All-American - 2011 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 14

La MaMa, in association with Monk Parrots, presents the World Premiere of Bum Phillips All-American Opera, a new contemporary opera conceptualized and directed by Luke Leonard, composed and conducted by Peter Stopschinski, with a libretto by Kirk Lynn. Bum Phillips All-American Opera runs from March 12 - 30, 2014 in a limited engagement at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, located at 66 East 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery in New York City. Previews begin March 12 for a March 15 opening.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that All-American Rejects' frontman Tyson Ritter has been cast in the role of Gregg Allman for Randall Miller and Jody Savin's film adaptation of Gregg's memoir MY CROSS TO BEAR. The pic's working title is MIDNIGHT RIDER. Ritter joins Wyatt Russell, who is set to portray Gregg's brother Duane Allman.

Inviting Chicagoans to start the new year with a fun way to get some exercise, the American Rhythm Center (ARC), a program of the Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), hosts "Free-4-All," a week of free dance classes on the third floor of the historic Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue. The event takes place Monday-Saturday, January 6-11, 2014.

Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, the Ram Truck brand is launching a new photography book with National Geographic titled, 'The Farmer in All of Us: An American Portrait.' The book is available for purchase now for $45 at www.ramtrucks.com/outfitter and will be in retail stores beginning late spring 2014.

American Airlines and American Eagle invite customers to join them in a salute to servicemen and women this Veterans Day by sharing a special video created by people across American's network. The video compilation includes personal testimonials of the impact made by veterans and demonstrates the airline's commitment to supporting our nation's heroes.

Pushing the boundaries of sketch and stand-up, five rising stars of Chicago Comedy head Off-Broadway this fall, taking over-sharing and TMI to a whole new level with ALL OF OUR FEELINGS AT ONCE, an interactive comedy revue that will run Off-Broadway, tonight, October 17th - 26th at the American Theater of Actors.

Great American Cookies is inviting customers this October to celebrate the company's favorite month National Cookie Month, by surprising them with limited time offers and a brand new Cookie Cake concept. Great American Cookies is managed by GFG Management, LLC, a subsidiary of Global Franchise Group.

A new mini-documentary discussing the presence and influence of voodoo culture in New Orleans and outlining how it pertains to the new season of FX's hit horror anthology series American Horror Story is now available to view.

Pushing the boundaries of sketch and stand-up, five rising stars of Chicago Comedy head Off-Broadway this fall, taking over-sharing and TMI to a whole new level with ALL OF OUR FEELINGS AT ONCE, an interactive comedy revue that will run Off-Broadway, October 17th - 26th at the American Theater of Actors.

FX has released a new promo for the highly anticipated American Horror Story Season 3 Coven titled 'School'. With the tag line 'When witches don't fight, they burn', the promo features a very special school!

AMERICAN PICKERS returns for an all new season, on an all new night. HISTORY's blockbuster series is moving to Wednesday nights at 9pm ET, beginning October 9.

The truffle fair in Alba is a special time to be in Piedmont as is Chile during harvest time. But in typical fashion Wine Lovers Tours is blending in some new wine tours for 2014: Italy's magnificent Lake Country, the gardens and wineries of England and Brazil during the extended Mardi Gras festivities.

Scott Weinstein, recent director of the acclaimed play SHE KILLS MONSTERS, tackles the game of football in Redtwist's tiny space as a part of the theatre's new off-night series called MORE RED. ALL-AMERICAN asks the question, 'Can the daughter of an ex-NFL player become the next star quarterback?'

Scott Weinstein, recent director of the acclaimed play SHE KILLS MONSTERS, tackles the game of football in Redtwist's tiny space as a part of the theatre's new off-night series called MORE RED. ALL-AMERICAN asks the question, 'Can the daughter of an ex-NFL player become the next star quarterback?'

TBS has picked up Twentieth Century Fox Television's animated hit AMERICAN DAD! as an original series, beginning with the show's 11th season.

Ironically parallel to the onset of the George Zimmerman / Trayvon Martin murder trial, GoKash Productions presents a spin on the powerfully captivating courtroom drama 12 ANGRY MEN. What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue. Twelve jurors in a murder trial are corralled in a room for the duration of their deliberation.

Ironically parallel to the onset of the George Zimmerman / Trayvon Martin murder trial, GoKash Productions presents a spin on the powerfully captivating courtroom drama 12 ANGRY MEN. What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue. Twelve jurors in a murder trial are corralled in a room for the duration of their deliberation.

From sea to shining sea, there's no better place to celebrate the 4 th of July than in The Mile High City. Locals and visitors in 2013 will enjoy pro sports, free festivals, live music under the stars, and of course, spectacular fireworks displays, all with the 'Purple Mountain Majesty' of the nearby Rocky Mountains as a backdrop (the very same mountains that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write 'America The Beautiful' more than a century ago). One lucky winner and a friend will experience it all and much more.

Vulture reports that Fox, FremantleMedia, and 19 Entertainment have approached many of the stars churned out of the IDOL machine - including Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson - for the vacant judging positions. Adam Lambert and Clay Aiken are also being considered.

The 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards ceremony was held tonight, May 20 at Webster Hall (125 East 11th Street, NYC). Check out the the full list of winners below!

It was Kree vs. Candice on last night's AMERICAN IDOL. The ladies had to step it up and perform for the largest crowd they've seen all year at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Check out all the performances below!

Last night's AMERICAN IDOL on FOX earned a series ratings low, delivering only 11 million viewers overall for its Thursday night broadcast. Even more surprising, the show only scored a 2.5 rating among the all-important adults 18-49 demographic, representing a 7 percent dip from last week's show.

The Top 4: Take two! On last night's AMERICAN IDOL, the girls were feeling the pressure with the knowledge that someone will absolutely leave the competition on Thursday. They needed to perform their best and leave everything they had out on that stage. Check out all the performances below!

Midnight Releasing's All American Zombie Drugs released on DVD earlier this week and it's coming to all Cable and Internet VOD in June. In the meantime, due to incredible demand, we've made it available online exclusively at Vimeo On Demand until Sunday, May 5th.