Michael Anderson News

Wayne Scott Kermond revives the beauty and frivolity of vaudeville, burlesque and cabaret music halls with this new production SPIEGEL'ESQUE.

The Gunpowder Plot presents, from the producers of Shit-faced Shakespeare, a new theatrical experience: 'A Palpable Hit: Shakespeare's Best Fight Scenes.'

This holiday season, Theatre Unleashed is literally going to have something for everyone! From Nov. 30 to Dec. 18, TU will present what its dubbing the 'Naughty and Nice' rep, which includes the return of two of the company's most popular holiday traditions; It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play and A Very Die Hard Christmas at The Belfry Stage in NoHo.

This holiday season, Theatre Unleashed is literally going to have something for everyone! From Nov. 30 to Dec. 18, TU will proudly present what it's dubbing the "Naughty and Nice" rep, which includes the return of two of the company's most popular holiday traditions; It's a Wonderful Life: The Radio Play and A Very Die Hard Christmas at The Belfry Stage in NoHo.

The Gunpowder Plot presents, from the producers of Shit-faced Shakespeare, a new theatrical experience: 'A Palpable Hit: Shakespeare's Best Fight Scenes.'

Central City Opera complements its two mainstage productions this summer with two one-act operas-Mozart's The Impresario and John Musto's Later the Same Evening-performed in smaller venues in Central City and in creative spaces in Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Denver. Both of these shorter operas are performed by members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.

Mozart's The Impresario—  (July 27 & August 3 in Central City; July 28 in Boulder) John Musto's Later the Same Evening— (July 28 in Colorado Springs; July 30 at the Denver Art Museum; August 5 in Central City Denver, Colo. (July 7, 2016)—Central City Opera complements its two mainstage productions this summer with two one-act operas—Mozart's The Impresario and John Musto's Later the Same Evening—performed in smaller venues in Central City and in creative spaces in Colorado Springs, Boulder, and Denver. Both of these shorter operas are performed by members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program.

?York Little Theatre, now named The Belmont Theatre, will present the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein's THE KING & I, a musical on the main stage, June 17-19 & 23-26. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, to serve as tutor to the king's many children and wives.  With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, they both grow to understand and respect one another in a truly unique love story.  The classic musical includes well known favorites including "Whistle A Happy Tune," "Getting To Know You,"  "We Kiss In A Shadow," "Something Wonderful," and the show stopping "Shall We Dance," to name a few.

Von Heidecke's Dance Center School of the Chicago Festival Ballet has announced The Von Heidecke Spring Performance featuring a refined compilation of the romantic ballet classic "Paquita," the Chinese Tongain Dance Troupe and the breathtaking "Swan Lake" Act II choreographed by Kenneth von Heidecke who is the protege of legendary Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief and founder and chief choreographer of Von Heidecke's Dance Center School of the Chicago Festival Ballet.  Von Heidecke's Spring Performance will take place at the Bolingbrook High School Auditorium (365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook) on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 3 p.m.  Tickets are on-sale now to the public.

Get into the holiday spirit with 'Christmas Music Thru the Years,' a holiday concert to benefit York Little Theatre, at 3 p.m. today, December 12 at the historic Hugh McCall Mansion on Market Street.

Get into the holiday spirit with "Christmas Music Thru the Years," a holiday concert to benefit York Little Theatre, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 12 at the historic Hugh McCall Mansion on Market Street. The concert will feature Dr. Robina Santaniello , soprano, Peter Powers, a dean at Messiah College and well-known tenor from the Harrisburg area, Michael Anderson, a local attorney and baritone who has performed many opera roles and won awards for his voice.  Victor Fields, the accompanist, is one of the best pianists in the area and Anna Hallett, a high school senior, will play violin.

York Little Theatre (YLT) will present the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD tonight, February 20, through February 22, February 26-28 and March 1 on the Main Stage.

?York Little Theatre (YLT) will present the musical thriller SWEENEY TODD February 20-22, 26-28 and March 1 on the Main Stage.

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. – Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet (CFB) marks its 25th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” with four performances at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd., today, Dec. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 5 p.m. New Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, will Tchaikovsky's classic “Nutcracker” score live for this production marked by dazzling sets and costumes and spectacular dancing.

GLEN ELLYN, Ill. – Von Heidecke's Chicago Festival Ballet (CFB) marks its 25th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” with four performances at the McAninch Arts Center (MAC), located at 425 Fawell Blvd., Saturday, Dec. 20 at 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 5 p.m. New Philharmonic Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Kirk Muspratt, will Tchaikovsky's classic “Nutcracker” score live for this production marked by dazzling sets and costumes and spectacular dancing.

A very eventful year for Theatre Unleashed culminates in the return of its annual holiday show and what has become a local seasonal tradition. TU is bringing back its mega-hit show KAWL Presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play for the Stage, this time presented in the company's newly redesigned home The Belfry Stage in North Hollywood from Dec. 4-21.

A very eventful year for Theatre Unleashed culminates in the return of its annual holiday show and what has become a local seasonal tradition. TU is bringing back its mega-hit show KAWL Presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play for the Stage, this time presented in the company's newly redesigned home The Belfry Stage in North Hollywood from tonight, Dec. 4-21.

Thodos Dance Chicago launches its 23rd 'Chicago Inspired' season Saturday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Auditorium Theatre, kicking off the historic Chicago venue's 125th Anniversary 'Made in Chicago' dance series.

A very eventful year for Theatre Unleashed culminates in the return of its annual holiday show and what has become a local seasonal tradition. TU is bringing back its mega-hit show KAWL Presents It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play for the Stage, this time presented in the company's newly redesigned home The Belfry Stage in North Hollywood from Dec. 4-21.