STAGE TUBE: Edie Falco's 'Nurse Jackie' Season 3 Trailer Revealed!February 9, 2011Edie Falco, whose credits include a multitude of both stage and film projects, is currently starring in the Showtime series 'Nurse Jackie', which is in its third season. 'Nurse Jackie' also features other theater stars, including Anna Deavere Smith, Eve Best, and Dominic Fumusa. Picking up right where last season left off, the third season begins with Jackie Peyton facing an unwanted intervention. View the trailer for the new episodes below.
STAGE TUBE: John Leguizamo Meets Freak Out KidFebruary 9, 2011John Leguizamo, returning to Broadway this year with his new solo play GHETTO KLOWN for a 12-week engagement beginning previews on February 21 and opening on Tuesday March 22 at the Lyceum Theatre (149 West 45th Street), met the muse behind one of his newest YouTube videos, the star of the infamous 'Greatest Freak Out Ever' video. Luguizamo parodied the video, and later arranged to meet the original viral sensation. View the meeting below!
New Yorkers Conquer 'Snowmaggedon' at Winter JamFebruary 7, 2011On Saturday, Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Council Member Brad Lander, Olympic Regional Development Authority President & CEO Ted Blazer and Parks mascot Pearl the Squirrel kicked off a celebration of FREE winter sports and fun in Prospect Park!
Photo Flash: York Theatre's THE ROAD TO QATAR Opening NightFebruary 7, 2011The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) presents the Off-Broadway premiere of the new true musical comedy, The Road to Qatar!, featuring book and lyrics by Stephen Cole and music by David Krane, with direction by Phillip George (Forbidden Broadway), choreography by Bob Richard (Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!) and musical direction by David Caldwell (Children of Eden).
Lyric Stage Presents Kander and Ebb's FLORA THE RED MENACE, 2/11-2/26February 7, 2011After taking North Texas by storm as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl last season, Kristin Dausch returns to Lyric Stage to star as Flora in FLORA THE RED MENACE. Performances are February 11-26 in the Irving Arts Center's Dupree Theater, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd, Irving TX.
GLEE's Super Bowl Episode Takes Top Spot in Scripted Telecasts for Past 3 YearsFebruary 7, 2011GLEE's post-Super Bowl episode, which was the series' first episode after a few weeks' break, certainly made up for lost time: the episode garnered 26.8 million viewers, according to The Hollywood Reporter, with an 11.1 rating in its key demo of 18-49. These numbers make it the highest scripted series telecast in the past three years.
Photo Flash: Testa, Caruso at THE ULTIMATE DRAG OFFFebruary 7, 2011The new interactive musical comedy, ‘The Ultimate Drag Off' opened Off-Broadway on January 15th, 2011. With a fabulous spin on 70's game shows such as ‘Let's Make a Deal' and ‘The Price Is Right', The Ultimate Drag Off takes the audience into a cabaret style theatre space where you can play for prizes. Be a part of the DRAG OFF Revolution and join one of the hottest Saturday Night downtown events for theatre enthusiasts after the Broadway shows are all over!
Roscommon Arts Centre Presents BAD FAITH 2/17-2/19February 7, 2011Roscommon native and local talent, Ben Mulhern, will appear onstage at Roscommon Arts Centre next week in Bad Faith, in which he both directs and performs for 3 performances only from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th February at 8pm nightly.
Flomenhaft Gallery Hosts Performance and Talkback, 2/10February 7, 2011Performance, artist talks and a reception this Thursday, February 10th, presented by the gallery in partnership with The Feminist Art Project (TFAP) and Institute for Women & Art at Rutgers. The artists included are an exciting group, celebrated by curators and museum personnel throughout the United States.
Kennedy Center Nat'l Tour of BARRIO GRRL! To Include Children's Theatre CoFebruary 7, 2011The Kennedy Center's national tour of Barrio Grrrl! will make a stop at Children's Theatre Company, between March 2 and March 27, 2011. Written by two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Award nominee Quiara Alegría Hudes (In the Heights), Barrio Grrrl! is the story of Ana and her tenacious sidekick Amazing Voice. A pop musical bursting with color and energy, Barrio Grrrl! celebrates Latino culture and music through the eyes of a spunky nine year-old girl and her alter ego, Barrio Grrrl!
NYU Presents "Plays from the Provincetown Players" 2/25-3/6February 7, 2011New York University will produce Plays from the Provincetown Players, featuring one-act plays by Eugene O'Neill, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Susan Glaspell, at the Provincetown Playhouse, 133 MacDougal Street, Feb. 25-27 and March 3-6.
The Lyric Opera of KC Presents THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT 2/19February 7, 2011The Lyric Opera of Kansas City presents THE DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT, which will have its opening night on February 19th, 2011 at 8:00 pm. Come watch this outrageous Donizetti comedy performed in English. Directed by Lyric Opera's beloved Dorothy Danner, physical high jinks are set against a wonderful score.
Jai Rodriguez Headlines 'City Theatre Bash' in Miami, 2/10February 7, 2011Jai Rodriguez will be the special guest at City Theatre's February 10th bash. The fundraiser will benefit the Summer Shorts Festival, which will also headline Rodriguez. Tickets are $60 a person and can be purchased by calling (305) 755-9401 or by emailing barry@citytheatre.com.
Spring Workshops Start at Theater Works PeoriaFebruary 4, 2011TWICE UPON A TIME is a fun madcap workshop for young actors in which participants will be able to explore wild characters in a hilarious play. This new workshop is designed for new and seasoned actors alike. During the sessions the children will be working on acting skills that will ultimately culminate in a final performance.