Much Ado About Nothing 2012 - Articles Page 13

For the first time ever, Studio East is bringing Shakespeare to the park: specifically, Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland. On June 29, 2012 at 6:00pm Studio East's cast of talented local teens will remount their successful spring production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing for one last free outdoor performance. It will be presented in-the-round on the Main Show Grounds and is recommended for audiences age 9 and over. Fourteen local area teens comprise the cast; two Studio East alumni, Sierra Kagen and Emily Fassler, return in cameo roles as Dogberry and Verges respectively.

The season begins with an the return of the acclaimed production THE MADNESS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE: A LOVE STORY, an original play by Executive Director David Rice, previewing September 26, opening September 29 and running through November 4, 2012.

First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83), known for bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland stage, announces its 2012-2013 season.

From 26 July - 12 August 2012, the Criterion Theatre will present PLAYING THE GAMES, a programme of work which will celebrate both artistic and sporting talent featuring emerging and established actors, comedians, musicians, playwrights and Olympians. Tickets for Playing The Games are now on sale.

Gorilla Tango is pleased to add a brand new sexy offering to its mix of shows with BIKINI SHAKESPEARE: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, which will performing Thursdays at 7:30pm, July 12 - August 30, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre Bucktown (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago 60647).

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced the directors for the Company's 2012-2013 Main Stage season at the Addison Theatre Centre. Directing the season opener, The Mystery of Irma Vep (September 28 - October 21, 2012) will be Terry Martin. It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play (November 23 - December 16, 2012) will be directed by Mark Fleischer. Black Tie (May 31 - June 23, 2013) will be directed by Rene Moreno. As previously announced, Putting It Together (January 11 - February 3, 2013) and The Grapes of Wrath (April 5-28, 2013), will be directed by Terry Martin. The director for Xanadu (July 26 - August 18, 2013) will be announced at a later date.

The Old Globe has announced its schedule for now through October 2012. See full details below.

For the first time ever, Studio East is bringing Shakespeare to the park: specifically, Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland. On June 29, 2012 at 6:00pm Studio East's cast of talented local teens will remount their successful spring production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing for one last free outdoor performance. It will be presented in-the-round on the Main Show Grounds and is recommended for audiences age 9 and over. Fourteen local area teens comprise the cast; two Studio East alumni, Sierra Kagen and Emily Fassler, return in cameo roles as Dogberry and Verges respectively.

As we come to the middle of June and continue to move ever closer to the OFFICIAL beginning of summer, I trust your plans will include attending some productions at any of the several theatre and live performance establishments that make their home here on the California Central Coast!

Does your child like to sing, dance and use their imagination? If so, Camp OSTC is the perfect place for them to utilize their musical theatre talent and have fun at the same time! There are still a few spots left for the two-week musical theatre camp, which is being conducted by the professional theatre staff at Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea. Registration deadline is July 6, 2012.

Infidelity, trickery and a faked death are just some of the delightful plot twists in Shakespeare's beloved romantic comedy Much Ado About Nothing, presented by Georgia Shakespeare at the Conant Performing Arts Center June 21 - August 4. Opening Night is Friday, June 22, 2012 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 404.504.1473 or online at www.gashakespeare.org.

Today we are shining a light on one of the most respected and revered stage and screen stars of the last several decades who is known the world over for not only his stirring and commanding dramatic performances and touching and rib-tickling comedies on film, but also for his iconic roles on the stage playing Shakespeare, and, perhaps most of all, for his essaying of Captain Von Trapp in the celebrated Robert Wise film adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Tony Award-winning THE SOUND OF MUSIC - the elegant, graceful and eminently gifted Christopher Plummer. Looking back at a career spanning nearly seven decades, today we will focus on Plummer's most important and most fondly remembered roles to date - ranging from Sidney Lumet's STAGE STRUCK in 1958 to his Shakespeare stage work, THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER, TV's THE THORN BIRDS, and, of course, his Academy Award-winning turn in last year's BEGINNERS - with a look ahead to the exceptionally enticing new Fathom in-cinema presentation of Des McAnuff's Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of THE TEMPEST starring Plummer as Prospero, in movie theaters nationwide on June 14 - what the 83-year-old actor has promised will be his final Shakespeare performance onstage. So, if there were ever a time to take a look back at one of the most remarkable Broadway/Hollywood crossover stars of the last century or the current one as he reaches yet another peek in a career populated with many highs, now is certainly the time! After all, as the oldest Oscar-winner to date, a midsummer night's dream has evidently quite quickly turned to a winter's tale - but with sound and fury signifying much, as we will see.

