Emergent Arts presents "The UFO Show 7 (Unidentified Funny Objects): The I'll Get In Shape Next Year Edition", an evening of standup, storytelling and eclectic craziness on January 16 at 8pm at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Professional comedian and former Ann Arbor Police Detective Khurum Sheikh will M.C. Past UFO comics have included rising stars Brad Wenzel, James Boyd, Denise Rohdes, Marty Smith, Allan Smock, Julie Lyons, Michael Geeter and many more. Home to Chili Challis' Comedy Dojo, The Mix Studio Theater is the center for great comedy in Ypsilanti.
The Ford's Theatre 2013-2014 season continues with the musical Violet, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun (Broadway'sNewsies), January 24-February 23, 2014. Violet features a dynamic score of bluegrass, gospel, country and rock music by four-time Tony Award-nominated composer Jeanine Tesori (the recent Fun Home; Broadway's Caroline, or Change;Thoroughly Modern Millie; Shrek the Musical). The Ford's production stars a first-class Washington cast led by Erin Driscoll in the title role.
Emergent Arts will presents Christmasville, a holiday vaudeville with master of ceremonies Khurum Sheikh at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 N. Washington St., Ypsilanti, Michigan 48198. The show runs December 12-13 and 18-21 at 8 pm, with 2 pm matinees on December 14, 15, 21 and 22. Tickets are $12 General Admission and $10 for Seniors and Students with ID. Tickets available on-line at www.emergentarts.com. Phone (734) 985-0875 or email info@emergentarts.com for pay-at-the-door by cash or check (held up to 10 minutes before curtain).
The Dowd family has a problem. Beloved brother, Elwood, has taken up with an unsettling best friend - Harvey, a giant, invisible rabbit whom he escorts around town and kindly introduces to everyone he meets. Elwood has always been a bit eccentric, but what is a respectable sister expected to bear - especially when she's trying to find a husband for her daughter? That's the dilemma in Harvey, one of American theater's most funny and charming comedies, coming to the Fallon House stage through November 24, directed by Dennis Jones. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Style Media reveals the 12 designers who will compete to become America's next trendsetting designer on “Styled to Rock” from executive producer Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Emergent Arts will present "The UFO Show 5 (Unidentified Funny Objects): Scary Clowns", with emcee Khurum Sheikh, a haunted evening of standup on October 24 at 8pm at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan. This is an adult evening of comedy. Featured comics will be Jeremy Ross, Marty Smith, Denice Rohdes and the improv troupe Wait,What? with Allen Smock, Anna Imesch, Autumn Waters, and Jeff Lehman.
The Dowd family has a problem. Beloved brother, Elwood, has taken up with an unsettling best friend - Harvey, a giant, invisible rabbit whom he escorts around town and kindly introduces to everyone he meets. Elwood has always been a bit eccentric, but what is a respectable sister expected to bear - especially when she's trying to find a husband for her daughter?
Mary J. Davis presents DISASTER!, written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at St. Luke's Theatre beginning today, October 14, and opening Monday, November 4. DISASTER! is a musical based on 1970's disaster movies with a score consisting of 1970's pop, rock and disco hit songs. Directed by Jack Plotnick, choreographed by Denis Jones and music direction by Larry Pressgrove. Disaster! previously ran in 2012. For more information, visit www.disastermusical.com.
Due to the government shutdown, Ford's Theatre Society (FTS) has relocated several performances of 'The Laramie Project' to First Congregational United Church of Christ (945 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001) between October 9 and 15, 2013. The 2 p.m. October 13 performance of 'The Laramie Project' has been cancelled. Patrons who had purchased tickets to performances October 9 through 15 at Ford's Theatre will be contacted by their point of purchase to exchange into performances at the church. All remaining tickets for performances at the First Congregational United Church of Christ are $25.
