TV: Jason Danieley, Carmen Cusack and CST's SUNDAY IN THE PARK Perform at Art Institute of ChicagoSeptember 17, 2012Yesterday, at the top of the museum's Grand Staircase leading to the Impressionist Galleries, a full-sized replica of Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte-1884 was installed but devoid of most of the foreground characters, leaving visitors puzzled by the strange new version. In anticipation of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Sunday in the Park with George, characters from this famous painting came to life for a surprising musical performance. Watch the performance below!
DISNEY LIVE! to Tour Australia in 2012-13September 17, 2012From Feld Entertainment, the producers of Disney On Ice, Disney Live! Mickey's Rockin' Road Show 'will whisk you and your whole family on a talent search adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns and exciting encounters along the way.
Photo Flash: Jason Danieley, Carmen Cusack and CST's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Perform at Art Institute of Chicago!September 17, 2012Yesterday, at the top of the museum's Grand Staircase leading to the Impressionist Galleries, a full-sized replica of Georges Seurat's A Sunday on La Grande Jatte-1884 was installed but devoid of most of the foreground characters, leaving visitors puzzled by the strange new version. In anticipation of Chicago Shakespeare Theater's upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical Sunday in the Park with George, characters from this famous painting came to life for a surprising musical performance.
Black Ensemble Theater Presents ONE NAME ONLY (A DIFFERENT KIND OF REALITY SHOW), 9/28-10/11September 17, 2012Black Ensemble Theater announces the World Premiere of One Name Only (A Different Kind of Reality Show), written and directed by Black Ensemble Associate Director Rueben Echoles. One Name Only will be presented at the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center, 4450 N. Clark Street in Chicago, September 28 - November 11. The official press opening is scheduled for Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00PM.
George Lopez's IT’S NOT ME, IT’S YOU Receives 9/25 ReleaseSeptember 17, 2012Comedy Central releases 'George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You" CD on Tuesday, September 25th. An audio recording of Lopez's third solo stand-up HBO special, which aired live in July from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
MARY POPPINS Comes to Pittsburgh, 10/30-11/4September 17, 2012Producers Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions and Cameron Mackintosh have announced full casting for Pittsburgh's return engagement of MARY POPPINS.
Hayley Podschun, F. Michael Haynie, Curt Hansen and More Join CALVIN BERGER CD Release Concert, 9/24September 17, 2012 Ghostlight Records will celebrate the release of the Original Cast Recording of Barry Wyner's new musical CALVIN BERGER with a concert at Joe's Pub the evening before the release - next Monday, September 24, 2012 at 7pm. Just added to the concert lineup are Curt Hansen (Next to Normal), F. Michael Haynie (Dogfight), Hayley Podschun (Chaplin), and Tony nominee Tim Jerome (Tarzan, Me and My Girl). They join the previously announced concert cast, who are also featured on the Calvin Berger recording: Noah Weisberg (Legally Blonde, South Pacific), Krystal Joy Brown (Leap of Faith), David Hull (Wicked) andDana Steingold (Spelling Bee).
Center for Puppetry Arts Bids Farewell to THE GHASTLY DREADFULS: THE LAST GHASTSeptember 17, 2012It's the Ghastly Dreadfuls' farewell run at the Center for Puppetry Arts. The Ghastly Dreadfuls returns from beyond the grave October 11-27, 2012 to entertain and spook theater fans ages 16 and up. This show isn't for those who take life (or death) too seriously-with eerie stories, spooky songs and devilish dances, audience members will be taken to a world beyond this mortal plane.
Ars Lyrica Houston Opens Season This FridaySeptember 17, 2012The Grammy-nominated early music ensemble Ars Lyrica Houston kicks off its 2012-13 season this Friday, Sept. 21, at the Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall with It Takes Two.
Pace University Presents Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, 11/3 & 4September 17, 2012Calpulli Mexican Dance Company brings its celebrated repertoire to Pace University's Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts on Saturday November 3 and Sunday November 4. The program includes the World Premiere of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the dead). This captivating work evokes the unending relationship between the living and the departed with music and dance as the language that transcends. Meticulous costuming, passionate live music, and larger than life surprises are in store.
Players Theater Opens GAY CAMP This FridaySeptember 17, 2012Following its sold-out run as part of the 2012 New York International Fringe Festival, Gay Camp will move its production to The Players Theatre for an extension beginning September 21, 2012.
Encore Players Perform The Fantasticks This Month At KVPACSeptember 17, 2012Classic theatre comes to Katy this month with the incredibly entertaining production of The Fantasticks, directed by Elizabeth Mace, at Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center (KVPAC), and performed by Encore Players, Katy's premier community theatre.