Richard Thompson News

Ground UP Productions presents the World Premiere of Holly Webber's PRATFALLS, a new comedy about falling down - set on a rooftop in Brooklyn - directed by Jenn Thompson (THE LATE CHRISTOHER BEAN). Preview performances begin April 27 prior to an official press opening of April 29 at the Abingdon Theatre Complex /Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street).

Anastasia Barzee will perform at Birdland on March 5, 2012.

Anastasia Barzee, the Broadway, film and television actress, will perform material from her first solo album, 'The Dimming of the Day,' March 5, 7:00 p.m. at Birdland. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.birdlandjazz.com or by phone at 212.581.3080. Birdland is located at 315 West 44th Street (b/w 8th & 9th Ave).

Anastasia Barzee will perform at Birdland on March 5, 2012.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

CAPA presents the Richard Thompson at 8pm tonight, at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.).

Celeste Holm said to her husband Frank Basile 'What took you so long?' (when he informed her he was preparing a Cabaret Act). Everyone that has seen Frank's sold out shows at the Metropolitan Room has asked the same question.

CAPA presents the Richard Thompson at 8pm on Wednesday, October 5, at the Southern Theatre (21 E. Main St.).

Wolf Trap Features the Esteemed Ballet West; the Operatic Superstar Event of the Summer with Opera's Greatest Hits from Wolf Trap Opera's Alumni Stars; Kings of Motown The Temptations and The Four Tops; Folk and Country Stars John Prine and Mary Chapin Carpenter; and GRAMMY Winners Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers w/ the Punch Brothers

CAPA today announced its season lineup for 2011-12. Highlights include the Columbus premiere of Theatre Royal Bath's production of Harold Pinter's acclaimed play, The Caretaker, starring the Tony® Award-winning actor of stage and screen, Jonathan Pryce.

Wolf Trap Features the Esteemed Ballet West; the Operatic Superstar Event of the Summer with Opera's Greatest Hits from Wolf Trap Opera's Alumni Stars; Kings of Motown The Temptations and The Four Tops; Folk and Country Stars John Prine and Mary Chapin Carpenter; and GRAMMY Winners Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers w/ the Punch Brothers

Suspense novelist and Washington insider Rick Robinson's award-winning political thriller 'Manifest Destiny' (Headline Books, Inc.) has been acquired by Los Angeles producer Peter R.J. Deyell ('Road to Nowhere') in a six-figure agreement, with Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Quinn Redeker ('The Deer Hunter') attached to write. Deyell is in talks with other top creatives in Hollywood about developing the book into a motion picture.

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance. With its genre-blind booking and vast diversity of interests, the stage at Joe's Pub gives voice to a world of varied and stellar artists.

Fresh off dates on the Cayamo Cruise with John Prine, Patti Griffin, Buddy Miller & Richard Thompson and performances at SXSW, Jim Bianco celebrated the release of his album Loudmouth at Los Angeles weekly party "It's A School Night" hosted by KCRW's Chris Douridas on April 4.

The Bridge Theatre Company kicks off its 7th season with a workshop production of Matthew MacKenzie's SIA, winner of the 2010 Alberta Playwriting Competition.

Acclaimed musician, producer and misfit singer-songwriter Jim Bianco reached out to his loyal fan base to fund his third full-length album. The result is Loudmouth, out on April 5. The self-release follows Sing (2008) and Handsome Devil (2004).

The Bridge Theatre Company kicks off its 7th season with a workshop production of Matthew MacKenzie's SIA, winner of the 2010 Alberta Playwriting Competition.

TACT/The Actors Company Theatre (Scott Alan Evans, Cynthia Harris and Simon Jones, Co-Artistic Directors) has announced its 2010/2011 Season. The critically-acclaimed company dedicated to presenting neglected or rarely produced plays of literary merit will offer Mainstage productions of The Memorandum by Vaclav Havel, and Three Men on a Horse by George Abbott and John Cecil Holm at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street) on Theatre Row.

The extraordinary music talent, singer songwriter Judith Owen will perform a special concert after the Sunday matinee performance of Ruby Wax - Losing It, in which she co-stars, on March 13th at 6.30pm.