Casting has been announced for the return Sacramento engagement of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, playing at Community Center Theater, Nov. 5 - 22, 2014. The cast of JERSEY BOYS will be led by Nicolas Dromard (Tommy DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi), Hayden Milanes (Frankie Valli) and Drew Seeley (Bob Gaudio) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.
Adam Gwon, Julianne Wick Davis, Bobby Cronin, Sam Willmott, Ewalt & Walker, and Andre Catrini star in INSPIRED 5: A Benefit Concert for Animal Haven & The Second Chance Rescue, tonight, October 18 at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Author James Strait is proud to announce the recent release of his novel, 'World War III: Not How You Imagined.' 'World War III: Not How You Imagined' is an action adventure novel that explores globally conventional, and terroristic combat taking place in the near future. The compelling book trailer for 'World War III: Not How You Imagined' was revealed today on DGT Book Promotion news. In addition, James Strait shared his insights in an interview this week on the Reading and Writing Addiction blog about himself and the release of 'World War III: Not How You Imagined.' Strait's interview can be followed at www.readinwritin.blogspot.com and the official 'World War III: Not How You Imagined' trailer can be viewed on YouTube.
About The Book
It had been over seven decades since the world had been officially at war. But 2017 was that modern moment where the forces of good, would again need to ally themselves to combat the forces of evil. And so it was, the United States and her Allies would do battle with the nation of North Korea. But this time, there was a twist. While the battlefields on the Korean peninsula were filled with the sights and sounds of modern militaries going toe-to-toe, much of the war was taking place on America's streets.
Praise for 'World War III: Not How You Imagined':
'If you like a captivating military drama, you will enjoy this book.' -Capt. Rick Bagshaw USNR (R)
About The Author
James Strait's professional career began as a Special Forces soldier. After the military he enjoyed a thirty-year career as a professional pilot flying over one hundred different categories, types, makes, and models of airplanes. In parallel, Mr. Strait operated a small business providing a variety of services to civilian companies and the military.
After retirement from professional aviation, Mr. Strait transitioned into broadcast radio where he hosted Strait Talks radio beginning in 2006. He began his professional writing career with the release of Weird Missouri, in 2008, followed up with Deja vu All Over Again released in 2012, and his most recent book, 'World War III, Not How You Imagined' was released in May, 2014, Vector.
His future projects involve the release of his fourth book, Thomas Jefferson is missing amid the US Presidential election cycle in 2016, and is working on another novel.
'World War III: Not How You Imagined' (392 pages, ISBN# 978-1493174973) is available online at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. To learn more about James Strait and World War III: Not How You Imagined, visit www.straittalks.com or www.facebook.com/JamesStraitAuthor.
DISCORD brings three great thinkers together in a room which appears to be a holding cell for heaven. They enter according to the time period in which they lived: first Thomas Jefferson, then Charles Dickens, and finally Count Leo Tolstoy. When each enters through the only door, it closes and locks, blocking the only way out. Thus begins their examination of why they have been brought together, what they could possibly have in common, and how can they possibly escape? It's a blistering battle of wits for the ages.
The Geffen Playhouse production of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord, is now performing at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at the Geffen Playhouse. Written by Scott Carter, executive producer and writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and Real Time, this whip-smart philosophical comedy features Larry Cedar (Deadwood, PBS's Square One TV), David Melville (Travel Channel Lawrence of America, film Ironclad) and Armin Shimerman (Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Associate Artistic Director at The Antaeus Company) and will be again helmed by director, Matt August (Broadway How the Grinch Stole Christmas). Due to popular demand, the production has extended now through November 23.
The Geffen Playhouse presents The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord. Written by Scott Carter, executive producer and writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and Real Time, this whip-smart philosophical comedy features Larry Cedar (Deadwood, PBS's Square One TV), David Melville (Travel Channel Lawrence of America, film Ironclad) and Armin Shimerman (Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Associate Artistic Director at The Antaeus Company) and is helmed by director, Matt August(Broadway How the Grinch Stole Christmas). Discord began previews on October 7 with the press opening last night, October 15. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!
