VIDEO: Houston Ballet Preps for OKLAHOMA! at Theatre Under The StarsAugust 30, 2018TUTS' production of Oklahoma! will be directed by Dallas Theater Center's Artistic Director, Kevin Moriarty. The production, which is an artistic collaboration with Houston Ballet, will be choreographed by Stanton Welch AM, Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. Broadway conductor Kimberly Grigsby will be Musical Director of the show. Joining them on the production are Andrew Harper as Sound Designer, Jason Lyons as Lighting Designer, and Karen Perry as Costume Design. Casting for Oklahoma! was provided by Paul Hardt of Stewart/Whitley.
Imelda Staunton Joins the Cast of the DOWNTON ABBEY Feature FilmAugust 30, 2018According to Deadline, Focus Features has set production with Carnival Films to begin production on the Downton Abbey this summer. The original principal cast, including Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and more, are set to reprise their upstairs/downstairs roles with Focus and Universal Pictures International distributing.
VIDEO: SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Explores Leiber and Stoller's History with the Gibson GuitarAugust 29, 2018The new production of Smokey Joe's Cafe: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller, officially opened on, Sunday, July 22. The vibrant nine-member ensemble led by director choreographer Joshua Bergasse brings new life to more than 30 classic songs including 'Stand by Me,' 'I'm a Woman,' 'Hound Dog,' 'Fools Fall In Love,' 'On Broadway,' 'Yakety Yak,' 'Pearl's a Singer,' 'Treat Me Nice,' 'There Goes My Baby,' 'Love Potion #9,' 'Jailhouse Rock,' and 'Spanish Harlem.' Check out a new video exploring the history of Leiber and Stoller and the Gibson guitar below!
Susanne Bartsch: ON TOP Opens Next Week at Laemmle Monica Film CenterAugust 29, 2018An intimate immersion into the world of New York City nightlife and fashion icon Susanne Bartsch. Along with launching the career of RuPaul, and championing the early work of designers like Marc Jacobs and Vivienne Westwood, her legacy includes raising millions of dollars for the fight against AIDS.
VIDEO: First Look at ONCE in Rehearsals at Theatre Latte DaAugust 28, 2018Rehearsals for Theater Latte Da's Once are underway. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once features a book by Enda Walsh with music and lyrics by Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Theater Latte Da Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the production with Music Director Jason Hansen and choreography by Kelli Foster Warder. Performances begin September 12 at the Ritz Theater (345 13th Avenue NE in Minneapolis). Single tickets and season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at latteda.org or by calling 612-339-3003.
Photo Flash: POSE Star Billy Porter Hosts DIVERSITY X DESIGN, A Benefit for DIFFAAugust 27, 2018On Saturday night in Los Angeles, Billy Porter ("POSE," "American Horror Story: Apocalypse") hosted DIVERSITY x DESIGN, an Emmy season soiree celebrating diversity, inclusion and representation on television. Presented by BOOM Events, the evening benefitted DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, the national non-profit organization that raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS.
More Than 1,100 Animal Shelters Join With NBC And Telemundo Stations To Host Clear The SheltersAugust 24, 2018NBC and Telemundo stations located in more than 70 cities in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico are joining with over 1,100 animal shelters and rescues to present the fourth annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption campaign this August. Launched earlier this month and culminating tomorrow with “Clear the Shelters Day,” local shelters and rescues will reduce or waive their pet adoption fees tomorrow to help families adopt a pet. Visitcleartheshelters.com to access a list of participating shelters and a real-time pet adoption tracker. Since 2015, more than 150,000 pets have been adopted through Clear the Shelters.
VIDEO: Off-Broadway Play THE BENCH to Head to Los Angeles!August 21, 2018The Off-Broadway hit play, The Bench starring Robert Galinsky, directed by Jay O. Sanders, is taking the show on the road to play LA's Hudson Guild Theater (6539 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA 90038) for a limited six-week run beginning October 4 - November 9, 2018). Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting www.plays411.com/thebench.