The Innsbrook Foundation announced today that they will host the 34th season of Innsbrook After Hours in 2019. With a record-breaking season in 2018, plans are now underway to bring in some of the best national acts that members of the community have come to expect and enjoy over the years.
WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director, Joanie Schultz, today announced details for The Great Distance Home conceived and directed by WTT's Associate Artistic Director, Kelsey Leigh Ervi.
On November 16, a new musical version of A Christmas Carol entitled A Carol Christmas will open at Group Rep in North Hollywood. Doug Haverty wrote the book and Bruce Kimmel, the music and lyrics. Kimmel is also the director. In the conversation that follows both men discuss the new piece.
Bruce Kimmel, what are your challenges in directing this piece?
A Christmas Carol/by Charles Dickens/adapted by Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons, Michael Arden/directed by Michael Arden/Geffen Playhoous/Gil Cates Theater/through December 16
Another version of A Christmas Carol you moan? Well, take my word for it, you have never seen a produciton of the Dickensian classic quite like the one currently onstage at the Geffen Playhouse mainstage Gil Cates Theater. Adapted by the brilliant actor playing every role Jefferson Mays, Susan Lyons and brilliant director Michael Arden, A Christmas Carol becomes the perfect transition from Halloween, Dia de los Muertos
On November 29, a beloved Rochester tradition returns to Geva Theatre Center on the Wilson Stage. The KeyBank Production of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' classic tale of redemption for the most despised man in London, will awaken your heart and rekindle your spirit this holiday season. This production of A Christmas Carol premiered to great acclaim in 2010 and features a script adapted by Mark Cuddy from Dickens' novella with music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, composer of Geva favorites, Five Course Love and Convenience.
Milwaukee Repertory Theater's holiday classic A Christmas Carol returns to the historic Pabst Theater November 27 - December 24, 2018. Adapted by Artistic Director Mark Clements, A Christmas Carol is a tale of love, hope and redemption with just the right blend of beautiful music, lively dancing, stunning sets and eye-popping special effects to fill any sized stocking hung by the chimney with care.
Although there's been a lack of tradewinds on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii, a perfect amount of winds---from the east, maybe?---has brought the arrival of Mary Poppins Jr. to the Mamiya Theatre at Chaminade University. Stalwart with a strong cast, vocal abilities, and technical aspects, the sweeping show is practically perfect in every way.
Lance Wiggins is a dedicated music artist who performs in the genres of Pop and R&B. He has released his first EP entitled 'Road Restless,' and by doing so, he has established a large following in social media, additionally due to his passion for music to inspire, encourage and uplift others. Earlier this fall he applied to be featured as a music artist in The Showcase Tour. He was accepted as one of the featured artists on the tour, and is scheduled to appear at the 440 Nightclub, in Raleigh, North Carolina on November 20, 2018. The Showcase Tour of 2018 launches on November 8th, in Denver, Colorado at The Black Box. Additional cities which are a part of The Showcase Tour include Dallas, Texas; Houston, Texas; Northcote, Australia; Orlando, FL; Sydney, Australia; Coral Gables, Florida; Jonesboro, Georgia; London, United Kingdom; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; West Haven, Connecticut; Queens, New York; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; Vancouver, Canada; Midlothian, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; Detroit, MI; Montreal, Canada; Toronto, Canada; Oakland, California; Los Angeles, CA, concluding the with the final destination of The Showcase Tour in Phoenix, AZ on December 14th at the venue, The Blooze. Talented music artists still have time to apply to be considered to perform in front of a live audience via The Showcase Tour through November 22, 2018. The aforementioned cities are listed in the sequence of the dates for each venue. On November 20th in Raleigh, music artist Lance Wiggins will perform his song, 'In God We Trust.' According to Wiggins, 'In God We Trust' is a song he wrote to remind and encourage people to trust God, and God only because He is the way.' Continuing, 'this song discusses important reminders, encouraging people to stick together and encourage one another, and to be kind, because kindness matters.' Concluding, 'people should realize that one can make their struggles become their successes when they rise above any obstacles presented and put one's faith in God.'
Print Room at the Coronet this year celebrates with an entertaining and eclectic programme of events performed in the atmospheric Coronet Theatre or candle-lit Bar. By turns contemporary and traditional, thought provoking and light-hearted, there will be:
Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays (and his many characters) will grace the Gil Cates Theatre stage of the Geffen Playhouse for his one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, already in previews, with opening night set for November 7, 2018. I had the chance to pick Jefferson's witty mind for some very fun answers to my semi-serious inquiries.
Written by ProComm Theatre Troupe's founder and artistic director Martha Velez, PhD, the original musical comedy, 'Amazing Wild Knights' tells the story of women being unfulfilled by the lack of opportunities in show business.
Josh Hartwell's adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol' returns to Miners Alley Playhouse November 23 through December 23. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19 at 7:30p.m; Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 6 p.m. Tickets are $22-$38 and are available by calling 303-935-3044 or online at www.minersalley.com. Miners Alley Playhouse is located at 1224 Washington Avenue. Golden, CO 80401.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem (Ty Jones, Producing Artistic Director) presents A Christmas Carol in Harlem, based on the timeless work by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol in Harlem is adapted by Shawn Rene Graham, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III and choreographed by Tiffany Rea-Fisher. This re-imagining of the classic Christmas tale will include some original music and classic holiday carols tinged with gospel, hip-hop, pop and R&B influences, which celebrate the spirit of the season the Harlem way.
Oklahoma's favorite holiday tradition, Lyric's A Christmas Carol, presented by Devon Energy, returns in its 2018 edition to Oklahoma City's Plaza District featuring joyous music, dazzling costumes and an acclaimed Broadway actor reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
Oklahoma's favorite holiday tradition, Lyric's A Christmas Carol, presented by Devon Energy, returns in its 2018 edition to Oklahoma City's Plaza District featuring joyous music, dazzling costumes and an acclaimed Broadway actor reprising the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
After scoring critical acclaim and sold out performances earlier this fall in Brooklyn, immersive hit THE HIDDEN ONES returns for and extended run beginning November 1 at an undisclosed venue in Midtown Manhattan near the 50th Street stop on the A/C subway line. Presented by Miller-Coffman Productions, THE HIDDEN ONES was conceived and directed by Anthony Logan Cole (Les Miserables, Curiosities) and choreographed by Whitney Sprayberry (Seeing You, Jagged Little Pill).
College of DuPage (COD) College Theater presents Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," adapted by William J. Norris and directed by COD Professor of Theater, Amelia Barrett at the McAninch Arts Center, Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 23-25. In addition, a performance has been added for area school children, grades 2nd and up Monday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m. Audience members arriving early to the Nov. 23-25 performances will be serenaded with Christmas songs by members of the cast, and Santa will be in the lobby following the matinee performances on Nov. 23 and 24, to chat and pose for photos.