Jessica Kirson and Monty Franklin Come to ComedyWorks
Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. Her act is a performance unlike any comedian you've ever seen. An 18-year veteran of comedy, Jessica was awarded 'Best Female Comic' by the MAC association in New York City and recently accepted the Nightlife Award for 'Best Stand-up Comedian' in NYC. Jessica's comedic character videos have a collective 30 million views on her YouTube Channel, The Jessy K Show. Her podcast, Fat Pig, tackles food obsession and honesty in all things gluttony. Featured guests include actress Edie Falco, celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli and even Jessica's psychiatrist mother.
Palo Alto Players presents Monty Python's SPAMALOT
Grab your coconuts and gallop down to Palo Alto Players! From the collaborators behind the hit film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, comes the Tony Award winning Best Musical Monty Python's Spamalot. Join King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table on their quest to find the Holy Grail, April 28 - May 14 at the Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. Monty Python's Spamalot is directed and choreographed by Andrew Ceglio, with additional tap choreography by Stephanie Bayer and music direction by Katie Coleman. Tickets are on sale now online at www.paplayers.org or by phone at 650.329.0891.
PLENTY, Starring Rachel Weisz, Extends Again at The Public
The Public Theater has announced a final extension today for the first major New York revival of PLENTY, written by David Hare. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, the show began performances on Tuesday, November 4 and was originally extended through Sunday, November 20. It will now run through Thursday, December 1, with an official press opening Sunday, October 23.
Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone & More Earn Jeff Awards Nominations
Six world premiere plays and four new adaptations seen first by Chicago audiences were among those receiving nominations by The Jeff Awards Committee. 178 nominations in 32 categories honor Chicago Equity theatrical productions that opened between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016.
Cast Complete for Rachel Weisz-Led Revival of PLENTY at The Public
The Public Theater announced complete casting today for the first major New York revival of David Hare's PLENTY. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux and featuring the previously announced Rachel Weisz and Corey Stoll, the show will begin previews on Tuesday, October 4 and run through Sunday, November 6, with an official press opening on Thursday, October 20.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/18/16- Christopher Sieber
Happy Birthday, Christopher Sieber! Sieber made his Broadway debut as Agis in the musical Triumph of Love with Betty Buckley and F. Murray Abraham. Following this role, he appeared as a replacement in the roles of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Billy Flynn in Chicago. Sieber played the role of Rapunzel's Prince and shared the role of the Wolf with Gregg Edelman in the revival of Into the Woods in 2002.
In March 2005, Sieber originated the role of Sir Dennis Galahad in the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot. He starred as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical which opened on Broadway on December 14, 2008, after an out-of-town tryout in Seattle. On March 11, 2011, Sieber replaced Jeffrey Tambor as Georges in the Broadway production of La Cage Aux Folles opposite Harvey Fierstein.
STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 2/18/15- Christopher Sieber
Happy Birthday, Christopher Sieber! Sieber made his Broadway debut as Agis in the musical Triumph of Love with Betty Buckley and F. Murray Abraham. Following this role, he appeared as a replacement in the roles of Gaston in Beauty and the Beast, Trevor Graydon in Thoroughly Modern Millie and Billy Flynn in Chicago. Sieber played the role of Rapunzel's Prince and shared the role of the Wolf with Gregg Edelman in the revival of Into the Woods in 2002.
In March 2005, Sieber originated the role of Sir Dennis Galahad in the Broadway musical Monty Python's Spamalot. He starred as Lord Farquaad in Shrek the Musical which opened on Broadway on December 14, 2008, after an out-of-town tryout in Seattle. On March 11, 2011, Sieber replaced Jeffrey Tambor as Georges in the Broadway production of La Cage Aux Folles opposite Harvey Fierstein.
Photo Flash: First Look at Stage Door Inc.'s SPAMALOT
Stage Door Inc. opens its 2014 season with Spamalot, a musical comedy 'lovingly ripped off from' the 1975 comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.' It tells the story of the King Arthur legend in a delightfully irreverent, highly historically inaccurate, hilarious way.
SPAMALOT Set To Lead Stage Door Inc.'s 2014 Season
Stage Door Inc. opens its 2014 season with Spamalot, a musical comedy 'lovingly ripped off from' the 1975 comedy 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail.' It tells the story of the King Arthur legend in a delightfully irreverent, highly historically inaccurate, hilarious way.
In a tribute to the film, only six actors are used to portray the majority of characters in the show. With musical numbers such as 'You Can't Succeed on Broadway' and 'The Fish Schlapping Song,' it's a typical Monty Python production.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends SPAMALOT Through 1/25
Due to popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre announces an additional extension of the Tony Award-winning musical Monty Python's Spamalot, book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. This musical that put the comedy back into musical comedy will continue to run in FST'S Gompertz Theatre through January 25, 2014. Tickets can now be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends Monty Python's SPAMALOT to January 19, 2014
Due to popular demand, Florida Studio Theatre announces an extension of the hit musical Monty Python's Spamalot, book and lyrics by Eric Idle; music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. This Tony Award-winning musical comedy, lovingly ripped off from the classic film Monty Python and The Holy Grail, tells the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Tickets can now be purchased through January 19, 2014 online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office. Monty Python's Spamalot opened to a curious audience on Friday, November 15 Gompertz Theatre at FST (located at 1241 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota FL).
JULESWORKS FOLLIES Set for Jean Cocteau Cinema, 12/30
Julesworks presents edition twenty-one of Santa Fe's Monthly Variety Show, The Julesworks Follies, on Monday, December 30th at 6 pm. We are excited to stage our show once again at the newly reopened Jean Cocteau Cinema at 418 Montezuma. We had a good turnout for our first show there, in spite of being well snowed in.
SPAMALOT, TWO POINT OH and More Highlight FST's 2013-14 Season
Florida Studio Theatre announces its 13-14 Mainstage Season. Bringing up the front is the Tony Award winning musical MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT, followed by the eye-opening show THURGOOD, the musical DADDY LONG LEGS and finishing out the season is the regional premiere of TWO POINT OH.