Neptune News

Following a successful inaugural year, STG and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater announce the return of Seattle Theatre Group AileyCamp - in honor of Ailey's long-time Production Director Calvin Hunt from Tacoma - a free, six-week program that combines professional level dance training with personal development courses and activities to enhance the lives of young people throughout Seattle, South King County, and Tacoma. STG AileyCamp, which builds upon the longtime relationship between STG and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, is one of ten AileyCamp sites in the United States and will run from June 28 to August 4, 2017. Campers were selected from applications received from 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, ages 11-14, and though enrollment does not require prior dance training, the camp does attract students with an interest in dance, movement and athletics.  

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following show going on sale: Johnny Clegg: The Final Journey with Special Guest: Jesse Clegg on November 1, 2017 at 8:00 PM at The Neptune.

Live Ink Theatre is pleased to announce a lively staged reading of "Lillian, Paula. Carson" a play by John Barrow on Wednesday, June 28th, 8 pm, at Amelia Community Theatre's Studio 209. Directed by Ron Kurtz and performed by Fran Hindsley, Sadie LaManna and Sinda Nichols, the play had its' world preview in March at The Morningside Players in NYC. Set in 1953 in Northern Georgia, this inspiring and enlightening drama gives us a unique view inside the hearts and mind of three brilliant women: Lillian Smith, best selling novelist of "Strange Fruit", and a strong opponent of segregation in the South; Paula Snelling, Lillian's long-term companion and co-editor with Lillian of the magazine 'South Today', and CarsonMcCullers, novelist and playwright (The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter, The Member of the Wedding).

The Epstein Theatre will be launching its very own Youth Theatre in September 2017. The programme is aimed at young people from across Merseyside aged 14-19.

There is only one place to see the very best comedy in town this year and that place as always is The Epstein Theatre which is delighted to announce a whole host of hilarious new shows!

Musician, songwriter, actor and author Steve Earle and his country rock band The Dukes will release So You Wannabe an Outlaw on June 16 on Warner Bros. Records.

STG's signature dance program, DANCE This brings together scores of teen and community performers from varying experiences to share their culture through the art of dance. Celebrating 19 years of collaboration, performers get the unique opportunity to work with each other and renowned international dance artists for an experience that makes lasting memories and creates community awareness and understanding.  

Gov't Mule is coming to The Moore on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM. This is an all ages venue. 

Coney Island USA's 35th Annual Mermaid Parade will begin at 1 pm on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The parade starts at the corner of West 21st Street and Surf Avenue, and proceeds east on Surf Avenue to West 10th Street, where it turns south to the Boardwalk, and then north back to Steeplechase Plaza, where it concludes.

Stage Left Theatre has announced the programming for its 36th season, which asks 'where we are going, where we have been, and where we are we now?'

Excitement is building as it is now only two weeks until the smash-hit Broadway musical The Last Five Years opens at The Epstein Theatre from Thursday 15 - Saturday 17 June.

The Houston Ballet brings one of the most theatrical of the Bard's plays to life in a lavish production by choreographer David Bintley. No expense was spared; no stop un-pulled in this story of love, revenge, magic, and complicated skullduggery that this play provides in abundance. Or maybe overabundance.

Psychedelic septet King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard have unleashed their final portal into their latest opus Murder of the Universe before its June 23 release.

After a successful 2016 visit, The Epstein Theatre welcomes back Genesis Connected for what is sure to be another full house on Sunday 18th June.

Seattle Theatre Group has announced its 2017-2018 season, featuring exciting performances and engaging performing arts experiences that ensure everyone has access to embrace art that is the best of us. Offering ground-breaking new works, popular national performances, and accessible community-based programs, STG continues its commitment to creating and sustaining a rich cultural environment for the enjoyment of everyone.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces a date change for the following show: Slow Dancer. The new date is October 3, 2017 @ 9:00PM  at Barboza.    

The critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present, direct from Broadway, the national tour of SAM MENDES (Skyfall, American Beauty) and ROB MARSHALL's (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award-winning production of CABARET, playing Seattle's Paramount Theatre from June 13 - 25.

There is a common expression thrown about whenever discussing Asbury Park and its environs (including Ocean Grove) . It's phoenix like rise from the proverbial ashes has always been the topic of discussion amongst both Jersey Shore residents and tourists alike. People will speak about its glory days of the early 20th century, its fall during the seventies through the eighties, and someone will invariably say, "Well, it's the gays who turned it all around".

Melbourne's King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are excited to announce a second run of US tour dates in 2017, confirming fall headlining shows set to extend throughout September and October

The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center and AEG Presents announced today that tickets for Rhett & Link's Tour of Mythicality will go on sale Friday, May 19 at 10 a.m.  Mythical Entertainment announced today the first ever tour from award-winning comedians and YouTube sensations Rhett & Link, in celebration of the release of their debut book "Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality."  The Tour of Mythicality kicks-off in New York on October 13 and will feature a blend of comedic yet personal storytelling, performances of their hit songs, offbeat life advice, and fan Q&A.  The Rhett & Link's Book of Mythicality tour will hit Dallas on Saturday, October 21, 2018 for two shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre.