Syracuse University News

Eddie Korbich heads the cast of a new musical adaptation of the Greek classic.

Dancing Barefoot Productions and 134 West Productions have announced an exclusive, one-night-only encore performance of POISON APPLE, written by Sean Galuszka and directed by Susan Lambert, on Saturday, October 22, at 8pm. This critically acclaimed thriller, which is set in a New York City loft, will become a unique environmental theatre experience as it is performed in an actual downtown loft apartment.

Odyssey Theatrical, LLC presents Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain. Matt Britten directs a cast of twenty-five to be announced. Performances will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street from Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 30th. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.

Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Avenue, known for producing innovative and award-winning new work, is proud to announce its 33rd season featuring a newline-up of productions certain to spark excitement in 2011-2012.

NBC News today announced that Ted Koppel, the legendary and highly respected broadcast journalist, has joined 'Rock Center with Brian Williams' as a special correspondent. Koppel will bring his award-winning reporting to the new broadcast, led by Brian Williams, and premiering on Monday, October 31 at 10pm. The announcement was made today by Steve Capus, President of NBC News.

'BAIT n' SWISH' are two plays by award-winning playwright David Sisco that chronicle the story of Justin and Charlie who navigate their way through a series of hilarious situations that force them to realize what they really mean to each other.

Syracuse University's newest arts and literary journal, Stone Canoe, enjoys remarkable critical and popular success highlighting the work of writers and artists with a current or historical connection to Upstate New York.

Odyssey Theatrical, LLC presents Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain. Matt Britten directs a cast of twenty-five to be announced. Performances will be held at the American Theatre of Actors, 314 West 54th Street from Friday, October 21st through Sunday, October 30th. *Member, Actors' Equity Association. AEA Showcase.

Dancing Barefoot Productions and 134 West Productions have announced an exclusive, one-night-only encore performance of POISON APPLE, written by Sean Galuszka and directed by Susan Lambert, on Saturday, October 22, at 8pm. This critically acclaimed thriller, which is set in a New York City loft, will become a unique environmental theatre experience as it is performed in an actual downtown loft apartment.

The new musical Peter & I opens tonight, October 6 at the Chernuchin Theater at the American Theater of Actors as part of The Araca Project, a new program created by The Araca Group to support emerging theatre artists. The production will run through October 16, 2011.

Quintessence Theatre Group launches its second season with two classic comedies: Carlo Goldoni's THE VENETIAN TWINS, in a translation by Ranjit Bolt, and William Shakespeare's THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, to be presented in repertory and directed by Alexander Burns.

Pittsburgh Dance Council proudly presents PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at the Byham Theater, on Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets ($19-$50) may be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square, online at www.pgharts.org, or by calling (412) 456-6666.

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

Syracuse University's newest arts and literary journal, Stone Canoe, enjoys remarkable critical and popular success highlighting the work of writers and artists with a current or historical connection to Upstate New York.

New Perspectives Theatre Company (NPTC) has announced JUSTIFIED, the 4th Annual Women's Work Festival running from Sunday, September 26th to Sunday, October 2nd at NPTC Studio, 456 West 37th Street.

Odyssey Theatrical, LLC has announced the cast of Odyssey - The Epic Musical, a thrilling new musical adventure that follows Odysseus' epic journey home after the Trojan War, written by Matt Britten and Dimitri Landrain.