Spencer Brown News

One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, MARY POPPINS is a perfect holiday musical for the entire family. Even grown ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that 'Anything can happen if you let it.'

"It couldn't be better, unless it was longer . . ." was a comment heard from the audience at the hilarious opening of The Grand Illusion, a Kansas City Fringe Festival 2015 offering produced by Egads! Theatre Company. The Grand Illusion plays on the stage at the Arts Asylum located at 1000 E. 9th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Spencer Brown with Associate Director Ashley Pike created, directed, and stars in the musical comedy cabaret.

The Fringe Festival returns to Kansas City from July 16 through July 26. The festival will be held at 20 venues in the metropolitan area, including the Arts Asylum, Unicorn Theatre, and Union Station among others. Over 116 performing groups, many returning from the 2014 Fringe Festival, will produce the over 480 shows during the two week span. The Grand Hall of Union Station and the Blue Galley in Aquarius/Vulcan's Forge will host the festivals visual artists.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center has announced the one night only appearance of The Kinsey Sicks: America's Next Top Bachelor Housewife Celebrity Hoarder Makeover Star Gone Wild! at the Renberg  Theatre tonight, June 10 at 8pm. The quartet will kick off LA's 2015 Pride Season.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center's Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center has announced the one night only appearance of The Kinsey Sicks: America's Next Top Bachelor Housewife Celebrity Hoarder Makeover Star Gone Wild! at the Renberg  Theatre on Wednesday, June 10 at 8pm. The quartet will kick off LA's 2015 Pride Season.

Since their initial launch in 1993, the a cappella group The Kinsey Sicks have emerged as a cultural phenomenon within the LGBT community and far beyond. They've gone on to a multi-month run of their Off-Broadway show, seven CDs, concert appearances across the globe, and a plethora of music videos available on YouTube and elsewhere. Out of drag, they're known as Ben Schatz, Irwin Keller, Jeff Manabat and Spencer Brown. When in character with requisite costumes and makeup, they're Rachel, Winnie, Trixie and Trampolina. Either way, they've brought their delectable holiday show Oy Vey in a Manger! into the Metropolitan Room for a short stint (they'll appear again on Tuesday, December 9th at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, December 10th at 9:30 PM), for a nonstop hour of Yuletide merriment.

If you missed Musical Monday presented by Musical Theatre Heritage on July 28, then you missed one of the best revues of the season. The production was set around the Broadway hit Mame, but that did not mean all the songs were from the Tony Award winning musical.

BRIGADOON at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is a lovely and genuine production of the classic musical.

Cruise Critic (http://www.cruisecritic.com), the world's largest cruise reviews site, has released its 2013 Editors' Picks Awards, naming the best cruise lines, ships and ports for 2013. Cruise lines are awarded in 18 categories, by Cruise Critic's international team of editors.

Northrop at the University of Minnesota announces single tickets go on-sale today, August 5 for its 2013-14 Northrop Season, which features world-class dance, including copresentations with The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University's Women of Substance and Walker Art Center. Single tickets will be sold through each venue. Series packages continue to be on sale through Northrop.

“The Travel Mamas' Guide” is for anyone who wants to see the world, experience new cultures, and maybe even indulge in a spa treatment or margarita (or two!) while traveling with children. To commemorate the book's launch, one lucky visitor to TravelMamas.com will win a copy of the guide plus a $250 Residence Inn by Marriott gift card.

Regal Princess reached a significant construction milestone today when the Princess Cruises vessel was 'floated out' at its building dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy. A traditional ceremony marked the occasion as the ship met the ocean for the first time.

The regional premiere of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley is a truly scrumptious experience. At Hale Centre Theatre, director John J. Sweeney and his production team have created a sumptuous, confectionary delight. They have successfully managed to pay homage to many of the most iconic moments of the film while at the same time creating something entirely new.

City Theatre anticipates the presidential election season with Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President, a City Events special presentation blending the Kinsey Sicks' harmonious theatrics with colorful, election-year parodies. Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from tonight, September 6-9, 2012.

City Theatre anticipates the presidential election season with Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President, a City Events special presentation blending the Kinsey Sicks' harmonious theatrics with colorful, election-year parodies. Electile Dysfunction: The Kinsey Sicks for President runs on City Theatre's Mainstage from September 6-9, 2012.

Them Brainwash Days, Those Heartache Nights by Evan La Londe exhibits at White Gallery August 2-29, 2012, with an opening reception set for August 2, 2012, from 5 to 8pm. White Gallery is located at PSU Smith Hall, Second Floor, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR.

Them Brainwash Days, Those Heartache Nights by Evan La Londe exhibits at White Gallery August 2-29, 2012, with an opening reception set for August 2, 2012, from 5 to 8pm. White Gallery is located at PSU Smith Hall, Second Floor, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR.

The NBC Sports Group and Dial Global announced a partnership today to create the NBC Sports Radio Network. Beginning in September, the network will be distributed to radio stations nationwide by Dial Global.