STAGE TUBE: Henry Rollins Takes the Stage at Barrymore Theatre in CAPITALISM, 10/9July 11, 2012On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, the Barrymore Theatre will welcome Henry Rollins in his one-man show, Capitalism. For better than a quarter century, Rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both Rollins Band and Black Flag and - without a microphone - as a solitary traveler with insatiable curiosity bypassing the resorts in favor of places like Siberia and Senegal, or Burma and Bangladesh. To get a sneak peek of what audiences are in store for, click below for a taste of Rollins in South Africa.
Photo Coverage: CHARIOTS OF FIRE Film Cast Greets UK Stage CompanyJuly 11, 2012Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell and Alice Krige, stars of the original 1981 film Chariots of Fire, made a surprise visit to the Gielgud Theatre last night, July 10, to meet with the actors currently performing in Edward Hall's five star stage production of the same name. The stage cast, led by James McArdle, Jack Lowden, Tam Williams, Mark Edel-Hunt and Savannah Stevenson were introduced to their film character counterparts and to an excited audience at the Gielgud Theatre. Hugh Hudson, Director of the original film and co-producer of the new stage adaptation joined actors from both film and stage at this unique curtain call.
STAGE TUBE: Cheyenne Jackson Premieres Second Single 'Before You' From New Album on Good Day New YorkJuly 11, 2012This morning, July 11, Broadway favorite Cheyenne Jackson visited Good Day New York to share a new tune from his upcoming album, due in August, entitled 'Before You.' His first single off the album, 'Drive' was released on May 10 and is currently available on iTunes. The music video for 'Before You' will be released tomorrow but in anticipation, click below to hear his live performance of the track on Good Day New York!
Great Canadian Theatre Company Names Eric Coates New Artistic DirectorJuly 11, 2012Eric Coates will be the next Artistic Director of the Great Canadian Theatre Company, the theatre recently announced. Mr. Coates will be stepping down from his current position as the Artistic Director of the Blyth Festival, where he has worked in a variety of disciplines since 1995 and joining the GCTC team in September.
Guy Belanger Blues Band Takes The Stage at Grand Theatre de Quebec, 10/20July 10, 2012Le tres talentueux harmoniciste Guy Belanger (originaire de Quebec) presentera le spectacle issu de son troisieme album, a paraitre cet automne. Fort d'une trentaine d'annees d'experience, il s'est illustre notamment aupres des Bob Walsh, Colocs, Muddy Waters et Koko Taylor. Ces dernieres annees, nous avons pu apprecier l'etendue de son talent lors de la tournee de son album Crossroads _ tres bien recu par la critique et le public _ et sur les trames sonores des films de son frere Louis (Post Mortem, Gaz bar blues _ couronne d'un Jutra en 2004 _ et Route 132 - couronne d'un Jutra en 2011).
OKC Theatre Company Hosts Awards Gala, 8/17July 10, 2012
On August, 17, 2012, OKC Theatre Company will host a festive celebration of its 13th season with all of the actors and artists who made this past years' productions possible at Bricktown Brewery. Various awards will be presented for excellent work throughout the season, and Donna Mackie will be awarding the annual "Mackie Award for Excellence" in memory of her husband, long-time OKCTC Company and Board Member, Harvey Mackie.