The early life of Josephine Baker. It reveals the relationship of the young Josephine and her laundress mother Carrie, who steers her toward success and then guides her to remember her roots.
Rare Terra Theatre celebrates the Chicago premiere of Wrong Mountain at The Second Stage, 3408 North Sheffield, tonight September 13 - October 7. The witty black comedy, written by award-winning playwright David Hirson, is directed by Rare Terra's Artistic Director Ian Streicher.
The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. One more Jeff Awards category, new musicals at the Fringe Festival, Broadway Playhouse, Stage 773 and Northwestern, and a cabaret spotlight on Davenport's, Petterino's, 3160 and more!
Opening the 2012/13 season at Irondale is the magnificent, intense and intelligent Butoh Electra created and performed by the highly acclaimed ensemble, The Ume Group, running tonight, August 29 - September 8. Butoh Electra presents Sophocles' Greek revenge tragedy as the story of a woman whose vibrant inner life is corrupted by the world of walking dead in which she lives.
TREASURE ISLAND, a new musical adventure, will premiere this fall at Theatre Three (412 Main Street) in Port Jefferson, NY from September 15 to October 27, 2012.
Broadway In Chicago's Concert moves to Millennium Park this summer. The FREE BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT will take place tonight, August 6, 2012 at 6:15 p.m. at the Pritzker Pavilion at Millennium Park. Hosted by ABC-7's Janet Davies, star of 190 NORTH, the concert will feature performances by the iconic rock legend Cyndi Lauper with members of the cast from the pre-Broadway world premiere of her new musical KINKY BOOTS, Joey from War Horse and Cathy Rigby as PETER PAN.
The 32nd Season of Dennis Wickline Productions, Inc. and the 19th Season of Broadway Onstage Live Theatre begins on Friday, July 20, 2012 with the comedy THE GREAT AMERICAN SEX FARCE by Dennis Wickline that is just the entertainment for this election year.
Contracted marriage, the lady kills her husband, goes 'mad' and dies, and then her real lover kills himself at her graveside. That's the formula for Lucia that showcases the great sopranos and tenors of the day in Lucia di Lammermoor, Donizetti's most popular opera, set to screen as part of the Metropolitan Opera's HD summer encores series.
Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) presents the high-stepping musical Yankee Doodle Dandy, running from tonight, July 17 - July 22, 2012 at 8:15 p.m. each night.
Northwestern University Hosts Incubator for Emerging Songwriters Participants Will Work With Masters Teachers - Craig Carnelia, Andrew Lippa & Lari White.
The Cabaret Soirée season is back DownStairs at the Maj every Wednesday to Saturday from tonight, 20 June to 21 July 2012 with a line up of national and local cabaret artists headlining five fresh and original shows.
Today, CATS judges will announce the winners for the 2011-2012 awards at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow, tonight, 10 June.
Three actors on three treadmills for sixty minutes. It's as simple as that in Standstill, the critically acclaimed play from the Rebel Alliance, playing at Q Theatre's Loft from tonight, May 30 till June 9 2012.
Now Entering the Crossroads of Theatre presents THE MUSIC OF JULIA MEINWALD, tonight, May 22nd at 9:30pm at The Duplex (61 Christopher St @ 7th Ave).
Emily Maynard will have her pick of 25 bachelors when she gets a second opportunity to find love starring in the eighth edition of THE BACHELORETTE when it premieres tonight, May 14 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.
On tonight's episode of CSI: NY on CBS entitled 'Unwrapped', the CSIs are called to a Brooklyn housing project to investigate the murder of a successful businessman who still felt the pull of his old neighborhood. The episode airs Friday, May 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Fells Point Corner Theatre presents RUINED by Lynn Nottage in a production directed by Barry Feinstein from tonight, May 4th to Sunday, June 3rd, 2012.
The MIT Musical Theatre Guild presents its IAP production: Urinetown, The Musical, with music and lyrics by Mark Hollman, book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, directed by Kaitlin Burroughs, with vocal direction by Ashley Caval. The show features choreography by Nicole O'Keeffe and orchestra direction by Matthew Putnam. Urinetown plays tonight April 27 through April 29, with performances at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. on the 29th, and May 3-5 at 8 p.m., at the Kresge Little Theatre, 48 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Mass.
From the creative minds of Julian Fellowes, Academy Award ('Gosford Park'), Emmy and Golden Globe winner ('Downton Abbey'), and BAFTA-winning producer Nigel Stafford Clark ('Bleak House') comes the highly anticipated ABC Premiere Event, TITANIC, a four-part miniseries that will premiere SATURDAY, APRIL 14 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
From filling clubs and concert venues across the nation to being seen weekly as a regular guest on 'Chelsea Lately,' Jo Koy returns to COMEDY CENTRAL with an all-new original one-hour stand-up special. The world premiere of 'Jo Koy: Lights Out' debuts Sunday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, through Mar. 18, 2012.
From filling clubs and concert venues across the nation to being seen weekly as a regular guest on 'Chelsea Lately,' Jo Koy returns to COMEDY CENTRAL with an all-new original one-hour stand-up special. The world premiere of 'Jo Koy: Lights Out' debuts Sunday, April 1 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
The theater is filled with shows that take place in the entertainment business. Whether it is a about a young girl making good on Broadway or two crooked producers trying not to make good, the world of entertainment is a fascinating place. However, does the theater really need another show about the business of show? It does when it is as delightful as Josephine Tonight.
We've been very lucky with the mildest winter I can remember since I moved to the DC area in 1985. And in February the list of theatre productions gracing our local stages are diverse and offer an endless amount of possibilities. So while the snow is on vacation why not visit your Nation's Capital and take in some of these shows. Here's my list of what I am looking forward to seeing and links to other productions playing in February. Buy some tickets and support your local theatres.
Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, Jan. 26-Mar. 18, 2012.
Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, Jan. 26-Mar. 18, 2012.
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