Woody Guthrie News

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) begins performances of the world premiere production of Wild Swans, the first stage version of Jung Chang's astonishing personal memoir, in a majorinternational collaboration with the Young Vic and Actors Touring Company.

Joe's Pub has announced the following upcoming events.

Part of a new, yearlong arts and education initiative in Chicago, a benefit performance of "The People Speak, Live!" produced by Voices of a People's History takes place at Metro, Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. Bringing to life the extraordinary history of ordinary people who made the United States what it is today, the evening pairs Academy Award®-winner Matt Damon with local Chicago talent for dramatic readings and songs of the actual words of rebels, dissenters, and visionaries from America's past--and present.

The Laguna Playhouse continues its 2011-2012 Season with the World Premiere concert of the Rubicon Theatre production of Lonesome Traveler, a musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American folk music -- from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s.

The Barns at Wolf Trap Kicks off its Spring Season with a variety of new performers.

The Laguna Playhouse continues its 2011-2012 Season with the World Premiere concert of the Rubicon Theatre production of Lonesome Traveler, a musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American folk music -- from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) continues its 2011/12 Season with the A.R.T./MXAT Institute's production of William Shakespeare's comedy AS YOU LIKE IT, directed by David Hammond.

Lincoln Center's American Songbook Week Two runs January 18-21, 2012 at The Allen Room, at Frederick P. Rose Hall, located at Broadway at 60th Street.

San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) announces casting of 'A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger.' Three actors portray the legendary activist and songwriter in the workshop production written and directed by Todd Salovey, associate artistic director, San Diego REPertory Theatre. Previews for 'A Hammer, a Bell and a Song to Sing: the Music of Pete Seeger' begin Jan. 7, 2012. Opening night is Sat., Jan 14 and the production runs through Jan. 29, 2012 on the Lyceum Stage.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and one audio described performance of the family production of The Snow Queen and two ASL interpreted performances and two audio described performances of the world premiere production Wild Swans based on the bestselling memoir by Jung Chang.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) continues its 2011-12 season with Wild Swans, the first stage version of Jung Chang's astonishing personal memoir.

"Arts Garage, with it's mission to produce an eclectic mix of world-class multi-disciplinary arts experiences, is a 21st Century model for total cultural immersion, and I can't think of a better, more culturally-vibrant community than Delray Beach to make this happen," said Tyrrell, the founder and long-time Producing Director of Florida Stage, who promises "theatre that will change your DNA."

Grammy Award-winning Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretive folk songs and contemporary themes for half a century.

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled two American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and one audio described performance of the family production of The Snow Queen and two ASL interpreted performances and two audio described performances of the world premiere production Wild Swans based on the bestselling memoir by Jung Chang.

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM has announced CONCERTS for DECEMBER 2011 including Patti Smith and Friends , New York Philharmonic's CONTACT!, Homayun Sakhi, and Afghan Rubab Virtuoso. Metropolitan Museum Artists in Concert Begins Its Ninth Season. Judy Collins, Paul Winter, Anonymous 4, Vienna Boys Choir, Ebony Ecumenical Ensemble, and More Perform Christmas Concerts.

The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is best known for al fresco performances of Shakespeare and the classics under the summer sky. But this fall, the stars will come out for Theatricum in November - that is, the Hollywood stars. A Sunday afternoon benefit for the theater company, one of Los Angeles' oldest and most respected, is set to take place on November 20 @ 3:30 pm at Topanga's historic Mountain Mermaid.

Berkshire Theatre Group has announced the original Folk Family, in The Guthrie Family Rides Again, at The Colonial Theatre on Saturday, November 19 at 8pm.