Asolo Rep's Prestigious Guilder Award to be Presented 5/2April 27, 2011Annually since 1994 the Asolo Rep Guild, a volunteer auxiliary of the theatre, has presented the prestigious Guilder Award to an area high school in recognition of theatrical project excellence. This year, five schools are in the running for the Guilder Award and Certificates of Excellence.
Loom Announces Upcoming EventsApril 27, 2011Loom Ensemble, an emerging New York City based interdisciplinary theater company, will present a new work titled Every Body. Every Body opens Saturday, May 7 at 2:00pm on the West side of Central Park at 86th St. This will launch a tour of NYC Parks with 7 performances throughout May. All performances are free and open to the public (please see www.loomensemble.com for specific dates, times and locations).
Cinnabar Theater Presents SHIRLEY VALENTINE, 5/27-6/12April 27, 2011Mary Gannon Graham reprises her critically acclaimed one-woman performance as British middle-aged, working-class housewife, Shirley Valentine, who suddenly leaves her home and husband for a special two-week trip to Greece where she finds adventure, hope, humor and the freedom to be herself.
Katy Perry to Appear on MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew' 4/28April 27, 2011MTV's 'Randy Jackson Presents America's Best Dance Crew' (ABDC) welcomes Billboard chart-topper Katy Perry as the 'Superstar of the Week,' this Thursday, April 28, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. The seven remaining crews will heat up the dance floor by mixing their own beats with Katy Perry's hottest hits, including 'Firework,'Hot N Cold,' 'E.T.' (feat. Kanye West), 'Teenage Dream,' 'California Gurls' (feat. Snoop Dogg), 'Waking Up In Vegas,' and 'Peacock.'
TLC to Premiere Documentary Film 'Off the Rez' 5/14April 27, 2011TLC today announces that it will premiere the documentary film OFF THE REZ on Saturday, May 14 at 9/8c. The film, from director Jonathan Hock and executive produced by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, made its world debut last night, April 26, at the Tribeca Film Festival.
AMERICAN IDOL's Taylor Hicks Comes to Broadway Theatre of Pitman, 5/12April 26, 2011Alabama's favorite musical son is bringing his unique style of southern soul, R & B, country and blues to Pitman next month. Since winning Idol, Hicks' life story has been one of pure success. Less than three weeks after his Idol win, his debut single, 'Do I Make You Proud,' entered at #1 on Billboard's Hot 100, Pop 100 and Single Sales charts, and People Magazine named Hicks 'Hottest Bachelor of the Year.'
DANCING WITH THE STARS Showdown: 7 Becomes 6!April 26, 2011Yesterday on DANCING WITH THE STARS, the contestants exposed their guilty pleasure songs, dancing to hits from several decades and kicking things up a notch with multiple contestants earning their all-time highest scores from the judges. That doesn't matter, however, if they can't get the audience vote - so whose time is up?
STAGE TUBE: Constantine Maroulis & ROCK OF AGES Cast on DANCING WITH THE STARS!April 26, 2011Constantine Maroulis and Rebecca Faulkenberry took ROCK OF AGES to DANCING WITH THE STARS tonight. Hosted by Tom Bergeron ('America's Funniest Home Videos') and Brooke Burke ('Dancing with the Stars' Season Seven Champion), the celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which will be judged by renowned Ballroom judge Len Goodman and dancer/choreographers Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba.
Jill Scott Joins Mo'Nique for TV Special 4/27April 26, 2011Grammy Award winning singer and actress Jill Scott joins Oscar winning Actress and television host Mo'Nique for a one hour special airing Wednesday, April 27th, 11PM EDT on BET's The Mo'Nique Show.
JUDY GARLAND: BEHIND THE RAINBOW Opens 4/29 at Salerno Theatre Co.April 26, 2011The Salerno Theatre Co., 'Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company,' in association with the Carrollwood Cultural Center and thePinellas Park Performing Arts Center is pleased to present its Florida touring production of its highly anticipated new theatrical concert event, JUDY GARLAND: BEYOND THE RAINBOW, opening Friday, April 29 in Tampa.
Caroline Sheen Wins Helen Hayes Award for MARY POPPINSApril 26, 2011Last night at the 27th annual Helen Hayes Awards celebrating excellence in Washington, D.C. theater, Caroline Sheen won Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production for the title role in the 2010 Kennedy Center premiere of the MARY POPPINS North American Tour.
Justin Guarini Welcomes Baby BoyApril 26, 2011Today, Guarini added another credit to his resume: father. The actor and his wife, Reina Capodici, welcomed son William Neko Bell Guarini to the family early this morning.
Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Announces 2011-12 SeasonApril 26, 2011Brett Batterson, executive director of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (ATRU, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605), proudly announces the Auditorium Theatre's 2011-2012 season. As the premier performance venue in Chicago with more than 120 years of illustrious history, today the Auditorium Theatre continues to usher in new challenges and new voices while also remaining dedicated to providing the highest quality artistic experiences to its audiences.
King Center Announces JOSEPH...DREAMCOAT Auditions, 5/7April 26, 2011Registration is from 10 am -11 am. You must be in line at registration in order to audition. The auditions start at 11 am. Anyone arriving after 11 am is not guaranteed a registration number. These auditions are for non-Equity actors who have not yet graduated from High School. Call backs will take place later the same day. Audition location: King Center 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, FL 32935.