Michael Anthony News

Cast and crew celebrate opening night of SOUTH PACIFIC at Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston.

Theatre Palisades is presenting Tennessee Williams' original script of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF opening June 6. Since this script is rarely produced and differs from the well-known movie version featuring Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman, I decided to speak with the show's director, Michael-Anthony Nozzi, for more information about the production, the first time the original script is being presented in Los Angeles.

Michael Anthony Alberta, controversial new author and artist, writes 'Body Art Learner's Guide' - a technical manual for artists learning how to tattoo, pierce, and perform entry level body modifications. Body Art (tattooing, piercing, and body modification) is now officially recognized as both an art form and a profession. Athletes, businessmen, and even law enforcement personnel increasingly choose body art as a means of self-expression. It's clear skills vary widely among people who perform Body Art. An individual's level of education and guided practice determines ones skill. Michael Anthony Alberta guides you through the basics, encouraging to practice them over and over again so that after mastering the primary skill set, readers can then advance to more sophisticated techniques coming out in Volume 2. The main reasons Mike wrote 'Body Art Learner's Guide' is to further the goals of 'rookies' whose ambitions are to make a positive impact on the trade, remind veterans what our trade standards are, and break-down the corrupt educational system that's been plaguing this trade for decades. According to Michael, for the aspiring body artist, the ideal path to refine ones skills is finding a noble artist, 'noble' meaning willing to take on an apprentice in exchange for free work around the shop. However, points out that some of these 'teachers' will just milk apprentices for their time and teach them little to nothing about body art. Although it violates the unwritten body art code of ethics and blacklists you from the mainstream body art media, he firmly believes this law is flawed and this information should be available with or without a formal apprenticeship. Now that body art is jolting the mainstream, there's a surplus of cheap apprentice labor, and a lot of shops are exploiting these young adults by keeping them around just to sterilize and clean the shop. Some shop owners go so far as to humiliate their 'maintenance man' in front of clients. Michael Anthony Alberta wrote this book for both of them; for the student to build a firm foundation without being subjected to such treatment and for the crooked shop owner who knows how hard it is to work in this field and uses that to screw people over. 'It's all there- the whole enchilada' - Steve Santa Cruz CEO and Founder of Empire Tattoos Worldwide. 'I require all my artists to read this book and answer a series of questions prior to getting hired' - Ruslan Yeshmekov 'I wish I can go back in time and terminate your parents before you were born to prevent this from being written' - Most Old School Artists and Shop Owners Body Art Learner's Guide ( ISBN 9781483402437 ) is available in paperback or eBook almost everywhere books are sold including Barnes and Noble, Kindle, Apple, Amazon, EBay, Etsy, Lulu and more. About Author Michael Anthony Alberta is formally educated in various forms of body work, body art, and subtle energy. His training led him to start Dynamic Body Art Institute, produce a medicinal modality with an accompanying software application and author a couple books around these topics within the past few months. Body Art Learners Guide was written first, then Leaving a Mark. Michael also originated Quantum Body Jewelry with David Sereda of Light Stream Technologies. Michael Anthony Alberta's research into geomancy, symbolism and human vortex points allowed him to articulate a system for not only their application, but marking the body in general.

Dynamic Body Art Institute's newest mission is to unify all walks of life through the crafts of Body Art. The Institute is essentially using body art as a vehicle to introduce exotic terms like sacred geometry and transhumanism into the lexicon of popular culture. There is a powerful subculture emerging out of tattooing, piercing, and body modification. Fueled by its social activism and human enhancement elements, this trade is radically transforming into gateways to things people may or may not be ready for. The question is how far are humans willing to go? About the Institute's Founder- Michael Anthony Alberta is formally educated in various forms of body work, body art, and subtle energy. His training led him to recently produce a medicinal modality with an accompanying software application and author 2 books around these topics within the past few months. The first one is titled Body Art Learners Guide. The second, Leaving a Mark. Michael also originated Quantum Body Jewelry with David Sereda of Light Stream Technologies. Michael Anthony Alberta's research into geomancy, symbolism and human vortex points allowed him to articulate a system for not only their application, but marking the body in general. Fans can read a more in depth Q and A with Michael, check out links to his media appearances and to find out more about Dynamic Body Art Institute's products by visiting their website. The Institute is membership based yet most of their content is open to the public. The site has many new features including a newsletter, store, classifieds and more. In addition, they now offer various body art educational services such as hands-on workshops, design consultations, and live online training. Dynamic Body Art Institute intends on breaking down the fraternal structures plaguing the education of tattooing, piercing, and body modification while investigating the correspondences of body art to lifestyles such as body building and plastic surgery. Contact Information: Dynamic Body Art Institute 760 Washington Ave, Miami Beach FL 33139 786-517-7327 dynamicbodyartinstitute.net

On April 1, iconic singer/songwriter Bret Michaels released 'A Beautiful Soul,' a heartfelt new solo single, to a worldwide audience.

