S. Anderson News

The Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park presents Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's timeless tale of star-crossed lovers and feuding families directed by Dora Award-winner Vikki Anderson (The Doll House, Coyote Ugly).

'Caroline, or Change' will return to New York, performed by the Gallery Players in Brooklyn from January 30 to February 21.

COSTA MESA, CA-In Adam Gwon's delightfully fresh musical ORDINARY DAYS, now playing its West Coast premiere run at Costa Mesa's Tony-Award winning South Coast Repertory, we find four young New Yorkers trying to live their ordinary days in an extraordinary city. This quirky show attempts to show that everyday life may not be as mundane as it may seem on the surface-especially when one's life is shaped so significantly by it. This short 80-minute musical features a sensational quartet of amazing singers: Deborah S. Craig, David Burnham, Nancy Anderson, and talented newcomer Nick Gabriel. Ends January 24.

'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,' today announced its lineup of superstar musical performances.

'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,' today announced its lineup of superstar musical performances.

'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,' today announced its lineup of superstar musical performances. The global telethon will feature performances by Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, and Sting in New York City; Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift and a group performance by Keith Urban, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow in Los Angeles; and Coldplay, and a group performance by Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z, and Rihanna in a newly added London location. All musical performances will be available for purchase for $.99 per song through the Apple iTunes Store beginning Saturday, January 23, with all proceeds benefiting Haiti relief funds managed by 'Hope for Haiti Now' charities.

The Broadway musical review MUSIC OF THE NIGHT will return to Cincinnati for two performances this February.

COSTA MESA, CA-In Adam Gwon's delightfully fresh musical ORDINARY DAYS, now playing its West Coast premiere run at Costa Mesa's Tony-Award winning South Coast Repertory, we find four young New Yorkers trying to live their ordinary days in an extraordinary city. This quirky show attempts to show that everyday life may not be as mundane as it may seem on the surface-especially when one's life is shaped so significantly by it. This short 80-minute musical features a sensational quartet of amazing singers: Deborah S. Craig, David Burnham, Nancy Anderson, and talented newcomer Nick Gabriel. Ends January 24.

'Caroline, or Change' will return to New York, performed by the Gallery Players in Brooklyn from January 30 to February 21.

Mayor Michael Nutter announced today that Bill Cosby, Ed.D.-comedian and educator-will be the next recipient of the Marian Anderson Award. Mr. Cosby will accept the Award at a Gala Concert produced in partnership with The Philadelphia Orchestra, which will take place on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Stray Cat Theatre announces AUDITIONS for THE PLAY ABOUT THE NAKED GUY by David Bell. The show will be directed by Damon Dering. Auditions are Monday 12.14.09 from 6-10pm and Tuesday 12.15.09 6-8pm at the Tempe Performing Arts Center (the old one - where we perform - 132 E. 6th Street at Forest Avenue, in Tempe's Mill Avenue District near Arizona State University.)

Stray Cat Theatre announces AUDITIONS for THE PLAY ABOUT THE NAKED GUY by David Bell. The show will be directed by Damon Dering. Auditions are Monday 12.14.09 from 6-10pm and Tuesday 12.15.09 6-8pm at the Tempe Performing Arts Center (the old one - where we perform - 132 E. 6th Street at Forest Avenue, in Tempe's Mill Avenue District near Arizona State University.)

Theater message boards became very busy places on September 10, 2009. The curtain had hardly wrung down when theatergoers reached for their blackberries to post their opinions about the first preview of BYE BYE BIRDIE. In fact, there were a few who posted their comments during intermission. Everyone and their grandparents wanted to express their opinions about the 39 year old musical that was being revived by The Roundabout Theatre. At times the chatter became quite acrimonious and the discussions went on for days. It seems that these people forgot that the show had just given its first preview and the house was filled with an audience that had stood on line during one of the hottest days in the summer to get ten dollar tickets for this one performance. Perhaps that's why they felt they had a right to be so vocal about their opinions.

Variety is reporting that Corbin Bleu will be the first star of the popular High School Musical film franchise to hit Broadway when he steps into the role of bodega owner Usnavi in IN THE HEIGHTS. Bleu will star in the show from January 25 - April 25, 2010.

Stray Cat Theatre announces AUDITIONS for THE PLAY ABOUT THE NAKED GUY by David Bell. The show will be directed by Damon Dering. Auditions are Monday 12.14.09 from 6-10pm and Tuesday 12.15.09 6-8pm at the Tempe Performing Arts Center (the old one - where we perform - 132 E. 6th Street at Forest Avenue, in Tempe's Mill Avenue District near Arizona State University.)

Arena Stage presents The Quality of Life, written by playwright and Emmy Award-winner Jane Anderson and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker). In this 'magnetic work of theater' (San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion, honesty and humor, we find two couples dealing very differently with devastation.

Straight from Mary Shelley's beloved novel, Richard Rose's adaptation tells the tale of the experimental creature brought to life in Frankenstein beginning at Barter Theatre September 25.

Straight from Mary Shelley's beloved novel, Richard Rose's adaptation tells the tale of the experimental creature brought to life in Frankenstein beginning at Barter Theatre September 25.

Little Shop of Horrors, the delightful sci-fi musical comedy takes over Barter Stage II beginning September 11.

Arena Stage presents The Quality of Life, written by playwright and Emmy Award-winner Jane Anderson and directed by Lisa Peterson (Arena's The Rainmaker). In this 'magnetic work of theater' (San Francisco Chronicle) filled with compassion, honesty and humor, we find two couples dealing very differently with devastation.