The Edge Theatre Company is proud to present John Guare's 'The House of Blue Leaves' in their new home at 1560 Teller Street in Lakewood, a partnership with 40 West Arts District, on July 19 - August 11. Performances are Thursdays (beginning July 25); Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.; Sundays at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for all performances are $22 Adult/$18 student & seniors and are available by calling 303-232-0363 or online at www.theedgetheater.com. Group rates are available.
Shakespeare's popularity shows no signs of flagging, even though his 450th birthday is approaching in 2014. For fans of the Bard, here is a look at productions currently playing across the nation, as well as a sneak peek at upcoming shows.
The art of the concept album, as developed and refined by the Alan Parsons Project over the course of their 10 albums released between 1976 and 1987, is celebrated with the release of I Robot: Legacy Edition (35 th Anniversary).
RareMedia Productions has announced the world premiere of Judgment Day, a new comedy by Maria S. Schlatter, starring Donald Corren (Souvenir, Old Jews Telling Jokes) whom The New York Times calls 'a chameleonic wonder' as part of this summer's New York International Fringe Festival. Performances begin August 9th (playing through August 25th) at The Players Theatre (115 MacDougal Street). Michael Schwartz directs.
The producers of I Forgive You, Ronald Reagan, the new play by John S. Anastasi, in which the present is on a collision course with the past, are pleased to announce the cast and creative team for a limited Off-Broadway run this summer. Directed by Charles Abbott, performances will begin at The Beckett Theatre (410 West 42nd Street - between 9th & 10th Aves.) today, July 15. Opening Night is set for Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to play through August 25th.
Capital Fringe 2013 welcomes Faction of Fools for an enjoyable hour-long adaptation of Shakespeare's love-struck tragedy. Presented by Washington's award-winning Commedia dell'Arte theatre company, A COMMEDIA ROMEO AND JULIET is a grand showcase of the troupe's specialty.
New Line Theatre, 'the Bad Boy of Musical Theatre,' created a side identity last season called New Line Theatre Off Line, a framework for the New Line actors to explore other music and theatre projects, including New Line's own unique brand of adult cabaret, and other kinds of performance opportunities, as well as master classes, workshops, and more. New Line actor Mike Dowdy (Forbidden Planet, Spelling Bee, The Wild Party, Evita, Two Gentlemen of Verona, bare, Cry-Baby, High Fidelity, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson) heads up the Off Line brand under his title of New Line's Associate Artistic Director.
Papakura Theatre Company (Inc) presents ROMEO AND JULIET at the Off Broadway Theatre on Elliot Street (opposite RSA) in Papakura, Today 13 - 27 July at 8 p.m., with matinees on Sundays 14 & 21 July at 2 p.m.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' is celebrating its 18th season with a production of Shakespeare's comedy THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas. Among the cast is NCIS: Los Angeles' Peter Cambor, who stars as Proteus, best friend to Valentine (Andrew Burnap) and fickle lover to Julia (Jenna Augen). BroadwayWorld recently spoke with Cambor about his Boston roots at A.R.T., playing a fair-weather friend and beau, his love of cooking and podcasting, and more!
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's production of Two Gentlemen of Verona, revamped in the style of Rat Pack Las Vegas, is bright and showy with neon colors, flashing lights and sporadic musical numbers, and is playing free in the Boston Common.
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing today, July 6 - 28, 2013, performances are free and open to the public. For reserved chairs, special events, and more information visit online at www.commshakes.org or call (617) 426-0863. BroadwayWorld has a first look below!
Hartford Stage Young Company, in conjunction with the Greater Hartford Arts Council's Neighborhood Studios, has announced the cast of Breakdancing Shakespeare: Two Gentlemen of Verona.
Jason Rabinowitz, Christina Sajous, Jennifer Sanchez and Frederick Weller will join the previously announced Renee Elise Goldsberry in I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road, the final Encores! Off-Center presentation of the 2013 season, playing for five performances, July 24 - 27. The show will be directed and choreographed byKathleen Marshall, with music direction by Chris Fenwick. Jeanine Tesori is the Encores! Off-Center artistic director. In keeping with City Center's founding mission to make the arts accessible to all and to attract younger audiences, the majority of tickets are $25.
Coastal Repertory Theatre enters into the 'Age of Aquarius' with what the New York Times calls 'The Ultimate American Rock Musical', HAIR -- written by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and produced for the Broadway Stage by Michael Butler, originally produced by the New York Shakespeare Festival Theatre. This production is directed and choreographed by Joe Duffy with musical and vocal direction by Joseph Murphy. The show runs July 19, 2013 through August 10, 2013.
One of Greater Boston's most beloved traditions, Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's 'Free Shakespeare On The Common' celebrates its 18th season with the comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Inspired by Rat Pack-era Vegas, this production brings together the talents of CSC's Artistic Director Steve Maler, music director Colin Thurmond and choreographer Yo-el Cassel. Playing today, July 6 - 28, 2013.
The Classical Theatre Lab and the City of West Hollywood present TROUBLE IN CHIOZZA by Carlo Goldoni with translation by Robert Hoyem, directed by Louis Fantasia.
Ben Miles will play Thomas Cromwell and Lucy Briers will play Katherine of Aragon in the Royal Shakespeare Company's much-anticipated double bill of Hilary Mantel's Man Booker prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, adapted by Mike Poulton.
The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Program today announced its Class of 2016. The three women and five men represent eight different undergraduate programs from across the United States.
Dallas Theater Center presents the world premiere of Fly, a new musical based on J.M. Barrie's novel, Peter Pan. Three-time Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller (Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights) makes his directorial debut with this production.