On Wednesday, April 9, more than 270 friends of God's Love We Deliver gathered at the 11th Annual Authors In Kind. This literary luncheon, held at the Metropolitan Club, was emceed by Board Member, author extraordinaire and Authors In Kind founder, Linda Fairstein. Linda introduced each guest author, who then took the podium to share anecdotes and remarks about their work to the delight of our many guests. The authors signed books before and after the event, meeting and greeting guests and fans. Scroll down to see some photos from the event!

Authors In Kind is a literary luncheon that features famed authors who sign and speak about their work during an intimate luncheon. The event was created by God's Love We Deliver Board member and Linda Fairstein eleven years ago. Guests can meet the authors, have books signed and enjoy lunch all while supporting God's Love We Deliver.

Authors In Kind is a literary luncheon that features famed authors who sign and speak about their work during an intimate luncheon. The event was created by God's Love We Deliver Board member and Linda Fairstein eleven years ago. Guests can meet the authors, have books signed and enjoy lunch all while supporting God's Love We Deliver.

Back by popular demand, Bret Michaels, the multi-Platinum global superstar who has turned his passion for music into a life-long career that encompasses legendary songs with more than 32 million records sold, will return to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, April 29, at 8 p.m. as part of his Life Rocks 2014 Tour. Michaels plays to packed houses in sold out tours and has collaborated with the biggest artists in the industry. Rising to fame as the front man of Poison, one of rock's most iconic and enduring bands, Michaels has gone on to enjoy an enormously successful solo career and unprecedented television success, having lent his talents to shows such as VH1's 'Rock of Love' and NBC's 'Celebrity Apprentice'. An AllShows.com VIP Party Pass ($25 addt'l per person), which includes a pre-show cocktail party from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. with open bar, hors-d'oeuvre and priority parking, is available for this show by calling the box office (203-438-5795). The Little Pub (Ethan Allen Highway) will pour a free glass of house wine or draught beer with dinner the night of this show when tickets/stubs are presented. This event is part of the Xfinity Rock Series. For tickets ($80), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. The Ridgefield Playhouse is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 80 East Ridge, parallel to Main Street, Ridgefield, CT; ridgefieldplayhouse.org.

This is a must-see of the DC theatre season!

The Board of Directors and Executive Director/Producer/Founder of THE COLUMN Awards Organization, John Garcia, have announced that Tony Award nominee, Broadway sensation Orfeh will be their special guest star and Co-host for the 14th Annual COLUMN Awards Gala. The extrava When the 15th annual COLUMN Award nominations were announced Sunday evening history was being made as the organization has completely retooled and reorganized their voting process. Theatre Three leads the Equity field with 37 nominations while Mainstage-Las Colinas leads the Non-equity field with 31 nominations.

Michael Anthony Restaino (Off Broadway's: The New Kid and The Last Starfighter at the New York Musical Theater Festival) will be headlining his own show 'STUCK IN LA', Saturday January 25th 2013 at 7:00PM at the Duplex Cabaret Theatre.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the new holiday classic, Elf The Musical, running tomorrow, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. Making his TUTS debut as the loveable 'elf' Buddy is Tommy J. Dose. He played Alfred Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady and has circulated the regional theatre scene with companies including the Fulton Theatre, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Cumberland County Playhouse. Check out a first look at highlights below!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents Elf The Musical, running tonight, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. Making his TUTS debut as the loveable 'elf' Buddy is Tommy J. Dose. He played Alfred Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady and has circulated the regional theatre scene with companies including the Fulton Theatre, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Cumberland County Playhouse. BroadwayWorld has photos from the TUTS production below!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the new holiday classic, Elf The Musical, running tonight, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) today announces the cast for the new holiday classic, Elf The Musical, running tomorrow, Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall. Making his TUTS debut as the loveable 'elf' Buddy is Tommy J. Dose. He played Alfred Doolittle in the national tour of My Fair Lady and has circulated the regional theatre scene with companies including the Fulton Theatre, the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra, and the Cumberland County Playhouse. Scroll down for a look at the Seattle production and stay tuned for original production photos from TUTS!

Musician Bret Michaels literally joins the revolution in a guest-starring role on the hour-long sci-fi drama, "Revolution," from NBC and Warner Bros. Television. Michaels plays a post-apocalyptic version of himself and will be performing an acoustic version of Poison's hit ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" in an episode to air in 2014.

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) today announces the cast for the new holiday classic, Elf The Musical, running Dec. 6 - 22 at Hobby Center's Sarofim Hall.

The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Klyde Warren Park and with support from The Dallas Arts District, is delighted to announce our first-ever artistic collaboration: a live simulcast of one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, Georges Bizet's 1875 masterpiece, CARMEN, starring the gorgeous and gifted French mezzo-soprano Clémentine Margaine in her American debut.

Kentwood Players has received critical praise and audience raves on its wildly popular production of the comedy rock musical 'Little Shop of Horrors' at the Westchester Playhouse. Performances continue through October 19, 2013 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm with Sunday matinees at 2pm Call (310) 645-5156 for tickets before they are gone!