The Great American Melodrama Presents LOST AT SEA Thru 9/19July 15, 2011This week The Great American Melodrama adds a classic 19th century melodrama to the bill of fare. Directed by Brian Rickel, making his directorial debut, Lost at Sea takes place in London in 1864. Banker Fentress Franklin (Jim Shine) has misappropriated the funds of his largest investor, Walter Coram (Kyle Huey), who is believed to be lost at sea.
Orleans Arena Hosts Superior Cage Combat 2, 8/20July 15, 2011Orleans Arena will host Superior Cage Combat 2 - a mixed martial arts (MMA) event with a fight card stacked with top pro MMA fighters, and headlined by the welterweight clash between Josh Neer (30-10) and Blas Avena (7-4). This fight will be preceded by a co-main event featuring John Alessio (31-14) and Waachiim Spiritwolf (9-8). The card, with a total of 11 bouts, features UFC, WEC, Strikeforce and M1 vets.
Mark Cuban Returns to ABC's 'Shark Tank' for 3rd SeasonJuly 15, 2011Hi-tech billionaire entrepreneur and owner of the NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, will once again enter ABC's 'Shark Tank' when the show returns for its third season. Cuban, who participated in several episodes last season, will become a regular on the 'Shark Tank' panel.
Neil Diamond Tribute BROTHER LOVE'S TRAVELLING SALVATION SHOW Eyes West End DebutJuly 14, 2011The world premiere of 'BROTHER LOVE'S TRAVELLING SALVATION SHOW', a theatrical concert, devised by Malcolm Spencer and directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, began a nationwide tour on 8 April this year and completed the tour in May. The show, a celebration of Neil Diamond, stars Brian Conley, Darren Day and Ben James-Ellis.
Chichester Festival's SINGIN' IN THE RAIN to Make West End Transfer?July 14, 2011Singin' in the Rain is the story of that first Hollywood musical, the moment when the silver screen found its voice and never looked back. With all the sparkle and spectacle of a golden age, it features a glorious score including Make ‘em Laugh, Good Morning, Moses Supposes and, of course, Singin' in the Rain.
STAGE TUBE: Scenes from Stratford Shakespeare Festival's TITUS ANDRONICUS and TWELFTH NIGHT!July 14, 2011With William Shakespeare as its foundation, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival aims to set the standard for classical theatre in North America. Embracing our heritage of tradition and innovation, we seek to bring classical and Contemporary Theatre alive for an increasingly diverse audience.
For more information, visit online at www.stratfordfestival.ca; currently playing as part of the Festival are TWELFTH NIGHT and TITUS ANDRONICUS. View a scene from each below!
CRT Presents 'Broadway on the Lake' Benefit, 7/23July 14, 2011The Cortland Repertory Theatre Board of Directors and Guild invite one and all to attend CRT's annual fund-raiser, 'Broadway on the Lake' on Saturday, July 23 at the Little York Pavilion in Dwyer Memorial Park.
Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store Celebrates National Ice Cream Day 7/17July 14, 2011Disney's Soda Fountain and Studio Store, which is adjacent to Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theatre, will celebrate National Ice Cream Day this Sunday, July 17, by offering free single scoop 'ice cream day' sundaes to all guests from their cone window on Hollywood Boulevard between 10:00am to 2:00pm or while quantities last, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Disney.
Photo Flash: OH, COWARD! in Rehearsal!July 14, 2011York Theatre Company's Oh, Coward! will feature Peter Land (RSC's All's Well That Ends Well on Broadway; The Phantom of the Opera and Cabaret in London), Jim Stanek (The Story of My Life, Little Women) and MAC Award winner KT Sullivan (headliner at The Oak Room and Carnegie Hall, 'A Prairie Home Companion') with direction by Michael Montel (returning to direct his 18th Mufti) and music direction by Greg Pliska (War Horse).
Taproot Theatre Announces Holiday 2011 ProductionJuly 14, 2011Taproot Theatre brings Christmas cheer and old-fashioned Americana to the stage this holiday season with Beasley's Christmas Party. The charming 1909 novel from Booth Tarkington was adapted for the stage by C.W. Munger. Beasley's Christmas Party opens on November 25 and runs through December 30, with low-price previews on November 18 & 19, plus a pay-what-you-can performance on November 23.
Lookingglass Extends THE LAST ACT OF LIKLA KADISON Through 8/21July 14, 2011Lookingglass Theatre Company announces the second extension of The Last Act Of Lilka Kadison, an original story about a spirited woman in the twilight of her life, written by Nicola Behrman, Ensemble Member David Kersnar, Abbie Phillips, and Ensemble Members Heidi Stillman and Andrew White; David Kersnar directs.
Marty Thomas Joins 'Birthday Bash' at Time Out NY Lounge, 7/16July 14, 2011The Time Out New York Lounge will present Broadway star Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) along with Kelly King, Marisela, Marissa Rosen (Big Gay Italian Wedding), and others in celebrating the birthdays of Marti Gould Cummings, Brad Gardner, and Joey Contreras on Saturday July 11th (10:30 PM).