Robert Burns News

Do Not Miss Morton in a Cabaret Setting

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Theater Series on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3pm with the Barter Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men.

While collectors of musical theatre trivia may be quick to mention that Anika Larsen - the cherubic-looking blonde with the belty R&B voice - was the only performer to be in both the original Broadway cast of Xanadu and the original Off-Broadway cast of Zanna, Don't!, it's her unusual upbringing that supplies the real fun facts in her very enjoyable and even thought-provoking bio-musical, Shafrika, The White Girl.

The thing that always strikes me about Euan Morton, from his New York debut in Taboo to his Obie-winning stint in Measure For Pleasure and various other plays, musicals, concerts and cabarets, is that the guy seems incapable of expressing a dishonest emotion.  While some performers may dazzle you with their creativity or their exceptional craft, Morton draws you in with a comforting safety that makes artistry out of sincerity.  He opens his four-week run at The Oak Room (through March 29th), titled Here and Now, with Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley's 'Pure Imagination,' glowing with a naturally boyish earnestness and a gentle smile.

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Theater Series on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3pm with the Barter Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men.

A native of Scotland, Christina Harrison will perform original and traditional folk songs in this musical tribute to Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Scotland's National Bard, this fun event will feature Christina's original Burns inspired tunes including the song, 'Lassi Wi' the Lint-white Locks.'

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2009-2010 Theater Series on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 3pm with the Barter Theatre's production of Of Mice and Men.

A native of Scotland, Christina Harrison will perform original and traditional folk songs in this musical tribute to Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Scotland's National Bard, this fun event will feature Christina's original Burns inspired tunes including the song, 'Lassi Wi' the Lint-white Locks.'

Life can be pretty grim for a reaper. The Downstage is set to present the world premiere of Jo Randerson?s Good Night. Good Night - The End runs from 11 September - 3 October. Show times are: 6:30pm Tue-Wed and 8pm Thu-Sat. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45.

Life can be pretty grim for a reaper. The Downstage is set to present the world premiere of Jo Randerson?s Good Night. Good Night - The End runs from 11 September - 3 October. Show times are: 6:30pm Tue-Wed and 8pm Thu-Sat. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45.

Life can be pretty grim for a reaper. The Downstage is set to present the world premiere of Jo Randerson?s Good Night. Good Night - The End runs from 11 September - 3 October. Show times are: 6:30pm Tue-Wed and 8pm Thu-Sat. Ticket prices range from $25 to $45.

EUAN MORTON - Caledonia: Songs for the Homecoming plays at the Metropolitan Room June 11-27 2009, Thursday-Saturday, 9.45 pm. Tel 212-206-0440

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Euan Morton is homesick-but he sure picked a good year if he needed help getting over it! 2009 marks the 250th anniversary since the birth of Scotland's most famous songwriter and poet, Robert Burns. Burns (world famous for penning Auld Lang Sine) wrote hundreds of beautiful songs and poems. To celebrate, Scotland is calling '09 the Year of the Homecoming. With musical and theatrical events taking place all around the globe it's a fine time to be Celtic!

EUAN MORTON - Caledonia: Songs for the Homecoming plays at the Metropolitan Room June 11-27 2009, Thursday-Saturday, 9.45 pm. Tel 212-206-0440

EUAN MORTON - Caledonia: Songs for the Homecoming plays Metropolitan Room June 11-27 2009, Thursday-Saturday, 9.45 pm. Tel 212-206-0440

Scottish singer/actress Fiona Kennedy, a member of Scotland?s leading theatrical family (she?s the daughter of Calum Kennedy and Anne Gillies) and former host of ?Tartan TV,? stars in the new Scottish music special HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT ? premiering Saturday, February 28 at 8 pm on WLIW21 New York Public Television and nationwide on PBS throughout March (check local listings). Best known as musical director of the North American Riverdance tours, Kennedy Aitchison is HIGHLAND HEARTBEAT?s musical director.

Rocco Landesman, Oskar Eustis, Diane Paulus and Robert Brustein Set for Panel Discussion following the October 5th Performance of Robert Brustein's THE ENGLISH CHANNEL at Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex (312 West 36th St.). The panel discussion is free and open to the public.

Abingdon Theatre Company will present the New York premiere of Robert Brustein's comedy, THE ENGLISH CHANNEL, with previews beginning on Saturday, September 13, 2008.

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced that its production of THE ENGLISH CHANNEL will see a cast change. Lori Gardner will replace Rosal Colon, in the role of Emilia Lanier.