Sage News

Leading English soprano Sarah Fox has been winning high praise for a string of recordings of late. Her last two classical CDs (a Vaughan Williams symphony CD for Sir Mark Elder and the Halle Orchestra on the Halle's own label and, more Vaughan Williams, 'Dona nobis pacem' for Andrew Litton and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra on Hyperion) were, variously, Gramophone Award-nominated, and named Gramophone Editor's Choice and BBC Music Magazine Recording of the Month. And her recent Cole Porter songs CD, for Signum, was picked by David Mellor as CD of the Week in the Mail On Sunday. Still, it isn't every day that one gets to record a leading role in an underperformed Mozart opera - so she was thrilled to be asked to sing Aminta in Classical Opera's Il Re Pastore, out this month from Signum.

59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to welcome Ground UP Productions with the NY premiere of H2O written by Jane Martin and directed by West Hyler. H2O begins performances on Friday, November 27 for a limited engagement through Sunday, December 13. Press opening is Tuesday, December 1 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 2:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

Producing Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside and American Blues Theater, Chicago's second oldest Equity Ensemble celebrating 30 years of presenting visceral theatrical works while engaging its audience in missions of local service agencies, are proud to announce the Chicago premiere of LOOKING OVER THE PRESIDENT'S SHOULDER, by Artistic Affiliate James Still and directed by Timothy Douglas, February 5 - March 6, 2016 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.

BroadwayWorld can officially report the complete cast and creative team for The Old Globe's 18th annual production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, starring J. Bernard Calloway in the title role!

Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, is set to celebrate Thanksgiving in style with a special prix fixe menu from Executive Chef Lynn Bound. On Thursday, November 26, indulge in a Thanksgiving dinner that combines time-honored holiday tradition with the exceptional creativity and quality that exemplifies Chef Bound's food program at Feinstein's/54 Below. The $85 prix fixe includes 3 courses and traditional family-style Thanksgiving sides. Reservations for dinner can be made from 4:00PM - 5:30PM by calling (646) 476-3551.

The fantastical, magical musical Seussical will open November 11 and run through December 30, 2015 with a press opening on Saturday, November 21 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. Created by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (the Tony Award-winning team behind the acclaimed musical Ragtime) the whimsical production is based on more than 14 beloved stories by children's author Dr. Seuss. Seussical is directed and choreographed by Jeff Award-winner Rachel Rockwell, with musical direction by Ryan T. Nelson.

On October 23 & 24, Persona, a new opera from composer Keeril Makan and adaptor / librettist / director Jay Scheib, will make its world premiere at National Sawdust. Commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and National Sawdust, and adapted by Scheib from Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, Persona is a provocative, highly cerebral, and artistically complex depiction of human frailty, cruelty and identity. These world premiere performances-which represent the first opera staged at National Sawdust-feature music direction by Evan Ziporyn and music by the ensemble Either/Or.

On October 23 & 24, Persona, a new opera from composer Keeril Makan and adaptor / librettist / director Jay Scheib, will make its world premiere at National Sawdust. Commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and National Sawdust, and adapted by Scheib from Ingmar Bergman's film of the same name, Persona is a provocative, highly cerebral, and artistically complex depiction of human frailty, cruelty and identity. These world premiere performances—which represent the first opera staged at National Sawdust—feature music direction by Evan Ziporyn and music by the ensemble Either/Or.

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) presents 'Art Served Up Trenton Style,' an exhibition of works from the Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the SAGE Coalition. The show runs from today, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 29, with an opening reception to be held Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.

This week FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visitwww.54Below.com/Feinsteins or call (646) 476-3551.

Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Lyrically, The Songs of Alan and Marilyn Bergman; BARE: The Reunion Concert; Emerson Steele: Roles I Can't Play Now...Or Ever...Except Tonight!; If It Only Even Runs a Minute: 15th Edition; and Kerry Butler at 54 Below.

Following multiple sold out engagements, Charlie Rosen's Broadway Big Band returns to the intimate Manhattan venue 54 Below tonight, October 10th, to continue an official residence for 2015.

Art Garfunkel, who has one of the most distinct voices in the history of pop music, performs at Mayo Performing Arts Center tonight, October 10, 2015 at 8 pm. Tickets are $39-79.

A private industry reading of the new Broadway-bound play SOMEONE ELSE by Charlotte Cohn and Jason Odell Williams will be presented in Manhattan tomorrow, Thursday, October 8th.

Time for this week's sage advice from Hand to God's kind and even-tempered patron saint of self-control, Tyrone McHansely.

The Gallery at Mercer County Community College (MCCC) presents 'Art Served Up Trenton Style,' an exhibition of works from the Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the SAGE Coalition. The show runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Thursday, Oct. 29, with an opening reception to be held Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Kim Richey will perform at Hamilton Stage for the Performing Arts in Rahway on Saturday, October 24th at 8 p.m.  Tickets are just $22 and can be purchased at www.ucpac.org.  The concert is part of the on-going Split Level Concert Series which highlights critically acclaimed singer-songwriters in a uniquely intimate setting. 

We talk to London's new Sergeant Sarah about her starry castmates, the audition process for big West End musicals - and why she's so excited for this show to start!

Kritzerland at Sterling's Upstairs at The Federal presents THE SHOWS OF MY LIFE – A PERSONAL DISCOVERY on Sunday, October 18, 2015 (5:30 PM dinner, 7:00 PM show).

The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Documentary, Purple Rose 25 Years, coming to your local Detroit Public Television (PBS) station on October 26, 2015 at 7:30pm as well as a 25th Anniversary commemorative coffee table book, The Purple Rose of Chelsea by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, set to hit local bookstores and Amazon.com this holiday season!