P. James News

Do You Like That Man? plays Thursday, April 7, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Friday, April 8, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Saturday, April 9, 2011; 9:30pm - $5

Do You Like That Man? plays Thursday, April 7, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Friday, April 8, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Saturday, April 9, 2011; 9:30pm - $5

Do You Like That Man? plays Thursday, April 7, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Friday, April 8, 2011; 9:30pm - $5, Saturday, April 9, 2011; 9:30pm - $5

Charles M. Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, had the ability to communicate tiny bits of wisdom and insight in the space of three panels (six panels in the Sunday funnies) of rudimentary art. And, while most of his colleagues would head straight for a punchline, Schulz tended to take a more philosophical approach. The musical adaptation, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, originally written by Clark Gesner, and subsequently revised by Michael Mayer and Andrew Lippa, attempts to capture the essence of Schulz's work, but even as an introduction to the characters, the results are mixed at best. Stray Dog Theatre continues their current season with a charming production of this uneven musical, that's engaging and enjoyable more often than not.

In the epic event that was last week's ‘American Idol' results show, the judges chose to use the one ‘save' of the season to hang on to Casey Abrams for another week - and rightfully so. The consequence of that decision however, is that two contestants will get the boot this week in what is sure to be a painful elimination.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater will produce the first in-the-round staging of Ruined, the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama by Arena Stage Project Resident Lynn Nottage and directed by Resident Playwright Charles Randolph-Wright (Director of Arena Stage's Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies). Ruined is the stirring tale of Mama Nadi, a mother figure loosely based on Bertolt Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children, who provides refuge for women affected by civil war ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo. The production features an expanded company with cast members playing live music and additional ensemble roles featuring University of Maryland students. Ruined runs April 22-June 5, 2011 in the Fichandler Stage.

"Today, vegetables. Tomorrow, the world!" This hysterical musical based on James and Deborah Howe's wildly popular children's book, Bunnicula, will have everyone laughing!

Renaissance Theaterworks (RTW) closes it 2010-11 mainstage season with IN ACTING SHAKESPEARE written and performed by James DeVita.

James Johann, the 'Rural Genius', was born in the Midwest during the 70's era of bell-bottom jeans, wood paneled station wagons and disco music.

Annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards are set to be held on March 20th at 6pm at the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town.

On Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m., a panel of esteemed Shakespearean and religious scholars and experts will examine Shylock, Shakespeare, and the Jews: Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice.

James Johann, the 'Rural Genius', was born in the Midwest during the 70's era of bell-bottom jeans, wood paneled station wagons and disco music.

The idea of following the stories of four young gay men who are raised as members of a Baptist church in Texas is certainly fertile enough stuff for a play on its own. But, with SOUTHERN BAPTIST SISSIES, playwright Del Shores muddies this basic premise with a non-linear, and at times illogical, presentation that generates a modicum of laughs, but misses the mark dramatically. Although I'm usually a fan of unconventionality, I think Shores pushes too hard here, and the opportunity to create something truly memorable is lost in the process. However, Citilites Theatre has put together a fitfully funny and heartfelt production that makes the most of this decidedly uneven material, and it benefits greatly from a number of strong performances as well.

'The events in Madison, Wisconsin must serve as a wake-up call to us in the great state of New York. The attacks on Union workers in Wisconsin matters to us in more ways than most can imagine.'

James Johann, the 'Rural Genius', was born in the Midwest during the 70's era of bell-bottom jeans, wood paneled station wagons and disco music.

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) presents nearly 1,000 public events throughout the year and offers free admission to many of its performances.

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside of American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, proudly announces the Ensemble's 26th season.

In February-March 2011, the Overtime Theater will stage its first, full-fledged sketch comedy show: The Overtime Comedy Hour, written and performed by The Denials improv comedy troupe.

Just as with the BWW:UK awards, Legally Blonde and Love Never Dies led the way at the Whatsonstage awards this weekend.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH comes to spectacular life at Theater Works. Beginning this evening Youth Works presents Roald Dahl's amazing story JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH. The play follows the traditional James and the Giant Peach that children know and love but with some fantastical elements. Adapted by David Wood the play is '... a great introduction for first-timers to the work of the masterful Dahl ... a theatrical treat for children and adults alike.' Belfast Newsletter. Performing in the McMillin Black Box the theater is being used in ways that it has never been used before. The costumes and props are inspired by the 'steam punk' genre and there will be exciting shadow puppet sequences, which take place in the 'shadow world'. This extraordinary children's play will be a favorite among audiences with its new look but same timeless story. JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH runs February 3rd - 20th and tickets are on sale now.