Charlotte audiences can look forward to more than 30 special attractions representing the best music, comedy, and theatrical events available that are featured on the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center's 2009-10 season. They will also have additional opportunities to attend the best shows Broadway has to offer, as the Center announced today the extension of three of its Broadway shows with an extra week of The Aluminum Show, Jersey Boys, and Mary Poppins.
Warm sunny days ... cool evenings ... picturesque beaches ... a veritable cornucopia of award winning wineries, fine dining, and unique shopping opportunities (check out www.kwirkworld.com) ... a broad selection of theatre offerings to satisfy a wide variety of tastes and desires ... this MUST be Paradise - or the California Central Coast!
Heading to the West Coast, wanting to see some theatre, but not wanting to deal with the congestion and rat race of Los Angeles or the Bay Area? Then why not come to the heart of the California Central Coast where we have beautiful beaches, idyllic weather, wineries and fine restaurants galore, and numerous theatre venues to fit every taste and pocketbook!
Jeff Daniels, currently starring in GOD OF CARNAGE at the Bernard Jacobs Theatre, will take his guitar and his Grandfather's Hat to Manhattan's City Winery (155 Varick Street) at 9pm on Monday, April 20th. Additional dates are 9pm on Monday, May 18th, and Monday, June 22nd.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the world premiere of a visionary work of epic proportions, War Music, adapted and directed by Lillian Groag (A.C.T.'s The Rivals) based on Christopher Logue's ravishing translation of the Iliad. In a wildly theatrical, totally modern interpretation of one of the mightiest conflicts of all time, Groag reignites the wrath of Greek warrior Achilles against his archrival, Agamemnon.
In response to unprecedented financial challenges brought on by a struggling regional economy and reduced financial support, Midland Center for the Arts today regretfully announced the postponement of one of its concert performances.
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents the world premiere of a visionary work of epic proportions, War Music, adapted and directed by Lillian Groag (A.C.T.'s The Rivals) based on Christopher Logue's ravishing translation of the Iliad. In a wildly theatrical, totally modern interpretation of one of the mightiest conflicts of all time, Groag reignites the wrath of Greek warrior Achilles against his archrival, Agamemnon.
The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) announces the debut of its annual benefit gala: ONE NIGHT ONLY...With a Little Help From Our Friends, hosted by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks, scheduled to take place at UCLA's prestigious performing arts theater, Royce Hall, on December 2nd at 7:30 pm.
The 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast tonight, December 26 on CBS at 9PM (Eastern). Recipients to be honored at this year's national celebration of the arts are pianist Leon Fleisher, actor and writer Steve Martin, singer Diana Ross, film director Martin Scorsese, and songwriter Brian Wilson.
The 13th performance of High Fidelity, also being the press performance I attended, wound up being the show's final night on Broadway. A pity. I much prefer reviewing enjoyable musicals than eulogizing them.
