Life and Limb

Opened: January 24, 1985
Closing: February 17, 1985

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A Red Orchid Theatre Unveils Cast for World Premiere of REVOLUTION by Brett Neveu by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023

Get a sneak peek at the highly anticipated world premiere of Revolution by Brett Neveu at A Red Orchid Theatre. Don't miss the chance to experience this groundbreaking production firsthand.

New Wimbledon Theatre Studio Announces 2023 Premieres Season by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 17, 2023

As part of their 2023 Premieres season this autumn, New Wimbledon Theatre will premiere three new productions in their studio space including, the full version of monodrama Black to the Future, initially developed as part of a Lyric Hammersmith emerging writers programme in 2019 and, two brand spanking new musicals.

Sparks Announce Hollywood Bowl Appearance; Biggest Headline Show In 50+ Year Career by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2023

Sparks has announced the biggest headline show of their more than 50-year career, taking place Sunday, July 16 at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl in their beloved hometown of Los Angeles, CA. They Might Be Giants will be the Special Guests.

THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER to be Presented at Beverly Arts Center This Holiday Season by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2022

Chicago’s Beverly Arts Center will present a new production of the perennial Chicago holiday favorite musical THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER, for five performances only, from Thursday, December 8 through Sunday, December 11.

Cast Announced for World Premiere of 53% OF as Part of Second Stage's Uptown Series by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2022

Second Stage Theater has announced casting for the upcoming world premiere production of 53% OF. The production will feature ANNA CRIVELLI, EDEN MALYN, MARIANNA McCLELLAN, GRACE REX, CATHRYN WAKE, and AYANA WORKMAN.

Brand New Karen Dalton Collection 'Shuckin' Sugar' to Be Released Via Delmore Recordings by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 5, 2022

Musical archaeologist and record label Delmore Recording Society is honored to announce an all-new collection, Shuckin' Sugar, from legendary blues and folk singer Karen Dalton. Available April 23rd on vinyl as a Record Store Day exclusive, followed by a wide release in CD and digital formats on May 6th, Shuckin' Sugar is a riveting 12-track live set recorded in 1963-1964, featuring the earliest known duets of Dalton (with then-husband, guitarist, and songwriter Richard Tucker) and seven never-before-heard solo performances. The collection is accompanied by an 8-page (LP)/24-page (CD) booklet featuring a treasure trove of newly discovered unseen and rare photos, as well as newspaper clippings, artwork by Dalton, and a heartfelt 6,000-word essay by veteran UK journalist and author Kris Needs.

Ranulph Fiennes to Bring LIVING DANGEROUSLY to Parr Hall by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2022

‘The world’s greatest living explorer’ is swapping little known destinations in the far corners of the globe for intimate stages in the UK as he takes a personal journey through his life.

Photos: Bruce Springsteen & More Perform at the 15th Annual Stand Up For Heroes in NYC by Michael Major - Nov 9, 2021

Brandi Carlile, Jim Gaffigan, Grace Gaustad, Nikki Glaser, Bruce Springsteen, and Jon Stewart took to the stage to perform at the Stand Up For Veterans NYC event. The 15th annual celebration to honor our nation’s impacted veterans and their families, took place yesterday at Alice Tully Hall at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

SHOWTIME to Kick Off Multi-Year Hip Hop 50 Initiative with 3 New Documentaries by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2021

Video Music Box (w/t) will premiere Friday, December 3 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Ricky Powell: the Individualist, directed by Josh Swade, will premiere Friday, December 10 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. And Rolling Like Thunder, directed by Roger Gastman, will premiere Friday, December 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Michael Griffin Escape Artist Coming To The Sorg Opera House by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2021

​​​​​​​Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero is coming to Middletown for one night only Saturday, Oct 2, (ticket info) bringing with him some of his unique presentations some involving the mind, some involving life and limb including his worldwide challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner for $100,000.00 reward if successful. The Escape Artist presents a full audience interactive show that according to Griffin, combines 'intensely original magic mixed with impossible escapes'

Escape Artist & Magician Michael Griffin Comes to The Historical Sorg Opera House by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2021

Michael Griffin, America's Escape Hero is coming to Middletown for one night only Saturday, Oct 2, (ticket info) bringing with him some of his unique presentations some involving the mind, some involving life and limb including his worldwide challenge to anyone who can keep him prisoner for $100,000.00 reward if successful. The Escape Artist presents a full audience interactive show that according to Griffin, combines 'intensely original magic mixed with impossible escapes'

Legendary Crown Victoria From IMPRACTICAL JOKERS: THE MOVIE Goes Up for Auction by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 1, 2021

“Impractical Jokers: The Movie” tells the story of a humiliating high school mishap from 1992 that sends the Impractical Jokers on the road in the Crown Victoria competing in hidden camera challenges.

