THE MESSENGER Begins 12/13 at Roy Arias StagesNovember 29, 2012Jonas Productions presents THE MESSENGER, an original drama by Paul Kodiak previewing at Roy Arias Stages on Thursday, December 13 prior to Opening on Friday December 14 for a three week run. Dante Giammarco directs.
Lyric Opera of KC Edu. Dept to Present ONE FALSE MOVE, Addressing Teen BullyingNovember 29, 2012Female bullying, a silent threat that is often unaddressed by parents and teachers, will be the focus of a special opera produced by the Lyric Opera Education Department. One False Move will be performed January 18, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Trail Middle School in Olathe, Kansas. The performance will feature area middle school and high school singers from the Lyric Opera vocal/drama training program, "Opera for Teens."
Comedy Pet Theater Comes to the Morrison Center, 12/16November 29, 2012Comedy Pet Theater features an amazing cast of 16 dogs and other animal performers all rescued from local shelters and transformed into international stage stars. It is truly one of the most unique and unforgettable shows.
Ramon Tebar Honored With 2013 Henry C. Clark AwardNovember 29, 2012Florida Grand Opera (FGO) has announced the recipient of the 2013 Henry C. Clark Conductor Award, Maestro Ramon Tebar. FGO's Music Director and conductor of the season-opening production of La boheme, Tebar was recently honored by the company's new General Director and CEO, Susan T. Danis, when she presented him with the 2013 award during FGO's annual gala on November 17, 2012.
HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER Releases New Block of Tickets Through February 23November 29, 2012Due to overwhelming demand, Off-Broadway's newest hit comedy HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER today put a new block of seats on sale through February 23rd. Written and performed by Margaret Copeland and Kevin James Doyle, HOW TO BE A NEW YORKER opened on October 17th to rave reviews at Sofia's Downstairs Theater in the heart of Times Square.
CAP21 Theatre Company Announces 20th Anniversary SeasonNovember 29, 2012As The CAP21 Theatre Company celebrates its 20th Anniversary, Executive Artistic Director, Frank Ventura and Artistic Director, Eliza Ventura have announced CAP21's 2013 momentous "20th Anniversary Season". In honor of the milestone anniversary, CAP21 promises to support the development of at least 20 new musicals in the coming year through various programming that the Theatre Company offers.
First Folio Theatre Presents UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, Opening 3/27November 29, 2012First Folio Theatre (Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83) presents the acclaimed play UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL, directed by Jeff Award nominee Alison C. Vesely, previewing March 27, opening March 30 and running through April 28, 2013. The production stars Kristine Thatcher, a member of the 2001 Tony Award-winning Victory Gardens Playwrights Ensemble, where her play Voice of Good Hope premiered and was nominated for the Joseph Jefferson Award for Best New Work in 2000. Thatcher most recently appeared as Terri in Jeffrey Sweet's new play Immoral Imperatives. Prior to that, she appeared in First Folio Theatre's production of Macbeth. Other credits include 'Hannah Jarvis' in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia at the Goodman Theatre, 'Candida' in George Bernard Shaw's Candida at Writers' Theatre, and 'Regan' in King Lear and 'Kate' in Taming of the Shrew at Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
Country Playhouse Presents YULETIDE CABARET, 11/30-12/2November 29, 2012Kicking off the holiday season while also helping to raise funds for the theater's ongoing operations, a one-weekend-only Yuletide Cabaret will be presented at The Country Playhouse on November 30 to December 2, with an opening night cocktail reception gala at 6:30 p.m., plus a Saturday performance at 8:00 p.m., and closing with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Heller Highwater Relocates to 5th AvenueNovember 29, 2012Heller Highwater LLC - a communications company in New York, NY providing a full array of public relations services for its performing arts & entertainment, non-profit, consumer lifestyle and travel/hospitality clients - will relocate its offices to 501 Fifth Avenue, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10017 effective December 1st, 2012, it has been announced by Heller Highwater LLC founder and president, Dale Heller.
The Oak Ridge Boys Play the Van Wezel, 12/4November 29, 2012Classic country/gospel quartet, The Oak Ridge Boys, come to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 4, 2012 to put their unique four-part harmonic stamp on all your favorite Christmas classics. With 50 years of unforgettable country crossover hits, The Oak Ridge Boys have continued to be one of the foundational groups of country/gospel music. Responsible for gracing the airwaves with such hits as "Bobbie Sue," "American Made," and "Elvira," The Oaks have received critical acclaim time and time again, for their incredible harmonies and southern melodic charm. Come see this iconic American vocal group at the Van Wezel and be blown away by 50 years of Christmas tradition that will have the whole family smiling.
Actor Edward Burns Comes to the Emelin, 12/4November 29, 2012The Emelin Theatre welcomes actor, director, and writer Edward Burns as a special guest prior to a showing of Burns' film The Fitzgerald Family Christmas on Tuesday December 4 at 7:30 pm - three days prior to its national release. Guests will enjoy listening to a conversation with Edward Burns conducted by film critic and journalist, Marshall Fine.
Doma Theatre Company’s AVENUE Q Extends Through 2/3November 28, 2012Avenue Q - DOMA Theatre Company extends its critically acclaimed, Ovation-recommended, sold-out production through February 3. Singing puppets and their human neighbors tackle life's most vexing issues-love, sex, money, race and how to tell your roommate he's gay. The place is New York City and the street is Avenue Q, the only address you can afford when you're fresh out of college… or out of a job… or just trying to find your way in life. These puppets (and their human counterparts) have an irreverent take on the joys and travails of making it on one's own.