Yvonne News

New York Live Arts will present the second annual Lang Dance Fall Performance at New York Live Arts, December 13 & 14 at 7:30pm.

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) is now accepting submissions for the 2014 TRU New Play Reading Series through January 18, 2014. For full submission guidelines and application, visit http://www.truonline.org/TRUPlays.htm.

Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, SIX BY SONDHEIM is a highly personal profile of a great American artist as revealed through the creation and performance of six of his iconic songs. Told primarily in Sondheim's own words, this feature documentary weaves together dozens of interviews with the composer, rarely seen archival material spanning more than half a century (including newly discoveRed Footage of Ethel Merman performing 'Gypsy') and re-stagings of three songs produced especially for the film. Executive produced by James Lapine and Frank Rich, the exclusive HBO presentation debuts MONDAY, DEC. 9 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT). Click below to check out a preview of the documentary.

Lionsgate has revealed the first TV spot for their upcoming film I, FRANKENSTEIN, hitting 3D, 2D and IMAX theaters on January 24. Get a first look below!

NOT IN THE STARS runs now through January 5th at B Street Theatre.

Ushers: The Front of House Musical, an exciting new original British musical, will Premiere at the Hope Theatrefrom Tuesday 3 December (press night Friday 6 December) it was announced today.

On Saturday, November 16, Georgia Shakespeare hosted the 2013 Bard's Bash: All the Word's a Stage at Zoo Atlanta's Ford Pavilion. Over 200 guests arrived decked-out in 'black, silver, and purple glamour.' The evening featured entertainment by Big Mike Geier, Dames Aflame, Los Angeles-based performer and cult favorite Christine Deaver, styling sessions with Jaye Lish and Edie Cheezburger, spinning by DJ Yvonne Monet, and a special appearance by Puddles Pity Party, who performed his cover of Lorde's 'Royals,' which has gotten over a million hits on You Tube. All proceeds went to support Georgia Shakespeare. Check out a look back below!

BroadwayWorld's chief theatre critic Michael Dale was there for the New York City premiere last night as a guest interviewer, and you can check out interviews with the evening's guests, including Laura Osnes, Jeremy Jordan, Darren Criss and more. Plus check out a special sneak peek from the film!

Directed by Tony Award-winner and frequent Sondheim collaborator James Lapine, SIX BY SONDHEIM is a highly personal profile of a great American artist as revealed through the creation and performance of six of his iconic songs. Told primarily in Sondheim's own words, this feature documentary weaves together dozens of interviews with the composer, rarely seen archival material spanning more than half a century (including newly discoveRed Footage of Ethel Merman performing 'Gypsy') and re-stagings of three songs produced especially for the film. Executive produced by James Lapine and Frank Rich, the exclusive HBO presentation debuts MONDAY, DEC. 9 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT). BroadwayWorld was there for the New York City premiere last night and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

FOCUS DANCE is a part of FOCUS 2014, the National Platform to promote American dance both abroad and nationally. The week-long platform presents performances of U.S. based dance companies during the annual Arts Presenters Conference in New York City, and one of the largest gatherings of artists, dancers and dance professionals in the U.S. In January 2014, two venues partner with Gotham Arts Exchange to present the artistic visions of the curators gathered to shape the 2014 edition of FOCUS.

Executive produced by James Lapine and Frank Rich, the exclusive HBO presentation debuts MONDAY, DEC. 9 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT).

"A Legend of Communipaw: The Play," based on the Washington Irving short story of the same name, is making its world premiere this fall from Dec. 5 through 15 in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J.

Exceptional cast and direction close North Shore Music Theatre's 2013 season with a stunning production of 'Miss Saigon.'

The Delaware Theatre has announced the inaugural performance of the Play A Part series of fundraisers: A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS, starring Governor and Mrs. Jack Markell. This event, co-chaired by Tatiana and Gerret Copeland and Ellen and Michael Kullman, will raise funds to support the theatre's artistic, education and community outreach programming. PLAY A PART: LOVE LETTERS will be performed on November 16, 2013.

Georgia Shakespeare has announced the 2013 Bard's Bash, tonight, November 16 at Zoo Atlanta's Ford Pavilion.

Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie!) captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens), Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with ALLIANCE THEATRE at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs tonight, November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.

