The Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, New York's premiere eco-friendly/socially-conscious theatre festival, is proud to announce this year?s line-up which include new works, musicals, adaptations, one-acts, solo shows and more.
A.R.T. American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, opening the A.R.T.'s 2011-2 season on August 117 at the Loeb Drama Center. The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, is adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and Diedre Murray, and directed by A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus.
The Flea Theater presents World Premiere of FUTURE ANXIETY by Laurel Haines, directed by Jim Simpson. The cast features 23 of The Bats, the resident acting company of The Flea. Previews begin April 15, with opening night slated for Thursday, April 28.
The Flea Theater presents World Premiere of FUTURE ANXIETY by Laurel Haines, directed by Jim Simpson. The cast features 23 of The Bats, the resident acting company of The Flea. Previews begin April 15, with opening night slated for Thursday, April 28.
In Melissa James Gibson's play "This", currently having its west coast premiere at the Seattle Rep, the central conceit is that this is an inside look at four witty average urban thirty-somethings, a group that seems to be the go-to for new playwrights. But the problem is that these people are average only in that they end up as stereotypes to the way we see this "type" and possibly how we would like to see ourselves. And those stereotypes, while funny and engaging, sometimes come across as forced.
On April 13, the Vera List Center for Art and Politics and the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at The New School present an evening conversation with Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler, founders of the Capetown-based Handspring Theater Company, in conjunction with the current Lincoln Center Theater presentation of the multi-award winning Warhorse.
The Flea Theater presents World Premiere of FUTURE ANXIETY by Laurel Haines, directed by Jim Simpson. The cast features 23 of The Bats, the resident acting company of The Flea. Previews begin April 15, with opening night slated for Thursday, April 28.
On April 13, the Vera List Center for Art and Politics and the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at The New School present an evening conversation with Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler, founders of the Capetown-based Handspring Theater Company, in conjunction with the current Lincoln Center Theater presentation of the multi-award winning Warhorse.
NBC has issued pickups for three returning comedy series in 2011-12 that include 'The Office,' 'Parks and Recreation' and 'Community,' it was announced today by Bob Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance is honored to present the first ever Chicago appearances of the Paris Opera Ballet, considered "one of the world's greatest companies" (Ballet News UK).
The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Panelists for PaleyFest2011
The William S. Paley Television Festival (PaleyFest2011) is an extraordinary interactive pop culture event, connecting fans with the casts and creators of their favorite series as well as the icons who have changed or are changing the face of media. During each PaleyFest evening, the audience views episodes or highlights of the honored work followed by an interactive panel discussion with the cast and creative team.
Grand Center Inc. and presenting sponsor Brown Shoe proudly announce the 2011 honorees of the Ninth Annual Visionary Awards, which recognizes women for their contributions to the St. Louis arts community: Juanita Hinshaw, Noemi Neidorff, Helen Gannon, Barbara Harbach, Yvette Woods, Kathleen Sitzer and Dail Chambers. The ceremony will be held May 17 at the Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd.
The Flea Theater presents World Premiere of FUTURE ANXIETY by Laurel Haines, directed by Jim Simpson. The cast features 23 of The Bats, the resident acting company of The Flea. Previews begin April 15, with opening night slated for Thursday, April 28.
The William S. Paley Television Festival (PaleyFest2011) is an extraordinary interactive pop culture event, connecting fans with the casts and creators of their favorite series as well as the icons who have changed or are changing the face of media. During each PaleyFest evening, the audience views episodes or highlights of the honored work followed by an interactive panel discussion with the cast and creative team.
The Paley Center for Media Announces Lineup of Panelists for PaleyFest2011
The Flea Theater will present the World Premiere of #serials@theflea, a raucous late night play competition featuring The Bats and some of NYC's hottest young playwrights.
The Pull-Tight Players Theatre of Franklin, Tennessee, will host a talk-back following the Friday, Feb. 4 performance of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT. Patrons are invited and encouraged to stay to explore DOUBT further with director Heather Bottoms and the cast. This will substitute for the Players' traditional Prelude event Sunday, Jan. 16, which has been cancelled due to unpredictable weather.
The Pull-Tight Players Theatre of Franklin, Tennessee, will host a talk-back following the Friday, Feb. 4 performance of John Patrick Shanley's DOUBT. Patrons are invited and encouraged to stay to explore DOUBT further with director Heather Bottoms and the cast. This will substitute for the Players' traditional Prelude event Sunday, Jan. 16, which has been cancelled due to unpredictable weather.
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