Syfy's 'Alphas' Enlists Valerie Cruz as Recurring Guest StarJune 22, 2011Syfy has signed actress Valerie Cruz (Off the Map, True Blood, Dexter) as a recurring guest star on its newest original series Alphas, it was announced today. The action drama from Universal Cable Productions and BermanBraun Television is currently shooting in Toronto and will premiere Monday, July 11 @ 10:00PM ET/PM.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Announces Pledges of Major FundingJune 22, 2011The Philadelphia Orchestra announced today major funding pledges from the William Penn Foundation, Wyncote Foundation, Gerry Lenfest, the Neubauer Family Foundation, and members of the Board of The Philadelphia Orchestra Association.
STAGE TUBE: Selections from JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Stratford Shakespeare Festival!June 22, 2011Stratford Shakespeare Festival's new production of Jesus Christ Superstar opened at The Avon Theatre on Friday June 3rd. Directed by Des McAnuff, the show tells the story of the last week of Christ's life and the relationship between Jesus, Judas and Mary Magdalene in a rock pop musical spectacular. View the production's 'Pilate's Dream' perfromed by Brent Carver below!
The Mobtown Playwrights Group Concludes Season With FOOLS CALL IT FATE, 7/22-8/6June 22, 2011The Mobtown Playwrights Group will conclude its 2010-2011 season with a complete production of Fools Call It Fate, a new full-length play by Jessica McHugh. The show will run July 22 through August 6 at the Mobtown Theater in Hampden. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 P.M., with one Sunday performance on July 31 at 4 P.M.
Old School 122 Benefit Begins TonightJune 22, 2011Over the next 12 months, Performance Space 122 will leave our 30-year home temporarily while our building undergoes a much-needed interior transformation initiated and funded by the City of New York, the Department of Cultural Affairs, New York City Council. Designed by Deborah Berke and Partners, renovations to the interior will be aimed at bringing the building up to meet current code requirements and LEED silver standards.
Actors’ Playhouse Presents the World Premiere of SEE JANE RUN Through 7/27June 22, 2011Actors' Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre closes the successful 2010-2011 season with the world premiere of See Jane Run!, a new musical by Maribeth Graham and Dana P. Rowe. A multiple nominee and three-time recipient of the Carbonell Award, Graham has appeared in New York City Off-Broadway, many times at Actors' Playhouse and in most major South Florida regional theaters.
Adirondack Shakespeare Co. to Hold Showcase and Meet & Greet, 7/7June 22, 2011The Adirondack Shakespeare Company returns to the shores of Schroon Lake for their annual Summer Festival Season. Their ambitious second season includes two comedies by Shakespeare, a contemporary spoof on Shakespeare's works, and an original production written for children.
THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS Comes to Tampa 10/7-8June 22, 2011THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, the provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, will be presented in a limited engagement at the Ferguson Hall at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts, 1010 North W.C. MacInnes Place, in Tampa on Friday, October 7 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 8 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Broadway Sessions Welcomes Coleen Sexton & More 6/23June 22, 2011BEN CAMERON (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club TC l4 ' (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm.
John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean to Close Off-Broadway 9/14; Will Embark on National TourJune 22, 2011Dorsel, Tank and Bubbles, along with the rest of the cast of the Drama Desk Award nominated John Tartaglia's ImaginOcean, will pack up its hit New York production in September and head out on a long-anticipated national tour hitting over 30 cities including Los Angeles, Memphis, Tampa, Detroit and Austin. The final performance at New World Stages will be September 4, 2011.
TheatreWorks Presents 'Eleemosynary,' 7/15-31June 22, 2011This touching, sensitive story examines the lives of three generations of extraordinary women. As precocious Echo single-handedly dominates a national spelling contest, her estranged mother Artie and eccentric grandmother Dorothea must join with her in coming to terms with their mutual need and somehow summon the courage to build a life together. '...a funny, perceptive, and eloquently written play...' - St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch.
CMT Heads to 'Sweet Home Alabama' for New Series Debuting 7/14June 22, 2011Bachelors from big cities and small towns are vying for the affections of Devin Grissom, a beautiful southern girl from Alabama, in the new CMT series, SWEET HOME ALABAMA premiering Thursday, July 14 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. In order to win her heart, the guys from across the country compete in challenges to win time with this modern day southern belle. In each one-hour episode set in the charming city of Fairhope, Ala., Devin says goodbye to more of her suitors in the hopes of finding her true love and someone her family approves.
Jason Patric Takes the Lead Role in FX's 'Powers'June 22, 2011Film and stage star Jason Patric has signed on to star as 'Christian Walker' in the FX drama series pilot Powers, based on the award-winning comic and graphic novel series by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming.
THE INTERLOPERS to Benefit OUTFEST, 6/26June 21, 2011The Bootleg Theater, Alicia Adams, Artistic Director, has announced a special performance of The Interlopers, a world premiere play by Gary Lennon, directed by Jim Fall, on Sunday, June 26 at 7pm, which will benefit OUTFEST. A post-play discussion will be conducted by the playwright and the director.
STAGE TUBE: Just Released - New FOOTLOOSE Film Trailer!June 21, 2011FOOTLOOSE will once again hit the silver screen in October. Julianne Hough, Kenny Worlmald, Dennis Quaid and Andie MacDowell star in the highly anticipated film, for which MTV released the trailer today. Click below for a first look!