Goodman Theatre Welcomes Students to Free General Theatre Studies ProgramJune 15, 2011Goodman Theatre's Education and Community Programs welcomes 80 students from Chicagoland public, private and parochial schools as participants in General Theatre Studies (GTS), the free six-week intensive introduction to the theater arts. GTS provides 14 to 19 year old students the hands-on opportunity to engage with and learn from local professional theater mentors, including Bobby Biedrzycki, Amanda Delheimer, Kevin Douglas, Khanisha Foster, Tony Sancho and Paul Whitehouse.
DOROTHY OF OZ Continues LicensingJune 15, 2011Licensing is full speed ahead for DOROTHY OF OZ as more than a dozen licensees have already agreed to create merchandise for the upcoming feature film. The 3D CG-animated musical starring the voice and musical talents of Lea Michele as the beloved Dorothy Gale is produced by Summertime Entertainment, which is founded by the Carroll Brothers, the multi-media production company set on revitalizing the beloved Oz franchise.
Photo Flash: Joyce DeWitt Stars in MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE...June 15, 2011Joyce Dewitt, star of the hit television series 'Three's Company,' is now making her New York stage debut in the new Off-Broadway comedy MISS ABIGAIL'S GUIDE TO DATING, MATING, AND MARRIAGE! at Sofia's Downstairs Theater (221 West 46th Street, in the heart of the Broadway theatre district).
Liz Callaway, Kevin Kern, et al. Set for 'Love Changes Everything: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber' 7/8-14June 15, 2011Experience a spectacular night of song and dance when Pittsburgh CLO presents Love Changes Everything, July 8-14 at the Benedum Center. Highlighted by a magnificent orchestra and a full company of singers and dancers, this dynamic production will feature songs from the emotionally-charged scores of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, Variations and many more in a celebration of one of the world's most accomplished composers, Andrew Lloyd Webber.
KELLY & LINDSEY DO NEW YORK Debuts at 12th Annual Midtown International Theater FestivalJune 15, 2011Known for their raunchy humor, unbelievable (yet true) dating escapades and unique conjugations for the word 'penis,' Kelly Wallace-Barnhill and Lindsey Gentile take their one-hour comedic play to the 12th Annual Midtown International Theater Festival, taking place July 17 - 31 at The Jewel Box Theater (312 W. 36th St., 4th floor). This non-lesbian love story, also known as Kelly & Lindsey Do New York, features sketches, videos and an acute sense of discomfort.
Hugh Jackman to Star in LES MISÉRABLES Film?June 15, 2011With a show as well-known worldwide as LES MISÉRABLES, casting is of the utmost importance. Though West End star Alfie Boe was long reported to be Cameron Mackintosh's first choice to play the iconic role of Jean Valjean in the long-anticipated film, Hugh Jackman is now in talks for the role.
FEAR AND DESIRE Plays The Drilling Company Theatre, 6/27-30June 15, 2011FEAR AND DESIRE is the second play in a trilogy written by Free (Part One is Beginner At Life and Part Three is Black Fire/White Fire). In FEAR AND DESIRE, Eden, a new mother in Manhattan, asks 'How do you trust life if you don't trust your mother?'
Jennifer Holliday Speaks to AileyCampers TomorrowJune 15, 2011‘We Are All Dreamgirls' motivational speech and performance by Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and recording artist, Jennifer Holliday, that will encourage AileyCampers to reach their full potential. AileyCamp, the innovative full-scholarship summer day camp, provides middle school students with an inspiring program that uses the art of dance as a means to stretch their minds, bodies and spirits.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Offers Dinner With Tickets, 7/12-31June 15, 2011SHREK THE MUSICAL will be offering dinner on the house with the purchase of select tickets at the Pantages Theatre in celebration of the L.A. Premiere of this Broadway family favorite, which performs July 12 to 31.
'The Voice' to Debut New Song from Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera, 7/21June 15, 2011Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera - two of the musician coaches on NBC's hit series 'The Voice' -- will give an exclusive world premiere performance of their collaboration on the new song 'Moves Like Jagger' live on the show Tuesday, June 21 (9-11 p.m. ET). The studio version of the song, which was recorded by Levine's Maroon 5 and features Aguilera, will be available to purchase on the iTunes store (www.itunes.com) following the broadcast.
Theater 2020 Presents ROMEO AND JULIET, 7/14-8/6June 14, 2011Theater 2020 is very pleased toannounce its inaugural production, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.Thursday, July 14th through Saturday, August 6th, 2011, in Brooklyn Heights and Hunter Mountain, NY.
Hartford Stage to Honor Michael Wilson's Tenure as Artistic Director 6/20June 14, 2011Hartford Stage's departing Artistic Director Michael Wilson will be honored on Monday, June 20 for his 13 years of artistic leadership of the Tony Award-winning theatre. The Michael Wilson Tribute Celebration will be held at Hartford Stage's 50 Church Street theatre and will include performances by an array of artists who have worked at the theatre under Wilson's direction.