In its 23rd season, First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83.) is exploring the consequences of today's info-saturated environment with Meridith Friedman's politically-charged production THE FIRESTORM. Directed by Artistic Associate Rachel Lambert, THE FIRESTORM highlights the repercussions "call-out culture" has on relationships, explores the challenges and triumphs of interracial relationships, and notes how couples can navigate the world together in a highly-politicized society. THE FIRESTORM previews March 27-29, opens March 30 and runs through April 28, 2019.
The 15th annual Sydney Comedy Festival has announced its 2019 program, filled to the brim with hilarious acts, sidesplitting shows and uproarious special events.
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and WP Theater are announce that Hurricane Diane, the first co-production of a two-play collaboration, will run for an additional two weeks.
New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) and WP Theater (Producing Artistic Director Lisa McNulty and Managing Director Michael Sag) just celebrated opening night of Hurricane Diane, by Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George (The (curious case of the) Watson Intelligence). Directed by Tony Award nominee, two-time Obie Award winner and NYTW Usual Suspect Leigh Silverman (Violet), Hurricane Diane will play for a limited run through Sunday, March 10, 2019.
For those who like cleverly written comedic spoofs of familiar plays, and constant humor done well, I highly recommend THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE ABRIDGED as performed by the Castle Craig Players in Meriden, CT. This three person show kept the audience laughing from start to finish.
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.
ELAN Ensemble has announced its inaugural production, the world premiere of How We're Different from Animals, based on short stories from No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July. Under the direction of Ovation Award nominee Jonathan Mu oz-Proulx (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), the production is set to open today, February 22, at 8pm and run through March 24 only at the Atwater Village Theatre.
Do you love Shakespeare? Do you hate Shakespeare? Are you just confused by Shakespeare? It doesn't matter because the Castle Craig Players have the perfect solution - 'THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)', running February 22-March 9 at their intimate Meriden cabaret venue.
As the A-list stars join together to celebrate the biggest films of the year as chosen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic will once again headline “E! Live From The Red Carpet: Oscars 2019' to bring fans the most spontaneous and entertaining interviews with film's biggest stars and nominees. E! will be live across Hollywood with multi-platform coverage from multiple vantage points around the venue. While Seacrest and Rancic cover the red carpet, “The Real” co-host Jeannie Mai, fashion and beauty expert Kahlana Barfield Brown, “E! News” style correspondent Zanna Roberts Rassi, and famed fashion designer and star on Bravo's “Project Runway” Christian Siriano will provide insightful, in-depth Oscars coverage from The Roosevelt Hotel. Additionally, “E! News” correspondent and film expert Kristin Dos Santos and film expert and host of Will Packer's Power Star Live Xilla Valentine will report live from Ripley's Believe It or Not! rooftop for a bird's eye view of all the action. Non-profit “We Have Stories” founder Frederick Joseph will also make a special appearance during E!'s live coverage to chat about the “#CaptainMarvelChallenge” fundraiser aimed to help get young girls to see Marvel Studios' first female-led film “Captain Marvel.” E!'s unparalleled multi-platform coverage on-air, on digital and across mobile and social goes live from Dolby Theatre and various Los Angeles locations on Sunday, February 24th beginning on-air at at 1:00pm ET/10:00am PT.
Midnight Theatricals has annouced an updated performance schedule and released a new trailer for WE ARE THE TIGERS, the original pop/rock musical and teen horror comedy written & composed by Preston Max Allen and produced by S. Asher Gelman, that will open Off-Broadway at Theater 80 (80 St. Mark's Place) tonight at 8:00PM Michael Bello directs the pitch-black comedy about a dismally low-ranking team of cheerleaders trying to survive the night while being terrorized by a serial killer. Music supervision and arrangements are by Patrick Sulken. The production began previews on Thursday, February 7, 2019, and will run through April 17. www.tigersmusical.com
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
The Hairy Bikers (Si King and Dave Myers) are about to embark on their most iconic road trip to date: America's Route 66, spanning over two thousand miles of tarmac from Chicago to California. The boys will motor through eight different states, all with their own distinct landscapes, history, flavours and people.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - has announced the return of Bitching and Belting on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 PM. Join Michael Gioia and his Broadway faves for a set list of the sassiest songs, most dangerous duets and, of course, some badass bitching.
OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera, is pleased to announce the recipients of its first-ever Civic Practice Grants, supported by OPERA America's Opera Fund endowment.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Falsettos on tour! Check out the brand new video of the tight-knit family below! The tour is now on stage in Dallas, Texas!
The Shakespeare Project of Chicago continues its 24th Theatrical Reading Season with free performances of Shakespeare's comedy of lovers, fairies and amateur actors, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, running Feb. 15-21, 2019, at eight Chicago-area venues, including two new venues for this season in La Grange and Elmhurst.
Bounce has licensed the broadcast television rights to the popular and NAACP Image Award-winning series Moesha and The Game in a multi-year agreement with CBS Television Distribution.
ELAN Ensemble has announced its inaugural production, the world premiere of How We're Different from Animals, based on short stories from No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July. Under the direction of Ovation Award nominee Jonathan Mu oz-Proulx (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest), the production is set to open on Friday, February 22, at 8pm and run through March 24 only at the Atwater Village Theatre.
