Pennell News

Last night on The Voice, the artists went into head-to-head knockout rounds against one of their own teammates for the right to remain on their team.

Tensions were heightened as we saw the last of the battles, getting ready for the Knockout Round next week, before heading to the Live Rounds.

Last night on NBC's The Voice, the artists went into head-to-head battles against one of their own teammates for the right to remain on their team - and three artists were stolen by other coaches.

The first day of Battles proves to be intense with six battle rounds, amazing performances by all the contestants, and even a few steals!

NBC's “The Voice” coaches have each selected their 12-member teams that will advance to the “battle rounds” phase of the competition. B

This week, tension peaks as auditions come to a close, forcing the judges to get picky.

Ross Valley Players presents its RAW 2013 spring festival, TURNING POINTS, featuring four original short plays written by Bay Area playwrights, today, April 19 - 28, 2013.

Ross Valley Players presents its RAW 2013 spring festival, TURNING POINTS, featuring four original short plays written by Bay Area playwrights, April 19 - 28, 2013.

Nashville actor/singer/musician Geoff Davin has released his latest music video 'White Beat,' written by the multi-talented performer himself. The star of Boiler Room Theatre's The Rocky Horror Show and Circle Players' Company, the versatile Davin surrounds himself with an all-star cast of some of Music City's favorite stage stars. For more information, go to www.GeoffDavin.com.

The Newberry Award-winning children's book Charlotte's Web by E. B. White has been transformed into a children's musical by TheatreworksUSA.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the launch of Writers' 20th Anniversary Season with The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by Michael Halberstam.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce the launch of Writers' 20th Anniversary Season with The Real Thing by Tom Stoppard, directed by Michael Halberstam.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Jeff Awards, 'Brigadoon,' two musicals from Chamber Opera Chicago, '1776' in Wheaton, 'The Mommies,' 'A Christmas Story,' summer stock and more....

Christie Whelan has been cast as Kira in Xanadu the Musical, which will open at the Docklands in March.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Michael Halberstam of Writers' Theatre is the recipient of the 2010 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5000 to the individual recipient.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce that A Minister's Wife, Writers' Theatre's musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, will be produced by Lincoln Center Theater in the 2010-11 season. The original musical was conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam, adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen. The Lincoln Center production will be directed by Halberstam. Performances begin on Thursday, April 7, 2011 and opens on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street, New York City).

Join author Mary Z. Maher and four-time Tony winner Zoe Caldwell for an evening devoted to the art of performing Shakespeare. Actors Talk About Shakespeare is an enlightening collection of Mary Maher's interviews with Shakespearean actors such as Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Stacy Keach, and more.

Writers' Theatre Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma announce that A Minister's Wife, Writers' Theatre's musical adapted from George Bernard Shaw's Candida, will be produced by Lincoln Center Theater in the 2010-11 season. The original musical was conceived and directed by Michael Halberstam, adapted by Austin Pendleton with music by Joshua Schmidt and lyrics by Jan Tranen. The Lincoln Center production will be directed by Halberstam. Performances begin on Thursday, April 7, 2011 and opens on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater (150 West 65 Street, New York City).

Join author Mary Z. Maher and four-time Tony winner Zoe Caldwell for an evening devoted to the art of performing Shakespeare. Actors Talk About Shakespeare is an enlightening collection of Mary Maher's interviews with Shakespearean actors such as Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Stacy Keach, and more.

The Greenville City Council has passed a resolution awarding the Peace Center with a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) grant of $2.5 million for a facilities and site development project.