The Lunchtime Concert at 1.10pm today 15 November will see the prize winners of this year's John Davis Music Awards. This popular concert will present the rising stars of the music world to the public, and see them rewarded with cash prizes for their proficiency.

Georgia Shakespeare has announced the 2013 Bard's Bash, Saturday, November 16 at Zoo Atlanta's Ford Pavilion.

In its fifth year of competition, InnovationErie announced the grand prizewinner of the 2013 design competition. Of the 12 semi finalists who moved onto the second of three rounds of judging and exhibited their works at the Erie Art Museum, four individuals went on to present their product designs and media arts concepts to an independent panel of judges this past Saturday. InnovationErie Design Competition was created in an effort to catalyze creative economic development in Northwest Pennsylvania by supporting an innovative community of artists, scientists, artists, manufacturers, engineers, and designers (SAM & ED). The competition invited artists, inventors and thinkers to submit their product design ideas and applied media arts concepts for a chance to win over $15,000 in cash and professional services, including intellectual property legal consulting services from McDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, and other services from InnovationErie partners. The applied media arts track was a new addition for 2013, and invited participants to submit animated works, new app ideas, online publishing ideas, web and video design, unique online art sales ideas, and photographic concepts. InnovationErie is open to any individual, team or small business in the United States, though all products or media ideas must have the ability to be manufactured or created in the greater Erie, PA region. The Grand Prizewinner for 2013 is Nick Marinelli of Erie with an original product design idea, Tie Down Caddy. Marinelli describes his product as 'the ultimate organizer and space saver for elastic tie down cords and straps. It is constructed in a way to keep them from becoming tangled.' The Tie Down Caddy, made of heavy duty molded plastic, can be manufactured in the Erie, PA area. The First Runner Up is Philip Ventrello, of Erie, with Munio, which comes from a Latin word meaning 'I defend' or 'I protect.' The product is a small, attractively shaped, stylish personal security key chain. 'It seamlessly combines form and function, transforming a fashion accessory into an effective hand held safety option,' Ventrello, a martial arts instructor, says. 'It can be easily mass produced with injection molding and decorated with vinyl graphics.' The Second Runner Up is Todd Scalise, of Erie, with Mosaix, an applied media arts concept. Mosaix is a browser-based web application that allows the user to create an infinite array of tessellation mosaics in the form of artistic kitchen magnets, unique wall tiles, and fashionable floor coverings. 'With MOSAIX's uniquely shaped design and ease of on-line application you will be creating your own patterns in no time,' Scalise says. 'At the click of a button, your MOSAIX are manufactured and shipped right to your door for quick installation. Anyone can do it. All that is required is a little imagination!' Scalise was also the winner of the Applied Media Arts track of the competition, entitling him to a $10,000 grant for equipment, services and membership with Edinboro University's stARTup Incubator. Third Runner Up is Dr. Deepak Pahuja, of Erie, with Aero Ear Curette. Pahuj specializes in medical device innovation, hospitalist program restructuring and design. He is the inventor of the ergonomic stethoscope grip, disposable stethoscope cover and stethoscope sanitizer, and won second prize at the InnovationErie Design Competition in 2011 for his Stethoscope cover design. The purpose of the ear curette is to remove cerumen from the ear canal to overcome hearing impairment and to keep the ear canals clean. The Best In Show, chosen by public ballots cast during the length of the exhibition at the Erie Art Museum goes to Yvonne Atkinson, of Waterford, with Home Town Ties. Atkinson's product is 'a fashion innovation that combines artistry and style with a community purpose, she says. 'A distinct symbol of a community icon such as a monument, landmark, or innovation will be the theme for these ties. This image, combined with a portion of the proceeds donated to local non-profits, will greatly benefit any community.' 'This year's slate of finalists was by far the strongest set we've seen,' said Atty. Jonathan M. D'Silva of MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP and Chair of the InnovationErie committee. 'We believe that each of them will likely be successful with hard work and perseverance.' A complete list of the winners' services and cash prizes, as well as InnovationErie sponsors, can be found on the competition's website, InnovationErie.net. The deadline for next year's competition is May 14, 2014. Interested candidates can apply at InnovationErie.net.

You already know you're going to love Mamma Mia! now on stage at the Fisher Theatre, through November 10. The wildly popular musical takes the massive worldwide hits from ABBA and weaves them into a compelling story about life, love and dreams.