Native Voices Presents Festival of News Plays at Autry 6/16-18May 23, 2011Native Voices at the Autry, America's leading Native American theater company, continues its tradition of excellence developing works by new and established Native American playwrights at its highly regarded PLAYWRIGHTS RETREAT AND FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAYS, culminating in public readings of four new works on Thursday, June 16, 7:30 pm, Friday, June 17, 7:30 pm, and Saturday, June 18, 1 pm and 4 pm, at the Autry National Center's Wells Fargo Theater.
NEA Awards Grant to Amphibian Stage ProductionsMay 23, 2011Rocco Landesman, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, announced on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 that Amphibian Stage Productions has been recommended for a grant of $20,000 to support Jumbies Fort Worth! Amphibian Stage Productions is one of 1,145 not-for-profit national, regional, state, and local organizations recommended for a grant as part of the federal agency's second round of fiscal year 2011 grants. In total, the Arts Endowment will distribute more than $88 million to support projects nationwide.
Harris Theater Appoints New Staff MembersMay 23, 2011Following a series of national recruitment searches, the Harris Theater for Music and Dance is pleased to announce one promotion and the appointment of two new staff members. Katie Ide, the Theater's Senior Marketing Manager has been promoted to the position of Director of Marketing and Sales.
The Ringwald Theatre Presents Gay Play Series, 6/17-27May 23, 2011Who Wants Cake? and The Ringwald Theatre are proud to announce the return of its wildly popular Gay Play Series (GPS). Last year's inaugural outing was attended by hundreds of people over a single weekend. This year the festival will run over 10 days with additional programming and added festivities from June 17th through June 27th once again at The Ringwald Theatre in downtown Ferndale.
Stage One Announces Auditions for the 2011-2012 SeasonMay 23, 2011Please prepare 2 contrasting monologues (Comedy and Drama) plus 32 bars up-tempo Broadway-style song, not to exceed 5 minutes total. Bring sheet music in your key; an accompanist will be provided (NO CDs). Bring TWO headshots/resumes, each stapled together.
Rogue Machine Announces New Schedule for SMALL ENGINE REPAIRMay 23, 2011Multi-award winning company Rogue Machine announces an extended schedule for their popular (CRITIC'S CHOICE-LA Times; GO- LA Weekly, CRITIC'S PICK-Backstage, Ovation RECOMMENDED) WORLD PREMIERE production of SMALL ENGINE REPAIR.
STAGE TUBE: Matthew Morrison Performs for Save the MusicMay 23, 2011Matthew Morrison recently released his first solo album; he performed to benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation on May 16th. Check out 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' and his album's second single 'Still Got Tonight' below!
DANCING WITH THE STARS Showdown: Final Performances!May 23, 2011Tonight is the big night for DANCING WITH THE STARS - the finalists face off for the last time, and tomorrow one couple takes it all! The celebrities will perform two dances tonight - a judges' choice, and the much-anticipated freestyle.
Madison Artist Studio Tour to Be Held 6/12May 23, 2011The Madison Arts and Culture Alliance (MACA) will hold its fifth annual Madison Artist Studio Tour on Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Twenty artists who live or work in Madison will be participating in the event. The Madison Artist Studio Tour, which introduces some of the many visual artists in the Borough, will feature the participating artists' work either in their studios or in exhibition spaces throughout the Rose City. The self-guided walking tour will take place rain or shine.
Purple Rose Theatre Company Premieres CONSIDER THE OYSTER, 6/24May 23, 2011The Purple Rose Theatre Company is proud to present the final World Premiere of the 20th anniversary season this summer: Consider the Oyster by David MacGregor. The production will enjoy a twelve-week engagement from Thursday, June 16 through Saturday, September 3, 2011.
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Music Video!May 23, 2011Kristin Chenoweth's debut single, 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About)' is a tongue-in-cheek song about finding unconditional love. All of the songs on Chenoweth's new album are very personal and explore her life experiences as a woman. The single will be available for sale on May 31. The music video for 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About)' which takes place in a retro hair salon makes its debut on Country Music Television (CMT) on June 6. During that week Chenoweth will be very involved in Nashville's annual Country Music Fest. She is set to appear on the 2011 CMT Music Awards and perform on the finale of CMT's Next Superstar. In the meantime, check out Access Hollywood's behind the scenes look at the filming of the music video!
Mixed Blood Theatre Announces No-Cost Admission to All Mainstage ShowsMay 23, 2011With the goal of revolutionizing access to theatre, Mixed Blood Theatre announced today the launch of Radical Hospitality, which will offer no-cost admission to all mainstage productions for all audience members beginning with the upcoming 2011-12 season. An expansion of the company's egalitarian mission, Radical Hospitality erases economic barriers in pursuit of building a truly inclusive, global audience.
ATC's 'The Original Grease' Extended Through 8/21May 23, 2011American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its smash-hit production of the revised, restored and R-rated The Original Grease, written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and directed by PJ Paparelli with musical direction by Roberta Duchak and choreography by Jim Corti.
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center Adds RAIN and STOMP to LineupMay 23, 2011The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the addition of two popular Broadway shows to the 2011/12 Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series, the Broadway sensation Rain - A Tribute To The Beatles and the percussion phenomenon STOMP.