. Dec 28 at the 1867 Sanctuary at Ewing, the region's Historic Haven for Arts and Culture. 

Tickets on Sale for the 26th Annual St. Louis Arts Awards

The arts -- and the individuals and organizations who make them happen - will take center stage, along with emcee Ken Page, at the 26th annual St. Louis Arts Awards on Mon., Jan. 23, at the Chase Park Plaza.

Tickets Now Available for the 26th Annual St. Louis Arts Awards, 1/23

The arts -- and the individuals and organizations who make them happen - will take center stage, along with emcee Ken Page, at the 26th annual St. Louis Arts Awards on Mon., Jan. 23, at the Chase Park Plaza. Tickets to the event are now on sale at www.KeepArtHappening.org/2017ArtsAwards. 

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Theater To Go's ROEBLING: THE STORY OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

By special invitation, Theater To Go brings Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge to the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College on November 11-12-13, 2016 (1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550). Written by Mark Violi and directed Ruth Markoe, Roebling tells how Trenton's most famous family overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to build one of the world's most iconic engineering structures. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast, plus watch the trailer for the show below!

BMA Teams with Rose Art Museum for U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale

The Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University and The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today announced that they will collaborate on the presentation of Mark Bradford as representative for the United States for the 2017 Venice Biennale. The two institutions will work in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. 

Bedlam's SENSE & SENSIBILITY Enters Final Month at the Gym at Judson

BEDLAM must close its critically acclaimed limited engagement of SENSE & SENSIBILITY on Sunday, November 20 at the Gym at Judson (243 Thompson Street). SENSE & SENSIBILITY opened on January 24, 2016 and has extended twice. At the time of closing, the show will have played 15 preview performances and 262 regular performances.

Photo Flash: ROEBLING: THE STORY OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE at Kelsey Theatre

It's a quintessentially American story of perseverance against all odds, one that features Trenton's most famous family. By special invitation, Theater To Go presents "Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge" at Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre for one weekend only: Friday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

Miami Art Guide Presents Jamie dePasquale's EXPLORATION AND EVOLUTION: GAME OF LIFE SERIES

In 1976 Jamie dePasquale began his art series with his pattern paintings, inspired by a viewing of a horse against a brick wall that would help influence his idea of electric, 3 dimensional images. Pretty abstraction with an idea of vandalism through his ripped canvas. He went on to show his work at the Monique Knowlton Gallery. Showing a variety of his cartoon portrait, stylized, non-existent animals.

Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Theater To Go's ROEBLING: THE STORY OF THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE

By special invitation, Theater To Go brings Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge to the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College on November 11-12-13, 2016 (1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550). Written by Mark Violi and directed Ruth Markoe, Roebling tells how Trenton's most famous family overcame seemingly insurmountable odds to build one of the world's most iconic engineering structures. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast, plus watch the trailer for the show below!

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