Ailey II Hits New York, 4/6-17March 28, 2011Ailey II's 12 rising stars will take the stage in their home theater April 6-17 for 14 exciting performances of new works and repertory favorites. Premieres will include Robert Moses' Doscongio, Kyle Abraham's The Corner, and Donald Byrd's Shards.
FatMouth Improv Announces 'Cafe Nights'March 28, 2011FatMouth Improv presents 'Cafe Nights,' an improvised comedy about life in and around a small-town cafe, at 8:00 pm on Saturday, April 23, at the Common Ground Theatre. Tickets are $10 (cash or check only) and are available at 7:30 pm at the theatre, 4815 Hillsborough Road, Durham. For directions, go to www.cgtheatre.com; for more information, go to www.fatmouthimprov.com.
J. Cole Joins Rihanna/Cee Lo Green TourMarch 28, 2011Extraordinary live entertainer and pop music superstar Rihanna confirms critically acclaimed lyricist and fellow Roc Nation artist J. Cole will join her, and incomparable musical genius Cee Lo Green, on the LOUD North American tour. The North American leg featuring Rihanna, Cee Lo Green and J. Cole begins on June 4th in Baltimore, at the 1st Mariner Arena, with 28 dates confirmed and more to be announced soon. Tickets for the Live Nation produced tour are available at Ticketmaster.com and Live Nation.com.
The Kennedy Center Announces the Reduced Shakespeare Company, 6/21-7/24March 28, 2011The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces a summer engagement of the Reduced Shakespeare Company from June 21 to July 24, 2011 in the Terrace Theater. Tickets range from $39-$49 and will go on sale to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at the Kennedy Center box office, by calling Instant Charge at (202) 467-4600 or online at www.kennedy-center.org.
Bay Area Caberet Hosts Lillas White's Tribute to Cy Coleman, 5/14March 28, 2011Bay Area Cabaret's season finale will star one of Broadway's greatest vocal talents, Lillias White. Returning this spring from Nigeria, where she will reprise her Tony-nominated role in FELA!, White is the winner of Broadway's 'Triple Crown' (a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award) for her role in Cy Coleman's The Life.
Benefits by Bay Street Presents JUST FOR JAPAN, 4/7March 28, 2011Benefits By Bay Street announces a night of bands entitled JUST FOR JAPAN on Thursday, April 7 beginning at 7:30 pm. $40 per person available at the door. All ticket proceeds will be distributed to the American Red Cross and Save The Children, to aid in helping the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The evening will be hosted by Bonnie Grice of WPPB and Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman.
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN Arrives at the Kirk Douglas Theatre 4/5March 28, 2011The Druid and Atlantic Theater Company production of Martin McDonagh's darkly humorous 'The Cripple of Inishmaan' arrives in Southern California the first week of April for a four-week run at the Center Theatre Group/Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.
MADAGASCAR LIVE Cancelled in DetroitMarch 28, 2011DreamWorks Theatricals and Broadway Across America have canceled all previously scheduled performances of 'Madagascar Live!' in Detroit at the Fox Theatre. The show's final performance will be held at New York's Radio City Music Hall on April 24, 2011.
TSC's ROMEO AND JULIET Opens 4/27March 28, 2011Tennessee Shakespeare Company, the Mid-South's professional classical theatre, returns to its outdoor roots with its multi-stage production of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens this spring.
American Stage Theatre Company Announces April EventsMarch 28, 2011American Stage Theatre Company's Susan R. Hough Cabaret and 'After Hours' series in the Raymond James Theatre continue with eight productions in February, 321, ROSE BILAL'S JAZZ LEGENDS REMEMBERED, LET'S MISBEHAVE, I AM A CUBAN SANDWICH, STRANGERS AND FOOLS and LAST OF THE NEANDERTHALS.
Madeleine Peyroux Plays the Boulder Theater, 4/13 March 28, 2011The compelling vocalist and songwriter Madeleine Peyroux will reveal two tracks from her recently completed new album with digital EP available everywhere on March 29. Helmed by noted producer Craig Street (Norah Jones, k.d. Lang, Cassandra Wilson) and featuring Marc Ribot on guitar/banjo along with Me'shell Ndegeocello on bass, Peyroux's latest sessions signal a new approach for the musician as she carries her jazz sensibilities into rootsier territory.
Universal Pictures Drops IN THE HEIGHTS FilmMarch 28, 2011Today, the word is that Universal Pictures has removed the planned IN THE HEIGHTS movie from its projects, according to Deadline.com. Though the project carries with it only a price tag of about $37 million, Universal didn't see any firm commitments on big names in the supporting roles.
Inova Hosts Opening Reception in an Empty Gallery 4/1March 28, 2011The Institute of Visual Arts (Inova) will host an unusual exhibition of work from U.K.-based sculptor Samuel Williams from April 1-June 19. Samuel Williams: Instructions pits the limitations of time, materials and distance required to make an art exhibition against the ease and speed of current communications technology, simple and cheap materials, and volunteer spirit.
'V,' 'ThunderCats' and 'Human Target' Invade WonderConMarch 28, 2011Warner Bros. Television (WBTV) is returning to the City by the Bay to help WonderCon celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2011, with an exclusive advance screening of Nikita (Thursdays 9/8c The CW) on Friday, April 1, and panel sessions on Sunday, April 3, for Human Target and V.
Daniel Radcliffe to Star in HOW TO SUCCEED... Film? March 28, 2011HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING had its opening night last night, and with 'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe receiving mostly positive reviews for his turn as J. Pierrepont Finch, if the stars align it won't be the last opening night he has in the role: Radcliffe tells Entertainment Weekly that he won't 'rule out the possibility' of starring in a film adaptation of the production.
Nick and Common Sense Media Partner on Anti-Bullying Campaign Feat. iCarly StarsMarch 28, 2011Common Sense Media, the national organization dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by helping them thrive in a world of media and technology, today announced a partnership with Nickelodeon on a digital citizenship and anti-bullying campaign designed to provide kids with tools to help them practice responsible digital behavior.