Elizabeth Swados Directs JEWISH BOOKS COOKING Throughout NYC thru 6/17

Jewish Books Cooking, a new musical based on Jewish-themed children's books and created and directed by award-winning composer and author Elizabeth Swados, premieres at The JCC in Manhattan today, May 20th and plays throughout New York City through the end of the month and into June. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Runaway's KISS ME KATE is Simply 'Wunderbar'

"Another op'nin, another show. Four weeks, you rehearse and rehearse. Three weeks, and it couldn't be worse. One week, will it ever be right? Then out of the hat it's that big first night." Those opening lyrics to Cole Porter's classic musical had double meaning at Friday night's opening performance of Runaway Stage Productions' "Kiss Me Kate." Despite a few kinks in sets and sound, the talented cast had its energetic audience laughing, smiling and applauding from start to finish. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look At Loco7's URBAN ODYSSEY

a MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway from March 22 - April 8, 2012 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 22 for a March 24 opening. Check out production shots below. (more...)

Calliope Theatre Company Presents CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE AGE, Tonight Through 4/1

Calliope Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Children of the Future Age, a new play with music. Set in an abandoned building, the play follows three Runaways as they compete to usher the second coming of the poet William Blake through vision and songs. (more...)

La MaMa to Present Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company's World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, 3/22

La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway from March 22 - April 8, 2012 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 22 for a March 24 opening. (more...)

Sixth Avenue Theater Presents NERVE

Sixth Avenue is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of NERVE, written by Adam Szymkowicz, choreography by Laura Harrison and directed by Michael Matthews (Take Me Out, What's Wrong With Angry) and starring Anna Rubley and Adam Silver. (more...)

Sixth Avenue Theater Presents NERVE

Sixth Avenue is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of NERVE, written by Adam Szymkowicz, choreography by Laura Harrison and directed by Michael Matthews (Take Me Out, What's Wrong With Angry) and starring Anna Rubley and Adam Silver. (more...)

Calliope Theatre Company Announces CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE AGE, 3/28-4/1

Calliope Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Children of the Future Age, a new play with music. Set in an abandoned building, the play follows three Runaways as they compete to usher the second coming of the poet William Blake through vision and songs. (more...)

La MaMa to Present Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company's URBAN ODYSSEY, 3/22-4/8

La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. (more...)

La MaMa to Present Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company's World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, 3/22

La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway from March 22 - April 8, 2012 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 22 for a March 24 opening. (more...)

Sixth Avenue Theater Presents NERVE

Sixth Avenue is set to present the Los Angeles Premiere of NERVE, written by Adam Szymkowicz, choreography by Laura Harrison and directed by Michael Matthews (Take Me Out, What's Wrong With Angry) and starring Anna Rubley and Adam Silver. (more...)

THE LA MAMA CANTATA Returns To Ellen Stewart Theatre

Elizabeth Swados' new music theatre work THE LA MAMA CANTATA -- given its world-premiere for two performances in November -- returns by popular demand to the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E. 4 St.) for two additional performances during the holiday season on December 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m., it has been announced by La MaMa's artistic director Mia Yoo. (more...)

La MaMa Presents Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company's World Premiere of Urban Odyssey Thru 4/8

La MaMa in association with Loco7 Dance Puppet Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of Urban Odyssey, a dance puppet theatre piece conceived by Federico Restrepo and Denise Greber, designed, directed and choreographed by Federico Restrepo, with original music composed by Obie Award Winner Elizabeth Swados, and text by Elias Khoury. Loco7 is celebrating their 25th Anniversary season this year. Urban Odyssey, part of La MaMa's 50th Anniversary season, runs Off-Broadway through April 8, 2012 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. (more...)

La MaMa to Honor Philip J. Smith and Robert E. Wankel, 6/24

La MaMa will wrap up its 50th anniversary season with a its LA MAMA 50 BIG BASH on Sunday, June 24th with an evening of performances emceed by longtime La MaMa artist Andre DeShields at NYU's Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place in Manhattan), it has been announced by Mia Yoo, Artistic Director of La MaMa, and Frank Carucci, President of the La MaMa Board of Directors. LA MAMA 50 BIG BASH begins at 6:00 p.m. (more...)

ABC Family Announces May 2012 Programming Highlights

ABC Family announces its May 2012 Programming Highlights including Mother's day 'Mamalicious Week' celebration. (more...)

University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater to Prsent O BRAVE NEW WORLD, 4/20-29

A new generation of American actors showcases its talents as the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program Class of 2012 presents O Brave New World, a pair of new plays, in the Dowling Studio, April 20 -29. (more...)

Tribeca Film Festival Names Competition Jurors

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders. (more...)

2012 Tribeca Film Festival and Tribeca Film Institute Program Juries Announced - Hugh Dancy, Whoopi Goldberg and More

The Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), presented by founding partner American Express, today announced its jurors - a diverse group of 39 individuals, including award-winning filmmakers, writers and producers, acclaimed actors, respected critics and global business leaders. (more...)

University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater to Prsent O BRAVE NEW WORLD, 4/20-29

A new generation of American actors showcases its talents as the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program Class of 2012 presents O Brave New World, a pair of new plays, in the Dowling Studio, April 20 -29. (more...)

Calliope Theatre Company's CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE AGE Closes

Calliope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Children of the Future Age, a new play with music. Set in an abandoned building, the play follows three Runaways as they compete to usher the second coming of the poet William Blake through vision and songs. (more...)

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