The African American experience is not represented solely by one voice or one style. THE FIRE THIS TIME FESTIVAL provides a platform for talented early-career playwrights of African-American descent to explore these new voices, styles and challenging new directions for 21st century performing arts, and move beyond common ideas of what is possible in "black theater."
According to WhatsonStage.com, Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Phantom of the Opera, and Five guys Named Moe have all announced booking extensions. Wicked is now booking through October 29, 2011, adding another six months to its schedule. Tickets are available for Mamma Mia through October 22, 2011, and Five Guys Nammed Moe has extended its run through October 9, 2010. The phantom of the Opera has added another 8 months of bookings, making tickets now available through October 29, 2011.
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT are thrilled to present Marilu Henner, who will be reprising her critically-acclaimed Broadway performance as Lee Green and Caroline Aaron will star as Marjorie Taub in a newly-revised version of Charles Busch's hilarious Broadway hit, THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, directed by Jeff Maynard (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE will open October 1 and run through Sunday, October 17 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada. The October 1st performance of THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE is a California Arts Day 2010 special event.
Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theatre of California (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director), is pleased to announce their upcoming 2010 fall productions.
On October 10th 2010 the Apollo Victoria Theatre will celebrate its 80th birthday with a special gala performance featuring the cast of Wicked and a host of musical stars, including Topol, the Priscilla Divas, Sharon D Clarke, the Jersey Boys, Sweet Charity's Tiffany Graves, former Elphaba Alexia Khadime, and a very special reunion of performers from Starlight Express.
InFusion Theatre Company is proud to announce the world premiere of Randall Colburn's Ghostbox, September 30 - October 31, at the Apollo Studio Theater, 2540 N Lincoln Ave. Press/Opening night is Thursday, Sept. 30 at 8:30 p.m. Performances are Thursday - Saturday at 8:30 p.m. with a special Halloween performance, Sunday, Oct. 31 at 8:30 p.m. Industry discounts ($12 tickets) available at all Thursday performances. Tickets are $20 with student, senior and industry discounts available. Tickets may be purchased by calling 773.935.6100 or at www.Ticketmaster.com.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
An exciting range of performances, including, Behind-the-Scenes at Harlem's famed Apollo theater, a New York Film Festival Sneak Preview, the U.S. Premiere of La Gruta de Baba, a multimedia work by leading contemporary Mexican composer/singer Juan Pablo Villa, the Fish Police, South London funk-punk-hip hop band in its U.S. debut, new works by Jody Oberfelder Dance Projects, and Christmas in Balthrop Alabama, a down-home style, off-beat holiday celebration, are on the schedule for the new fall season of Target®Free Thursdays at the David Rubenstein Atrium.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
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Though the guest list for the 80th birthday show is celebrity-packed, there'll also be scores of stars on stage, including Christopher Biggins as compere, telling the story of the theatre from its foundation in the 1930s as a cinema to its current status as UK home to the Wicked phenomenon
Marion J. Caffey's 3 Mo' Divas will be live again at the Apollo Theater but this time, in the Up Close & Personal setting of the Apollo Theater's 3rd floor Sound Stage. This wonderfully intimate performance space (150 seats) will have you face to face with three of the most powerful and versatile voices on the planet. Singing music from their PBS TV Special and from their NAACP Image Award Nominated CD...and Mo'. This is the Divas 3rd time playing the Apollo, but their first time in this intimate setting. New York audiences will feel like the Divas are in their own living room.
Latino comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform his hilarious stand-up routine inside the Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo September 9 - 11 and September 16 - 18. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Marion J. Caffey's 3 Mo' Divas will be live again at the Apollo Theater but this time, in the Up Close & Personal setting of the Apollo Theater's 3rd floor Sound Stage. This wonderfully intimate performance space (150 seats) will have you face to face with three of the most powerful and versatile voices on the planet. Singing music from their PBS TV Special and from their NAACP Image Award Nominated CD...and Mo'. This is the Divas 3rd time playing the Apollo, but their first time in this intimate setting. New York audiences will feel like the Divas are in their own living room.
Latino comedian Gabriel Iglesias will perform his hilarious stand-up routine inside the Lance Burton Theatre at Monte Carlo September 9 - 11 and September 16 - 18. The shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Chamber Music America (CMA), in partnership with St. Peter's Jazz Ministry and the Midtown Arts Commons, announces the start of its eighth annual First Tuesdays series, free professional-development seminars for musicians and presenters that focus on a wide range of practical issues.
In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of hurricane Katrina and in awareness of a world in which natural and man-made disasters have become regular occurrences and a necessary part of the human dialogue, we are proud to present the world premiere of BLOOD DAZZLER.
Fresh from the wildly successful Off Broadway run of his play, 'My Trip Down the Pink Carpet,' Leslie Jordanreturns to his favorite intimate cabaret venue The Rrazz Room for five fabulous nights filled with storytelling and lots of Hollywood dish.
The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko announces its 2010 comedy schedule, which includes some familiar faces -- LESLIE JORDAN (9/14-19); The Fabulous BUD E. LUV (9/28, 10/26, 12/25); JUDY TENUTA in 'Full Frontal Tenudity' (10/1-2); KAREL STANDS UP! (10/5); WILL DURST (10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1); YouTube Sensation MIRANDA SINGS (11/2) and JASON STUART & MICHELE BALAN (11/19-21) -- as well as the San Francisco Premiere Engagement of MARK CURRY in 'Through The Fire Tour' (9/30). The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premiere nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Comedy, Jazz, Cabaret and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Sandra Bernhard, Mort Sahl & Dick Gregory, Suzanne Westenhoefer, The Queer Queens of Qomedy, Marga Gomez, Kate Clinton, Scott Nevins, Mario Cantone and Cloris Leachman. The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is located at 222 Mason Street at Ellis, San Francisco, California 94102. For Tickets and Information: 866.468.3399 (TicketWeb), 415.394.1189 (the RRazz room) or www.therrazzroom.com
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