Norman Rock News

Master comedians Joe Sears and Jaston Williams-with their deft comedic timing, trademark characterizations, and split-second costume changes-bring all 24 citizens of Tuna back to the TPAC stage, November 30 through December 5.

During November and December the Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of public programs for adults including an exciting new series of Talks and Tours to take place on Thursdays at 7 p.m., as part of the Museum's newly expanded hours, as well as performances by the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Brooklyn-based jazz pianist Randy Weston, a panel discussion about young women and feminism, and an artist talk with Fred Tomaselli.

One of the most beloved and enduring characters in the history of American popular culture is aiming to finally make her way to the Broadway stage. Hazel - the saucy maid whose wry attitude, infallible wisdom and heart of gold has captured the hearts of millions for more than 60 years - will be in the spotlight again in an exciting new Broadway musical with music by composer Ron Abel and lyrics by Chuck Steffan. The veteran duo has acquired the rights to Hazel from the estate of creator Ted Key and are hoping to bring the show to the Great White Way in 2011.

Master comedians Joe Sears and Jaston Williams-with their deft comedic timing, trademark characterizations, and split-second costume changes-bring all 24 citizens of Tuna back to the TPAC stage, November 30 through December 5.

During November and December the Brooklyn Museum will present a variety of public programs for adults including an exciting new series of Talks and Tours to take place on Thursdays at 7 p.m., as part of the Museum's newly expanded hours, as well as performances by the Brooklyn Philharmonic and Brooklyn-based jazz pianist Randy Weston, a panel discussion about young women and feminism, and an artist talk with Fred Tomaselli.

Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) will open its renovated East Building with a rich array of special exhibitions inaugurating a new destination for dynamic art exhibit programming in the Southeastern United States.

Partial Comfort Productions has added performances to its critically acclaimed production of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Davis McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue).

Partial Comfort Productions (The Bereaved, nami, Battle of the Bards) ends its 8th seaon with the World Premiere of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by David McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue). Previews begin September 8th at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 2nd season as a resident company.

Partial Comfort Productions has added performances to its critically acclaimed production of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Davis McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue).

Southern Rep is thrilled to introduce The Ruby Prize, a new play contest which will award $10,000 to a woman of color playwright. The Ruby Prize is namedin honor of civil rights advocate Ruby Bridges, representing perseverance in the face of formidable obstacles.

Partial Comfort Productions (The Bereaved, nami, Battle of the Bards) ends its 8th seaon with the World Premiere of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by David McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue). Previews begin September 8th at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 2nd season as a resident company.

Partial Comfort Productions (The Bereaved, nami, Battle of the Bards) ends its 8th seaon with the World Premiere of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by David McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue). Previews begin September 8th at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 2nd season as a resident company.

A DAY AT DILLER'S ... Broadway, Screen and Comedic Icon Phyllis Diller Opens Up Her Estate. 'You know you're old if they have discontinued your blood type,' says Phyllis Diller, who at 93 is still entertaining audiences everywhere... even in her own home.

Partial Comfort Productions (The Bereaved, nami, Battle of the Bards) ends its 8th seaon with the World Premiere of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by David McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue). Previews begin September 8th at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 2nd season as a resident company.

The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces the nominees forthe MITF Eleventh Annual Season Awards. The AWARDS CEREMONY will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 8pm at New World Stages, 340 W. 50th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues), NYC.

Partial Comfort Productions (The Bereaved, nami, Battle of the Bards) ends its 8th seaon with the World Premiere of A BRIGHT NEW BOISE by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by David McCallum (Chuck Mee's Queens Boulevard at Signature Theater, Quiara Hudes' Elliot: A Soldier's Fugue). Previews begin September 8th at The Wild Project where Partial Comfort is in its 2nd season as a resident company.

Never Norman Rockwell, a new spin on the classic coming out story, begins its premiere at the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival July 16th, playing at the Beckett Theatre at Theater Row. Written by Kyle Baxter (the award-winning I Hate Love at MITF, Breeze Off the River at FringeNYC), Never Norman Rockwell is being presented at MITF by The Collective Objective in association with the Midtown International Theatre Festival, and is directed by Anthony Gargano (Initial Sin).

Sarah Barry, Dan Belmont, Austin Mitchell, and DR Mann Hanson are set to star in Never Norman Rockwell, a new spin on the classic coming out story, premiering at the 2010 Midtown International Theatre Festival, playing at the Beckett Theatre at Theater Row.

The Brooklyn Museum's new advance schedule containing capsule information about upcoming exhibitions is now available.

Acclaimed director Anne Bogart and her seven-time Obie winning SITI Company are pleased to announce their 2010-2011 second full New York season. The fall season kicks off with Radio Macbeth to be performed October 5-16 for a two-week run after only three performances at the Miller Theater in July 2009.