Stunning 2009 - Articles Page 10

Come and 'Rock the Dock' for Bay Street Theatre at the 18th annual Summer Gala Benefit Bash on Saturday, July 17th, taking place once again on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. Bay Street's Summer Gala, recognized as 'Best of the Best - Event of the Year' (Dan's Papers, 2007, 2008 and 2009), has several new twists this year that are sure to keep guests entertained all night long! Mario Cantone (Sex & The City) will bring his comedic talent as Host to this star-studded event which will include cocktails, dining, dancing, and auction all set against the background of the stunning bay and moonlit sky. Guests can enjoy either a sit-down dinner or a special new feature this year; a lounge seating area in which revelers will receive passed tapas throughout the evening. Both the dinner and tapas will be catered by Sterling Affair Caterers. Music and entertainment will be provided by celebrity DJ Tom Finn, named 'The King of Spin' by Avenue Magazine. Finn has kept the dance floor bustling at fabulous parties including the MTV Music Awards, Oprah's 50th Birthday Party, and even The White House Millennium Bash! The evening will also include a special performance by Escola de Samba Boom which brings a Brazilian flair to the evening with its lively and rhythmical 'Samba' dancing and music.

IFC Films presents Valhalla Rising, opening July 16, 2010 and starring Mads Mikkelsen (upcoming 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'), Maarten Stevenson, Gary Lewis and Ewan Stewart Ain. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn ('Bronson'), Valhalla Rising is the Official Selection of the 2009 Venice Film Festival and Official Selection of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.

Come and 'Rock the Dock' for Bay Street Theatre at the 18th annual Summer Gala Benefit Bash on Saturday, July 17th, taking place once again on the Long Wharf in Sag Harbor. Bay Street's Summer Gala, recognized as 'Best of the Best - Event of the Year' (Dan's Papers, 2007, 2008 and 2009), has several new twists this year that are sure to keep guests entertained all night long! Mario Cantone (Sex & The City) will bring his comedic talent as Host to this star-studded event which will include cocktails, dining, dancing, and auction all set against the background of the stunning bay and moonlit sky. Guests can enjoy either a sit-down dinner or a special new feature this year; a lounge seating area in which revelers will receive passed tapas throughout the evening. Both the dinner and tapas will be catered by Sterling Affair Caterers. Music and entertainment will be provided by celebrity DJ Tom Finn, named 'The King of Spin' by Avenue Magazine. Finn has kept the dance floor bustling at fabulous parties including the MTV Music Awards, Oprah's 50th Birthday Party, and even The White House Millennium Bash! The evening will also include a special performance by Escola de Samba Boom which brings a Brazilian flair to the evening with its lively and rhythmical 'Samba' dancing and music.

Madison Opera presents Opera in the Park 2010 on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 8 p.m. in Garner Park on Madison's West side. This free concert of opera arias and Broadway favorites concludes Madison Opera's 2009-2010 Season.

Asolo Rep adds to 2010--1011 season line-up with Marilyn: Forever Blonde, opening in June 2011. Named 'Theatrical Event of the Year 2008' and 'Outstanding Road Show 2009,' this multiple award-winning play by Greg Thompson features the stunning Sunny Thompson whose performance has been described in reviews as the ultimate Monroe.

IFC Films presents Valhalla Rising, opening July 16, 2010 and starring Mads Mikkelsen (upcoming 'Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'), Maarten Stevenson, Gary Lewis and Ewan Stewart Ain. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn ('Bronson'), Valhalla Rising is the Official Selection of the 2009 Venice Film Festival and Official Selection of the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival.

In 2009 Japan Society hosted its first-ever cosplay (short for 'costume play') party-a smash, sold-out event that drew nearly 500 revelers who created and paraded costumes of their favorite characters from anime, manga, and video games, and shared in their enthusiasm for Japanese culture.

Electric Zoo, New York's Electronic Music Festival is coming this Labor Day weekend on September 4 & 5, 2010. Following the success of its kickoff year, Made Event is very excited to announce the hugely anticipated 2010 edition bringing together the highest caliber of artists from across the many sub-genres of electronic music to New York's premier open air festival of electronic music favorites to the beautiful greenery of Randall's Island Park with stunning water views.

The Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker will return to the Fox Theatre on Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. following their sold out 2009 performance.

