Photo Flash: Glenn Close, Dylan Baker, et al. in New DAMAGES Photos!June 26, 2011Three-time Tony Award-winning actress Glenn Close will return to television for season four of the Emmy Award-winning, critically acclaimed legal thriller, DAMAGES, on Wednesday, July 13 on the Audience Network. Season four focuses on the exceedingly controversial subject of private military contractors in Afghanistan, catapulting characters into a world of corruption and deceit, where nothing is as it seems and justice is served outside of the court room.
Alice Playten Passes Away at 63June 25, 2011Actress Alice Playten, whose career spanned nearly five decades in some of Broadway and television's most recognizable productions, passed away this morning from heart failure at Sloan Kettering Hospital. She was 63 years old.
ELTC's Student Workshop Production of 'Little Women' Offers Free Performance 7/5June 25, 2011'Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents,' grumbles Jo March in Louisa May Alcott's 'Little Women.' Join Jo and her sisters, Meg, Beth, and Amy, along with Marmee, Hannah, the faithful servant, Laurie, the next door neighbor, and friends who perform one of Alcott's early plays, in an adaptation by Gayle Stahlhuth, based on Alcott's timeless classic and an Elizabeth Lincoln Gould adaptation from 1900.
FOX-TV's Sue Serio Emcees 'Delco Idol,' 7/6-8/3June 25, 2011Sue Serio, the good-natured morning anchor on FOX-TV's 'Good Day Philadelphia', returns as the emcee of The Media Theatre's 'Delco Idol' contest for the second summer. The popular vocal competition takes place Wednesday nights at 7pm July 6 to August 3.
HAIR Cast, Zarkana Creators Set for Borders AppearancesJune 25, 2011Easily accessible via subway, Borders Columbus Circle is located on the second floor of the glamorous Time Warner Center, just steps from Central Park, and at the gateway to the Upper West Side. After enjoying the breathtaking views of Columbus Circle, the four-star restaurants and shops in the building, step inside and browse our incredible selection of books, music, DVDs and signature Paperchase products, and enjoy a treat at the Dean & Deluca cafe.
Photo Flash: Tracie Thoms, Barrett Foa, et al. in FOR THE RECORD Concert!June 25, 2011As previously reported, FOR THE RECORD: John Hughes celebrates the soundtracks that defined a generation makes its New York City debut at City Winery on June 27th at 8PM. Due to popular demand, a second performance has been added at 10:30pm to accommodate overwelming ticket sales.
ROUNDING THIRD Premieres at Chenango River Theatre, 7/8-31June 25, 2011What better way to celebrate summer than the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and two Little League coaches going head to head in what has to be the only baseball play to include Brigadoon, living in a van, and the fine art of equipment bag stuffing? Join the crowd in the bleachers at Chenango River Theatre for Rounding Third, a baseball comedy by Richard Dresser, based on his own experience coaching his son in Little League.
History is Made in NY; Marriage Equality Act Passes!June 24, 2011Supporters of same sex marriage, including the Broadway community are celebrating as the New York State Senate has voted and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will sign the bill into law tonight. The Marriage Equality Act in New York State has faced many obstacles on its path to the Senate, but tonight it finally faced a vote in Albany.
Gale DuBrow to Open Whidbey Island Fringe Festival 7/9June 24, 2011Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, under the leadership of Executive Director Stacie Burgua, is proud to announce that tickets are on sale now for The Whidbey Island Fringe Festival (June 27 - August 07).
Craig Brewer to Speak at Orpheum Screening of 'Hustle & Flow'June 24, 2011On Friday evening, July 1st The Orpheum Theatre will launch its first ever Memphis Film Fest beginning with the critically acclaimed indie drama, Hustle & Flow. Writer and director Craig Brewer will open the night with a special guest appearance and a brief discussion before the film begins.
STAGE TUBE: Ann Reinking Educates About Marfan Syndrome Through DanceJune 24, 2011'The one good thing about dance is that if you are truly yourself, then it's all good,' Ann Reinking said recently in an ABC News interview. This goes especially for the dancers that she teaches these days, who have been diagnosed with Marfans Syndrome. As for those who Reinking choreographs, she seems as inspired by them as they are by her. 'The human spirit is the greatest thing on earth,' she says of her experiences. Reinking produced a documentary on the subject in 2009. View a clip from the documentary, 'In My Hands,' below.
Utah Shakespeare Festival Celebrates 50 YearsJune 24, 2011In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Utah Shakespeare Festival, a number of entities have come together to showcase the Festival in seven different exhibits. Guests will better understand the Festival's history by visiting these exhibits and seeing fifty years unfold through photos, programs, posters, displays, and a special showing of Shakespeare's First Folio.
Russell Brand Makes Las Vegas Debut, 7/22June 24, 2011Comedian Russell Brand will make his Las Vegas debut at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Friday, July 22. Brand, who also is an actor and an acclaimed author, will take the Mandalay Bay Theatre stage for only one night at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Mixed Company Presents SECRET BRIDESMAIDS' BUSINESS, Previews 7/13June 23, 2011Meg Bacon has waited 33 long years to finally get married! The night before her wedding she has asked her mother Colleen and her two bridesmaids over for one last night of girlie fun! Her two bridesmaids' however, stumble upon some information that could shatter Meg's dreams!!
Steppenwolf Announces Jeff Garlin in NO SUGAR TONIGHT, 7/13-24June 23, 2011Steppenwolf Theatre Company is pleased to present Second City alum and star of HBO's hit comedy Curb Your Enthusiasm Jeff Garlin in NO SUGAR TONIGHT: An Evening of Stand-Up Comedy, July 13 - 24, 2011 in Steppenwolf's Upstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Tickets are currently on sale.
Mary J. Blige Headlines McDonald's Black365 HonoreesJune 23, 2011Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black Awards.