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Palm Springs' Dezart Performs Wins Record 11 'Desert Stars' Awards At Desert Theatre League Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2018


In baseball, it might be called a home run. In politics, it would be wave. Whatever analogy is used, it was an unprecedented evening for the acclaimed Dezart Performs. The Palm Springs ensemble took home 11 "Desert Stars Awards" at last night's 31st annual Desert Theatre League Gala held in Palm Desert, having been nominated for 23 awards in 19 categories. The tally was a record for the company and included "Best Production" honors in both comedy and drama and also two awards for the group's founding artistic director, Michael Shaw: one for acting, and one for directing.

Bob's Hooch House & Speakeasy Georgia Ensemble Theatre Fundraiser Announced
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018


Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional nonprofit theatre company in Roswell, is throwing a huge bash on Saturday, October 13, 2018, for its annual fundraiser. They are creating their own 1920s Speakeasy for this special night, so it's all very hush-hush (wink).

Birdland Presents Ron Carter's Great Big Band And More Week Of October 15
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with week one of the "Second Annual Celebration of Ron Carter" with Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Billy Stritch 'Autumn in the City,' Pasquale Grasso Trio, and more!

Birdland Presents The Yellowjackets And More Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Announces October 2018 Schedule; Anita Gillette, Max von Essen, and More
by Julie Musbach - Sep 14, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with Dee Dee Bridgewater with the Theo Croker Quintet, Kevin Eubanks Quartet, Anita Gillette, Ron Carter's Great Big Band, Quartet and Golden Striker Trio, Alan Broadbent Trio, Capathia Jenkins & Louis Rosen, Jay Leonhart, Pasquale Grasso Trio, Ken Peplowski with Special Guest Sinne Eeg, Jim Caruso's Cast Party, and more!

Birdland Presents Nellie McKay, Coltrane Revisited And More Week Of September 17
by Julie Musbach - Sep 7, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Coltrane Revisited, Nellie Mckay, Tom Tallitsch Quartet, and more!

Birdland Announces September 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Presents John Pizzarelli with Swing 7 and More Week of August 6
by Julie Musbach - Jul 27, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with John Pizzarelli and Swing 7, Ladybugs, The Larry Fuller Trio, and more!

Birdland Announces August 2018 Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Presents Ravi Coltrane and More Week of June 25
by Julie Musbach - Jun 15, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with Ravi Coltrane, Larry Fuller, The Songs of Ken Laub, and more!

Foundation For New American Musicals Announces Finalists For SHOWSEARCH
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2018


On Sunday, June 10, the Foundation for New American Musicals will showcase short (10-minute) musicals written by high school and college-age finalists competing for cash-award scholarships in SHOWSEARCH 2018.

David Heron Signs On For ROMEO AND JULIET
by Julie Musbach - May 29, 2018


Award winning actor and playwright David Heron has returned to his classical roots, taking on the role of Lord Montague in the Shakespeare Festival of St Louis production of Romeo and Juliet.

ROMEO & JULIET Opens In Forest Park
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2018


Elena Araoz, a critically acclaimed New York-based director of opera and theater, will bring to life the tragedy of star-crossed lovers "Romeo & Juliet" June 1-24 at Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park. The production will feature a garage band trio from Omaha, hanging lanterns and streamers in the trees, an ultra-modern and uniquely lit set, and of course, the infamous balcony and a colorful moon for the two teenaged characters. The show, which begins at 8 p.m., is scheduled nightly, excluding Tuesdays. Preview performances are set for May 30-31.

Muny Announces Historic Second Century Capital Campaign
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2018


The Muny announced today its Second Century Capital Campaign, a $100 million fundraising effort that will fund major capital improvements, including a complete rebuild of the Muny stage, the support, maintenance and upkeep of the aging 11.5 acre campus, and the building of the theatre's endowment, which supports The Muny's ever- growing education and outreach programs. The ultimate goal of this campaign is to secure a robust and stable future for St. Louis' landmark theatre.

Shakespeare Festival St. Louis Announces In The Works Programming
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018


"Into the Breeches," a play written by George Brant and directed by Nancy Bell, will be the main stage production of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis' new fourth pillar of programming, In the Works. The month-long, ticketed event, scheduled for late fall at the Grandel Theatre, will culminate the 2018 season that includes the Education Tour, SHAKE 38, the main stage production of "Romeo & Juliet" (June 1-24) and the Shakespeare in the Streets' production of "Blow, Winds," (June 15-16). 

Ken Peplowski Comes to The Bickford Theatre 5/3
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2018


Jazz clarinetist Ken Peplowski will pay tribute to jazz legend Benny Goodman at the Bickford Theatre on Thursday, May 3.  He and his Sextet, featuring Chuck Redd on vibes, Rossano Sportiello on piano, Sean Smith on bass, Matt Witek on drums, and Hilary Gardner on vocals, remember the great clarinetist in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the famous Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert of 1938.

Birdland Presents Karrin Allyson And More Week Of 4/23
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Presents Eliane Elias: MUSIC OF MAN OF LA MANCHA and More Week of April 9
by Julie Musbach - Mar 30, 2018


Eliane Elias: Music From Man Of La Mancha, ALON & JOCA, Natalie Douglas Tributes: Elvis, and more lead Birdland's lineup for the week of April 9!

Birdland Presents Jane Monheit And More Week Of 4/2
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2018


Birdland will kick-off their great week of programming with the following acts:

Birdland Presents The Tristano Project and More Week of March 26
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


The Tristano Project, Emilio Solla y La Inestable de Brooklyn, JayCee Driesen 'Born To Sing', and more head to Birdland the week of March 26!

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