Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Emily Padgett - who rocked out as 'Sherrie' in during the show's run at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre - will return to take over the lead role on Monday, November 7, 2011. Rebecca Faulkenberry, who has performed the role of 'Sherrie' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play her final performance on Sunday, November 6.
ROCK OF AGES, the smash-hit 80's rock musical that has been deemed 'Broadway's Biggest Party', will become Japan's Biggest Party when a new Japanese-language production of the show opens this Friday, October 28 in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-performance run of ROCK OF AGES will begin at the Tokyo International Forum (October 28 to November 6; 14 performances) before traveling to Osaka (November 11 to 13; 5 performances) and Fukuoka (November 19; 2 performances). Renowned Japanese singer Nishikawa Takanori (also known as T.M. Revolution) will lead the cast as 'Drew' in this classic rock love story that features major hits from the 1980's including 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Stop Believin' and more.
ROCK OF AGES, the smash-hit 80's rock musical that has been deemed 'Broadway's Biggest Party', will become Japan's Biggest Party when a new Japanese-language production of the show opens this Friday, October 28 in Tokyo, Japan. The 21-performance run of ROCK OF AGES will begin at the Tokyo International Forum (October 28 to November 6; 14 performances) before traveling to Osaka (November 11 to 13; 5 performances) and Fukuoka (November 19; 2 performances). Renowned Japanese singer Nishikawa Takanori (also known as T.M. Revolution) will lead the cast as 'Drew' in this classic rock love story that features major hits from the 1980's including 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn', 'I Wanna Know What Love Is', 'Here I Go Again', 'Don't Stop Believin' and more.
Since nobody knows Halloween better than teenagers, Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Warm-Up to Halloween,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material featuring eight teen comics, October 23 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.
Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'The Indoor Kids Show,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material featuring seven teen comics, November 20 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.
Following the 7pm screening of The Ides of March on Wednesday, October 19, the Drexel Theatre will hold a moderated audience talk-back on political campaigning with Doug Preisse, Chairman of the Franklin County Republican Party and David Wilhelm, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Target Margin Theater (David Herskovits, Artistic Director; John Del Gaudio, Managing Director) takes a look at the Russian Revolutions that shook the theater world. The 2011-2012 season offers a wild ride to far off lands and undreamed realms of the imagination with Russian classics you know and undiscovered gems of the avant-garde, from Anton Chekhov to Danil Kharms and back again.
Following the 7pm screening of The Ides of March on Wednesday, October 19, the Drexel Theatre will hold a moderated audience talk-back on political campaigning with Doug Preisse, Chairman of the Franklin County Republican Party and David Wilhelm, former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition to ROCK OF AGES, Woodard's theatre credits include Glory Days, Hairspray, and Miss Saigon. MiG Ayesa, who has performed the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 25. During the interim week, the role will be covered by an understudy.
Stage Left Theatre announces the addition of two performances to the schedule for our critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith.
Stage Left Theatre announces the addition of two performances to the schedule for our critically acclaimed Chicago premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith.
OUTFEST, the world's leading organization dedicated to showcasing, protecting and nurturing lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender film imagery and artistry, will honor director, producer and choreographer Adam Shankman as well as Lifetime Networks at the institution's annual Legacy Awards. This year's ceremony will be held at the Director's Guild of America on Thursday, October 20th and will be presented by Showtime.
Since nobody knows Halloween better than teenagers, Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Warm-Up to Halloween,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material featuring eight teen comics, October 23 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.
Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming Chicago Premiere of Farragut North written by Beau Willimon and directed by Artistic Director Vance Smith. Farragut North is the first production of Stage Left's 30th season. Press opening is Thursday, September 7th at 8 PM, and the show runs through October 9th.
Producers of the five-time Tony Award nominated hit musical, ROCK OF AGES announced today that Jeremy Woodard will officially take over the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' on Monday, October 3, 2011. Woodard has understudied the role since performances began on Broadway on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. In addition to ROCK OF AGES, Woodard's theatre credits include Glory Days, Hairspray, and Miss Saigon. MiG Ayesa, who has performed the role of 'Stacee Jaxx' since ROCK OF AGES moved to the Helen Hayes Theatre on March 24, 2011, will play his final performance on Sunday, September 25. During the interim week, the role will be covered by an understudy.
Since nobody knows Halloween better than teenagers, Kids 'N Comedy, New York's leading presenter of young comic talent, will present 'Warm-Up to Halloween,' a one-of-a-kind show of original standup material featuring six teen comics, October 23 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 West 23rd Street.
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