Comix At Foxwoods Presents Corey Rodrigues, 12/27-29November 1, 2012Crowd favorite at many top comedy clubs in New England, Corey Rodrigues knows how to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This December, Rodrigues will bring his stand-up act to the Comix At Foxwoods stage for four shows on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 29 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets can be purchased in advance and online for $20 ($30 for the day of) and VIP tickets for $40 ($50 the day of). A two drink minimum applies to all tickets. This show is intended for mature audiences only.
Tribal Seeds Comes to the Fox Theatre, 1/25November 1, 2012Z2 Entertainment will present Tribal Seeds at the Fox Theatre on Friday, January 25th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, November 2nd for $15.00 in advance and $17.00 day of show.
MUSICIANS ON CALL Benefit, Featuring Chicago, Set for 11/19November 1, 2012Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, is excited to announce a special live performance by the legendary rock band Chicago at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill on November 19, 2012. When Chicago played the MOC Benefit Concert last year the response was so great that the band volunteered to do it again this year. The event, which will benefit MOC, includes hors d'oeuvres, open bar, and exclusive meet-and-greets for top sponsors.
Brooklyn Rider String Quartet Returns to Central Florida, 11/1-3November 1, 2012The Bach Festival Society will bring renowned string quartet Brooklyn Rider back to Central Florida for another residency in partnership with A Gift for Music and the Orange County Public Schools, followed by a public performance in Tiedtke Concert Hall.
Program notes and biographies can be found here.
DOESN’T ANYONE KNOW WHAT A PANCREAS IS? Announces New DatesNovember 1, 2012ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE/LA announces a new opening date for the world premiere of DOESN'T ANYONE KNOW WHAT A PANCREAS IS?, written by Carole Real and directed by Jenny O'Hara. DOESN'T ANYONE KNOW WHAT A PANCREAS IS? will now preview on Tuesday, November 13 and will open on Wednesday November 14 at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave. in Los Angeles, 90039. THE FISHERMAN'S WIFE will be extending and will now run through Thursday, December 13.
Museum of the Moving Image Announces All-Day Free Admission, 11/2November 1, 2012Museum of the Moving Image will offer free admission to the public all day on Friday, November 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., announced Carl Goodman, the Museum's Executive Director. Goodman said, "During this difficult time, it is important that we do our part to provide local residents and beyond with something to do out of the house that is both fun and educational, and that both children and adults will enjoy. "
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents LAUGH STATION: MASSACRE, 11/9 & 10November 1, 2012Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is proud to present another installment of the surreal, sci-fi horror extravaganza that is the Laugh Station series. In Laugh Station: Massacre, it's Halloween aboard the Laugh Station and the crew is ready to party. Little do they realize their costume party falls on the tenth anniversary of a mysterious and tragic accident... and that a knife-wielding, homicidal psychopath is stalking the ship! Can the crew stop this madman before they're picked off one by one in the most grisly possibly fashion? ... Probably not! Join us for the blood-soaked fourth installment of the outrageous Laugh Station series. It's equal parts 80's teen slasher movie and raunchy screwball comedy. Bring your ponchos to this one folks! It's gonna be messy and it probably goes without saying but the show is intended for mature audiences only.
THE LITTLE MERMAID Receives Tokyo PremiereNovember 1, 2012Producer and President of Disney Theatrical Productions, Thomas Schumacher and Shiki Theatre Company announced today that they will continue their ongoing producing partnership with The Little Mermaid, which will open in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Shiki's Natsu Theatre.
Nataly Dawn Releases Debut AlbumNovember 1, 2012Nonesuch Records releases How I Knew Her-the label debut from Nataly Dawn, the California-based singer/songwriter of the duoPomplamoose-on January 22, 2013. The album-comprising 12 autobiographical, introspective songs by Dawn-was produced by her longtime partner Jack Conte and recorded with a group of accomplished musicians at Prairie Sun Studios in Cotati, CA, where many of her favorite Tom Waits albums had been made.
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN Comes to Minneapolis, December 11-16November 1, 2012Catch Me If You Can, the high-flying, splashy new Broadway musical based on the hit DreamWorks film and the incredible true story that inspired it, makes its Minnesota debut at Hennepin Theatre Trust's Orpheum Theatre, December 11-16, 2012. This first national tour captures the astonishing life story of Frank Abagnale, Jr., a world-class con artist who passed himself off as a doctor, a lawyer and a jet pilot-all before age 21. Single tickets are on sale now. Catch Me If You Can is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust as part of its 2012/13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.
LCT Announces Second Extension of DISGRACED, Now Through 12/23November 1, 2012The Lincoln Center Theater/LCT3 production of DISGRACED, the new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Kimberly Senior, has been extended for a second time through Sunday, December 23 at the Claire Tow Theater (150 West 65 Street). The production, which features Heidi Armbruster, Erik Jensen, Aasif Mandvi, Omar Maskati and Karen Pittman, was originally scheduled to run through November 18 and was then extended through Sunday December 2. DISGRACED is produced by arrangement with the Araca Group.
Howard County Arts Council Hosts Annual Open House & Holiday Sale Set for 12/7November 1, 2012The Howard County Arts Council hosts its annual Open House & Holiday Sale on Friday, December 7, 2012, from 5:30-8:30pm. Local artists will offer unique and affordable art and handcrafted items for sale including jewelry, wearables, accessories, paintings, photography, prints, wooden vessels and furniture, metalwork, and greeting cards. Refreshments will be provided. The studios of HCAC resident artists and art organizations will also be open to the public for the evening.
Elizabeth Stanley to Play 54 Below, 11/18November 1, 2012Elizabeth Stanley, who received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Gussie Carnegie in the 2012 Encores! revival of Merrily We Roll Along, will make her New York cabaret debut at the new Broadway nightclub 54 Below, on Sunday November 18th at 9pm.
Media Theatre Announces 'Talk-To-The-Animals-Day With Dr. Dolittle,' 11/17November 1, 2012On Saturday November 17 from 2-4pm The Media Theatre will hold a Talk-To-The-Animals-Day with Dr. Dolittle. Anyone who brings their pet to the theatre during this meet and greet occasion will receive a $5 gift voucher for an upcoming production and have plenty of photo opportunities.
Native Voices at the Autry Announce NATIVE AMERICAN ATHLETES TAKE THE FIELD Short Play FestivalNovember 1, 2012Native Voices at the Autry continues its vital role as the country's only equity theatre company dedicated exclusively to developing the work of Native American playwrights with its Short Play Festival, featuring six engaging short plays written by veteran and first-time playwrights, on Saturday, November 3, 3 pm, at the Wells Fargo Theatre at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles.
Mahmoud Ahmed Comes to Melbourne, 20 JanuaryNovember 1, 2012The Playhouse will host an exclusive cross-continent collaboration between legendary Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed - in his first Melbourne visit - performing live with Melbourne-based Ethio-jazz band the J Azmaris on 20 January.