Universal Studios News

With the announcement of four new maze experiences, four new 'scare zones,' a new 'Terror Tram' backlot experience, a 'Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute' and a new 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure' production, the re-imagining of Halloween Horror Nights for 2009 at Universal Studios HollywoodSM is now complete, setting the stage for the most intense and impactful 'live' horror event ever to be presented in a theme park environment.

Open casting call for dynamic singers and dancers at Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park readies its new 'Halloween Horror Nights' live stage performance, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute.' Versatile performers are invited to step through the time warp again to audition for the principle roles: Dr. Frank N Furter, Janet Weiss, Brad Majors, Riff Raff, Magenta and Rocky.

Open casting call for dynamic singers and dancers at Universal Studios Hollywood as the theme park readies its new 'Halloween Horror Nights' live stage performance, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute.' Versatile performers are invited to step through the time warp again to audition for the principle roles: Dr. Frank N Furter, Janet Weiss, Brad Majors, Riff Raff, Magenta and Rocky.

Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage this fall in the inaugural U.S. tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at the Fox Theatre for nine performances from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Career Transition For Dancers is presenting its National Outreach Project in Orlando, FL September 13 & 14, 2009. The free workshops are for pre-professionals, students, current and former professional dancers, college students, teachers and choreographers. Career Transition For Dancers' mission is to enable dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines. Sunday, September 13 at The Center for Contemporary Dance 3580 Aloma Avenue # 7 Winter Park, FL 32792 will be the Community Workshop from 10am-1pm.

Mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Rocky Horror and other famous Rocky Horror Picture Show characters will be part of the Halloween Horror Nights line-up at Universal Studios HollywoodSM this year as 'Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute,' is featured as part of the Halloween Horror Nights event which begins a 16-night run on October 2.

David Elzer, Peter Schneider and Crooning Crabcakes, LLC are thrilled to present a brand new show from the writer/director of the smash-hit musical sensation, The Marvelous Wonderettes, LIFE COULD BE A DREAM, written and directed by Roger Bean with choreography by Lee Martino (Reprise On Your Toes, On The Town) and musical direction by Michael Paternostro (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Thrill Me).

Curious George®, the irrepressible little monkey who has captured children's hearts for generations, jumps into action when he takes the stage this fall in the inaugural U.S. tour of Curious George Live! Curious George swings onto the stage at the Fox Theatre for nine performances from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, is to have a new big screen transfer. According to the Risky Biz blog, Universal Pictures is keen to follow-up the phenomenal success of last year's 'Mamma Mia!' film, and is turning to 'Superstar' to make that happen.

Meryl Streep, the star of 'Julie & Julia,' sat down with Conan O'Brien on The Tonight Show and explained what it was like to play the larger-than-life, culinary legend Julia Child. She also showed off her musical skills as she debuted an original song - on a concertina she 'can't play.'

Broadway and Wicked star Eden Espinosa who is set to debut at the Ford Amphitheatre in 'ME' this Friday, July 24 with special guest Grammy winner Paula Cole sits down with Broadway World to discuss her concert debut, all things Wicked, the plight Brooklyn and getting naked in RENT!

There is an air of enchantment about Eden Espinosa! Perhaps that's because fairytales and bedtime stories seem to follow her wherever she goes. Audiences across the country have seen her flying on her broomstick above the Land of Oz, heard her singing an 'Unfinished Lullaby' beneath the Brooklyn Bridge...

I remember seeing THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the old Varsity Theatre before it closed down. There was a mood generated by the grungy atmosphere of that old movie house, with fans packed in and dressed for the occasion, that's difficult to recreate when you can just pop in the DVD and watch it at home. Devotees are left waiting for a local production to be staged to get their ROCKY HORROR fix. Happily, Stray Dog Theatre is presenting an enjoyable and engaging production by the [Insert Name Here] Theatre Project.

The 2nd North American tour of the worldwide smash WICKED will land at the Tulsa Chapman Music Hall from July 15-August 9, 2009.

There is an air of enchantment about Eden Espinosa! Perhaps that's because fairytales and bedtime stories seem to follow her wherever she goes. Audiences across the country have seen her flying on her broomstick above the Land of Oz, heard her singing an 'Unfinished Lullaby' beneath the Brooklyn Bridge...

I remember seeing THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW at the old Varsity Theatre before it closed down. There was a mood generated by the grungy atmosphere of that old movie house, with fans packed in and dressed for the occasion, that's difficult to recreate when you can just pop in the DVD and watch it at home. Devotees are left waiting for a local production to be staged to get their ROCKY HORROR fix. Happily, Stray Dog Theatre is presenting an enjoyable and engaging production by the [Insert Name Here] Theatre Project.

Universal CityWalk will become 'Universal MoonWalk' for one night with Southern California's largest outdoor public celebration of Michael Jackson's life and music on Thursday, July 9, as part of CityWalk's ongoing Summer Block Party free summer marathon of movies and music.

Universal CityWalk will become 'Universal MoonWalk' for one night with Southern California's largest outdoor public celebration of Michael Jackson's life and music on Thursday, July 9, as part of CityWalk's ongoing Summer Block Party free summer marathon of movies and music.

Comedy Works is pleased to announce that MICHAEL WINSLOW will perform at the Comedy Works South in the Landmark Village and Comedy Works Larimer Square: Friday July 3 Comedy Works Landmark 7:30 PM / 9:30 PM $23.00, ALL AGES and Sunday July 5 Comedy Works Larimer Square, 7:00 PM $15.00 AGES 21+

Universal Studios Hollywood introduces 'Creature from The Black Lagoon - A Raging Rockin' Show,' featuring an all-original score and dazzling Broadway-level production values in a hip, musical stage adaptation of the Universal cult classic.