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New York Theatre Workshop Spring Gala, Honoring James C. Nicola, Set for Tonight

New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) has announced that its 2013 Spring Gala, honoring Artistic Director James C. Nicola in celebration of 25 years of service to the organization, takes place tonight, Monday, May 20 at Tribeca Rooftop. (more...)

Registration Open for Fifth Annual 'Step Up for Cancer', 8/11

Registration is now open online at http://www.stepupforcancer.com for the Fifth Annual Step Up for Cancer fundraising and awareness event, where row-by-row, step-by-step, thousands of participants will transform Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Sunday, August 11, 2013, into one giant stride toward finding a cure for cancer. Cost for participation is just $30, which includes a race day bib, Step Up for Cancer T-shirt and goodie bag. (more...)

NFL Kicker Billy Cundiff Launches 'Kicking For The Dream'

NFL kicker Billy Cundiff has launched Kicking For The Dream, an effort to engage kicking specialists at all levels, to help Colleen's Dream Foundation fund research for the early detection of, and advanced treatment for, ovarian cancer. (more...)

FIX NUMBER SIX Opens 5/29 as Part of the Planet Connections Festival

The world premiere of Fix Number Six, a comedy by Jerry Polner, will be presented beginning May 29, opening day of the 5th annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity, New York's premier eco-friendly theatre festival. Directed by Michael Criscuolo and featuring actors, Fix Number Six tells of Jane, a travel agent whose career is going nowhere. Hounded by an idiot boss, she dreams of pursuing her true calling as an international spy. When her rich, lovesick customer wants to hire Jane to "fix" his life with whatever tawdry subterfuge is necessary, she jumps at the chance. (more...)

City Theatre Announces Four Original Plays Set for MOMENTUM

City Theatre announces four original plays set for MOMENTUM, the theatre's annual festival of new plays at different Stages. This year's selection of works highlights the intricacies of human relationships-chance encounters with strangers; a look back at a life lived in the spotlight; serendipity in a lonely city; and competition on and off the playing field. (more...)

Woolly Mammoth Announces Addition of Associate Artistic Director

Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company has announced the promotion of Miriam Weisfeld from Director of Artistic Development to Associate Artistic Director, an evolution reflective of Woolly's ongoing effort to unify its literary and production activities. In her new role-a position instituted only a few times in Woolly's 34-year history-Weisfeld will continue to manage Woolly's artistic programming from commissions and season selection to implementation, and now also provide oversight of casting, Connectivity, and other initiatives. (more...)

Hard Summer Creates the Future Stars Mini-Mix Series

Gear up for this year's Hard Summer with the launch of the festival's Hard Summer Future Stars mini-mix series, which features select up-and-coming acts on the official artist lineup this year. (more...)

Bill Bowers' BEYOND WORDS to Kick Off 2013 soloNOVA Arts Festival, 5/22

terraNOVA COLLECTIVE and Producing Artistic Director, Jennifer Conley Darling, are pleased to present acclaimed mime, Bill Bowers' BEYOND WORDS, straight from a White House engagement to the west village: BEYOND WORDS will be a special headliner to kick off the 10TH Annual soloNOVA Arts Festival, the award-winning and longest-running solo performance festival in New York City, performing Wednesday May 22 at 8pm and Saturday May 25 at 2pm at the Barrow Street Theatre (27 Barrow Street, NYC). The eight other solo shows included in the soloNOVA Arts Festival will play two weeks only at IRT Theater (154 Christopher Street, inside the landmark Archive Building). Performances begin Thursday, May 23 and continue through Sunday, June 2. (more...)

MTV to Livestream Hangout Music Fest, Begin. Today

MTV, VH1 and CMT will today begin an unmatched multiscreen live performance and news coverage of Hangout Music Festival, including a livestream of the entire event at HangOut.MTV.com, as well as television updates and highlights across MTV, VH1, CMT, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, VH1 Classic, CMT Pure and Palladia. (more...)

Fun., MGMT, She & Him to Headline Kanrocksas Music Fest; Full Lineup Announced!

The daily band lineup for the second annual Kanrocksas Music & Arts Festival has been announced. The heartland's newest major music festival--Kanrocksas--Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, KS--will feature performances from some of the biggest names in alternative rock, EDM, hip-hop, punk and folk, including: Tiësto, Fun., Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Passion Pit, MGMT, Kendrick Lamar, The Avett Brothers, Pretty Lights, Imagine Dragons, Miguel, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, She & Him, Empire of the Sun, Sublime with Rome, Zeds Dead, Descendents and many more across four main Stages. The daily performance lineup is as follows: (more...)

