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A CELEBRATION OF LIFE The Los Angeles Memorial/Tribute for Alan Johnson at The Performing Arts Center October 14, 2018 Alan Johnson was truly a man of many talents. On Sunday, October 14th, 2018, friends, all of whom are either dancers, choreographers, directors or actors, or all combined, that have had the honor to work with or befriend him, gathered at The Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA, owned by Joe Malone and Nanci Hammond Malone, two superb dancers/teachers that donated their facility for this event, to honor, reminisce and celebrate Alan's wondrous life and career.

Now directing his first major show for the Kansas City Repertory Theatre is Interim Artistic Director Jason Chanos.   Chanos has been the Associate Artistic Director at the Rep since 2015 in addition to teaching acting at UMKC.  He holds a BA from the University of Northern Colorado and an MFA from UMKC.      Opening on Friday, October 26 (after a week in previews) is the UMKC/KCRep co-production of Steinbeck's 1937 "Of Mice And Men" at the Copaken Theatre inside the H&R Block Building in downtown Kansas City.

A show from the steppes of Kazakhstan is coming to the largest theater festival of solo performances United Solo in New York City. The show made by ethnic Koreans who's first language is Russian will be presented at the Theatre Row on October 27th at 4PM. This monodrama is written and performed by Anatoliy Ogay and directed by Tatyana Kim, artists from Kazakhstan whose works have been performed from Eurasia to North America. The premiere of OTOSOTR took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan with three successful sold-out shows in May 2018. Later in August the solo show was presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the Underbelly's most successful year at the fringe. OTOSOTR won an Asian Arts Award in the category "Innovative Theatre" at the festival and was highly reviewed by the main media outlets of the UK.

Three additional shows added for OF MICE AND MEN, including a Low-Sensory performance for those on the spectrum and their friends and families

8ROJO is a Calgary-based, award-winning visual performance ensemble. The group has developed a unique style with its interdisciplinary performances for intimate spaces, which combine imaginative artistry and innovative creations.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents London's second longest-running West End play The Woman in Black, Today, October 17 through Sunday, November 11.  (Press opening is October 18). Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged. It is coming to rattle audiences in Pasadena just in time for Halloween, with all the stage wizardry that has led audiences in London to shriek in fear for over 28 years.

Bergen County Players (BCP), one of America's longest-running little theater companies, is proud to present in its 86th season the 1937 Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, You Can't Take It With You. Written by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, You Can't Take It With You will be performed at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell from October 20th through November 10th, 2018.

In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, Bury The Dead by American playwright Irwin Shaw opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 30 October 2018 (Press Nights: Thursday, 1 November 2018 and Friday, 2 November 2018 at 7.30pm).

Flat Rock Playhouse will continue the 2018 season with a Flat Rock Favorites all-star performance featuring the musical styles made famous by The Grand Ole Opry. Combining the talents of performers from Million Dollar Quartet, Music on the Rock: Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison, and Music on the Rock: Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, Pickin' and A Grinnin': A Night at the Opry guarantees a high energy, merry riot of musical expression. Running from October 18th to 28th on the historic Flat Rock Playhouse Mainstage, Pickin' and A Grinnin': A Night at the Opry will offer the perfect chance to bring the whole family together for a hand clappin' foot stompin' good time!

A show from the steppes of Kazakhstan is coming to the largest theater festival of solo performances United Solo in New York City. The show made by ethnic Koreans who's first language is Russian will be presented at the Theatre Row on October 27th at 4PM. This monodrama is written and performed by Anatoliy Ogay and directed by Tatyana Kim, artists from Kazakhstan whose works have been performed from Eurasia to North America. The premiere of OTOSOTR took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan with three successful sold-out shows in May 2018. Later in August the solo show was presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as part of the Underbelly's most successful year at the fringe. OTOSOTR won an Asian Arts Award in the category "Innovative Theatre" at the festival and was highly reviewed by the main media outlets of the UK.

The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Jeff Lindberg, kicks off the company's 40th anniversary season with A CJO Salute to Nancy Wilson, Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave. in Chicago's Fine Arts Building. Single tickets are $35 (balcony) and $45 (floor). Or, save with a CJO 2018-19 season package - the Nancy Wilson tribute concert, CJO's holiday ELLAbration on December 21 and a major concert event on May 18, 2019 celebrating 40 years of the Chicago Jazz Orchestra, all at the Studebaker - for just $85 (balcony) or $115 (floor). Single tickets and season packages are on sale now at chicagojazzorchestra.org.

Mill Mountain Theatre's upcoming 2019 season will consist of four main stage musicals on the Trinkle, three shows for Young Audiences, two productions in the Waldron Fringe Series, and two concerts in their Music Series. A brilliant balance of shows that all will enjoy.

8ROJO is a Calgary-based, award-winning visual performance ensemble. The group has developed a unique style with its interdisciplinary performances for intimate spaces, which combine imaginative artistry and innovative creations.

Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California, presents London's second longest-running West End play The Woman in Black, Wednesday, October 17 through Sunday, November 11.  (Press opening is October 18). Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged. It is coming to rattle audiences in Pasadena just in time for Halloween, with all the stage wizardry that has led audiences in London to shriek in fear for over 28 years.

The Braid, home of Jewish Women's Theatre (JWT) in Santa Monica will reprise its critically acclaimed Chutzpah & Salsa show, a cultural collage on stage.  The show will be paired with a new art exhibit featuring multidimensional works by five famous Jewish-Latino artists, so audiences can even more fully immerse in Latino arts and culture.

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Landmark Radio Theater will present Stage Door, an adaptation of the classic 1937 film, on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington, N.Y.  The show will be presented as a radio play with music and sound effects, performed before a live audience.   

Disney's Academy Award®-winning “Frozen,” the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, will air SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD: 12/10/17)

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on NEIL SIMON's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn  - BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS 

The Lakewood Playhouse is proud to present the OPENING SHOW of our Landmark 80th ANNIVERSARY SEASON: The wonderfully touching, and highly comedic, story based on Neil Simon's life, and his family, as he grew up in Brooklyn - "Brighton Beach Memoirs."

Prolific actor Reno Roop passed away Friday morning August 31 at his home in New York. He was 80. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Gloria McLean, President of the American Dance Guild, announced today the lineup for ADG Festival 2018, Visions Then and Now. Honors to choreographic luminaries Jane Comfort and the late Eleo Pomare will complement four days of performances by 34 multi-generational artists from across the United States. The Festival will take place October 25 through October 28 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 West 55th Street, in New York City.

Lowry's Spotlight Theater closes 20 seasons of entertainment with "You Can't Take It With You" September 1 through 29 at the John Hand Theater in Lowry. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 2:00 p.m. with additional performances on Monday, September 10 and Thursday, September 27 @ 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 29 @2:00 p.m. Tickets $12 - $25 and available at www.thisisspotlight.com or by calling 720-530-4596. The John Hand Theater is located at 7653 East 1st Place, Denver, Colorado 80230

In this new take on the tragic love story, Cooper plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers-and falls in love with-struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer... until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally's career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

Studio 52 will hold auditions for three productions this coming September 7th and 8th at the Studio 52 building. Whether you're brand new to the stage or an advanced performer, bring the whole family to audition for these exciting shows: Miss Nelson is Missing, Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells, and A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas! Studio 52 productions include opportunities both onstage and offstage with the chance to work in technical theater on the Family Series productions. Focusing on the strength of friendship and kindness with a healthy helping of mischief and comedy, these three productions are sure to delight and inspire.