Open Fist Theatre's PROOF Extends Through 3/24March 15, 2011The Open Fist Theatre Company and The Aquila Morong Studio are thrilled to announce the extension of their co-production, PROOF, written by David Auburn and directed by John Hindman. PROOF has extended to Thursday, March 24 at 8pm and will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, at the Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.
The Kennedy Center Will Present FRAGMENTS Plays, 4/14-17March 15, 2011The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents C.I.C.T./Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord's production of Fragments running April 14 to 17 in the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater. Co-directed by Peter Brook and Marie Hélène Estienne, Fragments brings together four short plays by Samuel Beckett including Rough for Theatre I, Rockaby, Act Without Words II, Come and Go, as well as the poem, Neither. Press night will take place on Thursday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Richard Easton Will Recite 'Bluebeard's Castle' for NY Phil, 3/18, 19, 22March 15, 2011Actor Richard Easton will make his New York Philharmonic debut reciting the prologue to Bluebeard's Castle, also known as The Bard's Poem, at the start of the New York Philharmonic's performances of Bartók's Bluebeard's Castle, March 18-19, 2011, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. He replaces Marthe Keller, who has withdrawn due to illness.
CABARET Plays Smiling Rhino Theatre 3/18-4/9March 15, 2011Mark your calendars for an event not to be missed!! The musical Cabaret will be presented at Smiling Rhino Theatre weekends beginning March 18-April 9, 2011. The winner of 12 Tony Awards for both the original and revival productions, Cabaret is a brilliantly conceived musical masterpiece.
Riverdale Rising Stars Present HAIRSPRAY, 4/2-13March 15, 2011The award-winning Riverdale Rising Stars announce their spring production of HAIRSPRAY. For the first time in our 11 year history the Rising Stars company is especially proud to welcome several new guest artists to share the stage.
Tituss Burgess Lands Recurring Role on '30 Rock'March 15, 2011Broadway favorite Tituss Burgess becomes a fan favorite not just for his uniquely high tenor notes but now for his comic chops on NBC's 30 Rock. Having previously wowed Broadway audiences with his vocal prowess in Jersey Boys, The Little Mermaid, and Guys and Dolls, Burgess makes his TV role debut as recurring character D'Fwan, a member of Angie Jordan's (played by Sherri Shepherd) reality show.
Pasadena Playhouse Announces 2011-12 SeasonMarch 15, 2011The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Stephen Eich, Executive Director) announced their 2011-2012 Season today. The season will include one world premiere musical, one new play starring Academy Award-nominee Angela Bassett (Fences at The Pasadena Playhouse), a Tony Award-winning smash hit, an American classic and will conclude with a new musical to be announced. The 2011-2012 Season begins September 2011.
Nashville Symphony Announces Winners of Curb Concerto CompetitionMarch 15, 2011Franklin high-school student Annie Bender took top honors at the Nashville Symphony's Curb Records Young Musicians Concerto Competition, held March 12-13 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Bender, a junior at The Comenius School, an umbrella of Franklin Classical School, studies violin with Carolyn Huebel at Blair School of Music.
Casting Complete for Musical Theatre West's SUMMER OF LOVEMarch 15, 2011Musical Theatre West is proud to announce the world premiere of Roger Bean's groovy new musical SUMMER OF LOVE at the beautiful 1,070-seat Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. SUMMER OF LOVE previews April 1 and runs April 2 through April 17, 2011.
Manatee Players Celebrate Seafood Fest Weekend with ROCKY HORRORMarch 15, 2011The Manatee Players will have a special showing of the cult movie classic THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW on Saturday April 2 at 11 p.m. The movie will be shown at the Manatee Players, 102 Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Admission is $8 and tickets are available online at www.manateeplayers.com or at the box office by calling 941-748-5875. ‘Props' will be available for purchase at the theater. Costumes and partissssssipation are encouraged! This will be a great way to cap off Seafood Fest Saturday!
Zach Braff Hosts Huntington Theatre Company's 'Spotlight Spectacular!' 5/9March 15, 2011Screen and stage actor, writer, and director Zach Braff will host the Huntington Theatre Company's 2011 Spotlight Spectacular! gala benefit on Monday, May 9, 2011 at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel. The event will honor Boston playwright Lydia R. Diamond and Trustee Bill McQuillan with The Wimberly Award, the Huntington's highest honor. The evening's entertainment will be announced shortly.
YoungArts 2012 Application Opens Today, 3/15March 15, 2011YoungArts, the core program of the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA), the signature national program that recognizes and supports America's most talented young artists in the visual, literary and performing arts is accepting applications for its national program starting March 15, 2011.
Know Theatre & Madcap Puppets Present THE DRAGON, 4/2-5/7March 15, 2011Know Theatre of Cincinnati in collaboration with Madcap Puppets is very excited to announce: The Dragon. The production was conceived and will be directed by Irina Niculescu, known for her work combining actors, puppets, and opera. Local playwright and actor Alison Vodnoy has written a new adaptation of Eugene Schwarz's original 1943 play of the same name.