Beloved children's books coming to life on stage and an unique circus performance for the whole family make up the 2010-11 Children's Theater Series, presented by the Community Engagement & Education Department at PlayhouseSquare.
People's Light & Theatre Company presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, from June 16 - July 11, 2010, on the Main Stage. A world premiere production, with a script by Richard Hellesen, it is based on the children's classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the hit drama, 'The Seafarer' by Conor McPherson. 'The Seafarer' will begin June 10th and run through July 18th, 2010. This Broadway smash stars Hugh Maguire, Richard McWilliams ('The Retreat from Moscow'), Joel Mitchell ('Elizabeth Rex'), Keith Kalinowksi and Aaron Alpern. It is directed by Malcolm Tulip ('Amadeus').
Wide Eyed Productions in association with Columbia University School of the Arts Theatre Arts Program Presents William Shakespeare's Henry VI part III. The show is directed by Adam Marple
For a non-profit arts organization, sustaining operations can be a tricky business. Ticket sales only cover a portion of the operating costs, about 50% each year. For most organizations, like Ann Arbor's Performance Network, the other half comes from a variety of funding sources, with individual donations playing a prominent role.
A sensational lineup of children's theatre productions are set for the Ogunquit Playhouse stage. The Children's Theatre series is produced by the Playhouse Junior Players Camp students showcasing their talents, while entertaining thousands of their peers. This year's productions take place on four weekends throughout the summer beginning July 3rd.
Theater Latté Da brings Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock-opera Evita to the Ordway Center's McKnight Theatre. The production will preview September 30 and October 1, open on October 2 and run through October 31, 2010.
Performance Network Theatre announces its production of the hit drama, 'The Seafarer' by Conor McPherson. 'The Seafarer' will begin June 10th and run through July 18th, 2010. This Broadway smash stars Hugh Maguire, Richard McWilliams ('The Retreat from Moscow'), Joel Mitchell ('Elizabeth Rex'), Keith Kalinowksi and Aaron Alpern. It is directed by Malcolm Tulip ('Amadeus').
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) today announced the theatre will, for the first-time in its 45-year history, stage one of the theatre's most sought-after musicals, 'Annie.' Among the most requested titles by CTC patrons, 'Annie' will be directed by Peter Rothstein, who brought 'Disney's High School Musical' and 'A Year With Frog & Toad' to the Children's Theatre Company stage in the past.
Summer Theatre takes you Into The Woods June 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m., June 20 at 2:30 p.m., June 22 at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. *Please note our new times on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
The Children's Theatre Network announces youth acting class, 'The Play's the Things!' Tought by accomplished instructor/ performer, Anne Rhoades and CTN Director, Becky Fox, classes will be held at Performance Network Theatre, June 21, 2010 - July 1, 2010, Mondays - Thursdays 4:30- 6:00pm.
Sex, drugs and chamber music! The Fountain Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger. This multiple award-winning, behind-the-scenes look at a 'high strung' string quartet stars Daniel Blinkoff, Jia Doughman, Gregory G. Giles, Christian Lebano and Cooper Thornton.
Summer Theatre takes you Into The Woods June 18, 19, 25, 26 at 8:00 p.m., June 20 at 2:30 p.m., June 22 at 7:00 p.m. and June 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m. *Please note our new times on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m.
People's Light & Theatre Company presents THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES, from June 16 - July 11, 2010, on the Main Stage. A world premiere production, with a script by Richard Hellesen, it is based on the children's classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
The question many Performance Network supporters are asking these days is 'do I feel lucky?' As the American Theatre Wing gears up for its 64th Annual Tony Awards ceremony at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Ann Arbor's professional theatre announces its Tony viewing party, 'Bettin' on Broadway' which will take place on Sunday, June 13th, at 7pm at Performance Network Theater. The Tony Awards ceremony is a Black-Tie only event but Performance Network's party invites its guests to dress 'from slots to high roller' as they view the Tony awards while playing blackjack, poker and roulette in the Network's lobby and theatre spaces.
Sex, drugs and chamber music! The Fountain Theatre continues its 20th Anniversary Season with the Los Angeles premiere of Opus by Michael Hollinger. This multiple award-winning, behind-the-scenes look at a 'high strung' string quartet stars Daniel Blinkoff, Jia Doughman, Gregory G. Giles, Christian Lebano and Cooper Thornton.
The Playwrights' Center of Minneapolis named the recipients of the 2010-11 McKnight National Residency and Commission (Taylor Mac), McKnight Advancement Grants (Mat Smart and Deborah Stein), and McKnight Theater Artist Fellowships (Annie Enneking, Masanari Kawahara, and Robert Rosen) on June 7, 2010. The three programs provide nearly $150,000 in grants and artistic support funds and are underwritten by the Minneapolis-based McKnight Foundation.
The Children's Theatre Network announces youth acting class, 'The Play's the Things!' Tought by accomplished instructor/ performer, Anne Rhoades and CTN Director, Becky Fox, classes will be held at Performance Network Theatre, June 21, 2010 - July 1, 2010, Mondays - Thursdays 4:30- 6:00pm.