SHADOW OF THE RUN Immersive Resumes In-Person Performances In June by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2021

Shadow of the Run LLC Co-Founders Adam Kern, Beth McGee, Ben Needham and Christine Woods announced that their Immersive Theatre project DreamWalkers, will premiere live and in person in a limited engagement in June and July 2021 in the City of Bedford.

Showtime Announces HIP HOP 50 by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021

HIP HOP 50 programming will begin airing later this year on SHOWTIME, running over the next three years and culminating with the 50th anniversary of the genre in 2023. The announcement was made by Vinnie Malhotra, Executive Vice President, Nonfiction Programming, Showtime Networks Inc.

Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents OUT, DARN SPOT! by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2021

Hell in a Handbag Productions is pleased to present the campy comedy Out, Darn Spot!, written by and starring ensemble member Tyler Anthony Smith* and directed, filmed and edited by Stephanie Shaw. The Shakespearean send-up will stream February 12 – March 21, 2021 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturday at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm) via Vimeo.

Fane Announces Live Tours For 2021 Including Sir Michael Parkinson, Tim Peake, Katie Piper, Grayson Perry and More by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2020

FANE has announced brand new live tour dates for 2021 with an eclectic array of some of the UK's most high-profile figures. Rescheduled tour dates for Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Sir Michael Parkinson and Fortunately…with Fi and Jane are on sale now. 

Problem Debuts New Series MORNING WALKS by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 5, 2020

Multi-talented Compton rapper, producer and director Problem debuts a new interview series entitled a?oeMorning Walksa?? presented by his film company 50million.

Problem Releases Music Video for 'Lamborghini' by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 9, 2020

Today, Compton rapper Problem shares the music video for his Coffee & Kush Vol 1 album track “Lamborghini.”

VIDEO: GORDON RAMSAY: UNCHARTED Returns for a Second Season by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 29, 2020

Gordon Ramsay laces his boots, grabs his knives and buckles up as he hits the road again in the second season of Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted, premiering Sunday, June 7, at 10/9c on National Geographic. 

RATINGS: NIGHTLINE Ranks No. 1 in Adults 18-49 for Week of Feb. 17 by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 25, 2020

ABC News' “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (252,000) during the week of Feb. 17, 2020, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” defeated CBS' “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (239,000) by 13,000 and NBC's “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (238,000) by 14,000.

VIDEO: Meet THE LION KING Tour's Zazu, Jürgen Hooper by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 8, 2020

We're heading to the Pridelands to get to know Jürgen Hooper, who is the newest Zazu in the North American tour of the smash hit musical The Lion King. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney classic with the video!

Irish Arts Center Announces Fall 2019 Season by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2019

Irish Arts Center (IAC), a multidisciplinary center dedicated to bringing people of all backgrounds together through the excellence and dynamism of Irish arts and culture, announces its Fall 2019 Season. As construction of the New Irish Arts Center progresses, IAC kicks off its final year in its intimate current home with an array of gripping performances and events. (The Center's 51st Street home will be renovated following the opening of the new, adjacent 11th Avenue building). Music programming encompasses exemplars of contemporary classical, trad, jazz, and soaring pop, and the organization is thrilled to honor icon Elvis Costelloa?"deemed one of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time by Rolling Stonea?"at this year's Spirit of Ireland Gala (October 18). Literary events feature vital voices in poetry and prose and honor legendary contributors to both forms; performances push the boundaries of Irish dance; and, across numerous master classes, talks, and family events, IAC continues to serve as a growing hub for community, conversation, engagement, and education.

