Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) announces the winning selections of the 2009 TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. In a series that is unique because it develops new producers as well as new plays, three works were chosen from submissions by emerging or established producers, as well as from writers who hoped to be matched with a producer. Fulfilling TRU's mission of nurturing the producer-writer relationship, each of the plays this year is either produced by, or with the assistance of, a member of the TRU Producer Mentorship program.
Performance Space 122 will pay tribute to two critical pioneers in the world of dance and performance:
Choreographer Ishmael Houston-Jones and Performance Critic C. Carr at 'Real Dancing with the Real Stars,' Performance Space 122's Spring Benefit 2009 to be held on Wednesday, May 27 at The Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street at Pitt Street, in Manhattan).
It's a funny thing with musicals about women with psychiatric disorders; they seem to be more accessible when focused on the way loved ones try and achieve some kind of normalcy while dealing with the problem, rather than being about the disorder itself. Back in the autumn of '05, Off-Broadway's Transport Group premiered nor'mal:, Yvonne Adrian, Cheryl Stein and Tom Kochan exceptional musical about a family's attempt to stay functional while dealing with the teenage daughter's anorexia. Just a few weeks earlier the New York Musical Theatre Festival featured Feeling Electric, composer Tom Kitt and bookwriter/lyricist Brian Yorky's hard driving tale of a suburban mom being treated for clinical depression.
UK theatre websource WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that Spring Awakening has posted closing notices at the Novello Theatre. Originally set to run until October 31st, 2009, it will now close on May 30th. The Lyric Hammersmith production of Spring Awakening transfered to the Novello Theatre on Saturday 21 March 2009.
The Vineyard Theatre, Young Playwrights Inc., and The Anne Frank Center USA collaborate on a new Arts-In-Education initiative designed to inspire the next generation of artists
DIARY 21: ARE WE WRITING LOUD ENOUGH? selections from new plays inspired by the legacy of Anne Frank written by students from Washington Irving High School and Lab School for Collaborative Studies
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite. His classic receives appropriate treatment at The Court Theatre from May 9 as Elric Hooper directs an all-star cast in Shaw's witty and sophisticated comedy of manners.
Group sales tickets (15 or more) and subscriptions including CROWNS go on sale Saturday, May 9 for the Pasadena Playhouse run of the acclaimed musical. In celebration of the on-sale, Pasadena Playhouse is hosting an afternoon of festivities. Prior to the sneak-peek presentation, there will be FREE live jazz hosted by The Instrumental Women Project, entertainment and food provided by Gelson's Supermarkets in the Courtyard.
'Jesus Christ Superstar,' the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece by legendary writing team Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is coming to the Rosemont Theatre Apr. 30 - May 2 for four performances. Tickets are now on sale.
Of all of George Bernard Shaw's plays, HEARTBREAK HOUSE was his favourite. His classic receives appropriate treatment at The Court Theatre from May 9 as Elric Hooper directs an all-star cast in Shaw's witty and sophisticated comedy of manners.
Tonight on the results show America agreed as Lambert made it to the next round and is now a member of the Top 5 finalists. Lambert remarked upon learning he was once again 'safe' - he had 'sung the lyrics honestly' and thought that people would like his take on 'If I Can't Have You.'
Miss Saigon opens on Sunday, April 26 with a 2:00 p.m. matinee. Remaining performances are Wednesday, April 26 to Sunday, May 3, and Wednesday May 6 through May 9. Evening performances are at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees are at 2:00 p.m.
WhatsOnStage.com is reporting that Britney Spears is desperate to pay a visit to the West End Spring Awakening when she brings her new tour 'The Circus' to the O2 Arena this June.
New York City-based composer Tom Kochan and book-writer Yvonne Adrian will join the cast of Stage 1's Regional Premiere Production of Normal this Saturday for a special post-show talk-back.
