Aziz Ansari, Jim Gaffigan and More Join NEW YORK COMEDY FESTIVAL LineupAugust 8, 2012The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, today announced its 2012 line-up, that will feature some of the industry's biggest stars performing in the city's most prestigeous venues, including The Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, The Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, and Town Hall, among others, from Wednesday, November 7 - Sunday, November 11.
Carlos Silveyra to Lead JERRY, EL REY DE LA COMEDIA in Buenos AiresAugust 8, 2012Estrenó en la cartelera porteña el maravilloso espectáculo “JERRY, El Rey de la Comedia' interpretado por el talentoso Carlos Silveyra, bajo la dirección general y coreografías de Sebastián Codega que se presenta en Moliere Teatro Concert. Un emotivo espectáculo en homenaje al querido gran actor Jerry Lewis, un paso por su obra, para disfrutar de su arte y su magia, admirada por tantas generaciones.
Ben Freeman, Louise Plowright and More to Join WICKED in October 2012August 8, 2012WICKED, the smash hit musical that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Ben Freeman (Fiyero), Louise Plowright (Madame Morrible), Sam Lupton (Boq), Hayley Gallivan (Standby Elphaba) and Lucy van Gasse (Standby Glinda) will all join the London cast from Monday 29 October 2012, together with Katie Rowley Jones who will return to star as Nessarose, the role she originated in 2006.
Cape May Stage Presents MIKE'S SHORTS, 8/27August 8, 2012Cape May Stage, South Jersey's premiere Equity theatre, will welcome back two of their favorite performers: husband-and-wife team Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry. Well known as the stars for eight seasons of NBC's "L.A. Law," the couple returns to Cape May Stage in "Mike's Shorts": a series of tales weaving the couple's love of food with their love for each other. Join them on their journey at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse on August 27th at 8pm.
Photo Flash: First Look at Julia Murney, Jacquelyn Piro Donovan in CLOSER THAN EVER!August 8, 2012The York Theatre Company (James Morgan, Producing Artistic Director) in association with Edward Negley, Neil Berg and Adam Friedson, has added two new additions to one of the best reviewed Off-Broadway shows of the year, Closer Than Ever with Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Music by David Shire: Broadway veterans Jacquelyn Piro Donovan (Miss Saigon, Les Misérables) and Julia Murney (Wicked, Wild Party). Ms. Donovan replaced Christiane Noll and Ms. Murney replaced Jenn Colella who departed to join the company of the new Broadway musical Chaplin.
New York Comedy Festival Announces 2012 Lineup: Kevin Hart, Patton Oswalt and MoreAugust 8, 2012The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF), in association with COMEDY CENTRAL, today announced its 2012 line-up, that will feature some of the industry's biggest stars performing in the city's most prestigious venues, including The Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, The Beacon Theatre, Madison Square Garden, and Town Hall, among others, from Wednesday, November 7 - Sunday, November 11.
Tom Tayback and the Daddy O’s Play the Canyon Moon Theatre, 8/11August 8, 2012Get in your Chevy and drive to Canyon Moon Theatre on Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 PM. The last performance 'shook the rafters as Tom Tayback and the Daddy O's took us back to the Golden Oldies of the 50's and 60's! So prepare yourself for a return to the days of rolled up t-shirts, pedal pushers and saddle shoes.'
STAGE TUBE: Chita Rivera Talks Creating BYE BYE BIRDIE's 'Rosie'August 8, 2012Two-Time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will perform songs from her legendary Broadway career in her own concert Chita Rivera: MY BROADWAY presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, August 7-11 at the Civic Center Musical Hall. Below, the actress talks with the the theatre's artistic director, Michael Baron, on origination role of 'Rosie' in the now oft-performed hit BYE BYE BIRDIE.
Imelda Staunton to Star in UK GYPSY Revival?August 8, 2012Imelda Staunton, the actress who earned rave reviews for her work in the new West End production of SWEENEY TODD, may be headed back to the stage in another Stephen Sondheim show not long after SWEENEY TODD closes its doors on September 22.
Slingsby Theatre Company Presents MAN COVETS BIRD, Now thru Aug 11August 8, 2012South Australia's Slingsby Theatre Company returns to Arts Centre Melbourne from tonight, 8 to Saturday 11 August with the coming-of-age tale Man Covets Bird. A story about flying the nest, birdsong, and growing up, Man Covets Bird creates an enveloping world of prose, live music, melancholia and sunshine, and is suitable for kids aged 10 and over and adults alike.
New Hazlett Theater Opens IRIS, 8/31August 7, 2012On Friday August 31st 8pm $5 New Hazlett Theater (6 Allegheny Sq East 15212) presents IRIS, a new play by a New York City based Pittsburgh native writer Emma Wagner.