Signature Theatre Announces Casting for HOLIDAY FOLLIESNovember 30, 2012Signature Theatre pulls some of DC's brightest stars into the spirit of the holidays with this year's original production of Holiday Follies. The popular series, now in its third season, will feature performers Bobby Smith (See What I Wanna See, Show Boat), Eleasha Gamble (Chess, Les Miserables), James Gardiner (The Boy Detective Fails, [title of show]), and Rachel Zampelli (Dying City, Brother Russia), under the direction of Walter Ware III. With a cabaret set list built to change from night to night, Signature's forecast calls for a special week of wintry mix.
John Michael Coppola Releases Digital Single for Sandy ReliefNovember 30, 2012Former JERSEY BOYS cast member, John Michael Coppola, has announced his digital release of the Billy Joel hit single, 'New York State Of Mind'. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the single will equally benefit the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and The American Red Cross. The single can be purchased at http://cdbaby.com/cd/johnmichaelcoppola.
CIRQUE ELOIZE Makes Philadelphia Premiere at Merriam Theater, 12/26November 30, 2012Tickets now on sale for Cirque Éloize iD, directed by Jeannot Painchaud and winner of the 26th Grand Prix du Conseil des Arts de Montréal for its exceptional international success in 2010. iD will run for eight shows at the Merriam Theatre from December 26th to 30th, 2012 as part of the Broadway Season, presented by the Kimmel Center and the Shubert Organization.
Kindling Theater Company's THE FUTURE IS NOT WHAT IT WAS Will Now Open 1/21November 30, 2012Due to a scheduling conflict, the Kindling Theater Company will now present its inaugural production, the world premiere of The Future Is Not What It Was, written by Michael Rabe and directed by Jay Stull, beginning Saturday, January 12 at 8pm. The production, formerly scheduled for The Wild Project, will instead be presented at Soho Rep's Walkerspace, 46 Walker Street. The new opening night is set for Monday, January 21 at 8pm.
Gettysburg Stage Presents A TUNA CHRISTMAS, 12/7-15November 30, 2012It's 24 hours before Christmas, and all hell is about to break loose in Tuna, the third smallest town in Texas - where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never died! This year, in addition to the usual holiday headaches, a mysterious "phantom" has been vandalizing the Christmas displays in the town's annual yard-decorating contest, and a disaster prone production of "A Christmas Carol" is falling apart.
A LITTLE PRINCESS Runs Through 12/23 at Imagination TheaterNovember 30, 2012Imagination Theater ihas announced A Little Princess, running through the holiday season. This engaging musical adaptation is based on the classic novel, A Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Sara Crewe, heiress to a large fortune, is enrolled at Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies in Victorian England. At first her life is happy, but news arrives that her father has died and her fortune is lost. Sara is forced to become a servant and must live in a small attic room that seems no better than a prison cell. When a mysterious gentleman from India takes the house next door, some strange and curious things begin to happen. A touching and beautiful score adds a magical touch to this enchanting show. This show is suitable for the whole family.
Pace New Musicals Announces 2013 Selection, I CAPTURE THE CASTLENovember 30, 2012Pace University's Pace New Musicals program, dedicated to the discovery of new theater works, and Ryan Scott Oliver, composer-lyricist and producer, have selected I Capture the Castle by Marion Adler, Peter Foley and Cara Reichel, as its official 2013 selection. In addition, Pace New Musicals has instated a New Musical Lab beginning with Make Me Bad, by Drew Gasparini and Alex Brightman.
Vienna State Opera Begins LA BOHEME Performances, December 4November 30, 2012Vier Vorstellungen von Puccinis 'La Bohème' stehen ab 4. Dezember 2012 auf dem Spielplan der Wiener Staatsoper: Unter der musikalischen Leitung von GMD Franz Welser-Möst singen Anita Hartig die Mimì und Piotr Beczala den Rodolfo. Ihre Rollendebüts im Haus am Ring geben Valentina Naforni** als Musetta und Alessio Arduini als Schaunard. Adrian Eröd singt den Marcello, Dan Paul Dumitrescu den Colline und KS Alfred *ramek den Benoit/Alcindoro.
Jan Maxwell Joins Blythe Danner, Annie Potts and More in STEEL MAGNOLIAS Benefit Reading, 12/3November 30, 2012Producer David Youse and Four Things Productions in association with L.A. Works has announced that celebrated actress Jan Maxwell has joined the cast of a celebrity staged reading in celebration of The 25th Anniversary of Robert Harling's Steel Magnolias to take place next week on Monday, 3 December 2012 at 7pm to benefit The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).
2013 Sundance Film Festival Announces Films in Spotlight, Park City at Midnight and New FrontierNovember 29, 2012Sundance Institute announced today the films selected to screen in the 2013 Sundance Film Festival out-of-competition sections Spotlight, Park City at Midnight and New Frontier, as well as the installations and performances to be featured in the Festival's New Frontier venue. The Festival takes place January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Lands at the Van Wezel, 12/6 & 7November 29, 2012Many movie goers are aware of the action and drama portrayed in the 2002 cinematic release of Catch Me If You Can. However, on December 6 & 7 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall many will see that the movie only sparsely hinted at the extravagant life which Frank Abagnale Jr. was able to live via his incredible ability to con his way into and out of just about any situation. This illicit talent he possessed enabled him to become quite the "ladies' man" and to experience the illustrious lifestyles associated with portraying, falsely, a doctor, pilot, lawyer, and a number of other professions.
Mary-Arrchie's SUPERIOR DONUTS Extends Through Dec. 31November 29, 2012Due to popular demand, Mary-Arrchie Theatre Co.'s hit production of SUPERIOR DONUTS will add three final weeks of performances - extending through December 31, 2012 at The Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St. in Chicago. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tracy Letts and directed by Matt Miller, the critically acclaimed remount features nearly all of the original Mary-Arrchie cast members. A special New Year's Eve performance on Monday, December 31 at 8 pm will mark the show's final performance at The Royal George, where the remount enjoyed a two-month run, including two extensions.
A.R.T. Receives NEA Grant to Support THE GLASS MENAGERIENovember 29, 2012The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to announce that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) awarded $25,000 to support the A.R.T. production of The Glass Menagerie. The A.R.T. is one of 832 non-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant.
Colburn Chamber Music Society Presents Arnold Steinhardt, 12/9November 29, 2012The Colburn Chamber Music Society will present legendary musician, Arnold Steinhardt on Sunday, December 9 at 3:00pm Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. Steinhardt is a paramount figure in classical music as the first violinist and founding member of the iconic Guarneri String Quartet. Joining him will be select student and faculty performers from The Colburn School Conservatory of Music.
Bonhams Announces Beatles AuctionsNovember 29, 2012A collection of some of the most important pieces of George Harrison and Beatles memorabilia ever to be offered at auction will be included in Bonhams forthcoming Entertainment Memorabilia sale on 12th December 2012. The collection, which has never been available to the general public, was gifted by George Harrison to his brother Harry and other members of the family.