New York Theatre Workshop Announces CASEBOOK ProgramFebruary 25, 2013New York Theatre Workshop (NYTW) Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo have announced that NYTW's production of Sontag: Reborn will serve as the 2012-13 Season Casebook study, which will allow the general audience unprecedented access to the artists and process involved in the creation of a new work as it happens. Casebook - The Making of Sontag: Reborn will take place on 10 consecutive Tuesday evenings starting April 2, 2013. Sontag: Reborn is produced in collaboration with The Builders Association and is based on the book by Susan Sontag and edited by David Rieff, adapted & performed by Moe Angelos and directed by Marianne Weems.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Return to Denver This FallFebruary 25, 2013Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON which played a record-breaking three-week run in the fall of 2012 will return for a limited engagement October 22-November 24 at the Buell Theatre. Subscribers to the 2013/14 Denver Center Attractions season will have first access to purchase tickets to the return of THE BOOK OF MORMON on April 8. A public on sale date is to be determined.
Atlanta Orchestra's Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie To Play Mozart Bassoon Concerto, 3/14-16February 25, 2013Guest conductor Jun Markl will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring ASO Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie at center stage for Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major. Also on the program is Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, 'Pastorale,' and Ravel's Le tombeau de Couperin. The performances will take place March 14-16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Robert Hardy Withdraws from THE AUDIENCEFebruary 25, 2013The producers of The Audience today announced Robert Hardy's decision to withdraw from the production. Hardy, 87, recently suffered a fall and cracked some ribs, yet continued to perform at all of the preview performances last week. Over the weekend he has decided that a schedule of eight performances a week over a long run is not sustainable and he has therefore reluctantly decided to stand down. The Producers would like to thank Robert Hardy for his extraordinary contribution to the production and they wish him a speedy recovery.
Imagination Stage Announces Tribute Performane to Senator Inouye, 3/6February 25, 2013With the support of Hawaii Congressional delegation and Japanese-American Members of Congress, Imagination Stage is paying homage to the late Senator Daniel Inouye witha special performance of Anime Momotaro. Prior to his death, Senator Inouye graciously agreed to serve as the honorary patron of Anime Momotaro in recognition of the unique collaboration between Imagination Stage and Honolulu Theatre for Youth.
CARNAVAL Extends Through 3/17 at Luna StageFebruary 25, 2013Luna Stage has announced that due to critical acclaim and popular demand, the run of the world premiere of Carnaval by Obie-Award winning playwright Nikkole Salter has been extended through March 17th.
Remy Bumppo Announces 2013/2014 SeasonFebruary 25, 2013Remy Bumppo Theatre Company's 17th season begins with the work of one of the most beloved of all English authors and ends with one of the most horrific of all events, with a classic British mystery in the middle.
The Dillinger Escape Plan Comes to the Fox Theatre, 5/14February 25, 2013Z2 Entertainment will present The Dillinger Escape Plan with The Faceless & Royal Thunder at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, May 14th. Tickets will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 1st for $18.50 in advance and $20.00 day of show.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Announces Lottery Ticket Policy for Detroit PerformancesFebruary 25, 2013THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a lottery ticket policy for the First National Tour, which begins March 12 at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit and plays a limited two week engagement March 12-24, 2013. In Detroit, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making 20 tickets per performance available at $29 apiece.
ASO Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie To Play Mozart Bassoon Concerto, 3/14-16February 25, 2013Guest conductor Jun Markl will lead the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra in a program featuring ASO Principal Bassoon Carl Nitchie at center stage for Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in B-Flat Major. Also on the program is Beethoven's Symphony No. 6, "Pastorale," and Ravel's Le tombeau de Couperin. The performances will take place March 14-16, 2013, at 8:00 p.m., in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe Becomes FringeArtsFebruary 25, 2013This morning, the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe marked the beginning of a new era: The 17-year-old contemporary arts organization has officially changed its name to FringeArts. The new name, announced in conjunction with breaking ground on a versatile permanent home on Philadelphia's burgeoning waterfront, reflects the organization's mission to bring the world's newest and most cutting-edge cultural experiences to the City of Brotherly Love.
NYU Skirball Presents THE SAPPHIRES Screening, 3/3February 25, 2013The NYU Skirball Center presents the New York City premiere of The Sapphires, directed by Wayne Blair and distributed by The Weinstein Company, as part of the Visions + Voices Australia Series.
Second Stage Theatre Announces 2013 Uptown Summer Season: THE TUTORS and MURDER FOR TWOFebruary 25, 2013Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has announced a world premiere play along with a New York premiere new musical which will be presented as part of the company's eleventh annual Second Stage Theatre Uptown Series this summer: Erica Lipez's The Tutors, directed by Thomas Kail and Murder For Two with Book and Music by Joe Kinosian and Book and Lyrics by Kellen Blair.
I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE Goes On Sale in Washington, DC This FridayFebruary 25, 2013Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 1st for the limited Washington, D.C. engagement of I LOVE LUCY LIVE ON STAGE, the brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the television program. The show will be at the Warner Theatre (513 13th Street NW) beginning Saturday, June 1 - Friday, June 14, 2013. A full schedule of performances is listed below.