 Photo Flash: Theater Wit's THE NORTH PLAN
February 8, 2012Hot on the heels of Disgraced at American Theater Company and Old Times at Strawdog Theatre, Chicago director Kimberly Senior helms yet another production on a Chicago storefront stage, the local premiere of Jason Wells' The North Plan.
 JazzOn2 Announces Four New Radio Shows
February 8, 2012
WWFM's JazzOn2, one of three radio formats broadcasting from Mercer County
Community College (MCCC), is introducing four new radio programs over the next few months: two public affairs programs, a music program that will introduce new releases, and a fusion jazz program.
 12th Planet to Perform at Webster Hall, 2/10
February 8, 2012
Dubstep king 12th Planet is coming to Webster Hall this Friday, February 10 -- with Flinch, Kastle and special guest Kill The Noise -- in support of his recently dropped EP, Scion A/V Presents: The End Is Near.
 RATED P FOR PARENTHOOD Begins Performances Tonight
February 8, 2012
Rated P for Parenthood will begin performances today, Wednesday, February 8, 2012 with Opening Night set for Wednesday, February 29th upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street).
 Howard McGillin, Chryssie Whitehead, Christopher Charles Wood to Lead Paper Mill's DAMN YANKEES
February 8, 2012
Paper Mill Playhouse has just announced casting for Damn Yankees, directed by Paper Mill Playhouse's Producing Artistic Director, Mark S. Hoebee, with choreography by Denis Jones. The cast features Howard McGillin (Applegate), Chryssie Whitehead (Lola), Christopher Charles Wood (Joe Hardy), Joseph Kolinski (Joe Boyd), Patti Cohenour (Meg Boyd) and Nancy Anderson (Gloria Thorpe). Damn Yankees begins performances on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, and runs at the Millburn, New Jersey theater through Sunday, April 1, 2012.
 Howie Mandel to Become Permanent Co-Host on LIVE! WITH KELLY?
February 8, 2012
After guest co-hosting ABC's morning talk show LIVE! WITH KELLY last week, rumors have been circulating that the popular comedian may be a top candidate to fill Regis Philbin's chair as permanent co-host of the show.
 'Bosques' o el teatro que nos recuerda las promesas pasadas
February 8, 2012
El día de su nacimiento, Lobo ya cargaba con una pérdida. Y no era cualquier cosa. Su existencia en el mundo significó la muerte de su madre. En la cabeza de Lobo se baten la razón y el cariño, dejando espacio para el vacío y el odio. Ambos sentimientos que la separan de la imagen de su madre, quien ha dejado para ella una tarea: indagar respecto a la razón de su muerte.
 200th Episode of NCIS Delivers Big Rating for CBS
February 8, 2012
The 200th episode of NCIS delivered 20.82 million viewers and ranked as Tuesday's #1 program in both viewers and key demographics, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for February 7.
 Apricot Sky Productions to Present HANKY PANKY and 'STILL JEWISH' this Spring
February 8, 2012
Apricot Sky Productions will mount the two new shows Hanky Panky and Still Jewish...After All These Years on the newly renovated Grove Street Theatre, Montclair. International and PBS-TV star Avi Hoffman stars in these two Jewish-themed new comedies with music.
 CNBC's HOW I MADE MY MILLIONS to Premiere 2/27
February 8, 2012
CNBC's HOW I MADE MY MILLIONS goes behind the curtain to reveal how everyday people have taken ordinary ideas and turned them in extraordinary businesses. Companies that have surpassed that magic number of a million dollars.
 STAGE TUBE: Inside JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR's Road to Broadway!
February 8, 2012
Tickets are now on sale for The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's hit production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Directed by the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Artistic Director Des McAnuff, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will open March 22, 2012 (previews begin March 1) at the Neil Simon Theatre. In the video below, the cast takes us behind the scenes of their road to the Great White Way!
 Joshua Henry, Natasha Yvette Williams & Nikki Renee Daniels Set for Seth's Broadway Chatterbox, 2/9
February 8, 2012
After a year and a half hiatus, Seth Rudetsky's famed Seth's Broadway Chatterbox has returned to Don't Tell Mama. Seth's Broadway Chatterbox includes interviews and performances by noted Broadway celebrities and is a raw, funny and insightful interview program that really has no equal.
 HBO's THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW Season 3 to Premiere 4/20
February 8, 2012
THE RICKY GERVAIS SHOW, the animated comedy series based on the record-breaking podcast, returns to HBO for its 13-episode third season FRIDAY, APRIL 20 (9:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other new episodes debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time.
