Neptune News

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

In 1992, Deborah Masters was awarded the MTA Arts for Transit Commission for the Ocean Parkway Viaduct station (then the D-Line, now the Q-Line).

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Cloud Cult, with special guest The Wilderness of Manitoba, on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 8:00pm at the Neptune. The Neptune is located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA.

Due to overwhelming popular demand, a second show has been added for Tim Minchin, on Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 8:00pm at the Neptune Theatre! The Neptune Theatre is located at 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, WA

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) announces the following concerts going on sale this week.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents Okkervil River, with special guest Titus Andronicus, on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 9:00pm at the Neptune Theatre.

Seattle Theatre Group (STG), the non-profit arts organization that owns and operates The Paramount Theatre and leases The Moore Theatre, announces today that keys are in hand and work to transform The Neptune Theatre will begin soon. 'We want you to be aware that although the doors aren't open yet, you'll start seeing announcements for shows and events to be held at The Neptune Theatre. We're using the spring and summer months to test the venue - tweaking and making minor changes as we go along,' said Josh LaBelle, STG Executive Director. 'This soft opening is to set the stage for our Grand Launch, scheduled for Fall 2011.' STG has a history of bringing a variety of diverse and innovative shows to its theatres. The vision for The Neptune Theatre is to continue this tradition of presenting fresh, new, local, national and international performing arts programs. Programming to include: Concerts representing a broad spectrum of musical genres Independent film Comedy and speakers Fine arts performance Education and community programs Free public events Built in 1921, The Neptune Theatre is the only survivor of five original University District movie houses from the silent film era. STG will reconfigure the room to present diverse performing arts while preserving the historic venue and increasing the options for the community to engage in the arts. STG needs to raise $400,000 to support the transformation of The Neptune Theatre. Those funds are to support the following projects: Preserve architecture and restore cosmetic detail. Install motorized movie screen. Reveal original stage and proscenium. Upgrade backstage area. Install state of the art sound and lights. Install safety sprinkler system. Improve patron amenities: seating, beverage service and restroom upgrades. 'Now is the perfect time to donate to STG and help transform The Neptune Theatre,' said Kate Becker, STG Director of Development. 'A very generous supporter has brought forward a $30,000 challenge award towards the fundraising campaign. This donor will match every dollar donated by the community, up to $30,000. You can double your donation if you give today!' Tax-deductible donations are excepted online at www.STGpresents.org/neptune or call Aaron Semer, STG Annual Fund Manager at (206)467.5510. For more information, to schedule an interview or story ideas, contact Amanda Bedell, STG Public Relations Manager at 206.467.5510 ext. 1164 or email at AmandaB@STGpresents.org. About STG STG is the 501 (c)(3) non-profit arts organization that operates the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres in Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to make diverse performing arts and education an integral part of our region's cultural identity while keeping these two landmark venues alive and vibrant. STG presents a range of performances from Broadway, off-Broadway, dance and jazz to comedy, concerts of all genres, speakers and family shows - at both historic theatres in Seattle and venues throughout the Puget Sound and Portland, Oregon. Based off Pollstar 2010 Mid-Year Worldwide Ticket Sales, STG was ranked #43 of the Top 100 promoters and The Paramount (ranked #12) and The Moore (ranked #44) were placed very well among the Top 100 Theatre Venues.

The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.

2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Nationally acclaimed vocalist Spider Saloff will make a rare appearance in South Bend for this elegant and romantic evening at the Palais Royal. Saloff will present a priceless collection of songs about love, many from the Great American Songbook as well as some lesser known material. She will also interject her own special brand of humor into the performance with antidotes about the songs and love itself!

Starting February 16, Peter Karrie will return to Canada for a series of concerts entitled, A PHANTOM RETURNS. Check out a promo from the tour below!

The Academy of Country Music is announcing nominees in the esteemed radio categories, which due to time constraints, are not televised during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS but are instead honored at a special pre-Awards reception

Necessary Angel presents Divisadero: a performance with text by Michael Ondaatje

Seattle Theatre Group (STG), the non-profit performing arts organization that operates the historic Paramount, Moore and Neptune Theatres announces the appointment of Vivian Phillips as Interim Director of Marketing and Communications.

2 Pianos 4 Hands is the riotous tale of two boys in Canada, Ted and Richard, sharing the same goal: concert pianist stardom.

Opera San Jose General Director Irene Dalis has announced repertoire for the company's 28th season to begin Saturday, September 10 with the company premiere of Mozart's first dramatic masterwork Idomeneo, the mythical tale of the king of Crete set at the end of the Trojan War.

Holiday on Ice UK launched a spectacular new show, "ENERGIA", in the Earth Galleries at the Natural History Museum in London.

Holiday on Ice brings a spectacular new show, 'ENERGIA', to the UK in 2011, premiering at the Birmingham LG Arena on 7 & 8 January, followed by Brighton Centre (11-30 January), Peterborough Exec (3-6 February), Cardiff International Arena (8-13 February) and Exeter Westpoint (18-27 February).

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director)begins previews for the new Broadway production of Oscar Wilde's comedy The Importance of Being Earnest, directed by and starring Brian Bedford as 'Lady Bracknell,' at the American Airlines Theatre on Broadway (227 West 42nd St.) on Friday, December 17th, 2010 and open officially on Thursday, January 13th, 2011. This is a limited engagement through Sunday, March 6th, 2011.

Six-time Emmy Award nominee Jeffrey Tambor ('Arrested Development,' 'The Larry Sanders Show') will make his Broadway musical debut as Georges opposite four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein as Albin in the Tony Award-winning revival of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Tambor and Fierstein will begin performances on Tuesday, February 15 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Five-time Emmy Award winner Kelsey Grammer and 2010 Tony Award winner Douglas Hodge, the current stars of LA CAGE, will play their final performance on Sunday, February 13.