Neptune News

New York Shakespeare Exchange, creator of the viral smash The Sonnet Project, is excited to announce participating bars for their summer ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl.

Shakey Graves comes to the Tractor Tavern tonight, August 7, 2014 at 9:00 PM. 21 & Over Only. Price: $15.00 in Advance, $17.00 Day of Show (not including fees). General Admission.

Catfish and The Bottlemen will play the Columbia City Theater on October 19, 2014 at 8:00PM.

Frankie Ballard with Special Guest: A Hundred Horses will perform on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9:00PM at The Neptune.

On account of exciting and extensive tour commitments abroad, Irish rocker Imelda May is looking to the fall for the U.S. release of her upcoming album Tribal on Verve Records. The album, which debuted at #1 in Ireland and #3 in the UK, will now be released on September 23. In the meantime, May has also added a second sold out show at Dublin's O2 Arena.

Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which played a record breaking two week run in 2013, returns for a limited engagement, today, July 22 through August 10, 2014.

Andrew McMahon will play The Neptune on October 22, 2014 at 8:00PM.

August's ShakesBEER takes place in Hell's Kitchen on Saturday, August 9 and Saturday, August 16. The event kicks off at Mercury Bar (659 9th Avenue between 45th & 46th Streets) before moving on to three more bars still to be announced. Admission is $45, which includes four drink tickets redeemable for beer, wine and select cocktails at the participating bars. Check-in begins at 2:30 PM at Mercury Bar for the 3 PM kick off. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com or at the door. Advance booking is strongly recommended. For more information, visit www.shakespeareexchange.org.

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SUMMER ENCORES presents THE ENCHANTED ISLAND, a new baroque fantasy inspired by the pastiches of the 18th Century. Stars Joyce Didonato, David Daniels and Placido Domingo.

Spend a summer's eve experiencing the grandeur of opera close to home at The Ridgefield Playhouse Handel's The Enchanted Island is broadcast Live in HD from the Met tonight, July 16, at 6 p.m. Fans of Baroque opera have the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare in The Enchanted Island, which showcases the talents of William Christie, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato and Pacido Domingo. Behind-the-scenes tours and interviews make this event even more memorable.

Back by popular demand, The Book of Mormon, which played a record breaking two week run in 2013, returns for a limited engagement, July 22 through August 10, 2014.

Two spectacular operas from the Met are coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse as encore productions this month. Verdi's Shakespearean masterpiece Otello stars Johan Botha in the title role opposite acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming as Desdemona today, July 9. On Wednesday, July 16, Handel's The Enchanted Island showcases the talents of William Christie, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato and Pacido Domingo. These performances start at 6 p.m. Advantages of the HD broadcasts are the interesting camera angles, behind-the-scenes tours and interviews.

Lauryn Hill will come to Seattle tonight, July 8, 2014 at 8:00 PM at The Paramount.

Spend a summer's eve experiencing the grandeur of opera close to home at The Ridgefield Playhouse Handel's The Enchanted Island is broadcast Live in HD from the Met on Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. Fans of Baroque opera have the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare in The Enchanted Island, which showcases the talents of William Christie, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato and Pacido Domingo. Behind-the-scenes tours and interviews make this event even more memorable. For tickets ($25 adults, $20 seniors/members, $15 students, $18 each for all in the series), call the box office at (203) 438-5795, or order online at ridgefieldplayhouse.org. -- Photos courtesy of the Met

THE MET: LIVE IN HD SUMMER ENCORES presents THE ENCHANTED ISLAND, a new baroque fantasy inspired by the pastiches of the 18th Century. Stars Joyce Didonato, David Daniels and Placido Domingo.

The award-winning New York production of David Byrne and Fatboy Slim's musical Here Lies Love will open the new Dorfman Theatre (formerly the Cottesloe), following its complete refurbishment as part of the NT Future project. Here Lies Love plays from 30 September to 8 January, with a press night on 13 October.

Two spectacular operas from the Met are coming to The Ridgefield Playhouse as encore productions this month. Verdi's Shakespearean masterpiece Otello stars Johan Botha in the title role opposite acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming as Desdemona on Wednesday, July 9. On Wednesday, July 16, Handel's The Enchanted Island showcases the talents of William Christie, David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato and Pacido Domingo. These performances start at 6 p.m. Advantages of the HD broadcasts are the interesting camera angles, behind-the-scenes tours and interviews.

On account of exciting and extensive tour commitments abroad, Irish rocker Imelda May is looking to the fall for the U.S. release of her upcoming album Tribal on Verve Records. The album, which debuted at #1 in Ireland and #3 in the UK, will now be released on September 23. In the meantime, May has also added a second sold out show at Dublin's O2 Arena.

STG's Nights at the Neptune series returns this summer with eight FREE performances at the Neptune Theatre, beginning tonight, June 20th at 8:00 p.m. with Out & In, a stand-up comedy showcase headlined by Guy Branum (Chelsea Lately, Totally Biased, Last Comic Standing). Presented with support by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and BECU, each artist program embraces the exploration of social issues through art and amplifies the voice of underrepresented artists and communities in the area. Branum will be joined by hometown favorite Solomon Georgio, with Elicia Sanchez, Abbey Drake, Nick Sahoyah and special guests.

STG's Nights at the Neptune series returns this summer with eight FREE performances at the Neptune Theatre, beginning Friday, June 20th at 8:00 p.m. with Out & In, a stand-up comedy showcase headlined by Guy Branum (Chelsea Lately, Totally Biased, Last Comic Standing). Presented with support by the City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and BECU, each artist program embraces the exploration of social issues through art and amplifies the voice of underrepresented artists and communities in the area. Branum will be joined by hometown favorite Solomon Georgio, with Elicia Sanchez, Abbey Drake, Nick Sahoyah and special guests.