Neptune News

The Baroque pastiche The Enchanted Island, a hit when it premiered at the Met in 2011, returns for its first revival on February 26. New cast members Susan Graham (Sycorax) and Andriana Chuchman (Miranda) join many of the principal singers who appeared in the work's world premiere: David Daniels as Prospero, Plácido Domingo as Neptune, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Ferdinand, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. The four mismatched Athenian lovers will be sung by Elizabeth DeShong, who sang Hermia in the world premiere, joined by new cast members Janai Brugger (Helena), Andrew Stenson (Demetrius), and Nicholas Pallesen (Lysander) completing the quartet of Athenian lovers. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!

Rob Thomas' VERONICA MARS, a project which broke records with its Kickstarter campaign last year, has now become a full-length feature film, hitting theaters on March 14, 2014. Now, Deadline reports that the movie, starring Kristen Bell and Jason Dohring, will receive its VOD/digital release on the same day.

Seattle Theatre Group presents DJ Spooky's Rebirth of a Nation at The Moore Theatre, Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 7:00pm. Come experience Paul D. Miller's (a.k.a. DJ Spooky) 'remix' of D.W. Griffith's most significant (and racist) contribution to film history, 1915 Civil War epic 'Birth of a Nation'.

North American audiences will experience his unique artistry when he tours here for the first time as a solo artist, today, February 19 - March 8, 2014. See below for an itinerary of shows.

In 1837 Hans Christian Anderson wrote his most beloved tale 'The Little Mermaid'. 177 years later she is still swimming her way into the hearts of young and old. On February 16th, Literally Alive Children's Theatre will open their musical adaptation of this classic tale with books and lyrics by Brenda Bell and music by Michael Sgouros at the Players Theatre located at 115 MacDougal Street (between Bleeker and West 3rd) in Manhattan. Their adaptation is true to the original story by Hans Christian Andersen, unlike the Disney version, which has a different ending. 'We tell the story in its original form' says Artistic Director Brenda Bell, 'We believe that the true ending shows children that every wish has a price and that love comes with many sacrifices.'

In anticipation of the impending storm, PRiMA is canceling the Thursday, February 13th performance of RETRO SOUNDS at Michael's Motor Cars Garage, 922 N Queen Street.

VERONICA MARS star Kristen Bell revealed that the chances of a sequel to the upcoming big screen adaptation are quite good.

New York Shakespeare Exchange, creator of the viral smash The Sonnet Project, is excited to announce the dates and artists for their 2014 ShakesBEER, NYC's Original Shakespearean Pub Crawl. Over the course of 2014, their new repertory ensemble of 18 actors will rotate through a total of 10 raucous Saturday afternoons spent enjoying Shakespeare and cocktails.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts presents the Orange County engagement of the first North American tour of the new stage adaptation of THE WIZARD OF OZ. The show will play at Segerstrom Hall from today, February 11 - 23, 2014.

America's premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the Paramount Theatre. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2014.

From the far reaches of the solar system to the depths of Pittsburgh's rivers, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and Music Director Manfred Honeck will take audiences for a wild ride during the BNY Mellon Grand Classics performance this weekend, February 7-9.

The Piano Guys will perform tonight, February 6, 2014 at 7:30 PM at The Paramount.

In anticipation of the VERONICA MARS movie's release next month, members of the series' cast, writers, and executive producers are set to re-watch the series alongside fans, participating in Q&A sessions along the way.

The Baroque pastiche The Enchanted Island, a hit when it premiered at the Met in 2011, returns for its first revival on February 26. New cast members Susan Graham (Sycorax) and Andriana Chuchman (Miranda) join many of the principal singers who appeared in the work's world premiere: David Daniels as Prospero, Plácido Domingo as Neptune, Danielle de Niese as Ariel, Anthony Roth Costanzo as Ferdinand, and Luca Pisaroni as Caliban. The four mismatched Athenian lovers will be sung by Elizabeth DeShong, who sang Hermia in the world premiere, joined by new cast members Janai Brugger (Helena), Andrew Stenson (Demetrius), and Nicholas Pallesen (Lysander) completing the quartet of Athenian lovers.

PRiMA Theatre will bring a retro Valentine's cabaret to a unique performance venue in RETRO SOUNDS.

Action Bronson will perform tonight, February 1, 2014 at 9:00PM at The Neptune.

Caspar Babypants is set for today, February 1, 2014 at 11:00AM at The Neptune. Age Limit: All Ages / Bar w/ ID. Price: $6.00, (not including fees), Babes in Arms FREE. Seating: General Admission. On Sale: Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10AM.

The Rhino Theatre presents a new adaptation of The Little Mermaid.

J. M. Krause's newest sci-fi novel in the Blackmailed Secrets series, 'c-Surfer: Sabotage Threatens Sol System Defense's Newest Fighter Ship' (published by iUniverse) picks back up with her series' protagonist as he deals with the loneliness of witness protection and attempts to prove himself in the face of personal and professional hardship.

Zappa Plays Zappa: Roxy & Elsewhere 40th Anniversary is set to play tonight, January 30, 2014 at 8PM at The Neptune (All Ages / Bar w/ ID). Price: $40.00, $65.00 for VIP, $75.00 for Masterclass, not including fees. Seating: General Admission. Tickets on sale now.