A&E Network Orders Live Daredevil Series, THE IMPOSSIBLE LIVE by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 21, 2019

A&E Network has partnered with Essential Media Group, part of the KEW Media Group, to produce the most ambitious live stunt series ever attempted, 'The Impossible Live' (working title). In addition to this ten-hour series order, A&E and Essential have also been partnering with world-renowned daredevil Bello Nock and his company Opportunity Nocks, Inc. to create 'Volcano Walk Live' (working title), a live special showcasing the longest, most complicated and dangerous stunt ever attempted - a world record high-wire walk over an active volcano. The announcement was made today by Elaine Frontain Bryant, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E.

Chicago Opera Theater Announces 2019/2020 Season by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2019

Chicago Opera Theater's Orli and Bill Staley Music Director Lidiya Yankovskaya and Stefan Edlis and Gael Neeson General Director Ashley Magnus today announced the plans for the company's 47th season, to include productions of two exciting contemporary operas, a Chicago premiere by Rachmaninov, and the company's second world premiere commission. Yankovskaya will conduct each of these Chicago Opera Theater (COT) productions.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS Comes To Theater Basel Through 3/30 by Alan Henry - Mar 5, 2019

THE THREE MUSKETEERS is playing at Theater Basel in Switzerland through March 30th, 2019.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS Playing at Theater Basel Through 3/30 by Alan Henry - Feb 21, 2019

THE THREE MUSKETEERS is playing at Theater Basel in Switzerland through March 30th, 2019.

THE THREE MUSKETEERS Comes to Theater Basel 2/2 - 3/30 by Alan Henry - Feb 1, 2019

THE THREE MUSKETEERS is coming to Theater Basel in Switzerland from February 2nd to March 30th, 2019.

World's 'Greatest Living Explorer' Sir Ranulph Fiennes Tells Tales Of Living Dangerously at Parr Hall by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2019

The world's 'greatest living explorer' Sir Ranulph Fiennes is to tour the UK to tell tales about his record-breaking adventures.

Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series HARD TO KILL Premiering Today by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2018

Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series HARD TO KILL Premiering 7/31

Discovery Channel Greenlights Documentary CAJUN NAVY Highlighting Ordinary Heroes Putting Their Lives on the Line to Save Their Neighbor by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 27, 2018

As the 2018 Hurricane season is underway, Discovery has put into production a feature-length documentary spotlighting everyday civilians who risk their lives to help others survive devastating storms. From production company Lightbox's multi award-winning team of Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, and Suzanne Lavery, and directed by award-winning filmmaker James Newton, CAJUN NAVY follows a group of men and women who, when everyone else flees deadly storms and floodwaters, run towards it and do the work of saving their community and its people from utter destruction.

Dive Into the Water and Get Inside the Minds of the World's Most Formidable Sharks in SHARK SQUAD by Tori Hartshorn - Jul 13, 2018

Dive Into the Water and Get Inside the Minds of the World's Most Formidable Sharks in SHARK SQUAD

RED SERPENT Now On Stage At The Royal Theatre Through 6/30 by Karen Stahl - Jun 15, 2018

The viking adventure RED SERPENT will be presented by The Royal Theatre, running until June 30. 

Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series HARD TO KILL Premiering 7/31 by Tori Hartshorn - Jun 11, 2018

Discovery Highlights America's Unsung Heroes in All-New Series HARD TO KILL Premiering 7/31

CIRQUE BERSERK! Comes to The King's Direct From the West End by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2018

Zippos Circus brings Cirque Berserk!, the UK's biggest and boldest theatre/circus spectacular, will return to the King's Theatre next week for three days only.

Carly Zien and Philip Goodwin to star in George Street Playhouse's TRYING by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018

George Street Playhouse, located at 103 College Farm Road in New Brunswick, today announced the casting of Philip Goodwin (Broadway's The Diary of Anne Frank, The School for Scandal) and Carly Zien (Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, POP TV's Nightcap) in Trying by Joanna McClelland Glass, on stage March 13 - April 8, 2018. The poignant drama will be directed by Jim Jack, who will be helming his second GSP mainstage production following the widely acclaimed 2016 production of My Name is Asher Lev.