The Geffen Playhouse announces its production of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord. Written by Scott Carter, executive producer and writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and Real Time, this whip-smart philosophical comedy features Larry Cedar (Deadwood, PBS's Square One TV), David Melville (Travel Channel Lawrence of America, film Ironclad) and Armin Shimerman (Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Associate Artistic Director at The Antaeus Company) and will be again helmed by director, Matt August (Broadway How the Grinch Stole Christmas). Discord began previews on October 7 with the press opening tonight, October 15. The closing date is currently scheduled for November 16.
Two Sides To Every Story, the criminally long out-of-print solo album from Gene Clark, a founding member of The Byrds, will be released as a deluxe CD on November 18th via High Moon Records.
The Geffen Playhouse announces its production of The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord. Written by Scott Carter, executive producer and writer for Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect and Real Time, this whip-smart philosophical comedy features Larry Cedar (Deadwood, PBS's Square One TV), David Melville (Travel Channel Lawrence of America, film Ironclad) and Armin Shimerman (Quark on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Associate Artistic Director at The Antaeus Company) and will be again helmed by director, Matt August (Broadway How the Grinch Stole Christmas). Discord begins previews tonight, October 7 with the press opening on October 15. The closing date is currently scheduled for November 16.
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a grand landscape portrait from Cuban American urban artist, Jorge Rodri?guez-Gerada, to be placed temporarily on the National Mall; it will be open to the public Oct. 4 through Oct. 31.
The Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery has commissioned a grand landscape portrait from Cuban American urban artist, Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada, to be placed temporarily on the National Mall; it will be open to the public Oct. 4 through Oct. 31.
The Public Theater announced a four-week extension for the world premiere musical HAMILTON, with book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Inspired by the book 'Alexander Hamilton' by Ron Chernow and directed by Thomas Kail, HAMILTON begins performances on Tuesday, January 20 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, February 22. The musical will now run an additional four weeks to Sunday, March 22, with an official press opening on Tuesday, February 17.
The second season of AMC's Revolutionary War drama “TURN: Washington's Spies” began production this week in and around Richmond, Virginia, including at two historic locations in Williamsburg; Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and on the campus of the College of William & Mary.
Adam Gwon, Julianne Wick Davis, Bobby Cronin, Sam Willmott, Ewalt & Walker, and Andre Catrini star in INSPIRED 5: A Benefit Concert for Animal Haven & The Second Chance Rescue, on SATURDAY 10/18 at 7pm at The Laurie Beechman Theatre.
Composer William Maselli presents the world premiere of his opera, Draculette, at Merkin Concert Hall on Saturday, October 4th at 8pm. Featuring an all-star cast of Olga Zhuravel, Micaela Oeste, Brad Cresswell, John Bellemer and Kevin Glavin led by Conductor Charles Coleman.
The Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts presents 'The President's Own' United States Marine Band. As part of the Marine Band 2014 national concert tour they will perform tonight, September 24th at 7:30 PM at the Morrison Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
What does the Ground Zero flag from 9/11 have in common with the original Wright Brothers flying machine patent? Both are historically important items for the United States... and both are missing. Best-selling author Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find these and other missing treasures in H2's new 10-episode series BRAD MELTZER'S LOST HISTORY, premiering Friday, October 31 at 10PM ET/11PM PT.
Best-selling author Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find these and other missing treasures in H2's new 10-episode series BRAD MELTZER'S LOST HISTORY, premiering Friday, October 31 at 10PM ET/11PM PT.
Nominees for the 2014 LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards were announced on the evening of Monday, September 22 at Native Voices at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles. The nominations were revealed by past Ovation Award recipients Gigi Bermingham, Brighid Fleming, Parmer Fuller, Jennifer Haley, Brian Kite, Glynn Turman, and John Zalewski, along with LA STAGE Alliance Chief Executive Officer Terence McFarland.
