Off-Broadway's The New Group honors Beth Henley, playwright, author of Crimes of the Heart and The Jacksonian, and Geoff Rich, Executive Director of The New Group 2002-2013, with The 2014 Michael Mendelson Award at the company's Annual Gala, 'Bright Lights Off-Broadway.' The Gala, set to take place Monday, March 10 beginning at 6:00pm at Tribeca Rooftop (2 Desbrosses Street), features appearances by Ed Harris, Holly Hunter, Carol Kane, Amy Madigan, Bill Pullman and Jonathan Marc Sherman and performances by Stephen Bogardus, Lea DeLaria and John Tartaglia, along with cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions filled with an array of exciting items and one-of-a-kind experiences.
The Grove Theatre celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the British Invasion with Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Shoot Out, courtesy of tributes Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash when they return to The Grove on Saturday, February 22 at 8 pm. On February 9, 1964, an astounding 73 million Americans - roughly 60 per cent of the U.S. population - tuned in to watch the Beatles' American debut appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, yet only six weeks before virtually no one in America had heard of the Beatles. How did they make this transition from complete unknowns to superstars in such a short period of time?
Olney Theatre Center proudly announces the return of legendary star of stage and screen Sir Ian McKellen, making his musical comedy debut in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying as the "Book Voice", narrating the action in the Tony-winning musical. Former Artistic Director Jim Petosa, who produced McKellen's first appearance at Olney, has signed on to voice the show's "TV Announcer". How to Succeed is known for having voiceover parts often recorded by recognizable voices including broadcast journalists Walter Cronkite (1995 Broadway revival) and Anderson Cooper (2011 Broadway revival).
In honor of the life and achievements of visionary leader Nelson Mandela, Starz and ENCORE will present a simulcast across the flagship stations today, December 14th starting at 12:00pm ET/PT, of three films depicting his life, including Mandela (documentary,1996), Mandela and De Klerk (feature, 1997), and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (music documentary, 2002). Starz IN BLACK will also air Mandela on Sunday, December 15th, at 9:00am and 2:45pm ET/PT and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony at 1:00pm ET/PT. ENCORE BLACK will air Mandela and De Klerk on Sunday, December 15th at 11:00am and 4:45pm ET/PT.
In honor of the life and achievements of visionary leader Nelson Mandela, STARZ and ENCORE will present a simulcast across the flagship stations this Saturday, December 14th starting at 12:00pm ET/PT, of three films depicting his life, including Mandela (documentary,1996), Mandela and De Klerk (feature, 1997), and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony (music documentary, 2002). STARZ IN BLACK will also air Mandela on Sunday, December 15th, at 9:00am and 2:45pm ET/PT and Amandla! A Revolution in Four Part Harmony at 1:00pm ET/PT. ENCORE BLACK will air Mandela and De Klerk on Sunday, December 15th at 11:00am and 4:45pm ET/PT.
This holiday season Horizon Theatre Company turns 'ho ho ho' into 'ha ha ha' as it reprises its popular production of The Santaland Diaries by award-winning satirist David Sedaris. The perfect laughter-spiked antidote to the holiday blues, Creative Loafing calls this non-traditional adult-only Christmas comedy 'a fiendishly exhilarating, politically incorrect send-up of the holidays.' BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
48 HOURS: “The Devil's Twin” was Saturday's #1 program with viewers and households, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Nov. 16, 2013. 48 HOURS “The Devil's Twin” (10:00-11:00 PM) posted a 4.0/07 with 5.95m viewers, and a 1.5/04 with adults 25-54 and a 1.0/04 in adults 18-49. Compared to the same night a year ago, 48 HOURS was up +13% in viewers and up +5% in households.
One Hundred and Twenty-Five years ago this New Year's Eve, America's most celebrated actor, Edwin Booth gave the Deed of 16 Gramercy Park South to The Players. The Players tradition has been to read the deed in front of the Great Hall fire place echoing back to Edwin Booth and the Founding Members. This year, this tradition continues along with live music, dancing, and more festivities as The Players kicks off a new era, sharing a toast to its founders and celebrating 125 years at 'A Certain Club.'
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States serving from January 20, 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas.
Back for its 15th Anniversary Production, Horizon Theatre Company turns 'ho ho ho' into 'ha ha ha' as it reprises its popular production of The Santaland Diaries by award-winning satirist David Sedaris. The perfect laughter-spiked antidote to the holiday blues, Creative Loafing calls this non- traditional, adult-only, Christmas comedy 'a fiendishly exhilarating, politically incorrect send-up of the holidays.'
John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States serving from January 20, 1961 until his assassination on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, Texas.
CBS News announces its multi-platform coverage plans to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 27 with FACE THE NATION WITH BOB SCHIEFFER
This holiday season Horizon Theatre Company turns 'ho ho ho' into 'ha ha ha' as it reprises its popular production of The Santaland Diaries by award-winning satirist David Sedaris. The perfect laughter-spiked antidote to the holiday blues, Creative Loafing calls this non-traditional adult-only Christmas comedy 'a fiendishly exhilarating, politically incorrect send-up of the holidays.' BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the show below!
Leading theatrical licensor, Music Theatre International (MTI), creators of the MTI Broadway Junior Collection (featuring 30 and 60-minute musicals designed for young performers) is launching a slate of children's musicals based on Mary Pope Osborne's beloved Magic Tree House book series. The books are number one New York Times bestsellers - more than 100 million copies have been sold in North America alone. The series has been translated into many languages and is available in more than 100 countries around the world.
On the heels of their record breaking production of LES MISERABLES, a new comedy with a very intriguing title opens Aurora Theatre's 2013-2014 Harvel Lab Series. Walter Cronkite is Dead which runs tonight, September 19 - October 6, 2013.
On the heels of their record breaking production of LES MISERABLES, a new comedy with a very intriguing title opens Aurora Theatre's 2013-2014 Harvel Lab Series. Walter Cronkite is Dead, which runs September 19 - October 6, 2013. Get a first look at the cast below!
