Acorn Productions Presents RAPUNZEL, 6/3-19May 24, 2011In June, Acorn Productions wraps up the company's second season of performance by the 'Fairy Tale Players,' an ensemble of kids, teens and adults who have studied at the Acorn Acting Academy. The troupe's last production of the season is the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, adapted and directed by Acorn faculty member Stephanie Ross, who is also the Director of Drama at Massabesic High School.
The Recording Academy Releases Statement on Joseph BrooksMay 24, 2011The Recording Academy has spoken out on writer and composer Joseph Brooks, following his May 22 death. The statement released today reads: 'Writer, composer, director, and producer Joseph Brooks reached audiences worldwide through his films, music, and famous advertising jingles. His eloquent songwriting earned him a Song Of The Year GRAMMY Award in 1977 for the hit 'You Light Up My Life,' from the film of the same name which he wrote, directed and produced. Though the song was recorded more than 30 years ago, its emotional impact continues to resonate to this day, and his talent and creativity will be remembered for years to come.'
Accidental Repertory Theater Presents Steve Buscemi Q & A, 6/1May 24, 2011Accidental Rep's Artistic Director John Strasberg will interview SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Steve Buscemi, live, on stage about the personal nature of the creative process. The event takes place on Wednesday, June 1st at 7:00 pm and is a benefit for Accidental Repertory Theater (ART).
STG Presents DANCE THIS, 7/8-9May 24, 2011Seattle Theatre Group (STG) presents DANCE This on Friday, July 8 and Saturday, July 9, 2011 at The Moore Theatre at 7:30pm. The performance brings together teen artists from diverse local communities and professional choreographers to collaborate and to share their culture through the art of dance. This year's 13th annual DANCE This blends cultural dance traditions with contemporary styles, featuring a fusion of Tahitian, Afro-Brazilian, Hip Hop, Modern, Tap and Musical Theatre, set to live music.
New Jersey Jazz Society Jazzfest Saturday 6/11May 24, 2011Each year since 1976, the New Jersey Jazz Society has presented Jazzfest, one of the best mainstream jazz festivals in the entire metropolitan area. This year is no exception as this popular jazz festival presents nine hours of great music in the air conditioned comfort of two concert halls plus outdoor entertainment, a food court and vendors selling everything from hard-to-find CDs to crafts and interesting merchandise.
Henry Saiz Releases BALANCE Album, 6/21May 24, 2011The Spanish electronic producer Henry Saiz brings his unique formula to the esteemed mix series with an exciting conceptualized approach. Through attempting to occupy the creative space closer to that of an artist album, rather than a club mix, Henry has delicately created an odyssey in sound for the latest installation, Balance 019.
THE LION KING Las Vegas Welcomes Millionth GuestMay 24, 2011Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas welcomed its one-millionth guest this weekend during 'Fan Appreciation Month' as part of its two-year anniversary celebration. THE LION KING's run in Las Vegas marks the production's longest sit-down engagement off Broadway in North America.
ABC Family to Launch Online Game 'The Nine Paths to Chloe King,' 5/24May 24, 2011ABC Family launches The Nine Paths to Chloe King, an exciting three-week online game, today (Tuesday, May 24) that will allow viewers to delve deeper into the mysterious world of the Mai, as part of the network's new original series 'The Nine Lives of Chloe King,' premiering Tuesday, June 14 at 9:00PM ET/PT. To play the game, viewers can log onto www.abcfamily.com/ninepaths to start their online journey!
Arthur Newman Theatre Hosts JUDY SINGS JUDY, 6/12May 23, 2011BroadwayWorld.com's Critic's Choice Award-Winning show Judy Sings Judy is a theatrical concert starring Judy Ann Moulton that celebrates the music of the legendary Judy Garland. Judy Ann and her pianist will bring to life the classic Judy Garland catalog of songs for one show only on June 12, 2011 at the Arthur Newman Theatre at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert, California.
CRT Opens 46th Season With I CAPTURE THE CASTLE, 5/27May 23, 2011A budding writer and her vibrant, Bohemian family live in a crumbling castle in the English country-side. Though the castle's residents face a shortage of money, they have creativity, love, and merriment in abundance. A beautiful coming-of-age tale from the author of The One-Hundred and One Dalmatians, this romantic comedy celebrates the vital importance of family and will capture the hearts of young and old alike.
'With Just One Click' Book Examines Cyber RelationshipsMay 23, 2011As of 2011, there are over 500 million active Facebook users and half of them are logged in on any given day. Every 20 minutes over 2.7 million messages are sent, 10.2 million comments are made and nearly 2 million friend requests are accepted. WOW! And they said it wouldn't last.
Bruce Dern to Receive GCIFF Legend Award 6/1May 23, 2011Gold Coast International Film Festival honors film legend Bruce Dern on June 1!
Did you ever want to hear a story about Hitchcock, Coppola, Corman, Ashby, Nicholson, Redford straight from the source? The Gold Coast International Film Festival presents a special evening of conversation with film legend, Bruce Dern.
MTV Adds New Docu-Series 'Caged' and A Second Season of 'World of Jenks' to LineupMay 23, 2011David Janollari, Head of MTV Programming, and Chris Linn, MTV Executive Vice President of Programming and Head of Production, announced today that the network has picked-up 'Caged,' a new documentary series that chronicles a group of recent high school graduates trapped in small-town America whose lives revolve around the escape-hatch of MMA fighting, along with the critically-acclaimed 'World of Jenks' from 25-year old award-winning documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks, which returns for another season with expanded hour-long episodes that bring viewers the unique stories of three young people as only he can.
PICT Receives NEA GrantMay 23, 2011Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre has received a $10,000 Access to Artistic Excellence grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, for their production of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest.
The Amazing Johnathan, Madman of Comedy Attends ABSINTHEMay 23, 2011The Amazing Johnathan, the Madman of Comedy, stopped by the hottest new show on The Strip, on Sunday, May 22. After taking in the show, The Gazillionaire was able to convince the magician and entertainer to snap a quick photo.