Signs of Life - 2010 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 20

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is thrilled to reunite two remarkable creative forces, Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) and Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB), in an extraordinary world premiere event on February 4 at 8pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. This exclusive one-night only performance marks the second time that NOBA, TMP and PHJB have teamed up to create a shared evening of music and dance.

Smoker nation has something else to spark to this spring. Asylum/Warner Bros.

The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre continues to celebrate its successful 21st season with two cabaret shows in February that highlight the voices of the award-winning singer/actress Katie Thompson (Signature's Giant) and the acclaimed Scottish performer Euan Morton (Broadway's Taboo; Signature's Chess). The performance dates for Mr. Morton - who has been called 'sensational' by The New York Times - are February 10th and 11th, followed by Ms. Thompson and her 'shiveringly good' voice (The Washington Times), from February 22nd through the 26th.

Multi-award winning writer Cormac McCarthy's play THE SUNSET LIMITED (CRITIC'S CHOICE-LA Times; GO-LA Weekly, CRITIC'S PICK-Backstage, RECOMMENDED-Ovation ) will close on January 31 at Rogue Machine.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/30 for Vermont

Writer/comedienne/actress/show business legend Lily Tomlin will perform at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre Sunday, January 30.

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.com) announces the fourth public reading 'Marathon' to take place on Saturday, 29 January at the Single Carrot Theater, 120 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Writer/comedienne/actress/show business legend Lily Tomlin has announced two performance dates at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre, Saturday, January 29, and Sunday, January 30.

The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is thrilled to reunite two remarkable creative forces, Trey McIntyre Project (TMP) and Preservation Hall Jazz Band (PHJB), in an extraordinary world premiere event on February 4 at 8pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. This exclusive one-night only performance marks the second time that NOBA, TMP and PHJB have teamed up to create a shared evening of music and dance.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/23 for Vermont

Northern Stage presents internationally acclaimed best-selling author Jodi Picoult as you've never seen her before.

The National Theatre's production of FELA! has received an extraordinarily popular and critical reception. Stephen and Ruth Hendel are proud to announce that the first European engagement signed for the international tour is a return to London for a six-week run at the prestigious Sadler's Wells Theatre.

Kicking off its 20th Anniversary, Deaf West Theatre puts its own, unique spin on the classic story of a mischievous puppet who wishes to become a real, live boy. Using a mix of deaf and hearing actors, Stephen Rothman directs The Adventures of Pinocchio, a commedia dell arte adaptation of Carlo Collodi's 1883 novel by Lee Hall that brims with clever political subtext and sly social commentary. Deaf West's retelling of Pinocchio's treacherous journey through childhood opens February 19 at Deaf West Theatre in North Hollywood's NoHo Arts District, with two low-priced previews on February 17 and 18. (The Adventures of Pinocchio is rated 'PG' for mild language and dark themes - recommended for ages 10 and up.)

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival (www.baltplayfest.com) announces the fourth public reading 'Marathon' to take place on Saturday, 29 January at the Single Carrot Theater, 120 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Upcoming Theatre Communication Group Member Shows - 1/16 for Vermont

Jane Austen's Emma - A Musical Romantic Comedy, with book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Paul Gordon and direction by Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun, will run in the Old Globe Theatre Jan. 15 - Feb. 27. Preview performances run Jan. 15 - Jan. 22. Opening night is Jan. 23 at 7:00 p.m.