Johns Hopkins Theatre Arts and Studies Program Presents LEGION, 3/9-11March 4, 2012The Johns Hopkins University Theatre Arts and Studies Program will present the world premiere of Legion at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 9, in the John Astin Theatre in the historic Merrick Barn on the university's Homewood campus, 3400 N. Charles St. in Baltimore. Two additional performances will follow at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11.
Country Dance*New York Presents the Winter Meltdown Contra Dance, 3/10March 4, 2012Country Dance*New York will present the Winter Meltdown contra dance on Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 9:00 pm to 11:45 pm at the Chinatown YMCA's Houston Street Center (273 Bowery, near Houston Street, Manhattan). No previous experience is required. From 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm there is a beginner's workshop, and the caller walks everyone through the patterns of each dance. Contra dancing is having a renaissance around the country, thanks to a thriving youth scene; high energy, acoustic music; and joyful, fast-paced, aerobic dancing. There is plenty of swinging your partner and lots of fun, flirting and eye contact. Some men wear kilts or skirts. Women dance with men, men dance with men, and women dance with women.
Marshall Celebrates 50 Years With Wembley Arena Concert, Sept.22March 4, 2012Iconic British brand Marshall, world famous and revolutionary amp producer, celebrates its Golden Anniversary year. To celebrate 50 legendary years of musical innovation, Marshall is taking over Wembley Arena for a full on Rock n Roll riot on Saturday 22nd September. The artist line-up includes global rock royalty from bands including Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Whitesnake, Chickenfoot, The Cult, Black Label Society and many more….. Tickets from the event go on sale Friday 9th March at 9am and can be purchased via www.livenation.co.uk.
JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN Extends Thru 6/30 at Don't Tell Mama'sMarch 4, 2012'Judy and Liza Together Again', starring internationally acclaimed entertainers Rick Skye and Tommy Femia, nominated as 'BEST DUO' this year by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), has been extended again at Don't Tell Mama's (343 West 46th Street). Teaming up for an evening of 'Just POW!', these MAC and Bistro Award winning performers (Best Impersonation) pull out all the stops, singing classic solo's, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/daughter team in show biz history. The gaiety continues bi-monthly with performances on: March 10th, March 24th, April 14th, April 28th, May 12th, 26th, June 23rd and June 30th at 8:30pm.
Arena Players Presents SPHERE, 3/10-25March 4, 2012Arena Players presents ... the world premiere production of Sphere: The Thelonious Monk Story by Max Garner - directed by Rosiland Cauthen - for three weeks only: March 10th through 25th.
Photo Coverage: Star Studded Arrivals at '8' PremiereMarch 4, 2012George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly and Martin Sheen are amoungst the stars that were featured in last night's one-night performance of Dustin Lance Black's 8 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA. See the red carpet photos below!
Theater Wit Presents TIGERS BE STILL, 4/24-6/3March 4, 2012Tigers Be Still, rising star Kim Rosenstock's savagely funny dark comedy about a young woman who stops being a total disaster and gets her life back on track, is ready to take a bite out of Chicago's theater scene.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Announces 2012-2013 SeasonMarch 4, 2012Cincinnati Shakespeare Company announced its 2012-2013 season schedule. All productions will feature Cincinnati Shakespeare Company's Resident Company of Artists. CSC's 19th season of bringing the classics to life in Cincinnati is generously sponsored by The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation. Subscription packages went on sale February 1, 2012 Single tickets are now on sale.
Performance Workshop Theatre Presents AGES of MAN, 3/30-4/22March 4, 2012Performance Workshop Theatre presents the return of their award winning 2009 production of Sir John Gielgud's celebrated Ages of Man, directed by Marlyn G. Robinson. Opening on March 30th and running through April 22nd, Ages of Man features Shakespeare's monologues and sonnets on the themes of Youth, Manhood, and Age.
The Great American Melodrama Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS, 3/8-4/22March 4, 2012Alexandre Dumas' timeless epic, The Three Musketeers, comes to the Melodrama stage in an adaptation by Kit Wilder that is full of daring duels and fast paced adventure. With direction by Katie Mack-Montenegro, set design by Brian Williams, costume design by Renee Van Niel, and fight choreography by Mr. Wilder, this swahsbuckling adventure follows a band of heroes in 17th century Paris who set out to defend the French Queen's honor and save her country from war.
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts Presents La Sonora Ponceña & 8 Y Más, 3/24March 4, 2012Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its 31st season with the return of legendary salsa pioneers LA SONORA PONCEÑA on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 8pm. With over 40 albums, La Sonora Ponceña has entertained audiences for nearly 60 years. Led by founder Enrique "Quique" Lucca and his son, piano virtuoso "Papo" Lucca, the group is known for such classic hits as "Hachero pa' un palo" and "Fuego en el 23." Enrique "Quique" Lucca recently celebrated his 99th birthday. Also appearing at this concert will be a band that burst onto the Latin music scene, 8 Y MAS, a collaboration of the musicians who have taken salsa back to its original flavor as they play "La musica de ayer, con el sonido de hoy" (yesterday's music with today's sound).
THE ROAD TO MECCA Closes on Broadway TonightMarch 4, 2012Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Athol Fugard's THE ROAD TO MECCA closes tonight, March 4th at the American Airlines Theatre. THE ROAD TO MECCA will have played 34 previews and 56 regular performances.
STAGE TUBE: Miss the Star Studded '8' Play? Watch Here!March 5, 2012George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Jane Lynch, Matthew Morrison, Chris Colfer, Kevin Bacon, John C. Reilly and Martin Sheen are amoungst the stars that were featured in last night's one-night performance of Dustin Lance Black's 8 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in LA. Fans were given the opportunity to support the cause and tune in to the performance online. Did you miss the live stream? Watch the full performance below!
NEWSIES Records Cast Album 3/4-5March 4, 2012Newsies, the new American musical which will move to Broadway's Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St) for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed stint at Paper Mill Playhouse last fall, will be given an original Broadway cast recording. The musical's cast is recording the album from March 4th-5th and it is set to be released by Ghostlight Records in the spring.