THE KLEZMER NUTCRAKER Returns To The Stage 12/5-1/3/2010 At Vital Theatre Co
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2009
VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its family holiday offering, 'THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER.' Based on the award-winning book The Golden Dreydl by ELLEN KUSHNER, the production features music by PETER ILLYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, arranged by MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN & DAVID HARRIS and performed by THE SHIRIM KLEZMER ORCHESTRA, a book by ELLEN KUSHNER, direction by LINDA AMES KEY, and choreography by BETHANY WHITE
Carolyn German's New Z. Alexander Looby Play Takes Shape for 2010 Opening
by Jeffrey Ellis - Dec 4, 2009
Like hundreds, maybe even thousands, of other Nashvillians before and since, Carolyn German would walk through the lobby of the Z. Alexander Looby Theatre, passing by the historical marker heralding Looby's role in Nashville history without really giving it much thought. Then one day, during a visit to the Looby Center in her role as director of theatre for Metro Nashville Parks, German stopped and read intently the information included on the plaque, learning that Looby was an attorney who played in a key role in Nashville's storied civil rights history.
Amun Ra Theatre Unveils 2010 Season of World, Local Premieres
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 24, 2009
'2009's theme, Step Into The Future, was very much about establishing a brand reputation for us,' explained ART's artistic director Jeff Obafemi Carr. 'We're confident now that when you come to an ART production, you have a unique experience from the front to the back door. We've taken into account the thousands of people who have seen our productions over the course of '09 and things they've responded to well - both artistic and aesthetic - and crafted a schedule of offerings we believe will continue to influence Nashville's cultural landscape in a profound way. We want the city to see that much of the future of great theater is happening right now, in North Nashville.'
Auditions slated for world premiere production of German's 'Signs of a New Day'
by Jeffrey Ellis - Nov 8, 2009
Auditions have been set for Sunday, November 15, for the Amun Ra Theatre production of Nashville playwright Carolyn German's Signs of a New Day: The Z. Alexander Looby Story. German's play, which she will also direct, is the story of the life of renowned civil rights attorney Z. Alexander Looby. Auditions will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. (CT) at Amun Ran Theatre Playhouse, 2508 Clifton Avenue, and appointments are strongly suggested. To reserve an audition time, call ART at (615) 329-4228, between the hours of 1 and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
THE KLEZMER NUTCRAKER Returns To The Stage 12/5-1/3/2010 At Vital Theatre Co
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 6, 2009
VITAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce its family holiday offering, 'THE KLEZMER NUTCRACKER.' Based on the award-winning book The Golden Dreydl by ELLEN KUSHNER, the production features music by PETER ILLYICH TCHAIKOVSKY, arranged by MICHAEL McLAUGHLIN & DAVID HARRIS and performed by THE SHIRIM KLEZMER ORCHESTRA, a book by ELLEN KUSHNER, direction by LINDA AMES KEY, and choreography by BETHANY WHITE
Advocacy Groups Challenge THE MIRACLE WORKER Casting
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 29, 2009
According to a report in the New York Times this morning, members of advocacy groups such the Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts - an advocacy group for blind and deaf actors - are none to pleased with the casting of Abigail Breslin as Hellen Keller in the upcoming Broadway revival of The Miracle Worker.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati Presents BOOM, Continues This Weekend
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 21, 2009
The Know Theatre of Cincinnati opened its season with 'boom', a play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. This production is directed by Drew Fracher, and features two of Know Theatre's resident actors, Joshua Murphy and Liz Vosmeier. It will also feature recent Acclaim Award Rising Star, and creator of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival show, In Rehearsal, Alison Vodnoy.
Queens Theatre in the Park Announces 2009-2010 Dance Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 14, 2009
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces its 2009/2010 dance series at Queens Theatre in the Park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing, NY. Tickets are available at www.queenstheatre.org or by phone at 718-760-0064.
Know Theatre of Cincinnati Opens Season with BOOM, 10/10
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 7, 2009
The Know Theatre of Cincinnati will open its season with 'boom', a play by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb. This production is directed by Drew Fracher, and features two of Know Theatre's resident actors, Joshua Murphy and Liz Vosmeier. It will also feature recent Acclaim Award Rising Star, and creator of the Cincinnati Fringe Festival show, In Rehearsal, Alison Vodnoy.
Queens Theatre in the Park Announces 2009-2010 Season Theatre Series
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 6, 2009
Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) announces its 2009/2010 theatre series, including the world premiere of Against the Rising Sea, featuring Tony Award-winning actress Elizabeth Franz and the development of a new musical, Opa! The Musical.
Thousands Turn Out For Carol Channing CD Release
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 28, 2009
If theatergoers were to be polled about what they felt was the most memorable scene in musical comedy, most would probably cite the moment when the curtains part atop the stairs of the Harmonia Gardens Restaurant and Dolly Gallagher Levi appears in her red Freddy Wittop gown and begins her descent to 'rejoin the human race.'
Signature Theatre Co Opens Season With DIRTY BLONDE, Begins 8/11
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2009
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season from August 11, 2009 through June 20, 2010. The season begins with the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde, a comedy with music about the notorious film legend Mae West starring Tony Award®-nominee Emily Skinner.
Signature Theatre Co Opens Season With DIRTY BLONDE, Begins 8/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2009
Signature Theatre, winner of the 2009 Regional Theatre Tony Award®, celebrates its 20th anniversary this season from August 11, 2009 through June 20, 2010. The season begins with the Broadway hit Dirty Blonde, a comedy with music about the notorious film legend Mae West starring Tony Award®-nominee Emily Skinner.