 Photo Flash: Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom Opens At Aurora Theatre
February 8, 2012
Aurora Theatre welcomes patrons to the dark side of video gaming in the suburbs with Jennifer Haley’s Neighborhood 3: Requisition of Doom, running February 12–March 4, 2012.
 ACT 1's MASTER CLASS Moves to Nashville Opera's Noah Liff Center for Pair of Performances This Weekend
February 8, 2012
Dan McGeachy directs Nashville actress Pat Rulon as Maria Calls in Terrence McNally’s Master Class, running February 10 and 11 at Nashville Opera’s Noah Liff Opera Center, continuing a run that opened at Darkhorse Theatre in mid-January.
 Animal Planet Announces 'Decision 2012 - Elect America's Favorite Pet' Campaign
February 8, 2012
This President's Day, Animal Planet pays tribute to our nation's heads of state - and their famous first pets - by announcing DECISION 2012: ELECT AMERICA'S FAVORITE PET.
 Staten Island Children's Museum Celebrates Black History Month
February 8, 2012
Audiences can celebrate Black History month at the Staten Island Children's Museum, with two special programs. On Saturday, February 11, come and learn the roots of Feraba! This fusion of traditional African sounds and movement with American tap dancing to the accompaniment of rhythmic drumming will have you tapping your feet and itching to get up and move!
 ABC'S THE RIVER Debut Draws More Viewers For Its Time Slot
February 8, 2012
With back-to-back episodes of Last Man Standing and the series debut of THE RIVER, ABC's numbers shot up over the same Tuesday last year (an all-original schedule) by 2.2 million viewers and by 60% Adults 18-49.
 Stages Theatre Co Sets 2012-13 Season, Begins With DUCK FOR PRESIDENT
February 8, 2012
The 2012-13 season at Stages Theatre Company (STC) features eight productions for children and young adults, with the selected titles evoking imagination and inspiration.
 X FACTOR Judge Simon Cowell Admits Regret Over Paula Abdul Firing
February 8, 2012
In an exclusive interview with Extra TV, the X FACTOR's Simon Cowell broke his silence for the first time regarding the recent firing of judges and host from the Fox singing competition.
 Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre Preps ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING for 2/16 Opening Night
February 8, 2012
From the same writing team that created Frankly, My Dear—Duke Ernsburger and Virginia Cate—comes the latest comedy opening at Nashville’s Chaffin's Barn Dinner Theatre: Elvis Has Left the Building. Running February 16-March 18, the comedy is directed by Martha Wilkinson, artistic director of the company that is celebrating its 45th season of bringing theater to Nashville audiences.
 Christina Ricci & Bebe Neuwirth Lead CSC's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM this Spring!
February 8, 2012
Classic Stage Company has announced complete casting for their upcoming production of Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, which begins previews at CSC on Wednesday, April 4 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 20. Joining two-time Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth (Hippolyta/Titania) and acclaimed film/television/stage star Christina Ricci (Hermia) in the cast are Jordan Dean (Demetrius), Nick Gehlfuss (Lysander), David Greenspan (Flute/Fairy), Halley Wegryn Gross (Helena), Anthony Heald (Theseus/Oberon), Erin Hill (Starveling/Fairy), Chad Lindsey (Snout/Fairy), Taylor Mac (Egeus/Puck), James Patrick Nelson (Snug/Fairy), Steven Skybell (Bottom) and Rob Yang (Quince/Fairy). Directed by Tony Speciale (Unnatural Acts), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM has its official opening Sunday, April 29.
 Alan Cumming, Kelli O'Hara, et al. Join PUBLIC SINGS! Benefit, 3/5
February 8, 2012
The Public Theater announced today that Alan Cumming, Montego Glover, Gabriel Kahane, Ethan Lipton, Kelli O’Hara, and Benjamin Walker would join the star-studded PUBLIC SINGS! benefit on Monday, March 5 at Joe’s Pub. This unforgettable evening will celebrate the rich history of musicals produced by The Public Theater, including HAIR, A Chorus Line, and Caroline, or Change, as well as new musicals in development like February House premiering at The Public this May. Directed by Daisy Prince with musical direction by Chris Fenwick, this one-night-only event will also include the previously announced Laura Benanti, David Byrne, Raul Esparza, Jesse L. Martin, and Steven Pasquale.
 Citizens of the Universe Presents GONZO- A Brutal Chrysalis 2/15-17
February 8, 2012
Citizens of the Universe is offering up its third showing of 2012 with a "spiced up" version of last year’s show, Paul Addis’s original ‘GONZO- A Brutal Chrysalis. The show will play Feb. 15th -17th at the Roux (formerly the Mill in NODA).
