|the claque| announced today that it will bring its new cutting edge serial comedy to The Tank every Saturday in August. Using the rarely executed serial format- an episodic theater event that can stand alone or as a 'sitcom' style performance, |the claque| hopes to break barriers and engage audiences in a new way that will continue to solidify the company as 'your favorite arts and performance conglomerate.'
Jai Rodriguez the Emmy award winning star of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Fortune Feimster of Chelsea Handler's hit E! talk show Chelsea Lately, and comedian and activist Scott Nevins stopped by New World Stages on Saturday night to visit Marti Gould Cummings and Kelly King's weekly show. Check out the picture below.
Brassland artists Brooklyn-based duo Buke and Gase--Arone Dyer on the 'buke' (a self-modified six-string former baritone ukulele) and Aron Sanchez on the 'gase' (a guitar-bass hybrid of his own creation)--will perform this summer 2012 songs from the new album they've been meticulously readying for release this fall. One very catchy preview track called 'Hiccup' can be heard right here. It's already been named a Pitchfork 'Best New Track.' They will open for Tinariwen, details below.
Michael McGrath, who just won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical, just revealed in a post-Tony interview that he will soon star in an upcoming musical version of THE HONEYMOONERS, based on the famed 1950s television series. McGrath would play 'Ralph,' in the show.
Brassland artists Brooklyn-based duo Buke and Gase--Arone Dyer on the 'buke' (a self-modified six-string former baritone ukulele) and Aron Sanchez on the 'gase' (a guitar-bass hybrid of his own creation)--will perform this summer 2012 songs from the new album they've been meticulously readying for release this fall. One very catchy preview track called 'Hiccup' can be heard right here. It's already been named a Pitchfork 'Best New Track.' They will open for Tinariwen, details below.
BBC Worldwide America Sales & Distribution and PBS announced today the sale of the first season of the critically acclaimed British drama, CALL THE MIDWIFE to PBS. The series will premiere on September 30, 2012 at 8:00 p.m. leading into MASTERPIECE CLASSIC 'Upstairs Downstairs,' transforming Sunday nights into a destination for drama on PBS. Watch a preview of the show below!
What are you willing to do for the chance to win a secret and sexy prize? And what mysteries lie behind the glitz and glamour of the greatest burlesque stars in the world? All is revealed at THE NAKED TRUTH, which this April will feature the talents of burlesque star JULIE ATLAS MUZ on Saturday, April 21st at 10pm at The Triad.
What are you willing to do for the chance to win a secret and sexy prize? And what mysteries lie behind the glitz and glamour of the greatest burlesque stars in the world? All is revealed at THE NAKED TRUTH, which this April will feature the talents of burlesque star JULIE ATLAS MUZ on Saturday, April 21st at 10pm at The Triad.
The Kennedy Center today announced Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical will make its international premiere at Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain as part of Spring of Culture, the nation's largest cultural event, March 22-23, 2012. Additionally, Kennedy Center Tour General Manager Deirdre Lavrakas will lead three educational theater workshops from March 19 to 21 for teachers and grade school students in Bahrain. The production marks the first-ever international appearance for the Kennedy Center's Theater for Young Audiences (KCTYA) on Tour series.
Contortionist and Burlesque Siren HARVEST MOON and the 'Tapping Tornado' HELEN PONTANI are among the performers taking the stage next month at GOTHAM BURLESQUE on Saturday, March 3rd at 10pm.
Last weekend, Little Guy and I took the voyage downtown to the Manhattan Children's Theatre's new space at 380 Broadway. Before I tell you how terrific this show is, a word of warning: DO NOT BRING A STROLLER. I wish someone had told me that I'd be greeted by a 4-floor walkup. Once we made it up the steps, we were greeted by a friendly staff and beautiful, well-lit playing space that is ideal for a children's show...if only there were an elevator.
It is Valentine's Day this month and Cherry Pitz is caught up in the spirit of love. In this show she tells us all the story of her epic romance with superhero Johnny Angel. Monsters and mayhem tore them apart, but will true love bring them back together? Will they find each other again after all these years? And why is Dr. Phil doing a strip tease?
Contortionist and Burlesque Siren HARVEST MOON and the 'Tapping Tornado' HELEN PONTANI are among the performers taking the stage next month at GOTHAM BURLESQUE on Saturday, March 3rd at 10pm.
The Kennedy Center today announced Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical will make its international premiere at Arad Fort in Arad, Bahrain as part of Spring of Culture, the nation's largest cultural event, March 22-23, 2012. Additionally, Kennedy Center Tour General Manager Deirdre Lavrakas will lead three educational theater workshops from March 19 to 21 for teachers and grade school students in Bahrain. The production marks the first-ever international appearance for the Kennedy Center's Theater for Young Audiences (KCTYA) on Tour series.
It is Valentine's Day this month and Cherry Pitz is caught up in the spirit of love. In this show she tells us all the story of her epic romance with superhero Johnny Angel. Monsters and mayhem tore them apart, but will true love bring them back together? Will they find each other again after all these years? And why is Dr. Phil doing a strip tease?