Following a critically-acclaimed outdoor production of Moliere's Tartuffe, The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, the region's only free theatre festival, heads indoors for William Shakespeare's epic drama King Lear.
Over 200 years ago the French Queen Marie Antoinette stepped up to the executioners side and muttered the words 'Excuse me, I did not mean to do it.' Hear the story leading up to this monumental moment in Joel Gross's 'Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh,' which begins in previews on July 28 at Performance Network Theatre. This sexy drama, running through August 28, will feature Jill Dion, Drew Parker ('The Sins of Sor Juana') and Chelsea Sadler ('The Little Dog Laughed'), as Marie. It is directed by Shannon Ferrante.
First Stage and Rob Goodman, managing director, have been selected as recipients of the 2011 Orlin Corey Medallion Award by the Children's Theatre Foundation of America. The award honors significant achievements contributing to the cultural enrichment of children and youth through nurturing artistic work in theater.
Following a critically-acclaimed outdoor production of Moliere's Tartuffe, The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, the region's only free theatre festival, heads indoors for William Shakespeare's epic drama King Lear.
The Children's Theatre has announced its upcoming season which will feature shows like MISS NELSON HAS A FIELD DAY, IF YOU TAKE A MOUSE TO SCHOOL, and A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD.
With record-breaking ticket sales on the books for its 2010-2011 season, and top award nominations again this year, Performance Network adds exciting fundraising news to its roster of successes.
The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre and Children's Theatre held its first Princess Breakfast during the summer of 2008 and it was an instant success.
Infinity Theatre Company continues to present the longest-running hits in New York City theatre history. 'Little Shop of Horrors', written by the team behind Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', and 'Beauty and the Beast', is a blend of Broadway musical magic and edgy satire, spoofing 1950's sci-fi movies. Songs from the rock score include 'Downtown,' 'Grow for Me,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour.'
Following a critically-acclaimed outdoor production of Moliere's Tartuffe, The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival, the region's only free theatre festival, heads indoors for William Shakespeare's epic drama King Lear.
Over 200 years ago the French Queen Marie Antoinette stepped up to the executioners side and muttered the words 'Excuse me, I did not mean to do it.' Hear the story leading up to this monumental moment in Joel Gross's 'Marie Antoinette: The Color of Flesh,' which begins in previews on July 28 at Performance Network Theatre. This sexy drama, running through August 28, will feature Jill Dion, Drew Parker ('The Sins of Sor Juana') and Chelsea Sadler ('The Little Dog Laughed'), as Marie. It is directed by Shannon Ferrante.
Ann Arbor's professional theatre turns 30 next year, and as the award-winning troupe wraps up its 29th season with record-breaking attendance, PNT announces its long-awaited 30th anniversary season.
Infinity Theatre Company continues to present the longest-running hits in New York City theatre history. 'Little Shop of Horrors', written by the team behind Disney's 'The Little Mermaid', 'Aladdin', and 'Beauty and the Beast', is a blend of Broadway musical magic and edgy satire, spoofing 1950's sci-fi movies. Songs from the rock score include 'Downtown,' 'Grow for Me,' 'Somewhere That's Green,' and 'Suddenly Seymour.'
Performance Network Theatre announces that 'Next Fall' by Geoffrey Nauffts will close on July 3. This smart and heartfelt drama received massive critical acclaim in New York, both off and on-Broadway, and garnered Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Play nominations. The production is directed by Ray Schultz, who helmed Performance Network's smash hit, 'The Little Dog Laughed.'
The Children's Theatre of Charlotte (CTC) is seeking a Costume Shop Manager to join the production team. CTC is a fully producing, professional theatre company whose primary audiences are young people ages 3-18 and families.
Minnesota SpotLight Student Ryan McCartan Named Best Actor at National High School Musical Theater Awards in New York, June 27
On Saturday, July 9th, theatre lovers of all ages will be joining hundreds of Boston area children and teens at the fourth annual CBACT Children's Theatre Festival, hosted by South Shore School of Theatre at Eastern Nazarene College in Quincy, MA.
Performance Network Theatre is currently accepting submissions for the Fireside Festival of New Works, which will be held June 19-22, 2011.
LCT3's production of 4000 Miles, a new play by Amy Herzog, directed by Daniel Aukin, opened last night, June 20 at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project. LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences. 4000 Miles is the final of three productions during its 2010-2011 season.
LCT3's production of 4000 Miles, a new play by Amy Herzog, directed by Daniel Aukin, opens tonight, Monday June 20 at 6:45 pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, a New 42nd Street® project (229 West 42 Street). LCT3 is Lincoln Center Theater's programming initiative devoted to producing the work of new artists and developing new audiences. 4000 Miles is the final of three productions during its 2010-2011 season.
The Children's Theatre Network announces youth acting class, "The Play's The Things!" Taught by accomplished instructor/ performer, Anne Rhoades and CTN Director, Becky Fox, classes will be held at Performance Network Theatre, June 20th-30th, 2011, Mondays-Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm.
