Continuing its tradition of presenting innovative and cutting-edge works, Lisa Steindler, Artistic Director of Z Space announces the world premiere of Hundred Days, a folk rock odyssey conceived and composed by The Bengsons.
A large plaster bust of the celebrated twentieth century British actress Margaret Rawlings by sculptor Frank Dobson has been donated to the National Portrait Gallery Collection, it was announced today (Wednesday 11 December 2013).
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart star with Billy Crudup and Shuler Hensley in NO MAN'S LAND and Waiting for Godot directed by Sean Mathias. This limited engagement repertory season is now playing at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th Street) where it will run through March 2 only. For performance schedule and more information, visitTwoPlaysInRep.com. Below you can check out photos of Mathias in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!
Altaire Productions & Publications, the Sydney-based independent arts company, proudly announces the publication of The Antigone Poems (ISBN: 978-0-9806447-0-8). Featuring poetry by Marie Slaight and charcoal drawings by Terrence Tasker, The Antigone Poems will be released in March 2014.
The Dallas Opera thrilled audience members at this evening's “Composing Conversation” at the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, when Dallas Opera General Director and CEO Keith Cerny made the surprise announcement that Mark Adamo, one of America's most successful and accomplished composer-librettists has agreed to create a new holiday opera for the 2015-2016 Season.
The Trap Door Theatre celebrates their 20th Anniversary Season by restaging their production of Blood on the Cat's Neck, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, translated by Denis Calandra, directed by Beata Pilch, inspired by the original Trap Door production directed by Andrew Cooper Wasser.
Cutting Ball Theater presents the second installment of this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, ANTIGONE, directed by Paige Rogers. The reading is set for today, November 10, 2013, 1pm at The Cutting Ball Theater in Residence at EXIT on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., San Francisco. Readings free and open to the public.
Kaleidoscope Theatre Montreal will present their third production, the Canadian premiere of Jenny Lyn Bader's None of the Above, directed by Trevor Barrette and Michelle Lewis. The company's two successful past productions of the classic plays, Sophocles' Antigone and William Shakespeare's The Tempest, were presented at the Casgrain Studio Theatre in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. They are very excited to be making their work more accessible by bringing None of the Above to Montreal's MainLine Theatre from November 26th to the 30th. The show features a soundtrack created by Montreal musicians.
Dallas Theater Center announced today a new program for the 2013-14 season, DTC Book Club hosted by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. DTC Book Club events are scheduled to take place with productions of Oedipus el Rey, The Fortress of Solitude, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure and Les Miserables. DTC Book Club registration is open now on www.dallastheatercenter.org/bookclub.php.
The Trap Door Theatre celebrates their 20th Anniversary Season by restaging their production of Blood on the Cat's Neck, written by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, translated by Denis Calandra, directed by Beata Pilch, inspired by the original Trap Door production directed by Andrew Cooper Wasser.
Cutting Ball Theater presents the second installment of this season's Hidden Classics Reading Series, ANTIGONE, directed by Paige Rogers. In this seminal Greek play by Sophocles, Antigone defies the royal edict sent out by her uncle, Creon, not to bury the body of her brother, Polynices. Exploring the struggle between the individual and the state, this elegant tragedy about tyrannical power and civil disobedience is considered to be Sophocles' masterpiece and has become synonymous with political protest. ANTIGONE featuresMadeline H.D. Brown as Antigone and includes Galen Murphy-Hoffman, Sierra Stephens, Courtney Walsh, Jason W. Wong, Tamar Cohn, Marjorie Crump-Shears, Greg Jung, and Brian Thomas.
Gary Naylor sees a music / comedy / performance art version of Oedipus Rex - oh yes he does!
Author Gary Beck is proud to announce the release of his short story collection, 'A Glimpse of Youth.' 'A Glimpse of Youth' follows the lives of three boys growing up in Brooklyn during the 1950s. The riveting book trailer for 'A Glimpse of Youth' was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, Gary Beck shared a guest post article this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the early start of his writing career. Gary's article can be read at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official book video trailer for A Glimpse of Youth can be viewed on YouTube. About The Book 'A Glimpse of Youth' is a collection of stories about a boy who grew up in the 1950s, in Brooklyn. They explore his early teens when he is still innocent going camping with his two close friends. He joins a street gang to avoid being beaten by them. His life in the gang includes a camping trip with the gang that ends in disaster. Growing disillusionment with the gang leads to the three friends making a plan to leave the gang. One of them dies in an accident; and in the last story the boy is 18 years old, has left the gang, is going to college and experiences the huge loss of his first love. Praise for A Glimpse of Youth: 'I like the characters. The setting was well captured. Nice job' - Noneuclidian Cafe Literary Magazine About The Author Gary Beck has spent most of his adult life as a theater director. His book 'The Conquest of Somalia' was published by Cervena Barva Press, 'The Dance of Hate' was published by Calliope Nerve Media, 'Material Questions' was published by Silkworms Ink, 'Dispossessed' was published by Medulla Press and 'Mutilated Girls' was published by Heavy Hands Ink. A collection of his poetry Days of Destruction was published by Skive Press. Another collection 'Expectations' was published by Rogue Scholars press and 'Dawn in Cities' was published by Winter Goose Publishing. 'Assault on Nature' will be published by Winter Goose Publishing. His novel 'Extreme Change' was published by Cogwheel Press and 'Acts of Defiance' was published by Artema Press. A collection of his short stories, 'A Glimpse of Youth,' was published by Sweatshoppe Publications. His original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway and has toured many colleges and outdoor performance venues. 'A Glimpse of Youth' is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Gary Beck and 'A Glimpse of Youth,' visit www.garycbeck.com.
