Chicago Shakespeare Theater Develops Three New MusicalsFebruary 22, 2011?Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) continues its commitment to the development of new musicals in 2011 with two productions premiering at its home on Navy Pier, and one of its most successful musical commissions launching an international tour. On CST's stages, the musical murder mystery Murder for Two runs from May 12 to June 19, 2011, and the puppet-infused family musical The Adventures of Pinocchio joins the CST Family Series from July 13 to August 28, 2011.
La MaMa Presents US Premiere of FALL AND RECOVER 3/17-4/3February 22, 2011'Fall and Recover,' Irish choreographer John Scott's poignant and mesmerizing work based on the experiences and stories of survivors of torture in Africa, Asia and Rumania, will receive its United States premiere at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre, March 17-April 3, as part of Imagine Ireland. The 55-minute work is a La MaMa presentation.
Andrea Meislin Gallery Hosts Global Reach Inc. ExhibitionFebruary 22, 2011Andrea Meislin Gallery is pleased to present Global Reach Inc., the second solo exhibition by collaborative artists Alina and Jeff Bliumis. The exhibition thoughtfully examines the contemporary movement and relocation of peoples around the world as well as the growing commercialization of immigration by positing the question - can immigration be the new tourism? Opening Reception will be held on Saturday February 26th from 6 to 8 pm.
The Fox Theatre Presents Troubadours Collective, 3/4February 22, 2011The Troubadours Collective is back after their widely successful show in January at the Fox Theatre, the collective is yet again bringing together some of the best local acts for a great night of entertainment. For over 5 years running, the Troubadours' events have been an eclectic collection of local musicians in the Boulder and Denver area.
Idina Menzel Adds New Dates to Concert TourFebruary 22, 2011As reported by Idina Menzel's official website, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra will host the Broadway star in addition to her previously announced tour dates. The Cleveland Orchestra presents Menzel as part of their Blossom Festival on July 2nd, with the performance on the Buffalo Philharmonic on September 17th.
Little Anthony & The Imperials Play Feinstein's at Loews Regency 4/5-4/16February 22, 2011FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY, the nightclub proclaimed 'Best of New York' by New York Magazine and 'an invaluable New York institution' by The New York Post will continue its Winter 2011 season with the debut of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS from April 5 through 16.
Christina Ricci to Star in ABC Series 'Pan Am'?February 22, 2011Christina Ricci is currently in the negotiating stages of a new 1960s ABC series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 'Pan Am' would follow the stories of those working in the title airline, from pilots to stewardesses; Margot Robbie has been cast as one such stewardess and Michael Mosley has been cast as a pilot.
STAGE TUBE: Green Day's 'Cigarettes and Valentines' Music Video Premiere!February 22, 2011Thie week, Green Day released a music video for one of their current songs: 'Cigarettes and Valentines'. The track is a part of their upcoming live album with a bonus DVD entitled 'Awesome as F**k' and was recorded during their 2009-2010 world tour. Watch the music video below!
Lorna Luft Joins All-Star Lineup for NY Pops Celebration of Judy Garland, 3/11February 22, 2011Fifty years after her legendary Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Pops and Music Director Steven Reineke pay tribute to Hollywood icon Judy Garland on Friday, March 11 at 8:00 PM, with a song-for-song re-creation of the 1961 performance referred to by so many as 'the greatest night in show business history'. Reineke has announced the newest addition to the concert's lineup of stunning artists, acclaimed entertainer - and daughter of Judy Garland - Lorna Luft.
Chicago Center for the Performing Arts Hosts MADE IN PUERTO RICO 3/18-5/1February 22, 2011Mike Oquendo Events presents the hilarious smash hit comedy MADE IN PUERTO RICO in a limited engagement previewing March 18th, opening March 25th, and running through May 1st at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green Street, Chicago. Written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, MADE IN PUERTO RICO has sold out over 50 times in cities including Chicago, Orlando and New Haven. Tickets are already selling quickly.
The Cell Presents A LONELY MAN'S HABIT & ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, 3/3-4/16February 22, 2011the cell presents two solo plays that respectively explore the life and work of playwrights Tennessee Williams and Samuel Beckett - the New York premiere of Jeremy Lawrence's A LONELY MAN'S HABIT and the return engagement of Bob Jaffe's ...AND THEN YOU GO ON, AN ANTHOLOGY OF THE WORKS OF SAMUEL BECKETT - performed in repertory March 23-April 16 as part of SEE-SAW SOLO FESTIVAL at the cell (338 West 23rd Street) in the heart of Chelsea.
Andrea Marcovicci Performs at The Cabaret 2/25 & 2/26February 22, 2011The Cabaret rolls out the red carpet on Oscar weekend with the 'Queen of Cabaret,' Andrea Marcovicci. Featuring a dazzling array of movie songs from the 1930s through the 1990s-with such classics as The Way We Were, Thanks for the Memory, and As Time Goes By, Andrea illuminates how movie music has scored our lives and loves.
A.C.T's THE TOSCA PROJECT Heads to Theatre CalgaryFebruary 22, 2011American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announces that its world premiere production of The Tosca Project (new title: The Tosca Cafe) will receive its Canadian premiere at Theatre Calgary this fall.
Mar 19-23 at Joe's Pub: Jackie Hoffman, The Poison Tree & MoreFebruary 22, 2011Due to popular demand and rave reviews, JACKIE FIVE-OH! has extended its run yet again at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) through April 4th. In the all-new JACKIE FIVE-OH!, the blisteringly funny, filter-free Hoffman muses on her own decay at 50, her career of playing 'bit' parts, her thoughts about being in The Addams Family and an array of other topics running the gamut from Queen Latifah to Kristen Chenoweth.
Blue Man Group Arrives at the DuPont Theatre 4/5-4/10February 22, 2011NETworks Presentations, LLC and Blue Man Productions announce a new theatrical touring production will stop in Wilmington at the DuPont Theatre from Tuesday, April 5 to Sunday, April 10, 2011, for a limited eight (8) performances only.
Singer Michael Amante Plays the Van Wezel 3/2February 22, 2011Affectionately known as the 'People's Tenor,' Michael Amante has been crowned 'Prince of High C's' for his remarkable ability to hit and sustain with ease, one of the highest notes of a tenor's voice. With Michael's long history of singing popular Rock and Gospel music, coupled with extensive classical Bel-Canto training, he is able to sing even higher with a strength and mastery rarely heard anywhere in the world.
Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre Presents BILOXI BLUES 3/4-3/13February 22, 2011Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep), in partnership with TheatreOCU continues their Ninth Season with the Tony Award-winning Neil Simon comedy, BILOXI BLUES. BILOXI BLUES, is the second play in what is called the 'Eugene Trilogy', Mr. Simon's semi-autobiographical series comprised of BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS (produced by CityRep in 2005), BILOXI BLUES and BROADWAY BOUND.
SF Playhouse Presents WIREHEAD 3/15-4/23February 22, 2011he SF Playhouse (Bill English, Artistic Director; Susi Damilano, Producing Director) announce casting for the Regional Premiere of Wirehead by Matt Benjamin and Logan Brown. Susi Damilano will direct a cast of SF favorites, including Madeline H.D. Brown, Scott Coopwood*, Lauren Grace*, Craig Marker*, Gabriel Marin*, and Cole Alexander Smith.