Opera About Van Gogh, VINCENT, Makes its Premiere 4/8March 30, 2011While exploring Amsterdam's Vincent van Gogh Museum on its opening day, in 1973, a young composer was inspired to dream that he would one day write an opera about the Dutch-born painter who forever changed the world of art. Now, nearly 40 years later, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Bernard Rand's lifelong ambition is about to be fulfilled.
Saint Mary's Recreation Center Celebrates its 60th AnniversaryMarch 30, 2011Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe today joined Sam Goodman, representing the Bronx Borough President, and members of the Mott Haven community to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the City's first indoor recreation facility. After the speaking program, a 'Happy Birthday' banner was unveiled.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts Launches CenterTixMarch 30, 2011Segerstrom Center for the Arts today launched CenterTix, a new free mobile application that allows theatergoers to explore upcoming performances, purchase tickets and learn more about what's coming to the Center with photos and videos of shows and artists. The new app also provides users access to special discount offers, information on nearby restaurants, and is an easy way to share information with friends on Facebook and Twitter.
Koerner Hall Hosts Samantha Chang & Friends in Recital, 4/16March 30, 2011Toronto flutist Samantha Chang is putting on a flute extravaganza for her debut at Koerner Hall on April 16, 2011, at 8 PM. Audience members are encouraged to bring their flutes to play along in her arrangement of 'Samantha Fantasy'.
Photo Flash: Stage 773's FROM GENERATION TO GENERATIONMarch 30, 2011Genesis Theatrical ProductionNFP, Inc presents the Chicago premiere of FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, Chicago. The production previewed March 26, opens March 31 at 7:30 p.m., and runs through May 1, 2011. Lively with humor, anecdote, sorrow, and songs, the musical will without a doubt tug at the audience's heartstrings.
SPAMALOT Returns to Memphis, 5/6-8March 30, 2011The Tony Award-winning Best Musical of 2005, Monty Python's Spamalot, will return to the fair city of Memphis on May 6th-8th, 2011 at The Orpheum Theatre for five performances during a one weekend only engagement.
Salling, Overstreed, Song, et al. Featured in 'Destination OP Summer Road Trip'March 30, 2011The 'Destination Op' spring/summer 2011 multimedia marketing campaign features today's hottest television, film and music celebrities: actors Mark Salling and Chord Overstreet of the Fox hit show Glee, Brenda Song of The Social Network and Disney's The Suite Life on Deck, Hellcats actress and recording artist Aly Michalka, Rob Kardashian of E!'s Keeping Up With The Kardashians, and recording artist and actress Kat Graham of The CW's The Vampire Diaries.
STAGE TUBE: Jennifer Hudson Duets with 12-Year-Old Showstopper on 'Ellen'March 30, 2011When 12-year-old Savannah Robinson performed on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' several weeks ago, she blew everyone away, including Jennifer Hudson.
Today Jennifer - who won an Oscar for her role as Effie in the film version of DREAMGIRLS - joined Savannah for an impressive duet. View the performance below!
Costa Mesa Playhouse Presents FOREVER PLAID, 4/8-5/8March 30, 2011Before the Backstreet Boys, before Frankie Vali and the Four Seasons, there was a fictional male quartet called The Plaids: Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie. Destined to harmonize their way to greatness, this dynamic quartet performs 'the show that never was' during the Costa Mesa Playhouse's presentation of Forever Plaid, April 8-May 8. The musical is directed by Stephen Hulsey.
DANCING WITH THE STARS Showdown: Who Was the First to Go?March 29, 2011Tonight's elimination episode was one that begged a lot of questions: whose journey on 'Dancing With the Stars' would end before it even really began? Could Mike and Lacey bounce back from two mediocre performances in a row? Did Chris Brown trash the DWTS studio? Let's find out!
Silver Spring Stage Presents Farndale Avenue MACBETH, 4/1-23March 29, 2011Silver Spring Stage presents The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of Macbeth by David McGillivray and Walter Zerlin, Jr., directed by Jacy D'Aiutolo and produced by Pauline Griller-Mitchell.
Billy Elliott comes to ASU Gammage 4/26-5/8March 29, 2011Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films and Old Vic Productions bring the 2009 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Billy Elliot the Musical to ASU Gammage from April 26- May 8. Based on the international smash-hit film and featuring music by Elton John, book and lyrics by Lee Hall, choreography by Peter Darling and direction by Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot the Musical has earned critical acclaim on Broadway including 10 Tony Awards. Tickets are on sale now.