Barack Obama is the President of the United States - April Fools! Don't pretend that you hadn't thought, if only for just a second, that you might wake up from this living dream. Perhaps that's why 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan decided to withdraw his nomination for Commerce Secretary and instead headline a one-night only comedy event celebrating the Obama presidency - on April Fools Day.
Hang On is a spectacular new family production, which will catapult the audience into an aerial world of dizzying new thrills, where the impossible becomes possible. A first time co-production between two award winning companies - children?s theatre company Theatre-Rites and aerialists Ockham?s Razor, Hang On will mix contemporary circus, movement humour and live percussion to create a new magical production for adults and children aged five plus.
Hang On is a spectacular new family production, which will catapult the audience into an aerial world of dizzying new thrills, where the impossible becomes possible. A first time co-production between two award winning companies - children's theatre company Theatre-Rites and aerialists Ockahm's Razor, Hang On will mix contemporary circus, movement humour and live percussion to create a new magical production for adults and children aged five plus.
The Chicago engagement of the national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been canceled. The show was originally scheduled to play The Chicago Theatre Feb. 11-15. The tour's website announces that the engagement was canceled 'due to slower than expected local ticket sales.' Any tickets that were ordered through Ticketmaster (by phone or on-line) will be credited to the purchaser's credit card account. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets or through The Chicago Theatre's box office must be returned to the original point of purchase. The show stars STEVE WILSON, KELLY MCCORMICK, DICK DECAREAU, GEORGE DVORSKY, ELIZABETH WARD LAND, DIRK LUMBARD, SCOTT COTE, RICHARD G. RODGERS, OLIVER WADSWORTH , ALY BRIER, JEREMY LIPTON, CAMILLE MANCUSO, ZACHARY CARTER SAYLE, BIANCA BURGESS, MARK CHMIEL, PAIGE FAURE , GEOFFREY GOLDBERG, TREY GILLEN, TIMOTHY HUGHES, MATTHEW BRANDON HUTCHENS, KEVIN LEARY, KENT M. LEWIS, CHRIS KLINK , MOLLY MAHONEY, ALISON MARCHESE, ELLIE MOONEY, TIFFANY LEE OCVIRK, MICHELLE PETRUCCI, JOHN SAUNDERS, ERIC SHOREY, MOLLY TYNES
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) announced the winners of the 2009 Writers Guild Awards for outstanding achievement in writing for screen, television, radio, news, promotional, and videogame writing at simultaneous ceremonies at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles and the Hudson Theatre at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City.
The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East today announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2008 season to be honored at the upcoming 2009 Writers Guild Awards on February 7, 2009, in Los Angeles and New York.
'The Weir' premiered in London in 1997. After a successful run in the West End, it opened at The Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway to critical acclaim.
I Love a Piano, an enchanting revue of the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin, spans over seven decades of American history and includes 64 of Berlin's most enduring and popular favorites. Under the direction and choreography of Ray Roderick (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang national tour), who co-created the show with Michael Berkeley, these show-stopping song and dance numbers performed by a cast of talented young actors bring fresh energy to Berlin's material. I Love a Piano runs January 29-February 15, 2009 at Arena at the Lincoln Theatre.
After selling more than 65 million records worldwide as the star of THE MONKEES TV show, Micky Dolenz has continued to make his mark in other areas of the entertainment business, through his varied career as an actor, director, writer, producer and performer. January of 2004 found Micky back on Broadway, co-starring in the Elton John/Tim Rice Tony Award winning musical, 'Aida'. Then, after a short, but exciting, stint as the morning DJ on CBS-FM in The Big Apple, Micky was once again treading the boards in the revival of the Stephen Swartz musical, 'Pippin'.
After selling more than 65 million records worldwide as the star of THE MONKEES TV show, Micky Dolenz has continued to make his mark in other areas of the entertainment business, through his varied career as an actor, director, writer, producer and performer. January of 2004 found Micky back on Broadway, co-starring in the Elton John/Tim Rice Tony Award winning musical, 'Aida'. Then, after a short, but exciting, stint as the morning DJ on CBS-FM in The Big Apple, Micky was once again treading the boards in the revival of the Stephen Swartz musical, 'Pippin'.
