David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.
Playful Productions and Michael Alden Productions have announced that the world premier production of the original play of The King's Speech by David Seidler will be brought to the stage next year in a production directed by Adrian Noble.
According to the Daily Mail, actor Charles Edwards is set to portray King George VI in the world premiere of The King's Speech at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford from February 1. Following the run, the show will go on tour until March 17 in which it will be followed by a run at the West En
The Town Hall, New York's landmark theatre and concert venue, is pleased to announce additional casting for BROADWAY ORIGINALS! on Sunday, October 16nd at 3PM. The matinee is part of The Town Hall's Seventh Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival, which is now being presented In a new format of three consecutive weeks. The additional two evenings are Elaine Stritch At The Town Hall on Saturday, October 22nd and A Tribute To Judy Garland and Gene Kelly on Friday, October 28th, all created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
Red, South Jersey's premier production of American playwright John Logan's drama about 20th-century abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko, will open on October 26 for a limited 4-week engagement at Cape May Stage.
David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.
Miller Theatre's signature series shines the spotlight on a single contemporary composer in every concert, introducing audiences to the most important musical voices of our time. This season features a fascinatingly diverse group of composers in a series that will present 3 new commissions, 8 world premieres, 4 U.S. premieres, and 2 New York premieres. Each composer will participate in an onstage discussion at his or her Portrait.
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education, today announced the recipients of the 2011 National Arts Awards, which recognize those artists and arts leaders who exhibit exemplary national leadership and whose work demonstrates extraordinary artistic achievement.
The ODYSSEY, with Music, Lyrics and Book by Todd Almond and Conceived and Directed by Lear deBessonet will run Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011 at the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre.
West End star Kerry Ellis is set to return to the Shaw Theatre for 'An Audience with Kerry Ellis,' tonight and October 1. Ellis will perform her most loved songs, and will discuss her life and career with Mark Shenton.
David Gordon has the rare gift of slyly slipping profound commentary into what appears a wacky good time. Example: 'DANCING HENRY FIVE,' which will be revived after four years at Peak Performances, October 6-9. Using physical staging, movie, music and select bits of Shakespeare's own language, this severely condensed version (from five hours to one hour) of the Bard's anti-war play takes on contemporary relevance through its veiled, and sometimes not-so-veiled, allusions to present day politics, love and war, proving some things never change.
The Town Hall, New York's landmark theatre and concert venue, has announced the critically acclaimed Seventh Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 16th, October 22nd and October 28th. Broadway Originals!, Elaine Stritch At The Town Hall, and A Tribute To Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, will be presented in a new format of three consecutive weeks. The festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
Boston's Gold Dust Orphans brings Rocky Horror to the stage. When clean cut Brad and Janet get stranded on the side of the road and seek help from the Frankenstein Place, they super-naturally get a touch-a-touch more than they bargained for! Dr. Frank'n'Furter (Ryan Landry) and his nasty bunch of lust-loving lingerie junkies are in the midst of a MAN-iacal experiment and baby, there is NO escape!
First Stage continues its 25th anniversary season with the world premiere of DON'T TELL ME I CAN'T FLY, an original play by Y York inspired by the life and art of Milwaukee collage artist Della Wells.
The Tony Award winning actress Yvonne Constant premieres a brand new club act, 'La Différence,' in her sixth engagement at the Metropolitan Room since she began appearing at the intimate concert venue in 2008.
Miller hosts three performances during the festival's opening weekend, featuring the acclaimed ensembles eighth blackbird, Either/Or, and a marathon concert hosted by JACK quartet.
Rep Stage, the professional Equity theatre in residence at Howard Community College (HCC), opens its new Salon Series with a staged reading of the play 'The Guys' by Anne Nelson. Less than two weeks after the September 11 attacks, New Yorkers are still in shock.
Del 8 al 11 de Septiembre, el Arriaga acoge la gira de 'Al Final del Arco Iris' con Natalia Dicenta, en el papel de Judy Garland, Miguel Rellán y Javier Mora. La obra, que refleja los últimos meses de vida de la malograda actriz y cantante, se estrenó el 21 de Enero en el Teatro Marquina de Madrid.
