The Guide - 1968 - Broadway Articles Page 18

As an administrator at a major US university, author G.H. Jones saw firsthand the anguish and hand-wringing that took place when his institution fell out of the US News and World Report's Top 25 rankings. It occurred to him then that other universities surely had experienced the same “fall from grace,” causing him to wonder about the lengths to which they might go to get back into the US News' Top 25. These musings led him to write a fictional account of a disgraced university's funny, entertaining and, not to mention, desperate attempts to get back on the list, aptly titled Becoming Snaf-u.

New Line Theatre, "the bad boy of musical theatre," announces its 23rd season of adult, alternative musical theatre, including the regional premiere of the new musical thriller NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, running Oct. 10-Nov. 2, 2013; the Pulitzer Prize winning rock opera RENT, running March 6-29, 2014; and the regional premiere, straight from Broadway, of the new rock musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY, running May 29-June 21, 2014.

This book, The Treasures of Little Gasparilla Island, is a story of a small island off the southwest coast of Florida, on the shores of Gasparilla Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, with its varied plant life among numerous types of land and sea birds. The authors, Lloyd Arthur Wiggins and Rosemary Egerton Letts, who consider themselves blessed for knowing Little Gasparilla Island, here present the experience of a little corner of paradise. It is a satirical autobiography about two people discovering a unique island, strengthening their relationship and enjoying lasting friendship with other islanders.

New Line Theatre has announced the cast for the regional premiere of the taut musical thriller NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, which will open its 23rd season, running Oct. 10-Nov. 2, 2013, and closing on Halloween weekend. The rest of New Line's 2013-2014 season will be announced soon.

There are those who say life offers second chances. There are others who say it merely offers more opportunities. Still, others would say everyone creates their own opportunities or take their own chances. But what had started as a joke between two old war horses turned into an idea that was open to serious consideration, tried, and then, actually came into fruition.

The Garden Theatre has announced the 2013 Summer Movie Series, running from June 13 through August 23 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). This summer's line-up includes 20 feature-length films: Thursday Vintage Favorites and Friday Cult Classics.

Spectrum presents an afternoon recital with virtuoso pianist Beth Levin today, May 5th at 3. The program features a world premiere by Andrew Rudin, a New York premiere by David Del Tredici and works by Scott Wheeler, Yehudi Wyner, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Michael Rose.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show runs now through May 12, 2013, after a one-week extension!

Spectrum presents an afternoon recital with virtuoso pianist Beth Levin on Sunday, May 5th at 3. The program features a world premiere by Andrew Rudin, a New York premiere by David Del Tredici and works by Scott Wheeler, Yehudi Wyner, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert and Michael Rose.

City Theatre announces all six plays lined up for its compelling 2013-2014 season, including a madcap family reunion; a sonic journey about symphony and sports; a soul-stirring drama that daringly reimagines an American icon; a provocative New York hit about what it means to hear and listen; a high-intensity drama that follows a moxie fighter pilot; and a kinetic, new play about relationships and fate.

Legendary comedian, Joan Rivers, will perform her world renowned stand up at The Colonial Theatre on May 10 at 8pm with opener Brad Zimmerman. Audience members are invited to walk the red carpet before the show and stay after to see Tom Judson sing and play the piano in The Garage.

Parents and film buffs will find the fascinating and illogical history of the film rating system and a guide on how parents can make more informed entertainment decisions related to movie ratings in the new book Has Hollywood Lost Its Mind? A Parent's Guide to Movie Ratings (Familius, May 2013) by thirty-year movie critic Chris Hicks.

Today, Berkeley Repertory Theatre revealed the seventh show selected for its upcoming season. The Tony Award-winning nonprofit will begin its 46th year of smart and adventurous shows with Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, the hilarious Broadway hit from three-time Obie Award-winner Christopher Durang. Respected director Richard E.T. White returns to the Bay Area to stage this hugely popular show in September.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews tonight, April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

Sparkling with the metaphorical beauty of MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES, these collaborative events offer opportunities to connect with Maria as she travels into the underbelly of Buenos Aires.

Sirius XM Radio today announced that it will premiere Chris Carter's British Invasion, a new weekly three-hour show dedicated to the artists and music of the British Invasion, on Sunday, April 7, at 9:00 am ET.

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon, directed by Andrew Barnicle. The show will run in previews April 10 - 12, 2013 and continues April 13 - May 5, 2013.

Sparkling with the metaphorical beauty of MARIA DE BUENOS AIRES, these collaborative events offer opportunities to connect with Maria as she travels into the underbelly of Buenos Aires.

Four renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 34th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern society in a range of human endeavors. The 2013 Common Wealth Award winners are: Alan Alda, celebrated actor, director and screenwriter, for Dramatic Arts; David McCullough, preeminent author and historian, for Literature; Jane Pauley, leading broadcast journalist, Today Show contributor and author, for Mass Communications; Martin Sheen, film legend, social activist and humanitarian, for Public Service.

Dr. C.E. McLain, in his newly published book Unknown Paths: A Guide To College Student Safety, informs parents and prospective college students about the 10 big crimes and other potentially dangerous and hazardous experiences college students may face during their academic tenure. This book also intends to help currently enrolled students in completing their coursework and enjoying college life without becoming victims of crime.

Each year in the United States, more than 4,000 workers don't make it home after the workday ends because of workplace accidents that resulted in their deaths. In 2011, 26 of these workplace fatalities occurred in Maine, and Maine had the highest injury and illness rate in the nation. (2011, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

New Line Theatre, 'the bad boy of musical theatre,' has secured the rights for the regional premiere of the taut musical thriller NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD to open its 23rd season, running Oct. 10-Nov. 2, 2013, and closing on Halloween weekend. The rest of New Line's 2013-2014 season will be announced later this year.

Muhlenberg College will showcase world premiere dance works created by five of the region's most accomplished choreographers and two restagings by internationally acclaimed choreographers, in the College's annual 'Master Choreographers' dance concert, tonight, Feb. 7-9.

With humor and vision, 'Kane and Habil in the Pizza Parlor' (http://kaneandhabil.com) explores the original family sins that are still impacting our civilization. The title characters are the children of Adam and Eve. The play is a comedy, written and directed by Serge Ernandez. The production features an adept cast headed by Obie-winner Sheila Dabney as Eve, who also directs the play's chorus. Ernandez is a veteran of The Living Theatre; Dabney is a senior member of La MaMa's Great Jones Rep. La Mama E.T.C. will present the play's premiere run tonight, January 18 to 27 in its second-floor Club.

The Gettysburg Community Theatre will kick off their new 2013 season with the musical The Fantasticks (yes that is the way the show title is spelled), which is the world's longest running show. It will play at GCT located at 49 York Street within the first block of Lincoln Square in downtown Gettysburg January 25 and 26 at 7pm and January 26 and 27 at 2pm. Tickets are $15 reserved seating and include a wine reception. Tickets can be ordered online at www.GettysburgCommunityTheatre.org or by calling the theatre at 717-334-2692 or at the door one hour before show time.