2018 New York WILD Film Festival to Celebrate Heroes and Hope by Macon Prickett - Feb 8, 2018

The New York WILD Film Festival curates some of the world's leading documentaries about exploration, wildlife and the environment and brings together the heroes who share their breathtaking images, daring adventures and poignant, compelling stories for what some have called a life-changing experience.

A Red Orchid Extends TRAITOR Due To Overwhelming Demand by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2018

A Red Orchid Theatre announces the extension of Traitor, an adaptation of Heinrich Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, written by Ensemble Member Brett Neveu and directed by Ensemble Member Michael Shannon, due to overwhelming demand. The production features Ensemble Members Dado, Kirsten Fitzgerald, Larry Grimm, Guy Van Swearingen and Natalie West, with Jacob Alexander, Mary Jo Bolduc, Missi Davis, Kristin Ellis, Nation Henrickson, Frank Nall and Steve Walker, featuring lighting design by Ensemble Member Mike Durst. Traitor will add Wednesday evening performances in February and now runs through March 4, 2018. 2018 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Tickets for the extension are on sale now.

Michael Urie-Led HAMLET Finds Full Cast at Shakespeare Theatre Company by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2018

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) announces the cast and creative team for Hamlet, directed by STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn and featuring acclaimed actor Michael Urie as the tortured Danish prince. Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy will run January 16-February 25, 2018 at Sidney Harman Hall.

The GC Releases Adelaide Fringe Program by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2018

The GC, Adelaide Fringe's biggest brick and mortar venue, is staging its second biggest program yet, jam-packed full of music, comedy and magic. With 240 performances, 44 different shows over the four weeks, audiences can enjoy their Fringe acts in air-conditioned comfort, complete with great food, cold beer and small queues.

5th Annual New York WILD Film Festival Celebrates 'Heroes & Hope' by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2018

Fifth annual documentary film festival in New York that showcases a spectrum of topics from exploration and adventure to wildlife, conservation and the environment bringing all things WILD to the urban heart of New York City. Featuring a new family program.

Cirque Beserk! Returns to Peacock Theatre in February 2018 by Marianka Swain - Nov 23, 2017

Zippos Circus is delighted to announce that Cirque Berserk!, the UK's biggest and boldest theatre/circus spectacular, will be returning to the West End for a limited two-week engagement at London's Peacock Theatre next February.

Michael Urie-Led HAMLET Finds Full Cast at Shakespeare Theatre Company by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

The Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC) announces the cast and creative team for Hamlet, directed by STC Artistic Director Michael Kahn and featuring acclaimed actor Michael Urie as the tortured Danish prince. Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedy will run January 16-February 25, 2018 at Sidney Harman Hall.

THE INVISIBLE HAND Extends at Steep Theatre by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2017

With only a few tickets remaining for its original run, Steep Theatre has added four more performances of The Invisible Hand. This powerful play has fascinated audiences and critics alike. The Invisible Hand will run through Saturday, November 18.

EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE to Open A Red Orchid Theatre's 2017-18 Season by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2017

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2017-2018 Season with Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.

Kathleen Chalfant Stars in 'FOR PETER PAN...' Opening Tonight at Playwrights Horizons by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2017

The Playwrights Horizons New York premiere production of For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl (Stage Kiss, Dead Man's Cell Phone at Playwrights; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; The Clean House), directed by Obie Award winner Les Waters (The Christians, Doris to Darlene at Playwrights; Ms. Ruhl's In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; 10 Out of 12; Big Love; Artistic Director, Actors Theatre of Louisville), opens tonight, September 13, at 7:30 PM at the company's Mainstage Theater (416 West 42nd Street). The limited engagement is currently scheduled to play through Sunday, October 1. Scroll down for a look at the cast in action!

Photo Coverage: Playwrights Horizons Celebrates Opening Night of FOR PETER PAN ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY by Jessica Fallon Gordon - Sep 12, 2017

Playwrights Horizons presents the New York premiere production of For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday, a new play by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Sarah Ruhl (Stage Kiss, Dead Man's Cell Phone at Playwrights; In the Next Room, or the vibrator play; The Clean House).

EVENING AT THE TALK HOUSE to Open A Red Orchid Theatre's 2017-18 Season by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2017

A Red Orchid Theatre opens its 2017-2018 Season with Wallace Shawn's Evening at the Talk House, directed by Ensemble Member Shade Murray.

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