FROM WHITE PLAINS Will Open Off-Broadway 2/14December 27, 2012Following an acclaimed, sold-out run earlier this year Fault Line Theatre will transfer its timely new play FROM WHITE PLAINS - about the lasting effects of gay bullying - to the Pershing Square Signature Center for an Off-Broadway run beginning February 8, 2013 and running through March 9, it has been announced by Fault Line Theatre Co-Artistic Directors, Aaron Rossini and Craig Wesley Divino.
FOREVER FLAMENCO! Comes to the Fountain Theatre, 1/13December 27, 2012Forever Flamenco! - Artistic director/guitarist Gabriel Osuna brings dancers Timo Nu?ez, Elena Osuna and Mizuho Sato; singerVicente Griego "El Cartucho"; and percussionist Gerardo Morales together for a sizzling hot night of passionate flamenco music and dance at the Fountain Theatre on Sunday, January 13th at 8pm. With only 78 seats in four rows, the Fountain is the perfect place to view world-class flamenco in an intimate setting. Ole!
MotorCity Casino Hotel Welcomes Paula Deen, 4/25December 27, 2012MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to announce An Evening with Paula Deen at Sound Board on Thursday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by St. John Providence Health System.
Oboist Allan Vogel Leads as LA Chamber Orch Launches 2013 Baroque SeriesDecember 27, 2012Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) enlightening five-concert "Baroque Conversations" series showcasing exceptional Baroque music, which this season explores the legacy of JS Bach and his sons, launches its seventh year with a program of four Bach sonatas on Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.
ARTPROV Features Guest Artist Borbay, 1/12December 27, 2012ARTPROV is a unique hilarious and entertaining show that brings together different artistic mediums to inspire each other and create new works of art together. The Artprov cast of comics create improvised scenes and musicals based on the gallery of their guest artist work, who, at the same time, creates a new painting, sculpture,or piece based on the scenes based on their work. An artistic circle of life.
Playing with Reality's Late-Night Sandbox Series Continues 1/19December 27, 2012Late-Night Sandbox Series, presented by Playing with Reality and directed by Alyssa Northrop, runs every 3rd Saturday of the month (January 19, February 16, etc) at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, New York (44-02 23rd Street). 3 unplanned stories. 3 audience volunteers. 1 unforgettable show each month. Here's your chance to step on stage with highly skilled inter-actors and become the star and co-creator of an entirely unscripted journey. Or, just sit back and enjoy. This one-of-a-kind sandbox is waiting for you. Fill your pail with enthusiasm, jump in and play. Tickets are $10, and on sale now, available at www.ovationtix.com.
Houston Ballet Presents Acclaimed Canadian Troupe Les Grands Ballets Canadiens De Montréal In Cullen Series, 2/1 & 2December 27, 2012On Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2, 2013, Houston Ballet presents Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal as part of the Cullen Series. One of the missions of the Cullen Series is to introduce the city to exciting contemporary dance makers. Under the artistic direction of Gradimir Pankov, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will perform Cantata and Four Seasons by Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti. Four Seasons is set to Antonio Vivaldi's score of the same name. The twelve-movement ballet highlights classical technique with contemporary motion. Cantata features live traditional Southern Italian music by Gruppo Musicale Assurd, a quartet of female singers from Italy. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal will give two performances in the Cullen Theater at Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston. Tickets may be purchased by calling 713 227 2787 or by visiting www.houstonballet.org.
ArtsWest Presents Heather Hawkins in SHIRLEY VALENTINE, 1/23-2/16December 27, 2012Shirley Valentine is a witty and insightful story of a middle-aged working class Liverpool housewife who is transformed by a surprise holiday in the Greek islands. A Laurence Olivier Award winner for Best New Comedy in 1988 and Tony Award nominee for Best Play, the one-woman play stars Footlight Award winner Heather Hawkins. Shirley Valentine runs from January 23 - February 16, 2013 at ArtsWest Playhouse and Gallery in West Seattle.
Elks Theatre Announces MONTY PYTHON FEST, 1/11-27December 27, 2012 What better way to celebrate the New Year than experience something completely different? This January rewind to medieval Europe and join King Arthur's quest for The Holy Grail, cautiously observe the Life of Brian, and discover The Meaning of Life all in 35mm only at The Elks Theatre!
BOYS NIGHT OUT Returns to the Metropolitan Room, 1/6December 27, 2012After a successful try out run in June, Danny Bolero,Bernard Dotson and Tom Gamblin return In Boys Night Out. The evening is a celebration of the music of The Rat Pack. The evening features songs like What Kind Of Fool Am I, Mr. Booze, Sway, and many more. The evening is a tribute to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. This show is not an impersonation show just laid back evening celebrating the Rat Pack.
Week One of Lincoln Center's American Songbook Kicks Off 1/30 With Lea SalongaDecember 27, 2012Now in its 15th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook will celebrate the best in American singing and songwriting starting January 30, 2013. Opening night belongs to Lea Solanga, who captivated Broadway audiences with her debut in Miss Saigon many years ago and has since become the voice of Disney movie princesses as well as starring in other major musicals.
Independent Voices Festival Begins in January at The Centre TheaterDecember 27, 2012The Centre Theater presents its annual spotlight on regionally recognized work and new theatre, The Independent Voices Festival. In it is 4th year, the festival spotlights performers who deserve an encore performance or who have new work to bring to the stage. The three festival highlights fur premieres and performances from four regionally recognized solo performance artists.
TRIASSIC PARQ Will Have its West Coast Debut at Chance Theater in Anaheim HillsDecember 27, 2012Chance Theate will present the first show of its 2013 season with a touching west coast premiere musical about dinosaurs and love, TRIASSIC PARQ - The Musical, music by Marshall Pailet, book by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo, choreographed by Kelly Todd, musical direction by Taylor Stephenson and directed by Marshall Pailet, who will be the Chance Theater's 2013 Resident Playwright (and will have two of his other works workshopped in Chance's new play reading series). TRIASSIC PARQ -THE MUSICAL will preview on Friday, January 25 & Saturday, January 26 at 8pm; Sunday, January 27 at 7pm; Tuesday, January 29 at 8pm; with press openings on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31 and will continue through Sunday, February 24 at Chance Theater, 5552 E. La Palma Ave. in Anaheim Hills.
Lindi Ortega to Play Joe's Pub, 1/31December 27, 2012To continue to celebrate the release of her sophomore album Cigarettes & Truckstops, acclaimed Nashville-based artist Lindi Ortegais set to embark on a nationwide solo tour in 2013. Full details on reverse. Ortega has toured extensively throughout 2011-2012, opening for acts like Social Distortion, Dierks Bentley, and James Vincent McMorrow.
WNYC Presents Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration, 1/20December 27, 2012What would Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X and Medgar Evers talk about behind closed doors? What would they have to say about the work of our first African American president, about gun violence, and about today's civil rights movement?