ALICE: A NEW MUSICAL Opens Wednesday, July 20July 19, 2011ALICE: A NEW MUSICAL, with book, music and lyrics by Andrew Barbato and Lesley DeSantis, will be presented as part of the 2011 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Performances will be July 20th at 8:00pm, July 23rd at 8:30pm, July 24th at 1:30pm and July 30th at 11:00am, at the June Havoc Theatre (part of the Abingdon Theatre Complex at 312 W 36th St). Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for students and seniors.
Roddenberry and Social Animal Collaborate on 360° Film WHITE ROOM: 02B3July 19, 2011Roddenberry is a legendary name in the world of science fiction with a forty-five year history of innovation and storytelling in the genre. Today at Comic Con that legend continues as Roddenberry Entertainment announced that the company is partnering with technology lab, Social Animal, to produce the first-of-its-kind 360° film project, WHITE ROOM: 02B3. Greg Aronowitz, who honed his skills as a special effects artist and design specialist with over two hundred films and television projects under his belt, is directing the project. His film credits include MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, DISNEY'S HAUNTED MANSION, SCOOBY DOO 2, MINORITY REPORT, A.I., CASTAWAY, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, THE X-FILES and CONTACT.
'Lucio…Less Cuban Than Ever' Comes to the Laurie Beechman, Opens 10/15July 19, 2011Lucio Fernandez, 2008 MAC Award nominee and winner of the ITRA Award, Star Award, and Premio ARTE Award, will be performing his new show 'Lucio...Less Cuban Than Ever' opening on October 15, 2011 at The Laurie Beechman Theatre in the heart of New York City on 42nd Street.
Winner of the 'Naming a NYMF Show' Contest AnnouncedJuly 19, 2011Moldy Fig Productions, LLC and the creative team of The Last Word are proud to congratulate the winner of its 'Naming A NYMF Production' contest held on Facebook and Twitter, Colleen Jasinski! Colleen posted her title suggestion Central Avenue Breakdown on the show's Facebook page.
Orlando Shakespeare Theatre Hosts the First Equity Staged Reading of SEASONS, 8/8July 19, 2011The writing team of Elaine Pechacek and Katie Hammond are presenting an Equity Staged Reading of their second musical, SEASONS, August 8, 2011 at 8:00pm at the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre Studio B with an open reception immediately following. The cast features the talented Summer Aiello, Jacob McAlister and Rebecca Fisher. Admission is free.
LA Gay Men's Choir & Nikki Blonsky to Host HAIRSPRAY Sing Along, 7/31July 19, 2011Nikki Blonsky, the actress best known for her role in the musical movie version of Hairspray, will join the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles for a screening of the film. LAist reports that the event will take place on July 31 during the 8:30 screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Review Roundup: GHOST, The Musical - All the Reviews!July 19, 2011Ghost The Musical makes its highly anticipated West End opening today, July 19, at the Piccadilly Theatre, after begining performances on June 24, 2011. Booking is open for performances through January 28, 2012.
West Valley City Cultural Arts Board Breaks Ground 7/26July 19, 2011Mayor Mike Winder, the West Valley City Council, the Chinese Heritage Foundation of Utah and the Cultural Arts Board of West Valley City will celebrate the groundbreaking of a Chinese Heritage Friendship Gate, a symbol of the friendship between West Valley City and the local Chinese Community. The gate is scheduled for completion in July 2012 to commemorate the twelve-year anniversary of West Valley City's Sister City relationship with Nantou, Taiwan.
TWIST - An American Musical Plays Final 5 PerformancesJuly 19, 2011The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced today that the West Coast premiere of TWIST - An American Musical will play its final five performances this week, closing on Sunday, July 24, 2011.
MEMPHIS Tour Begins Ticket Sales Thursday 7/21July 19, 2011MEMPHIS, the most anticipated musical production of the 2011-2012 Broadway Season and the winner of four 2010 Tony Awards including Best Musical will launch its international tour at The Orpheum Theatre on October 14-23, 2011.