Due to the government shutdown, all Ford's Theatre Society (FTS) performances of The Laramie Project at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site through October 6 have been canceled. The Society has found an alternative space to present two free performances of the play The Laramie Project while the National Historic Site is closed during the government shutdown. Performances are today, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ (945 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001), only a block away from Ford's Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed on site on a first-come basis. House will open for seating at 7 p.m. When Ford's Theatre is allowed to reopen, The Laramie Project will resume as scheduled.
Due to the government shutdown, all Ford's Theatre Society (FTS) performances of The Laramie Project at Ford's Theatre National Historic Site through October 6 have been canceled. The Society has found an alternative space to present two free performances of the play The Laramie Project while the National Historic Site is closed during the government shutdown. Performances are Friday, Oct. 4, and Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the First Congregational United Church of Christ (945 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001), only a block away from Ford's Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets will be distributed on site on a first-come basis. House will open for seating at 7 p.m. When Ford's Theatre is allowed to reopen, The Laramie Project will resume as scheduled.
Mary J. Davis will present DISASTER! written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, at St. Luke's Theatre starting on October 14, opening Monday, November 4. DISASTER! is a musical based on 1970's disaster movies with a score consisting of 1970's pop, rock and disco hit songs. Directed by Jack Plotnick, choreographed by Denis Jones and music direction by Larry Pressgrove. Disaster! previously ran in 2012.
Emergent Arts presents 'The UFO Show IV (Unidentified Funny Objects): The Pirate Edition', an evening of standup, storytelling and original songs, for two nights, tonight and tomorrow, September 19 and 20 at 8pm at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan. Professional comedian and former Ann Arbor Police Detective Khurum Sheikh will M.C. both nights.
An all-star cast will take the stage at The 5th Avenue Theatre this fall in the celebrated organization's 15th new musical, Secondhand Lions. Based on the beloved film starring Michael Caine and Robert Duvall, Secondhand Lions springs to musical life in Seattle with a superbly talented cast of Broadway stars and Seattle musical theater actors. Lead by Tony Award nominees Gregg Edelman and Mark Jacoby, this adventure story also features Jason Danieley, Jenny Powers, Kevin Earley, Jared Michael Brown, Kendra Kassebaum, Sophia Anne Caruso, and Justin Huertas. Johnny Rabe, star of Broadway's A Christmas Story, takes center stage as Walter.
Paul R. Tetreault, Director of Ford's Theatre Society, announced the special event schedule for the third year of The Lincoln Legacy Project-this year thematically connected with the Society's production of the stage play The Laramie Project (September 27-October 27, 2013), and recognizing the 15 years since Matthew Shepard was abducted and killed in an anti-gay hate crime in Laramie, Wyoming. The multi-year Lincoln Legacy Project encourages people of differing viewpoints to engage in meaningful and respectful dialogue about diversity and understanding through a range of programming including performances, panel discussions, special museum exhibitions, education programs and more. This fall, Ford's presents The Laramie Project to spark conversation about social injustice, bigotry, bullying and violence against the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, and to take steps toward understanding, inclusion and equality.
Emergent Arts will present 'The UFO Show III (Unidentified Funny Objects): En Vacances Comiques', an evening of standup, storytelling and original songs, tonight, August 29 at 8pm at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Don't let this summer end without seeing 'America's Favorite Original Boy Band'! Olney Theatre Institute presents a limited return engagement of Forever Plaid today, August 24 through September 15 on Olney Theatre Center's Historic Stage.
Style Media reveals the 12 designers who will compete to become America's next trendsetting designer on “Styled to Rock” from executive producer Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Make a full family afternoon of it in downtown New London today, Saturday, August 10, when the Downtown New London Association, City of New London, and New London Maritime Society - Custom House Maritime Museum present the renowned Nimble Arts Summer Circus, free of charge, on New London's Waterfront Park at City Pier, with performances at 4 and 6:30 PM.
Emergent Arts will present the second installment of The UFO Show (Unidentified Funny Objects), an evening of standup storytelling and original songs, tonight, August 8 at 8pm at The Mix Studio Theatre, 8 North Washington Street, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