To celebrate DREAMGIRLS' upcoming visit to the Center, Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza is creating a special 'Get the Look' boutique inspired by the stunning costumes from the sensational new stage production direct from Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

In 2009 Japan Society hosted its first-ever cosplay (short for 'costume play') party-a smash, sold-out event that drew nearly 500 revelers who created and paraded costumes of their favorite characters from anime, manga, and video games, and shared in their enthusiasm for Japanese culture.

Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

After a successful debut December 2009 run of 'We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb,' Marquee Five was nominated for a MAC Award under the Vocal Duo/Group category. Marquee Five performs at Don't Tell Mama April 15th at 8:30 pm with a performance of 'We Can Make It,' an exhilarating evening of your favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora the Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including stunning arrangements.

Artistic Director Robert Falls announced today the final production of Goodman Theatre's 2009/2010 season-The Good Negro, Tracey Scott Wilson's 'thunderous...stunning' (Variety) new play, comes to Chicago fresh from its off-Broadway run at The Public Theater. Resident Director Chuck Smith, who previously collaborated with Wilson on the Goodman's 2004/2005 Chicago-premiere production of The Story, will direct The Good Negro in the Albert Theatre in Spring 2010.

To celebrate DREAMGIRLS' upcoming visit to the Center, Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza is creating a special 'Get the Look' boutique inspired by the stunning costumes from the sensational new stage production direct from Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

Described as the premiere banjo player in the world, Béla Fleck will be joined by international diva Oumou Sangaré and her stunning 12-piece Malian band on stage for one amazing night in the Festival Theatre on 9 April.

To celebrate DREAMGIRLS' upcoming visit to the Center, Bloomingdale's South Coast Plaza is creating a special 'Get the Look' boutique inspired by the stunning costumes from the sensational new stage production direct from Harlem's world-famous Apollo Theater in New York City.

After a successful debut December 2009 run of 'We Can Make It: The Songs of Kander & Ebb,' Marquee Five was nominated for a MAC Award under the Vocal Duo/Group category. Marquee Five performs at Don't Tell Mama April 15th at 8:30 pm with a performance of 'We Can Make It,' an exhilarating evening of your favorites from Cabaret, Chicago, Flora the Red Menace, The Rink, and more, including stunning arrangements.

Berkeley?s acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company proudly announces the lineup for its 19th season. The company opens the season with the Professional Bay Area Premiere of Alice Childress? stunning TROUBLE IN MIND, starring Bay Area favorite Margo Hall, directed by Robin Stanton. Acclaimed solo performer David Cale returns to the Bay Area with the Bay Area Premiere of his new one-man play PALOMINO.

Fox Associates announces its stellar 2010-2011 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. Alongside the previously announced engagement of Broadway's latest sensation BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL, winner of the 2009 Tony Award® for Best Musical; will be Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC, a stunning reinvention produced by Lincoln Center Theater, making its St. Louis debut. Also included in the series are: SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage; 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL the new musical comedy, direct from Broadway & based on the hit movie; and NEXT TO NORMAL winner of three 2009 Tony Awards including Best Score. The story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, JERSEY BOYS returns to round out the six show series.

The Bay Area Critics Circle nominations are in and TheatreWorks, the nationally-acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, received 21 nominations for the company's 2009 productions. With over 8,000 subscribers and 100,000 patrons per year, TheatreWorks has captured a national reputation for artistic innovation and integrity.

On Fri & Sat, Feb 26 & 27, 2009 - Singer-Songwriter and musical theater composer Jeremy Schonfeld made his stunning Los Angeles debut with two sold-out concerts at Upright Cabaret.

Described as the premiere banjo player in the world, Béla Fleck will be joined by international diva Oumou Sangaré and her stunning 12-piece Malian band on stage for one amazing night in the Festival Theatre on 9 April.

Due to the cancellation of the tour by its producers, ALL SHOOK UP has been replaced on the 2009-2010 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Broadway Series by THE ALUMINUM SHOW. Performance dates remain the same, March 9 - 21, 2010, at the Victoria Theatre.

Even as it debuts another world premiere tonight and eagerly awaits previews for its latest Broadway outing, Berkeley Repertory Theatre proudly announces a slate of eight new shows. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit - known for developing exhilarating new plays - introduces a series of stunning scripts and stellar performers for the coming year.