Steve Stevens News

While I do appreciate the liberties some directors take in exploring classics with alternative/parallel universes and the whole "what if?" scenario, sometimes a classic is best left a classic.

The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.

The Arvada Center Artistic Producer and show Director, Rod A. Lansberry has announced the cast for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The show marks Lansberry's directing debut in the Center's Black Box Theater. The Importance of Being Earnest will run January 24 - February 19, 2012. Previews are January 20 - 22nd at 7:30pm nightly. For all show dates and ticket information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

Steve Stevens will be doing 4 shows in New York City at the Iridium Jazz Club from Jan 27th to Jan 30th, 2012.

The Iridium has another eclectic lineup in store this February, as the legendary Manhattan music destination plays host to Jimmy Webb, Pat Travers, Mike Keneally (Zappa), Shemekia Copeland, an all-star tribute to Miles Davis, and much more.

The Arvada Center Artistic Producer and show Director, Rod A. Lansberry has announced the cast for Chess, A Musical. The show will run March 27 - April 15, 2012 in the Main Stage Theater. For show dates and ticket information go towww.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

It's all about guitar heroes this January at The Iridium, as some of the instrument's most versatile players including Grammy-winner Steve Stevens (Billy Idol), Jimmy Vivino (Conan), Jim Weider (The Band), Joe Louis Walker, Oz Noy, Chris Layton (Stevie Ray Vaughan), and more take the stage. Here are just some of the highlights:

The Arvada Center Artistic Producer and show Director, Rod A. Lansberry has announced the cast for The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. The show marks Lansberry's directing debut in the Center's Black Box Theater. The Importance of Being Earnest will run January 24 - February 19, 2012. Previews are January 20 - 22nd at 7:30pm nightly. For all show dates and ticket information go to www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200.

Derek Sherinian's new solo album 'Oceana' is released Monday September 5th by the Music Theories Recordings label via the Mascot Label Group.

Derek Sherinian's new solo album 'Oceana' is released Monday September 5th by the Music Theories Recordings label via the Mascot Label Group.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents HAIRSPRAY, starring Jim J. Bullock. Known for his work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, LA Theater and Television, including the series Too Close for Comfort and The New Hollywood Squares, Jim previously performed the role of Wilbur Turnblad on Broadway. This time Jim takes the Arvada Center stage as the favorite 'Mother of the 50's forced into the 60's', Edna Turnblad. This fully staged regional production of Hairspray closes July 17, 2011.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has announced Jim J. Bullock will star in the upcoming production of Hairspray. Known for his work on Broadway, Off-Broadway, LA Theater and Television, including the series Too Close for Comfort and The New Hollywood Squares, Jim previously performed the role of Wilbur Turnblad on Broadway. This time Jim takes the Arvada Center stage as the favorite 'Mother of the 50's forced into the 60's', Edna Turnblad. This fully staged regional production of Hairspray opens June 21 and runs through July 17, 2011.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has cast Alex Ryer as Ann Landers in its production of 'The Lady With All the Answers,' which runs April 26 through May 22, 2011, in the Black Box Theater.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has cast Alex Ryer as Ann Landers in its production of "The Lady With All the Answers," which runs April 26 through May 22, 2011, in the Black Box Theater.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has cast Leo Ash Evens as the Emcee and KendAl Hartse as Sally Bowles for its production of Cabaret, which runs March 22 through April 17, 2011.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has cast Alex Ryer as Ann Landers in its production of "The Lady With All the Answers," which runs April 26 through May 22, 2011, in the Black Box Theater.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has cast Leo Ash Evens as the Emcee and Kendal Hartse as Sally Bowles for its production of Cabaret, which runs March 22 through April 17, 2011.

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has selected noted Denver actor John Arp to play the role of King Henry II in the Arvada Center's original production of The Lion in Winter, which opens January 25 and runs through February 20, 2011, in the Black Box Theater.

Arvada Center Announces Cast for A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL-Joseph Dellger to Play Ebenezer Scrooge

The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities has selected noted Denver actor John Arp to play the role of King Henry II in the Arvada Center's original production of The Lion in Winter, which opens January 25 and runs through February 20, 2011, in the Black Box Theater.