Charlie Piane - Page 23

THE MEETING* is a 'delightfully droll' (Time Out New York) monthly comedy/variety show for homosexuals and their friends. It's a gay romp through politics, sexual and otherwise, social news, music, skits, and other important life-changing information. The Meeting* returns to The Duplex Cabaret Theatre on January 13, 2011 at 9:30 pm with writer/host Justin Sayre.

Experience rock n' roll revelry at the three floor Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas. Partake in drinks, dancing, bands and a DJ. The celebrating begins at 9pm and doesn't stop until 3am.

Currently the Gilroy Arts Alliance is seeking Art enthusiasts to come greet and educate the community about exhibits and workshops being offered at the Gilroy Center for the Arts.

Smiling Rhino Theatre Presents BLUE'S CLUES LIVE Jan. 15-30

An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.

Neil Patrick Harris and longtime partner David Burtka welcomed twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace this October with the help of a surrogate. The happy parents are featured in a new People magazine spread.

Lead producer Michael Cohl announced today that cast member Natalie Mendoza, who helped create the role of 'Arachne' over the last six months, has decided to depart SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring a book by Julie Taymor and Glen Berger, and new music and lyrics by U2's Bono and The Edge, SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark is now in previews at Broadway's Foxwoods Theatre (213 West 42nd Street). Opening night is set for Monday, February 7, 2011.

Performance Network Theatre announces it's production of 'The War Since Eve,' by Michigan playwright, Kim Carney. This World Premiere comedy will open in previews on January 13 and runs through February 13. 'Eve' is directed by PNT Artistic Director, David Wolber, and features Henrietta Hemelin, Sarab Kamoo ('Sonia Flew') and Leah Smith.

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre presents DISNEY PIPES AND POPS, a magical musical celebration of Disney films and their music with the award winning Rob Richards at the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ and featuring American new gospel pianist Alex-Zsolt, on Saturday January 15, 2011 at 10:00am, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Rob Richards will accompany the classic silent Mickey Mouse cartoons 'Plane Crazy' and 'Galloping Gaucho' on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ, allowing El Capitan guests to experience these films in the way they were originally presented.

Theatre critic-turned-blogger John Simon has published his thoughts on the SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK review debacle.

The Drilling Company, known for its short play projects and downtown Shakespeare in the PArking Lot, now in its 11th season, will premiere a hilarious new comedy from longtime collabortator Stephen Bittrich. Opening January 20th and running until February 6th, Thursday - Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., at The Drilling Company Theatre, 236 West 78th Street on the third floor, between Amsterdam and Broadway, just 1 block south of the 1 train at 79th Street.

In 2011, The New York International Fringe Festival (FringeNYC) celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. To mark the occasion, on Sunday, January 9, the first of many special events will be offered: FringeTALK, a live-streamed town hall event during which anyone from anywhere in the world can ask anything about the festival via Twitter or Facebook and/or our built in chat room.

WSCT Holds Auditions For PICASSO AT LAPIN AGILE Jan. 9-10

Children's Theatre of Charlotte kicks off the new year with 'How I Became a Pirate,' coming to the McColl Family Theatre from January 21-February 6. Based on the best-selling book by Carolina author Melinda Long, this swashbuckling musical is a fun family show recommended for ages 5 and up.

Broadway singer/actress Janet Dacal will perform the National Anthem at this years Outback Bowl, officials announced today. Dacal is currently playing the role of Alice in Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND, coming to Broadway in the Spring of 2011. WONDERLAND will hold its pre-Broadway engagement at the Straz Center Jan. 4-16, 2011.

William Shakespeare must defend his works' relevancy for the 21st Century in Shakespeare's Case, the Nashville Shakespeare Festival's 2011 winter production. This original play runs Jan. 13-30 at Belmont University's Troutt Theater.

Surfside Players, Cocoa Beach, is proud to announce our January production of CATS, the immortal musical by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, directed by Rod Savickis and choreographed by Christopher Kirby.

Cape Rep is pleased to announce the 2011 Winter Season. Performances will take place in The Community Room of the newly renovated Cape House at the entrance to the Cape Rep campus, North Side, Route 6A, E. Brewster. Programming will run from January 7-February 27 and will include readings, music, performance and exhibition. Details will be announced shortly.

Vs. Theatre Company, which will produce the Los Angeles premiere of Neil LaBute's The Mercy Seat at [Inside] the Ford this spring, hosts 'An Evening With Neil LaBute' on January 15. The acclaimed playwright and filmmaker will take questions from the audience in a discussion moderated by theater director/acting coach Howard Fine.

Count Dracula, the world's most famous vampire, returns to the New York stage in DRACULA by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston, based on the eponymous novel by Bram Stoker, began previews December 14, prior to its official press opening January 5 at the Little Shubert Theatre (442 West 42nd Street). Paul Alexander directs the new production.