Previously announced as part of New York Theatre Workshop's (NYTW) NEXT DOOR series, GHOST QUARTET, an early brain child of GREAT COMET mastermind Dave Malloy is set to kick of its run on October 5th. Former GREAT COMET cast members Brittain Ashford and Gelsey Bell are set to appear.
Near West Theatre announced today that it has hired Mike Obertacz to fulfill the role of Managing Director to succeed founder and executive director, Stephanie Morrison Hrbek. Obertacz will begin his tenure on October 11, 2017 as the theatre commences its 40th season.
The New York premieres and world premiere production of Gordon Getty's Scare Pair, a double-bill by the San Francisco-based composer, pairs his two one act-operas -- Usher House and The Canterville Ghost -- together for the first time on October 19 and 21 (7:30pm) at The Sylvia and Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College (located at East 68th Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues). Both works, with the libretto and music by Mr. Getty, will be sung in English and have a running time of 60 minutes each.
Written and directed by Eric Stange (The War That Made America, American Experience: Murder at Harvard), the new documentary American Masters - EDGAR ALLEN POE: BURIED ALIVE draws on the rich palette of Poe's evocative imagery and sharply drawn plots to tell the real story of the notorious author.
Ripple Effect Artists will reprise its 2017 production SHE HAS A NAME, the critically-acclaimed play by Andrew Kooman about human trafficking at the Sargent Theatre from October 26 thru November 5 for eight performances.
The multi-talented Tim Minchin will be honored with the Qantas Orry-Kelly Award which celebrates an Australian who has contributed to the national identity of Australia with their body of work and has created opportunities and inspiration for other Australians internationally.
Feinstein's/54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, will present SONGS FOR THE DEAD: THE SONGS OF MATTHEW MCCOLLUM Monday, October 23rd, at 9:30pm. The cast will feature Maria-Christina Oliveras (Amelie, Pretty Filthy) and Brennan Caldwell (Baghdaddy, Money Talks), among others.
For October, Theatre-Hikes bring you the four tales that Poe himself thought were his most spooky: The Raven, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Pit and the Pendulum, and The Tell-Tale Heart.
Musical superstars Boy George, Alessia Cara, Nikki Sixx, Julia Michaels, and Jennifer Nettles join previously announced mentors Shania Twain and Fergie on THE LAUNCH
First and Last PR Foundation is launching their non-profit organization fundraiser in partnership with Miss Ksyn's Body Language: The Art of Seduction Dance Class.
Merk & Kremont are one of the hottest rising production duos around right now, known for their suitably devastating club music one minute, and effortless pop anthems the next. This summer, the Italian pair unleashed their latest pop-leaning single Sad Story (Out Of Luck) and today sees the release of 'The Remixes' from artists Just Kiddin, FTSE, USAI & Crusy, Deepend and Addal.
Opening September 22, Hart House Theatre is 'stoked' to present the cult-favourite, glam-rock extravaganza, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed by Hart House Theatre alumnae, Rebecca Ballarin, and starring a stellar cast, Hedwig and the Angry Inch promises to open the 2017/2018 Hart House Theatre Season on a high note.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Gabrielle Fialkoff, Senior Advisor and Director of the Mayor's Office of Strategic Partnerships, announced today a partnership between the Gracie Mansion Conservancy and MCC Theater during its 2017/18 season to increase access to arts and culture to at-risk youth. Gracie Mansion hosted the launch event on Wednesday, September 20th, featuring a performance of selected scenes from the Off-Broadway production of Charm, followed by a youth-focused panel discussion. Scroll down for photos!
Gayle King recently sat down with Scooter Braun for an interview about his philanthropy, working with Kanye, trying times with Justin Bieber and more. The interview aired on CBS This Morning today. Watch the video below:
ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that its 13th annual ASCAP I Create Music EXPO will take place May 7 - 9, 2018 at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles.
Reaching Out MBA, the only international organization committed to educating, inspiring, and connecting LGBTQ MBA students and professionals, has released its 2017-2018 fellowship class.
Aztec Two-Step, the ground-breaking Folk/Rock duo of the 60s and 70s will bring their musical talents to the South Orange Performing Arts Center on Friday, October 27 at 8 p.m., to interpret the classic music of one of the greatest music duos of all time- Simon & Garfunkel.
The acclaimed, Emmy-nominated series OPRAH'S MASTER CLASS featuring an unprecedented first person insight into the brilliant minds of entertainers and public figures we love, respect and admire, is in its sixth season with a new episode on today, September 16 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network featuring NBA champion and Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal.