SATC Premieres THE FUNDAMENTALIST, 8/12-28July 5, 2011Scandinavian American Theater Company (SATC) is proud to present U.S. premiere and English-language debut of the award-winning play THE FUNDAMENTALIST, by Finnish playwright Juha Jokela, as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC.
Panicked Productions to Present All-Female ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, Opens 7/13July 5, 2011Panicked Productions presents Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, opening July 13 at the Dorothy Strelsin Theatre. The all-female, all-existentialist cast takes on the ultimate play-within-a-play. Audiences will get a new twist on its favorite late-16th-century comedy duo as they go on the road trip of a lifetime. Running July 13 to 29, in association with the Midtown International Theatre Festival.
National Music Theater Conference to Present 3 New Shows This WeekJuly 5, 2011The National Music Theater Conference, led by artistic director Paulette Haupt, will present three shows this week, Son of a Gun, with Book by Chris Cragin, Music and Lyrics by Don Chaffer, with additional music by Lori Chaffer; The Shadow Sparrow, with Book by Anton Dudley, Lyrics by Charlie Sohne, and Music by Keith Gordon; and Suprema, Book and Lyrics by Jordan Harrison, and Music and Lyrics by Daniel Zaitchik.
Comedy Central Announces Charlie Sheen Roast, to Tape 9/10July 5, 2011COMEDY CENTRAL has secured one of Hollywood's most notorious bad boys. The network announced today that Charlie Sheen will be the next Roastee. The 'COMEDY CENTRAL Roast Of Charlie Sheen' (#SheenRoast) will tape in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 10. The Roast will premiere on COMEDY CENTRAL on Monday, September 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
2011 NYC Dance Alliance National Convention Holds Closing Night Gala, 7/7July 4, 2011The Closing Night Gala of the 17th Annual NYC Dance Alliance Foundation is an over the top, not to be missed Finale featuring America's most talented young dancers and Broadway stars - many of whom are NYCDA alumni. The Gala takes place Thursday, July 7th at 6:30 PM Sheraton New York, 811 7th Avenue @ 53rd Street New York, NY 10019
Jacob's Pillow to Present US Debut of DanzAbierta, 7/13-17July 4, 2011In a singular U.S. engagement, Cuba's leading contemporary dance company, DanzAbierta, presents the award-winning MalSon. Choreographed by Susana Pous, MalSon is a love letter to Havana that is immersed in a virtual video world, with music by X Alfonso, a renowned Afro-fusion composer.
WICKED Breaks Canadian Touring Box Office RecordJuly 4, 2011The Tony® and Grammy®-Award-Winning musical, WICKED, which ran June 1 - June 26 at Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Theatre has once again shattered its own record. For the week ending June 26th, the musical grossed $2,030,245 CDN over 8 performances, making it thehighest-grossing week for a touring Broadway show in Canadian history.
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK to Open Theatre By the Sea Children FestivalJuly 4, 2011Remember the 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs disguised as commercials? Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), the not-for-profit producing entity at the historic Theatre By The Sea takes a trip down memory lane as it opens Theatre By The Sea's 2011 Children's Festival with the stage version of the pop culture phenomenon, Schoolhouse Rock Live! on Friday, July 8, 2011.
Alpine Theatre Project Presents SHE LOVES ME, 7/12-29July 4, 2011Broadway continues in the Flathead Valley when Alpine Theatre Project continues its season of Love! Romance! Murder! with the charming musical, She Loves Me. The musical, called 'one of the most delightful musicals of the 20th century' by the Wall Street Journal, runs July 12-29 at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center, Tuesdays-Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 6pm.
‘Best of Broadway’ Cabaret Show Returns to Libertyville, 8/6July 4, 2011Liberty Town Productions, Libertyville's not-for-profit entertainment company, hosts its third annual Musical Summer Showcase featuring the Best of Broadway on Saturday, August 6th in The Fuel Room of Austin's Saloon & Eatery. Show times are 6:30 and 9 pm.
STAGE TUBE: The GLEE Cast Kisses Their Summer Tour GoodbyeJuly 4, 2011GLEE is the highest-rated scripted series of the season and boasts critical acclaim, a loyal fan base of 'GLEEks,' two certified Gold albums, more than 20 million song downloads and an incredible 19 Emmy nominations - earning it the distinction of being the most-nominated series of last year. To top it off, the genre-defying, award-winning series has been picked up through its third season. GLEE airs on FOX Tuesdays.
The cast of GLEE closed their summer tour in Ireland yesterday, and they had a couple of surprises in store for those fans who were there to see it. Check out the skit below!
Anna Massey Dies at 73July 4, 2011Anna Massey, Tony Award-nominated actress who was named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her work in drama, passed away yesterday due to cancer. She was 73 years old.
2011 Australian Helpmann Award Nominations Announced: LOVE NEVER DIES, DOCTOR ZHIVAGO & MoreJuly 4, 2011The annual Helpmann Awards® recognise distinguished artistic achievement and excellence in the many disciplines of Australia's vibrant live performance sectors, including musical theatre, contemporary music, comedy, opera, classical music, theatre, dance and physical theatre. The Helpmann Awards also incorporates the JC Williamson Award for outstanding contribution to the Australian live performance industry.
Alex Gaumond to Join WE WILL ROCK YOU 8/8; Mazz Murray to ReturnJuly 4, 2011Nominated as Best Actor in a Musical in both the Oliver Awards and Whatsonstage.com Awards for his performance as Emmett in the original London cast of Legally Blonde, actor, singer Alex Gaumond is to take over the leading role of Galileo in the Queen & Ben Elton hit West End musical, We Will Rock You. The announcement was made today by show producers Phil McIntyre Entertainment, Tribeca and Queen Theatrical Productions.
Eleanor McEvoy Confirms New Album and UK TourJuly 4, 2011MOSCODISC is pleased to announce the Monday 12th September UK release date for Eleanor McEvoy's ninth studio album ‘Alone'. The album is comprised of a beautiful collection of 12 stripped-down solo tracks, including the new single ‘You'll Hear Better Songs (Than This)', ‘A Woman's Heart', and a unique take on P.F. Sloan's ‘Eve Of Destruction'.