 Paramount Changes Release Date for TITANIC 3D to 4/2
February 8, 2012
According to EWonline, the release date for James Cameron's 3-D re-release of his Oscar-winning film TITANIC has been changed.
 THE DISAPPEARANCE OF JANEY JONES Next Onstage From Tennessee Women's Theater Project
February 8, 2012
Janey Jones can’t get out of bed. She’s lost her job, her boyfriend has dumped her, and she’s afraid of sliding into the same well of depression that swallowed her grandmother. From the opening moments, it’s clear that The Disappearance of Janey Jones digs into some serious subjects. That’s a big part of the reason she chose the play, says Tennessee Women’s Theater Project founder and artistic director Maryanna Clarke.
 GOING DARK to Open at Sound&Fury, 3/6
February 8, 2012
After their hugely successful Kursk, trailblazing theatre company Sound&Fury return with an illuminating new show about one man’s relationship with the night sky as he begins to lose his sight.
 Paper Bag Players Present LAUGH! LAUGH! LAUGH! 3/18
February 8, 2012
The Paper Bag Players will present Laugh! Laugh! Laugh!, a new theater production for families, at The Jewish Museum on Sunday, March 18 at 2 pm.
 BBC America's WHITECHAPEL to Return 3/28
February 8, 2012
Detective Sergeant Miles (Phil Davis) and Edward Buchan (Steve Pemberton) will be spreading their investigations beyond the boundaries of East London's Whitechapel, as they peel back layers of the East End's most gruesome history. WHITECHAPEL premieres Wednesday, March 28, 10:00pm ET/PT as part of BBC AMERICA's Dramaville.
 ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, et. al Set for Serenbe Playhouse's 2012 Season
February 8, 2012
Serenbe Playhouse has announced its upcoming 2012 season which includes ALICE IN WONDERLAND, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, and TIME BETWEEN US.
 Drury Lane Theatre Offers Valentine's Day Dinner & Theater Package 2/10-12
February 8, 2012
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, is offering a dinner and theater package on Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12.
 THE WOLVERINE Sequel to Be Released in July 2013
February 8, 2012
According to digitalspy.com, the sequel to 2009's blockbuster film 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' will be released in theaters on July 26, 2013.
 BWW Reviews: National Tour of SOUTH PACIFIC Brings Rodgers and Hammerstein's Classic to TPAC
February 8, 2012
There comes a moment late in the second act of South Pacific when Nellie Forbush (played by the luminous Katie Reid), after hearing the disembodied voice of Emile Debecque (the dashing Marcelo Guzzo) over a two-way radio relaying some heartbreaking news—and confirming to her that he has sacrificed all he holds dear in order to help Allied forces overcome Japanese forces—when she runs on the beach, beseeching Emile to “come back” so that she may admit her foolhardy response to him before he left on that heroic mission. She completes her heartrending plea for his safe return with a lovely reprise, however brief, of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s stunning “Some Enchanted Evening.”
 Arden Theatre Company Presents CYRANO 3/8-4/15
February 8, 2012
Arden Theatre Company 2011/12 mainstage season continues with Edmond Rostand’s Cyrano in a new version translated by Michael Hollinger, co-adapted with director Aaron Posner.
 WAR HORSE to Play Cadillac Palace Theatre in December
February 8, 2012
The National Theatre’s epic WAR HORSE, winner of five 2011 Tony® Awards including Best Play, will come to Chicago this December for a limited three-week engagement from Dec. 18, 2012 – Jan. 5, 2013 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.).
 Noah Bean to Guest Star on ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME
February 8, 2012
As first reported on TVLine.com, actor Noah Bean will guest star on an upcoming episode of ABC's drama series ONCE UPON A TIME.
 Susie McMonagle, Heidi Kettenring and Christine Sherrill Set for Valentine's Day Event at Northlight Theatre, 2/14
February 8, 2012
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, announces a special one night-only Valentine’s Day event with Susie McMonagle, Heidi Kettenring and Christine Sherrill. This cabaret with three of Chicago’s best-loved performers will run at 8:00pm on February 14, 2012 at Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Blvd in Skokie.
 Pantochino Productions Presents The Brothers Grimm and a Showgirl 3/16-18
February 8, 2012
Pantochino Productions Inc has announced its next show, "The Brothers Grimm and a Showgirl" which will play The Off-Broadway Theatre at Yale in New Haven for a limited engagement March 16 - 18.
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