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Flat Rock Playhouse Presents 70'S SUMMER NIGHTS
by Julie Musbach - Jul 24, 2018


Flat Rock Playhouse continues the 2018 season Music on the Rock Concert Series with 70's Summer Nights. Audiences can expect an upbeat evening of dance, drama, and delight at this Music on the Rock Concert.

Pasadena Playhouse Fall Productions On Sale Today!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2018


Tickets on sale today for two plays new to Los Angeles at the Pasadena Playhouse, the State Theater of California.  Native Gardens, a new comedy by Karen Zacarias and directed by Jason Alexander performing September 5 to 30 (press opening September 9), and the West End production of its reigning hit, Susan Hill's The Woman in Black, performing October 17 to November 11 (press opening October 18).

The Second Street Players Announce 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2018


The Second Street Players are proud to announce the 2019 Season. 2019 will showcase some classic stories along with  some new shows that have not been preformed in the area yet. There will be 5 Main Stage Shows and 3 Children's Theater shows. With this announcement the Second Street Players are also putting out a call to Directors. Anyone that is interested in directing one of the shows should submit a letter of intent by August 31, 2018.

Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival Announces Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 7, 2018


Tennessee Williams knew the drama of waiting, both in his life and in his writing, making his plays richer, sadder, and more joyous. His insights into waiting inspire the theme of Wishful Thinking for the 13th Annual Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival.

Photo Flash: Actress Colby Christina Receives BAM Samuel H. Scripps Award
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 6, 2018


On Friday, May 25, 2018 - Colby Christina 16 year old Teen Sensation received the coveted Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Samuel H. Scripps Award during the Opening Night performance of the 41st year of DANCE AFRICA.

TCM To Pay Tribute To Musicals In June Programming Special 'Mad About Musicals!'
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018


Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will pay homage to the glittering world of Hollywood musicals with Mad About Musicals!, a special month of programming celebrating timeless movie musicals such as The Wizard of Oz, Singin' in the Rain and Cabaret. TCM is once again partnering with Ball State University and Canvas to offer a free online multimedia course tied to this programming special about the history of the musical genre and its evolution with cultural and technological shifts. Enrollment is open until June 17 and fans can sign up for the course at musicals.tcm.com.

VIDEO: Jack Viertel Explains ME AND MY GIRL's 'Lambeth Walk'
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2018


Encores! presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight! Check out producer Jack Viertel discussing the origin of the show's infamous dance, the Lambeth Walk below!

Claire Sweeney, Su Pollard, and More Join Underbelly's 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Line-up
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2018


Today Underbelly announces a further 82 shows, providing a final dazzling flurry to complete it's 2018 Fringe programme, the most ambitious in the company's 19th year run. Featuring a mix of death-defying circus, contagious music and dance with critically acclaimed theatre makers and unforgettable comedy, this year's programme has something for people of all ages, predispositions and predilections to enjoy.

Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of ME AND MY GIRL?
by Julie Musbach - May 10, 2018


Encores! presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center, which began last night! Let's find out what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: Do the Lambeth Walk to a First Look at Encores! ME AND MY GIRL
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2018


Encores! presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight! Check out photos of the cast in action below!

TV: Get a First Look at Christian Borle, Laura Michelle Kelly & More in ME AND MY GIRL at Encores!
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2018


Encores! presents Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center, beginning tonight! Check out all new clips from the show, featuring stars Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly, below!

MUTTS GONE NUTS Returns To Flat Rock Playhouse
by Julie Musbach - May 7, 2018


Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts - a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. Deemed 'A Must See' by the Washington Post, expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance, that's leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world's most talented 4 legged performers.

VIDEO: Laura Michelle Kelly Performs 'Once You Lose Your Heart' from ME AND MY GIRL
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018


Encores! will present Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center. Watch below as Laura Michelle Kelly rehearses 'Once You Lose Your Heart'!

VIDEO: In Rehearsal with Encores! ME AND MY GIRL
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2018


Encores! will present Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center. Get a preview below in rehearsal with stars Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly!

Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2018/19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2018


Continuing the momentum created with the current season launch of its Music Knows No Borders series, Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2018-19 Season, which features four world premieres, two American premieres, several of the world's greatest orchestras, innovative jazz programs, two tributes to Hollywood legends, Broadway classics plus artists from 18 different nations who will appear on stage at The Soraya next season.  New Subscription Series tickets will go on sale May 1, 2018.

