Mary Ellen News

Transgender Actress Held at New York's Infamous Prison in A NIGHT AT THE TOMBS featuring songs by Avenue Q's Jeff Whitty, William M. Hoffman, Taylor Mac & more from June 24 - August 5, 2010

Profiles Theatre announces the transfer of its hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts to Chicago's Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. After 13 weeks at Profiles, the critically-acclaimed production will move to The Royal George Theatre's Cabaret space for an 8-week run, April 15- June 6, 2010, with a press performance on April 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Shim Mamsir Productions, a new New York City-based drag theater company continues its monthly performance series with BALLAD OF THE BAD BAD GIRLS on Wednesday, March 31 at 8pm at Bowery Poetry Club (308 Bowery, between Houston and Bleecker -- accessible from the #6 train at Bleecker, F/V trains at 2nd Avenue, or the B/D trains at Broadway Lafayette).

The Wooster Group will present its first benefit artauction on the occasion of its 35 th Anniversary. Dubbed 'The Wooster (Support)Group', the event will feature live and silent auctions of contemporary art.

On the evening of Monday, May 10, 2010, the International Center of Photography will honor the nine recipients of the 26th Annual Infinity Awards, this country's leading awards for excellence in the field of photography, at a gala event at Chelsea Piers, Pier Sixty, New York City. Each year, ICP takes this opportunity to acknowledge some of those image-makers whose work has allowed us to see the world anew, and that enables us to better grasp the richness and diversity of our common humanity.

The Wooster Group will present its first benefit artauction on the occasion of its 35 th Anniversary. Dubbed 'The Wooster (Support)Group', the event will feature live and silent auctions of contemporary art.

Secret Weapon Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of "price" by David Fierro, directed by Kon Yi at the Kraine Theater as part of The Frigid Fringe Festival 2010. Two teens on the run find comfort in a deserted cabin in the woods where they discover the thing they are running from is themselves. The story moves from past to present as they both must choose if who they were will be who they will remain. But before all that can be resolved, a price must be paid.

Theater gets a lot prettier with the debut of Shim Mamsir Productions, a new New York City-based drag theater company.

Secret Weapon Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of "price" by David Fierro, directed by Kon Yi at the Kraine Theater as part of The Frigid Fringe Festival 2010. Two teens on the run find comfort in a deserted cabin in the woods where they discover the thing they are running from is themselves. The story moves from past to present as they both must choose if who they were will be who they will remain. But before all that can be resolved, a price must be paid.

Profiles Theatre announces the extension of its hit production Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. All cast members are continuing in their roles, including Profiles ensemble members Darrell W. Cox and Somer Benson along with Kevin Bigley, Howie Johnson and Claire Wellin. The critically-acclaimed production has been extended for an additional six weeks, through April 11, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway..

Theater gets a lot prettier with the debut of Shim Mamsir Productions, a new New York City-based drag theater company.

This is my first cabaret review for 2010, not counting the finale for LA's Next Great Stage Star 2010 held at Sterling's Upstairs @ Vitello's earlier this month on January 3. I must admit, I have yet to be disappointed @ Sterling's with the service or with the cabaret artist being showcased. Proving no exception, An Evening with Judy Norton on Sunday, January 31 was a stellar show with a true night club star.

Secret Weapon Theatre is proud to present the world premiere of "price" by David Fierro, directed by Kon Yi at the Kraine Theater as part of The Frigid Fringe Festival 2010. Two teens on the run find comfort in a deserted cabin in the woods where they discover the thing they are running from is themselves. The story moves from past to present as they both must choose if who they were will be who they will remain. But before all that can be resolved, a price must be paid.

Recently named one of LA's Top 5 venues for dinner and concerts in an intimate setting for the third, consecutive year by My Fox LA TV's 2009 Hot List, Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA, welcomes Broadway musical theatre stars Nicole Barnhart and Judy Norton to their stage to close out what has already been marked as a banner month of sold out shows including the Finale of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2010 won by newcomer Janet Krupin on January 3rd and Nightclub star Jackie Gibson in You and the Night and the Music on January 9th, SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 - NICOLE BARNHART makes her headlining engagement at Sterling's in The Story Goes On.

Recently named one of LA's Top 5 venues for dinner and concerts in an intimate setting for the third, consecutive year by My Fox LA TV's 2009 Hot List, Sterling's Upstairs at Vitello's in Studio City, CA, welcomes Broadway musical theatre stars Nicole Barnhart and Judy Norton to their stage to close out what has already been marked as a banner month of sold out shows including the Finale of LA's Next Great Stage Star 2010 won by newcomer Janet Krupin on January 3rd and Nightclub star Jackie Gibson in You and the Night and the Music on January 9th, SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 - NICOLE BARNHART makes her headlining engagement at Sterling's in The Story Goes On.

For the first time in nearly 15 years the Broadway production of Rent will not be playing anywhere in North America, when The Broadway Tour of the landmark musical closes in Sacramento, CA on February 7, 2010.

For the first time in nearly 15 years the Broadway production of Rent will not be playing anywhere in North America, when The Broadway Tour of the landmark musical closes in Sacramento, CA on February 7, 2010.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.

Profiles Theatre continues its 2009-2010 Season with Killer Joe by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts, directed by Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder. The production runs January 8- February 28, 2010, at Profiles Theatre, 4147 N. Broadway. The press opening is Thursday, January 14, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.