Chicago Dramatists Presents Blue Moon Ball, 6/16April 19, 2011Chicago Dramatists, known for producing innovative and award-winning work for the American theatre, is proud to announce its annual fundraising gala, the Blue Moon Ball will take place on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 5:30 to 10:00pm at Galleria Marchetti, 825 W. Erie Street.
Stage West Presents INTIMATE EXCHANGES Through 5/29April 19, 2011It's the garden of an English bungalow locally known as the Headmaster's Cottage, on the grounds of Bilbury Lodge Preparatory School. It's pretty typical of its sort, but it is about to serve as the jumping-off point for a wildly funny series of events, as Stage West presents Alan Ayckbourn's Intimate Exchanges, which will begin its run Thursday, April 28.
Ford’s Theatre Society Presents Staged Reading of EMPIRES FALL, 5/1April 19, 2011On Sunday, May 1, at 7 p.m. the Ford's Theatre Society presents a staged reading of 'Empires Fall,' a new play based on the diplomatic relationship of George H. W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
5th Avenue Theatre Presents Free Showing of ROSIE THE RIVETER, 4/23April 19, 2011Families visiting The Museum of Flight can expect to get up close and personal with our nation's most powerful women when the story of Rosie the Riveter comes to life in a new children's musical from The 5th Avenue Theatre's Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company (AMT).
Punchdrunk’s SLEEP NO MORE Extends Through 6/25April 19, 2011EMURSIVE (Randy Weiner, Arthur Karpati, and Jonathan Hochwald, principals) announced today that the New York premiere of Punchdrunk's Sleep No More has extended its run through Saturday, June 25, 2011. This decision follows on the heels of last week's unanimous rave reviews, which have created overwhelming demand for tickets. The production began performances on Monday, March 7 at The McKittrick Hotel (530 W 27th Street, New York, NY), and officially opened on Wednesday, April 13.
DSALA Announces 2nd Annual TWENTYWONDER Fundraiser, 7/9April 19, 2011The Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) announced today that they will present the 2nd annual fundraising event TWENTYWONDER, A Carnival of the Mind, hosted by the L.A. Derby Dolls at the Doll Factory (1910 West Temple Street) on Saturday, July 9.
STAGE TUBE: Talking HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES With the Show's Stars!April 19, 2011Ben Stiller, Edie Falco and Jennifer Jason Leigh star in the Broadway revival of John Guare's comedic masterpiece THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, directed by David Cromer. THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, a strictly limited 16-week engagement, is now in previews and will open on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street). View the video below!
Broadway Review Roundup: HIGH!April 20, 2011HIGH explores the universal themes of truth, forgiveness, redemption and human fallibility. When Sister Jamison Connelly (Turner) agrees to sponsor a 19 year-old drug user in an effort to help him combat his addiction, her own faith is ultimately tested. Struggling between the knowledge she possesses as a rehabilitation counselor and a woman of religious conviction, she begins to question her belief in miracles and whether people can find the courage to change. Did the show live up to high expectations? Find out now!
54th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival Set for 9/16-18April 19, 2011The 54th Monterey Jazz Festival, three-time winner of the JazzTimes Readers poll for 'World's Best Jazz Festival' takes place September 16 - 18 at the Monterey Fairgrounds, home to the Festival for 54 consecutive years.
STAGE TUBE: Yale Rep Presents Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA - Trailer!April 19, 2011YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents the U.S. premiere of Ingmar Bergman's AUTUMN SONATA, directed by Robert Woodruff, based on a literal translation by Wendy Weckwerth, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street) April 15-May 7, 2011. Opening Night is Thursday, April 21.
Overtime Theatre Now Accepting 2012 Play SubmissionsApril 19, 2011The Overtime Theater announces a general call for submissions of new full-length plays by Texas writers. Submissions will be considered for the 2012 season. Special consideration will be give to writers living in the greater San Antonio area.
Williamston Theatre Announces ELEEMOSYNARY, 5/12-6/12April 19, 2011Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, presents Eleemosynary by Lee Blessing. Tickets for this evocative story about love, personal identity and the importance of family are now on sale.
JACKIE FIVE-OH! Announces Actors Fund Benefit Performance, 5/2April 19, 2011JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the all-new and recently extended show, starring 'Broadway's funniest broad', JACKIE HOFMANN, will offer a one-night-only benefit performance for The Actors Fund on MONDAY, MAY 2ND, 2011 at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street). All proceeds from this special performance will benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund.