Michael Davis News

On Friday, February 10, Lyric Opera of Chicago's Wine Auction 2012 raised an unprecedented $1.8 million in net proceeds.

This Black History Month, BET and CENTRIC will showcase the range, richness and diversity of the African-American experience with an exciting lineup of programming highlighting the cultural contributions of black America.

SWEET CAN PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ENCORE OF INTIMATE HOLIDAY CIRCUS SPECTACULAR 'YES SWEET CAN' PLUS SPECIAL HOLIDAY CABARET December 16, 2011-January 1, 2012 Limited holiday engagement!

The extended run of the critically acclaimed performance THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS ends tonight, 10/8.

SWEET CAN PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATES 5TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ENCORE OF INTIMATE HOLIDAY CIRCUS SPECTACULAR 'YES SWEET CAN' PLUS SPECIAL HOLIDAY CABARET December 16, 2011-January 1, 2012 Limited holiday engagement!

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), a professional theater and arts education nonprofit organization that builds communities around the appreciation and production of Shakespeare, will present blockbuster film director Roland Emmerich and entertainment attorney and author Bert Fields with the Crystal Quill Award for their contributions to the Shakespeare authorship debate.

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA), a professional theater and arts education nonprofit organization that builds communities around the appreciation and production of Shakespeare, will present blockbuster film director Roland Emmerich and entertainment attorney and author Bert Fields with the Crystal Quill Award for their contributions to the Shakespeare authorship debate.

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists are thrilled to announce that due to high ticket demand THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS is extending through Saturday, October 8. There is also an added a performance on Sunday, October 2 at 8 PM.

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS, adapted and directed by Christopher Loar. THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS begins performances on Thursday, September 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 1. Press Opening is Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM. Performances take place at The Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and The Bowery). The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, with an added performance on Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM for press opening. The regular ticket price is $18 ($12 for students with a valid student ID). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.nynf.org.

DoSomething.org and VH1 announced the winners for this year's 2011 Do Something Awards on tonight's telecast which aired at 9:00pm PST / EST on VH1.

The Development Wing which has dedicated itself to nurturing new musicals via partnerships with regional not for profit theaters held an exclusive, intimate one-night-only benefit concert on Sunday July 24 featuring Broadway stars singing songs form three new musicals at the historic Tewksbury, New Jersey home of Cherie King. Composer, lyricist and book writer, Jonathan Brielle, Artistic Director of The Development Wing served as both master of ceremonies and performer as he authored the three musicals presented that evening.

The Development Wing which has dedicated itself to nurturing new musicals via partnerships with regional not for profit theaters held an exclusive, intimate one-night-only benefit concert on Sunday July 24 featuring Broadway stars singing songs form three new musicals at the historic Tewksbury, New Jersey home of Cherie King.

The critically acclaimed performance collective New York Neo-Futurists, creators of the long-running phenomenon Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, are proud to present the world premiere of THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS, adapted and directed by Christopher Loar. THE COMPLETE & CONDENSED STAGE DIRECTIONS OF EUGENE O'NEILL, VOLUME 1: EARLY PLAYS/LOST PLAYS begins performances on Thursday, September 8 for a limited engagement through Saturday, October 1. Press Opening is Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM. Performances take place at The Kraine Theatre (85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and The Bowery). The performance schedule is Wednesday - Saturday at 8:00 PM, with an added performance on Monday, September 12 at 8:00 PM for press opening. The regular ticket price is $18 ($12 for students with a valid student ID). For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.nynf.org.

Teatro ZinZanni kicks of 2011 with an all-new show, Radio Free Starlight, playing now through May 8, 2011 at its magical spiegeltent at 222 Mercer Street. Teatro ZinZanni is a three-and-a-half hour whirlwind of cirque, cabaret and comedy all served up with a five-course gourmet dinner designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas.

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's star-studded ensemble will join 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for GALA 2011 on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company,1650 N. Halsted St. and Blackhawk on Halsted, 1460 N. Halsted St. Steppenwolf's premier fundraising event offers guests the unique opportunity to connect with Steppenwolf artists while enjoying theatrical entertainment, cocktails, a gourmet dinner, music and dancing with Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, the opportunity to bid on once-in-lifetime auction items-and much more!

Steppenwolf Theatre Company's star-studded ensemble will join 600 members of Chicago's corporate, civic and cultural communities for GALA 2011 on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Steppenwolf Theatre Company,1650 N. Halsted St. and Blackhawk on Halsted, 1460 N. Halsted St.

Broadway producer and and actress Haila Stoddard passed away on February 21 in her Connecticut home. She was 97 years old.

Teatro ZinZanni kicks of 2011 with an all-new show, Radio Free Starlight, playing now through May 8, 2011 at its magical spiegeltent at 222 Mercer Street. Teatro ZinZanni is a three-and-a-half hour whirlwind of cirque, cabaret and comedy all served up with a five-course gourmet dinner designed by celebrated Northwest chef Tom Douglas.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the timeless Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol, in a special one-hour music-filled production of this classic on stage from Dec. 4-20.

Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents the timeless Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol, in a special one-hour music-filled production of this classic on stage from Dec. 4-20.