David Gordon's THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE... Set for June 1-30 at Joyce SoHoMay 3, 2012Pick Up Performance Co(s), in collaboration with The Joyce Theater, presents the world premiere of The Beginning of the End of the…, a new movement/theater/music work in two-parts written, directed and choreographed by David Gordon, for an unprecedented four-week engagement at Joyce SoHo from June 1 - 30 (155 Mercer Street, between Houston and Prince Streets). The official opening will take place on Wednesday, June 6.
STAGE TUBE: Anjelica Huston Sings SMASH Debut! - 'September Song'May 3, 2012Anjelica Huston, the Oscar-winning actress known for her genre-spanning performances in CRIMES & MISDEMEANORS, THE WITCHES, The Addams Family, PRIZZI'S HONOR and THE GRIFTERS - among many other notable performances sings 'September Song' in her singing debut for SMASH in the video below.
Mirror Stage Announces Reading of Mia McCullough's THE ANATOMY OF PAIN for May 19-20May 3, 2012Mirror Stage will present the West Coast premiere reading of Mia McCullough's The Anatomy of Pain on Saturday, May 19 at 8pm and Sunday, May 20 at 2pm at the Ethnic Cultural Theatre in Seattle. Feed Your Mind: The Anatomy of Pain will be directed by Suzanne M. Cohen and feature McKenzie Clifford (Maty), Ryan Dominguez (Detective Gutierrez), Macall Gordon (Grace), Troy Johnson (Lt. Burch/Bruce), Eleanor Moseley (Nancy) and John Wray(Fredrik).
White Plains Performing Arts Center's THE SECRET GARDEN Extends to May 27May 3, 2012A timeless tale turned Broadway hit, THE SECRET GARDEN is the final production of the White Plains Performing Arts Center's 2011-2012 Mainstage season. Its run has been extended to run May 11 through May 27. This award winning family musical is based on the beloved classic novel of the same name, written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. THE SECRET GARDEN features Steve Tewksbury (Broadway: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and MISS SAIGON) and Kristoffer Lowe (Broadway: ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY and CHESS in CONCERT).
The Late Jimmy Little AO to Win JC Williamson AwardMay 3, 2012On the day of the State Memorial Service in his honour, NSW Premier, The Hon. Barry O'Farrell and Live Performance Australia (LPA) today announced that Jimmy Little AO will be one of the recipients of the prestigious JC Williamson AwardTM, to be presented at the 2012 Helpmann Awards®.
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID Musical in HollandMay 3, 2012Stage Entertainment, in cooperation with Disney Theatrical Productions, will present the Dutch premiere of The Little Mermaid, which premiered on Broadway in 2007. After presenting Tarzan, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, the Netherlands is the first country to scoop the European premiere of the Disney musical. Disney's The Little Mermaid opens on Saturday May 12, premiering at Martini Plaza in Groningen and then playing larger theaters in the Netherlands. Check out the trailer video below.
World Premiere of BEAUTIFIED by Tony Abatemarco Set for May 25May 3, 2012Katselas Theatre Company will presents the world premiere of BEAUTIFIED by multi-award-winner Tony Abatemarco, opening Friday, May 25, 2012 with reception to follow and then 8pm Friday and Saturdays, 2pm Sundays through July 1, 2012 at the Skylight Theatre 1816 N. Vermont, LA 90027.
Peter Mac's JUDY GARLAND GET HAPPY! A 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Set for June 10 + Regular Performances, LAMay 3, 2012June is Gay Pride Month and Judy Garland is turning 90! Judy Garland Live in Concert: GET HAPPY! A 90TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION is a brand new show as Judy Garland (Peter Mac) takes you on a musical journey through her life from her days in Vaudeville , to her illustrious film career at MGM, her legendary concert comebacks in the 50's and 60's, her CBS television series and beyond. The show runs every Friday and Saturday at 8 PM, with a Special Sunday Evening show on June 10th which includes a special cake reception. The show runs at the Peter Mac's Supper Club Theater in The French Market Restaurant located at: 7985 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 104, West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Richard Greenberg's THE AMERICAN PLAN Set for June 8-16May 2, 2012Happy Medium Theatre, Inc. (HMT) will present The American Plan, written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Melanie Garber from June 8th - 16th, 2012 at the Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.
Photo Flash: Opening Night Party of AN EARLY HISTORY OF FIRE - Meryl Streep, Noah Bean & MoreMay 2, 2012The New Group presents the world premiere of An Early History of Fire, a new play by Tony Award-winning playwright David Rabe. Directed by Jo Bonney, this production features Gordon Clapp, Erin Darke, Jonny Orsini, Devin Ratray, Dennis Staroselsky, Theo Stockman and Claire van der Boom. Limited Off-Broadway engagement is slated April 5 - May 26 at The New Group @ Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). The official Opening Night was Monday, April 30 at 7:00 PM. Check out the after-party photos below featuing Meryle Streep and all the cast.
NO NAME PRESENTS: THE UPTOWN CABARET Set for May 14May 2, 2012NO NAME PRESENTS The Uptown Cabaret! on MAY 14TH at 7:00PM at the Indian Road Cafe, 600 West 218th Street. Host Alexandra de Suze and Guest Musical Director Marilynn Seits will host an evening of performances by singers, songwriters and musical lovers alike.
Awe Creative Group Present 36 HOURS, June 1-3May 2, 201236 Hours, written by Amy E. Witting and directed by Bricken Sparacino, will play at the Red Room, 85 East 4th Street (Between 2nd & 3rd Avenues) on Thursday May 31st 8:00 PM, Friday June 1st 8:00 PM, Saturday June 2nd 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM and Sunday June 3rd 2:00pm. The show features Michael Birch & Kerry Fitzgibbons.
Photo Flash: Almeida Theatre in Rehearsal for CHILDREN'S CHILDREN May 2, 2012Jeremy Herrin directs the World Premiere of Matthew Dunster's Children's Children running at the Almeida from 17 May - 30 June 2012, with press night on 24 May. Designs are by Robert Innes Hopkins with lighting by Neil Austin and sound by Ian Dickinson. Check out the rehearsal photography below!