The Chicago engagement of the national tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang has been canceled. The show was originally scheduled to play The Chicago Theatre Feb. 11-15. The tour's website announces that the engagement was canceled 'due to slower than expected local ticket sales.' Any tickets that were ordered through Ticketmaster (by phone or on-line) will be credited to the purchaser's credit card account. Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets or through The Chicago Theatre's box office must be returned to the original point of purchase. The show stars STEVE WILSON, KELLY MCCORMICK, DICK DECAREAU, GEORGE DVORSKY, ELIZABETH WARD LAND, DIRK LUMBARD, SCOTT COTE, RICHARD G. RODGERS, OLIVER WADSWORTH , ALY BRIER, JEREMY LIPTON, CAMILLE MANCUSO, ZACHARY CARTER SAYLE, BIANCA BURGESS, MARK CHMIEL, PAIGE FAURE , GEOFFREY GOLDBERG, TREY GILLEN, TIMOTHY HUGHES, MATTHEW BRANDON HUTCHENS, KEVIN LEARY, KENT M. LEWIS, CHRIS KLINK , MOLLY MAHONEY, ALISON MARCHESE, ELLIE MOONEY, TIFFANY LEE OCVIRK, MICHELLE PETRUCCI, JOHN SAUNDERS, ERIC SHOREY, MOLLY TYNES
The Alliance Theatre will host a red carpet event for the Opening Night of the new musical Jesus Christ Superstar GOSPEL. In attendance will be actor Ben Vereen, nominated for a Tony Award for his portray of Judas in the original Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar. Among others, also in attendance will be Grammy-winning country artist Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Earl Klugh (Grammy-winning jazz guitarist and composer) and actress Jasmine Guy. The red carpet arrivals will be hosted by KISS 104.1 FM's Veronica Waters. After the show, guests will enjoy a reception at Shout Restaurant in Midtown. Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Experience the hit musical as you never have before - as gospel choirs raise the roof off our Alliance. Throw your hands together and rejoice in a vibrant explosion of beloved music that puts the power of praise back into the gospels. This new gospel version of Andrew Lloyd Webber's ground-breaking score will move you to new heights, with an inspirational new beat to classics like 'I Don't Know How to Love Him,' 'Everything's Alright' and 'Could We Start Again Please.' With the largest cast on the Alliance Stage since The Color Purple, this revolutionary celebration of life will leave you singing for days.
I Love a Piano, an enchanting revue of the music and lyrics of Irving Berlin, spans over seven decades of American history and includes 64 of Berlin's most enduring and popular favorites. Under the direction and choreography of Ray Roderick (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang national tour), who co-created the show with Michael Berkeley, these show-stopping song and dance numbers performed by a cast of talented young actors bring fresh energy to Berlin's material. I Love a Piano runs January 29-February 15, 2009 at Arena at the Lincoln Theatre.
A.M.L. Entertainment is proud to present a special post- show Talk-Back with writer Tom Kane of the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper following the January 16 performance of Anthony Michael Laura's When It Rains. Performances begin January 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm at The Grand Theater at the The Producers Club. The Producers Club is located at 358 West 44th Street in NYC. Tickets are $22.00. Reservations can be made by calling 516-983-2791.
Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Artistic Director, Mark W. Jones-Executive Director) is the national 2009 MetLife Award Winner for Innovation and Excellence in Access. The award will be presented at the Association of Performing Arts Presenters? Awards Luncheon during the 52nd Annual Members Conference at the New York Hilton, on January 12, 2009.
The Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of America, East today announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, radio, news, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2008 season to be honored at the upcoming 2009 Writers Guild Awards on February 7, 2009, in Los Angeles and New York.
The Manitoba Theatre Centre is opening its 51st season with an enchanting adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved romantic comedy, Pride and Prejudice.
.M.L. Entertainment is proud to present the world premiere of When It Rains, a new play by Anthony Michael Laura. Performances begin January14, 2009 at 8:00 pm at The Grand Theater at the The Producers Club.
Angels, a new musical based on Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, will premiere on Broadway during the 2008-9 season. Written by the new Australian team of Ken Lai (book, music and lyrics) and Marcus Cheong (book and lyrics), Angels will feature a cast of 24, including Robert Cuccioli, Jessica Grové and Nicholas Rodriguez, in the leading roles. The musical will be directed by Rich Fowler.
On Wednesday, January 30 at 10PM, 'I Hate New York: A Love Story,' a one-hour cabaret revue of songs of love, hate and ambivalence toward New York City will be presented at The Metropolitan Room, featuring Ben Cherry with Sheldon Forrest.
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