TV: Christian Borle, Laura Michelle Kelly, and More Gear Up for ME AND MY GIRL at Encores!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2018


Encores! will present Me and My Girl as the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center. Me and My Girl, the first Encores! production originally written and produced in London's West End, will star Christian Borle, Bill Buell, Chuck Cooper, Suzzanne Douglas, Mark Evans, Harriet Harris, JohnHorton, Simon Jones, Laura Michelle Kelly, Lisa O'Hare, Don Stephenson. Check out the cast in action and get to know the stars in front of and behind the scenes below!

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with ME AND MY GIRL Director/Choreographer, Warren Carlyle!
by Julie Musbach - Apr 27, 2018


Encores! final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center will be Me and My Girl. Choreographer Warren Carlyle gives us a behind the scenes look at the one particularly popular dance headed for the stage, The Lambeth Walk. Check it out below!

Hook & Eye Theater Presents World Premiere Of SHE-SHE-SHE
by Julie Musbach - Apr 10, 2018


Hook & Eye Theater is proud to present the world premiere of She-She-She, a vibrant new devised play with writing by Cynthia Babak that centers on six women whose lives intertwine across generations against the backdrop of one great mountain. Directed by Chad Lindsey, She-She-She is inspired by the real-life friendship between Eleanor Roosevelt and leading black activist Pauli Murray.

ADG Gallery Announces 800 A New Exhibit Opening 4/28
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2018


The Art Directors Guild's Gallery 800 (ADG, IATSE Local 800) presents LITTLE BONFIRES (in boundaried spaces), an exclusive mixed media exhibition featuring personal artwork of over 30 artists who are guild members including Production Designers, Art Directors; Scenic, Title and Graphic Artists; Illustrators and Matte Artists; Set Designers, Model Makers and Previs Artists who work in the motion picture and television industries. The public will have a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists at the exhibit opening and hosted reception on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. LITTLE BONFIRES (in boundaried spaces) Exhibition will run through July 7. Gallery 800 is located at 5108 Lankershim Blvd. in the North Hollywood Arts District.

BWW Blog: Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Triumph over Subjugation at Bank of Hawaii Pop-Up Concert
by Anton Anderssen - Mar 29, 2018


The Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra offered another of its wildly successful pop up concert series at the Bank of Hawaii headquarters downtown on March 28. Joseph Stepec, Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Director of Orchestras, conducted the free concert, which received thunderous applause throughout the event.

5th Avenue's KISS ME, KATE Begins Next Week
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018


Rehearsals are in full swing for The 5th Avenue Theatre's production of Kiss Me, Kate, which begins performances next Friday, April 6.

Christian Borle and Laura Michelle Kelly Will Star in Encores! Production of ME AND MY GIRL
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2018


Me and My Girl, the final production of the Encores! at 25 season at New York City Center will star Christian Borle, Suzzanne Douglas, Mark Evans, Harriet Harris, Edward Hibbert, John Horton, Simon Jones, Laura Michelle Kelly, Lisa O'Hare, Ken Page, and Don Stephenson.

The Human Race Theatre Presents Neil Simon's Semi-Autobiographical Comedy BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS
by Julie Musbach - Mar 16, 2018


This April, The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) is going back in time with Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs, the first of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy.

GET OUT & STRANGER THINGS 2 Publicity Campaigns Wins Top Honors at The 55th Annual ICG Publicists Awards
by Macon Prickett - Mar 5, 2018


The International Cinematographers Guild (ICG, IATSE Local 600) Publicists announced the winners of its 55 th Annual ICG Publicists Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday, March 2, 2018. GET OUT (Universal Pictures) won the top honors for Best Publicity Campaign for Motion Pictures and STRANGER THINGS 2 (Netflix/Wonder View)won the Best Publicity Campaign in Television, both presented by KELLY MARIE TRAN (Star Wars: The Last Jedi). This year's luncheon, which traditionally occurs the week leading up to the Academy Awards, was chaired by HENRI BOLLINGER and co-chaired by TIM MENKE. More than 900 industry leaders attended including guild members, Hollywood public relations and marketing executives, producers, studio and network executives, celebrities and press.

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