Disney's THE LION KING Celebrates 2nd Anniversary at Mandalay BayMay 17, 2011Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay celebrated its second anniversary on the Strip this weekend. Since the show's debut in 2009, THE LION KING has captured the imagination of nearly one million locals and tourists. Following the Sunday evening performance, the show's cast and crew gathered to celebrate the occasion with champagne and a spectacular LION KING cake standing four feet tall and weighing 75 pounds in a magnificent portrayal of Simba's mask and body.
TheatreSquared to Cancel 5/21 Performance of THE POE SHOW in Memory of Actor Sean Phillip MabreyMay 17, 2011Following the tragic death of Northwest Arkansas actor Sean Phillip Mabrey, TheatreSquared has canceled the Saturday, May 21 6:30pm staged reading performance of 'The Poe Show.' Sean, who had appeared in the 2010 Arkansas New Play Fest as well as the recent T2 production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some), was scheduled to appear in the reading. Ticket holders for 'The Poe Show' will be offered an exchange into any New Play Fest event, and may contact the Walton Arts Center Box Office at (479) 443-5600. All other New Play Fest readings and events will continue as scheduled.
Cynthia Reeves Projects Presents Works at the New artMKT Art Fair, 5/20 -22May 17, 2011CYNTHIA-REEVES Projects presents work in diverse media at the new artMRKT San Francisco contemporary art fair, Booth 315, May 20-22. artMRKT SF / Concourse Exhibition Center, 620 7th Street (at Brennan); Fair hours: Thursday, VIP Preview 7:30 -10:30; Friday 11 - 6, Saturday 11 - 7, Sunday 12 - 6
AURELIE LAFLAMME'S DIARY to Play at IFC Center, 5/21 & 22May 17, 2011AURELIE LAFLAMME'S DIARY, winner of the 2011 NYICFF Grand Prize will be shown at the IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue (at West Third) on Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 at 11:00 am. The film will be in French with English Subtitles and is recommended for ages 8 to adult.
Ian Mclagan Among Upcoming Performers to Appear at Joe's Pub in JuneMay 17, 2011Joe's Pub Announces an exiting line-up of upcoming performances:
JUNE 13-16 The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre presents
NIGHT OF A THOUSAND JUDYS: A Benefit Performance for The Ali Forney Center
Monday, June 13 at 7:00 PM
The Meeting* hosted by Justin Sayre - the acclaimed comedy/variety show for homosexuals and their friends holds its second annual Pride-month benefit for the Ali Forney Center
Neil Patrick Harris Among Newly Chosen Members of TCG Honorary CommitteeMay 17, 2011Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, and LA Stage Alliance, the leading service provider for the performing arts in greater Los Angeles, are proud to announce the 2011 TCG National Conference Honorary Committee of distinguished artists who have had impressive careers on stage, screen and with the written word.
Bakehouse Theatre Presents MOLLY'S SHOES, May 20 - June 4May 17, 2011MOLLY'S SHOES is the story of Molly, David and Elspeth at two periods in their lives, twenty years apart. With real human beings, real issues and snappy dialogue, Accidental Productions presents a new play by Adelaide playwright Alex Vickery-Howe .
THE ROCKETTE SUMMER INTENSIVE to Air 2nd Episode on MSG Varsity, 6/14May 17, 2011MSG Varsity's 'The Rockette Summer Intensive' television series kicks back into action with a new episode that takes an exclusive look at the audition process for Radio City's annual Rockette Summer Intensive as high school dancers from across the tri-state area vie for a coveted spot in the training program. The Summer Intensive is part of the Rockette Dance Education program and offers aspiring dancers the extraordinary opportunity to study under Rockette Director/Choreographers and legendary Radio City Rockettes.
Young People's Theater Announces Overnight Acting Camp Workshop, 6/27May 17, 2011What do Josh Young, Kait Kerrigan, Brian Lowdermilk, Marcus Stevens and Carey Brown have in common? They all grew up learning about theatre at Young People's Theatre Workshop in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. In fact, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk will be teaching a workshop on June 27th at YPTW's Theatre Arts Overnight Camp. The camp is a 5 night camp held at Eastern University in St. Davids, PA. Go to YPTW.org for more information.
Maxims Announces Cabaret and High Tea Events Coming This SummerMay 17, 2011During July, August and September, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events in partnership with the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture will present three cabaret events and three afternoons of high tea accompanied by unique entertainment at Maxim's: The Nancy Goldberg International Center at 24 E. Goethe Street.
terraNOVA Presents QUESTIONS MY MOTHER CAN'T ANSWER at 9th Space, 5/21 - 5/27May 17, 2011terraNOVA Collective & Jack Sharkey present Questions My Mother Can't Answer, a moving and funny one woman show written by and starring Andrea Caban (recipient of the 2008 NY Innovative Theatre Award for Outstanding Solo Performance), as part of the 8th annual soloNOVA Arts Festival, starting this Sat 5/21 @ 4pm, & then Sun 5/22 @ 6pm, Mon 5/23 @ 8pm, Wed 5/25 @ 8pm & Fri 5/ 27 @ 8pm at 9th Space (located at Performance Space 122, 150 1st Ave at 9th Street).
BCP's SORDID LIVES Now Playing Through 6/5 at Little Firehouse TheatreMay 17, 2011Bergen County Players (BCP) presents Sordid Lives, a black comedy about white trash by playwright Del Shores. Winner of 14 Drama Logue awards, including Best Production, Sordid Lives is a comedic twist on a story of unconditional love, acceptance and coming out in a Texas family as they all arrive for the matriarch's funeral.
Cincinnati Playhouse Presents THE PAVILLION, 5/19 - 6/12May 17, 2011The Tony award winning Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park will close its Thompson Shelterhouse season with the The Pavilion by Craig Wright, which begins public previews on May 14 , opens on May 19 and continues through June 12.
Strand Theater to Host Annual Open House, 5/21May 17, 2011This year's Open House on May 21st has something for everyone. The first half, from 4:00-6:00 pm, will feature activities suitable for the entire family. Face-painters, dancing, fight choreography, and cartoonists will keep the kids hopping, and their inner Picassos can breathe as they're invited to contribute to a children's mural inside the theater.