Dame Maggie Smith will be the 2012 recipient of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Legacy Award and will be honoured at a gala at Toronto's new Four Seasons Hotel on Monday, September 10.

The founders of the Elinore & Lou Siminovitch Prize in Theatre today announced the jury members for the 2012 edition. The recipient of the award, the largest in Canadian theatre, will receive a $100,000 prize, which will be announced at a ceremony in Toronto on November 5, 2012.

The 60th Season of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival opened last night with Much Ado About Nothing, but there was definitely something special happening in this gorgeous town. BWW was on hand for all the festivities, and we are thrilled to bring our readers photos from opening night.

Live from the red carpet, co-hosts Janice Zolf and Dan Chameroy bring you the opening night of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 60th season. Meet Festival favourites and special guests as they arrive to see the 2012 production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival launches its 60th season on Monday, May 28, with a gala performance of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the final season under the artistic directorship of Des McAnuff, and one that promises an array of wonderful theatre for every taste and age group.

The Summer Season at the Finborough Theatre continues with rediscoveries of EVENTS WHILE GUARDING THE BOFORS GUN and MERRIE ENGLAND. Commemorating the tenth anniversary of the death of playwright John McGrath, and unseen in a professional production in London since 1966, John McGrath's Events While Guarding The Bofors Gun opens at the multi-award-winning Finborough Theatre for a limited four-week season from Tuesday, 22 May 2012 directed by Robert Hastie. Merrie England plays at the Finborough Theatre for a limited run of nine Sunday and Monday evening performances and Tuesday matinees, opening tonight, 27 May 2012.

Favorite Everyman Theatre Company Member, Vivienne Shub, and Director of Development Cathy Wagner received honors from Towson University during commencement exercises at the end of the Spring 2012 semester. Ms. Wagner and Ms. Shub were presented with awards celebrating their dedication to theatre. Resident Company Member Vivienne Shub was honored with an honorary degree during the University's Graduation Ceremony today, May 25th. She was given an Honorary Bachelor of Arts. Now in her sixth decade as a professional actor, Ms. Shub has been celebrated as one of the region's most respected performing artists. She taught part-time at Towson for more than 20 years.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival launches its 60th season on Monday, May 28, with a gala performance of Much Ado About Nothing. This is the final season under the artistic directorship of Des McAnuff, and one that promises an array of wonderful theatre for every taste and age group.

Esteban Cruz has had to permanently leave the cast of American Theater Company/About Face's production of RENT for undisclosed personal reasons. As of today, Wednesday, May 23, the role of Angel will be taken over by Eduardo Placer.

Thanks to the vision and determination of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's pioneering artists, the adventure that began in 1953 with two productions in a tent is now North America's premier repertory theatre. In a season celebrating 60 years of theatrical achievement, the Festival presents 14 productions in five venues, featuring Christopher Plummer and one of the finest acting companies in the world. The season runs now thru October 28. Watch highlights from the Festival's upcoming productions below!

Jeremy Herrin directs the World Premiere of Matthew Dunster's Children's Children running at the Almeida now through 30 June 2012, with press night on 24 May. Designs are by Robert Innes Hopkins with lighting by Neil Austin and sound by Ian Dickinson. The cast comprises Emily Berrington (Effie), Beth Cordingly (Louisa), Darrell D'Silva (Michael), Trevor Fox (Gordon), John MacMillan (Castro) and Sally Rogers (Sally). See photos of the full cast on stage below!

Writers' Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director Michael Halberstam and Executive Director Kathryn M. Lipuma, concludes its 20th Anniversary Season with The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead by Robert Hewett, directed by Joseph Hanreddy, and featuring Deborah Staples.The production runs tonight, May 22 - July 29, 2012 at Writers' Theatre, 664 Vernon Avenue in Glencoe. The Press Openings are Wednesday, May 30 and Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.