TBS Just For Laughs Announces Digital Comedy Hub at Stage 773

TBS Just For Laughs Chicago presented by State Farm, America's largest comedy festival, will break new boundaries by providing comedy fans around the country with an all-access pass to a digital comedy hub "@ Stage 773". Throughout the festival - which takes place Tuesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16 - performances "@ Stage 773"" will be presented across multiple platforms through such high-profile digital outlets as Team Coco, Dailymotion, Yahoo!, Twitter, YouTube, Google+, The Nerdist, Broadway Video's Above Average, Instagram, Pandora, SiriusXM, Chill.com, Set List as well as the festival's website:www.justforlaughschicago.com. A digital comedy hub "@ Stage 773" will play host to solo shows by some of the hottest names in comedy, plus breakthrough performances by emerging talent. In addition, Stage 773 will feature exclusive live presentations from today's most popular podcasts, including You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes, Doug Loves Movies, Ari Shaffir's Skeptic Tank, and The Team Coco Podcast. Comedy fans will be able to enjoy a selection of the performances online for free around the clock. (more...)

Chicago's Lady Arm Wrestlers Return for CLLAW 16, 6/7

The ladies of CLLAW are celebrating their 'Sweet 16' - but there's nothing sweet about these gals! The Chicago League of Lady Arm Wrestlers are flexing their forearms once again at CLLAW XVI on Friday, June 7 at 10 pm with a return to the super colossal Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Ave. in Chicago. Brought to you by Sideshow Theatre Company, CLLAW's 16th match will feature fearsome lady arm wrestlers decked out in over-the-top outfits, a cash bar, shady referees and audience participation all wrapped into one wild, crazy, theatrical event. Chicago bands The Black Laces and The Lucky Shiners will take the stage to rock out the evening. All proceeds from CLLAW XVI will benefit Sideshow Theatre and this match's partner charity, C4 - Community Counseling Centers of Chicago. (more...)

THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY Adds Wednesday Matinees to Schedule

Tony Award winner Amanda Plummer (Agnes of God, Pulp Fiction) and Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) unite their white-hot talents for the highly anticipated production ofTennessee Williams' The Two-Character Play at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street). Previews begin Monday, June 10. Opening Night is set for June 19 at 8:00 p.m. Gene David Kirk directs. (more...)

MERCY, GOING HOME and NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK Set for MCC Theater's Spring 2013 Playlab Readings

MCC THEATER has announced the line-up for their Spring 2013 PlayLab readings of new plays by three members of the company's Playwrights' Coalition: Adam Szymkowicz, Ed Napier, and Ashlin Halfnight to be held respectively at 7PM on June 3, June 10 and June 23, 2013 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher Street). The series offers a rare look into the development process of new plays by some of New York's most exciting playwrights. Audience members will also be invited to meet and greet the artists at receptions directly following the readings. (more...)

Photo Flash: First Look at Profiles Theatre's IN THE COMPANY OF MEN by Neil LaBute

Profiles Theatre Artistic Directors Darrell W. Cox and Joe Jahraus present the World Premiere of Resident Artist Neil LaBute's revised stage version of In the Company of Men. In the Company of Men, directed by Profiles Resident Artist and Steppenwolf ensemble member Rick Snyder, runs now through June 30, 2013 with the press opening tonight, May 16 at 8:00pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below! (more...)

LaMaMa Presents the World Premiere of FALSE SOLUTION, Beginning 6/13

FALSE SOLUTION, a world-premiere play about an architect's struggle to design a Holocaust museum in Poland, written and directed by Oren Safdie, will be presented Off-Broadway with previews starting Thursday, June 13, 2013 (prior to an official press opening night on June 16th) at La MaMa (74A East 4th Street) in Manhattan. The production runs through Sunday, June 30. (more...)

STAGE TUBE: PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Cast Supports Coney Island Mermaid Parade

Written by Elice and directed by Tony Award-winner Roger Rees and Tony Award-nominee Alex Timbers, Peter and the Starcatcher officially began performances at New World Stages (340 West 50th St.) on Monday, March 18, 2013, after ending its triumphant run on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on Sunday, January 20, 2013.When the cast heard that the Coney Island Mermaid Parade is currently trying to raise funds through a Kickstarter campaign, they made a video to show support for the cause. Check it out below! (more...)

Marty Thomas Features Taylor Louderman for Take a Time Out, 5/17

Take a Time Out in the Time Out New York Lounge presents Marty Thomas (XANADU, WICKED, THE SECRET GARDEN) hosting a cabaret showcase featuring Michigan alum, Taylor Louderman (BRING IT ON:THE MUSICAL), and the current graduating Musical Theater class of The University of Michigan on Friday, May 17. (more...)

Christopher Plummer, Barbara Byrne and More Join Guthrie's 50th Anniversary Gala, 6/22

The Guthrie today announced that eight artists who have graced the Guthrie's Stages during its 50-year history, from the first season in 1963 to the theater's current season, are slated to participate in the Guthrie's 50th anniversary on June 22, 2013. Exclusive interviews with the legendary Zoe Caldwell and Christopher Plummer will be unveiled as part of a poignant and celebratory multi-media tribute, while stage veterans Barbara Bryne, Peter Michael Goetz and Stephen Yoakam; two graduates of the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Actor Training Program, Matthew Amendt and Valeri Mudek; and an alum of A Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training, Erik Heger; will perform live for the one-night-only event. (more...)

Detroit's Marriott at the Renaissance Center Offering Special Summer Rates

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, a convenient downtown Detroit, MI, hotel, is offering stunning rates for the city's premier summer events. (more...)

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