The Family Business - 1995 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

This has been an unusual weekend for me. I had the privilege of attending two compelling plays written by African Americans about African Americans and performed by African Americans. Both shows are moving presentations that made me laugh. They made me cry. And they made me view the lives of families very different from my own with a new sense of understanding.

Symphonic music, tap, R&B, modern dance, American Song and all that jazz, performed by an array of artists beloved by audiences around the world, will be experienced for one night only in "NJPAC@20: Friends in Concert!" today, Sept. 23 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This special occasion at 7 p.m. in Prudential Hall celebrates the Arts Center's 20th anniversary season (2017-18).

Superstars Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain, Derek Hough, James Arthur, Kevin Nealon, Jeff Dunham and Season Two winner Terry Fator are set to perform on the live two-hour season finale of the most-watched season in the 12-year history of summer's #1 show, NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT

Named by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All-Time,  legendary comedian and SNL veteran, JIM BREUER, is bringing his wildly popular stand-up comedy tour to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center for one show only today, September 16th at 7:30pm.

In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida, Tijuana Flats will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from each of its locations on Friday, September 15 through Sunday, September 17 to Irma disaster relief efforts.

Redd's Apple Ale is releasing its second limited-edition flavor of the year: Redd's Black Cherry Ale, adding more variety to its refreshing beer lineup. This new beer joins the Redd's family as part of the Limited Pick series, and will be available nationwide through early 2018.

Pangea World Theater will present its first production of its 2017-2018 season, the world premiere of Sabra Falling by Ismail Khalidi.

Pandora Productions has announced the 2017-2018 Season, which centers around the stories of family. The season includes: Sordid Lives; Falsettos; Harbor; Victor/Victoria and Die, Mommie Die!

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

Windy City Playhouse announces an expansion in programming with a world-premiere immersive theatrical production, 'Southern Gothic,' premiering February 7, 2018 and running through April 1, 2018 as a stand-alone production following the 2017 season.

Billy Flynn might get all the attention, but Broadway's real, go-to man of the law is Mark Sendroff.

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the complete company for The Pajama Game directed by Alan Paul in his Arena Stage debut, with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, and book by George Abbott and Richard Bissell.

Today Keen Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein announced that Steven Dietz's landmark play Lonely Planet would star Arnie Burton (The Government Inspector) and Matt McGrath (The Legend of Georgia McBride).  The design team will include Anshuman Bhatia (scenic), Jennifer Paar (costumes), Paul Hudson (lighting) and Bart Fasbender (sound). 

BroadwayWorld has confirmed that Jared Zirilli will star as Summer's husband and bassist 'Bruce Sudano' in the show, which runs November 7 - December 17, 2017.

According to WhatsOnStage, Christian Slater, Robert Glenister, Kris Marshall, Stanley Townsend and Don Warrington are set to star in Playhouse Theatre's upcoming West End revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross.

Pangea World Theater will present its first production of its 2017-2018 season, the world premiere of Sabra Falling by Ismail Khalidi.

See the newly announced lineup for September at Chicago City Winery below!

Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) welcomes two of comedy's heavy hitters to ever expanding Valley Forge Music Fair lineup. "Half-Baked" star Jim Breuer brings his relatable brand of comedy to The Venue on Friday, August 25, 2017 for two shows at 7:00pm and 10:00pm. Comedy Central's 'Mind of Mencia' creator Carlos Mencia brings his Laughin' and Lovin' Tour to The Venue on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 9:00pm. Tickets for all three shows are available on Ticketmaster. Doors for each show will open one hour in advance.

GRAMMY, Dove, Billboard Music Award and BET Award-winning hip-hop trailblazer Lecrae is set to lead the lineup of top Christian artists for this year's Winter Jam West, it was announced tonight.

Arizona Theatre Company (ATC; David Ivers, Artistic Director; Billy Russo, Managing Director) is pleased to welcome back four-time Academy Award-nominee Marsha Mason, who will direct Neil Simon's autobiographical romantic comedy Chapter Two to open ATC's 51st season, Sept. 9-30 at the Temple of Music & Art, 333 S. Scott Ave. in Tucson, Oct. 5-22 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe in Phoenix.

GRAMMY, Dove, Billboard Music Award and BET Award-winning hip-hop trailblazer Lecrae is set to lead the lineup of top Christian artists for this year's Winter Jam West, it was announced tonight.

On Thursday, August 31, Oliver Conant (Author/Director) and Justyna Kostek (Author/Star) will host the World Premiere of their anticipated one-woman tour-de-force musical, DIETRICH RIDES AGAIN, about the life and times of Marlene Dietrich.

Symphonic music, tap, R&B, modern dance, American Song and all that jazz, performed by an array of artists beloved by audiences around the world, will be experienced for one night only in "NJPAC@20: Friends in Concert!" on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). This special occasion at 7 p.m. in Prudential Hall celebrates the Arts Center's 20th anniversary season (2017-18).

Named by Comedy Central as one of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All-Time,  legendary comedian and SNL veteran, JIM BREUER, is bringing his wildly popular stand-up comedy tour to Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center for one show only on Saturday, September 16th at 7:30pm.