Straight Up with a Twist - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 6

Jonathan Ansell, who won the heart of the nation as lead vocalist in X-Factor runners-up G4, has been cast in his musical debut, starring in Bill Kenwright's production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Whistle Down The Wind. The show embarks on a national tour in 2010, opening at the Liverpool Empire from Wednesday January 20.

Minneapolis Musical Theatre today announced the full cast and crew for its area premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, the first production in its 'Great, Big, Surprising 10th Anniversary Season.'

Minneapolis Musical Theatre today announced the full cast and crew for its area premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, the first production in its 'Great, Big, Surprising 10th Anniversary Season.'

The fall temperatures may be getting colder, but the DC area theatre scene is heating up with many musicals, including a new "intimate" production of a 1927 American classic, a Tony-Award Winning family saga, and so many choices - well - take a look for yourself at what this diverse theatre community has to offer in November. This is a great time to celebrate the upcoming holidays with your family, so bring the kids, grandparents, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins to see that Orphan girl and her dog, a Disney heroine, and enjoy an early Christmas, and many more shows to bring in the cheer and joy of the holiday season. We have so much to be thankful for this month, so come to our nation's capital and celebrate the joy of theatre with us!

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL 2009-2010 Harris Broadway Season November 3-8, 2009 8 Shows Individual Tickets On Sale: NOW Tues & Wed 8pm, Wed & Sat 2pm: Orchestra $58 Grand Tier $58, $48, $35

Minneapolis Musical Theatre today announced the full cast and crew for its area premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, the first production in its 'Great, Big, Surprising 10th Anniversary Season.'

JULY AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM. Come join us every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum!

Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is proud to announce its 2009 - 2010 performance season with 34 extraordinary engagements at the historic Paramount and Moore Theatres, as well as the Falls Theatre at ACT. Shows range from performance art and comedy to legendary musicians, dance and silent film.

It is with great pleasure that The West Bank Café announces upcoming performances to be presented in The Laurie Beechman Theatre. The West Bank Café is located at 407 West 42nd. St., at Ninth Avenue. For reservations, please call 212.695.6909.

APRIL AT THE METROPOLITAN ROOM Join them every Friday and Saturday from 11PM-2AM for our nightly piano lounge. No cover, no minimum! 4/1 7PM Barbara Brussell 'Brilliance from on High...BORN IN THE BRONX' Accompanied by musical director Tex Arnold, this marks their first time venturing a new show together.

ALLIES, a new rock musical featuring the songs of the legendary band Heart, will be presented in concert version at BLVD ( 199 Bowery at Spring St) on Monday, January 26th at 9:00 p.m. Industry and the general public are invited to make reservations on the show's official website at www.alliesthemusical.com. ALLIES features a book by Celina Carvajal and Maggie F. Levin. The staged concert will be directed by Sam Buggein. Paul Leschen is the music director. The cast features Ms. Carvajal, Brian Charles Rooney (Threepenny Opera), Chris Hall (Bedbugs!!!, Twist). Ryan Bogner (Bedbugs!!!, Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make A Good Musical?) will read the stage directions. In the tradition of Hedwig & the Angry Inch, ALLIES is a raw, concert-style musical about a love triangle that rocks the lives of a brother & sister. Gabby & Chris Ford are as close as struggling twenty-something siblings can be, when their bond is blown apart by the seductive - and secretive - Matt Rhode. Part live rock show - complete with roadies changing the set and a kickass lead axe - and part heartstring-plucking drama, ALLIES features the songs of the legendary band Heart, including hits like 'Barracuda,' 'These Dreams,' and 'Alone.'

ALLIES, a new rock musical featuring the songs of the legendary band Heart, will be presented in concert version at BLVD ( 199 Bowery at Spring St) on Monday, January 26th at 9:00 p.m. Industry and the general public are invited to make reservations on the show's official website at www.alliesthemusical.com. ALLIES features a book by Celina Carvajal and Maggie F. Levin. The staged concert will be directed by Sam Buggein. Paul Leschen is the music director. The cast features Ms. Carvajal, Brian Charles Rooney (Threepenny Opera), Chris Hall (Bedbugs!!!, Twist). Ryan Bogner (Bedbugs!!!, Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make A Good Musical?) will read the stage directions. In the tradition of Hedwig & the Angry Inch, ALLIES is a raw, concert-style musical about a love triangle that rocks the lives of a brother & sister. Gabby & Chris Ford are as close as struggling twenty-something siblings can be, when their bond is blown apart by the seductive - and secretive - Matt Rhode. Part live rock show - complete with roadies changing the set and a kickass lead axe - and part heartstring-plucking drama, ALLIES features the songs of the legendary band Heart, including hits like 'Barracuda,' 'These Dreams,' and 'Alone.'

ALLIES, a new rock musical featuring the songs of the legendary band Heart, will be presented in concert version at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street) on Monday, January 26th at 9:00 p.m. Industry and the general public are invited to make reservations on the show's official website at www.alliesthemusical.com.

London Calling with Champagne Charlie January 6th 2009

Tennessee Williams' most lyrical and powerful memory play about the Wingfield family, The Glass Menagerie is one of the great masterpieces of American drama and winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best play.

Following sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago, and a twice-extended Off-Broadway run in New York earlier this year, Paul Stroili's Straight Up with a Twist has been invited to open and close the 2008 Los Angeles Comedy Festival November 7 and 23 with a third performance added on November 10, 2008.

Following sold-out runs in Los Angeles and Chicago, and a twice-extended Off-Broadway run in New York earlier this year, Paul Stroili's Straight Up with a Twist has been invited to open and close the 2008 Los Angeles Comedy Festival November 7 and 23 with a third performance added on November 10, 2008.

If Tracie Thoms' life was written as an old fashioned Broadway musical it would go something like this, 'Girl wants role, girl doesn't get role, girl REALLY wants role, girl finally gets role and then girl REALLY gets role…again.' Sound complicated? Not so much. BroadwayWorld caught up with her and we spoke at length about her thrilling and inspiring 'Quest for Joanne'.

The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) celebrates its fifth year with 24 full productions, a dance series, a developmental series, concerts and special events.

A month into its third year, LA's premier Cabaret Supper-Club, Sterling's Upstairs located at the legendary Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, CA has been cited by the LA Daily News as presenting the Best Cabaret Entertainment in Los Angeles.

The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.

Critically acclaimed as LA's premier supper-club, Sterling's Upstairs located at the legendary Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, CA, officially enters its third year of operation this month.

A slapstick production of Shakespeare's comedy plays at the Pawtucket, RI theater through June 15th

REVIEW: Spotlighters brings a 10 year reunion of their smash hit musical back to Baltimore through March 9 only!

Beginning Monday, February 25 at 5:30 PM, catch performances from some of today's hottest Off-Broadway productions including Altar Boyz, Forbidden Broadway, Celia, JUMP, Perfect Crime and Fabulous Divas of Broadway. Performances begin at 5:30PM and take place on the balcony just off the main floor of Bloomingdales