LezCab (www.lezcab.com) is a cabaret series featuring performances of musical theatre songs performed by, and written by and/or about queer women. This month's event, Happily Ever After, it will be held Sunday, October 27th at 7pm at The Duplex located at 61 Christopher Street in the West Village. Join the fun and celebrate a night of songs from recognizable, fairytale- oriented, princess-loving, happily-ever-after, divorce-free cartoons from our childhood!
The Laguna Playhouse Executive and Artistic Directors, Karen Wood and Ann E. Wareham are delighted to present a new look at a hilarious classic, fresh off a critically-acclaimed run at the Pasadena Playhouse. Prepare to be intoxicated by FALLEN ANGELS, written by Noel Coward and directed by Art Manke. 'This is a deliriously giddy look at a rarely produced play by the one-and-only master of the sophisticated comedy, Noel Coward,' offers Wood. 'We are thrilled to present this brilliant and wickedly fun production to our subscribers and audiences and we know they will leave our theatre as charmed by this production as we are!' adds Wareham. FALLEN ANGELS will open tonight, October 12 at 7:30pm and run through Sunday, November 3, 2013 at the Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach.
The writer who gave television some of its favorite moments in entertainment with 'Flamingo Road,' 'Dallas,' 'Falcon Crest,' 'The Colbys,' 'General Hospital,' and 'Dynasty,' Frank V. Furino, has brought Marilyn Monroe back to life ... on stage in 'Marylin ... MADNESS & Me,' which is based on an original concept by Didier Bloch, under the direction of Joe Leonardo. Opening in the Monroe Forum at the El Portal Theatre on Sept 26th for a limited run, the overwhelming response from the public and press alike, has resulted in the production's extension through October 20th, 2013, at which point the destiny of the show, with an eye on Broadway's Great White Way, will be determined. Scroll down for photos from the show!
Perhaps the defining characteristic of Soho Rep, under the artistic direction of Sarah Benson, is the institution's commitment to artists creating surprisingly big theatrical events in its very small space on Walker Street. Soho Rep's 2013-14 season, announced today, provides ample evidence of that commitment, comprising two shows that are among the biggest the organization has ever produced: the New York premiere of David Adjmi's Marie Antoinette, directed by Rebecca Taichman and featuring Marin Ireland (Blasted); and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' An Octoroon, directed by Benson.
THE INCONVENIENCE is pleased to announce the addition of its first Artistic Associates. LORI CROSTHWAIT, SHANNON MATESKY and BRANDON MOORHEAD have been outstanding collaborators and supporters of The Inconvenience for years and we are proud to welcome them into our family.
The Hypocrites is proud to announce the return production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado adapted and directed by Founding Artistic Director Sean Graney. The Mikado will be remounted at the Steppenwolf Garage (1624 N Halsted St) this coming winter.
Author Gary Beck is proud to announce the recent release of his novel Acts of Defiance. Acts of Defiance is a fiction novel that explores the lifelong friendship and adventures of two boys. The compelling book trailer for Acts of Defiance was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, Gary Beck shared an insightful interview this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the release of Acts of Defiance. Gary's interview can be read at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official Acts of Defiance trailer can be viewed on YouTube. About The Book: Acts of Defiance explores the lifelong friendship of two boys. When Randy's father takes a poor city boy, Steve, for the summer, the boys become fast friends destined for great adventures. From persuading a Marine Corps recruiter to enlist them at the age of fourteen to surviving a wild storm under sail, the boys move on to college with a commitment to change the world. For Steve, this means playing by the rules and working within the system. For Randy, this means studying Chinese to read the worlds of Chairman Mao and joining a group committed to overthrowing the international yoke of capitalism in underprivileged countries, preferably by violence. As men, Steve and Randy's choices lead in opposite directions, but when Randy becomes a wanted criminal, Steve is there to help him. As much as Acts of Defiance is about different approaches to combating prejudice and injustice, it is, at its heart, a story of the enduring bonds of friendship. Publisher Statement: Artema Press is both proud and privileged to represent this author, who is well known for his preceding novels, beautifully polished prose, masterful storytelling, and an exquisite sense of timing. Interested reviewers are welcome to request advance review copies (in any eBook format) and should contact Artema Press directly at artemaepress at gmail dot com. Praise for Acts of Defiance: Acts of Defiance is 'a beautiful and moving story'-Whortleberry Press About The Author: Gary Beck describes Acts of Defiance as 'an intensive ride through different worlds of poverty, wealth, politics and adventure.' The author has spent most of his adult life as a theater director. He has published several novels and poetry collections: Remembrance, The Conquest of Somalia, The Dance of Hate, Material Questions, Dispossessed, Mutilated Girls, Days of Destruction, Expectations, Dawn in Cities, Extreme Change , Assault on Nature which will be published by Winter Goose Publishing and Acts of Defiance published by Artema Press. Beck's original plays and translations of Moliere, Aristophanes and Sophocles have been produced Off Broadway and have toured many colleges and outdoor performance venues. Acts of Defiance is available at Amazon.com. To learn more about Gary Beck and Acts of Defiance, visit www.garycbeck.com.
Videos
