Lyric Opera of Chicago Receives Andrew W. Mellon Foundation GrantJuly 11, 2012Anthony Freud, general director of Lyric Opera of Chicago, announced today that The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is awarding $2 million to the internationally acclaimed company in support of expanded community engagement and new artistic initiatives.
Tickets on Sale for RADIATE at the Kirk Douglas TheatreJuly 11, 2012Tickets are on sale now for "Radiate" featuring Jomama Jones at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. The off-Broadway smash hit show is coming to Los Angeles for two nights only in a workshop presentation as part of DouglasPlus programming, on August 3 and 4, 2012, at 8 p.m.
Ben Cohen Joins WEST END BARESJuly 11, 2012The idea behind West End Bares was originally a concept by legendary director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Love Never Dies). West End Bares will play two shows (9:30pm and midnight).
Kate Shindle, Alex Brightman and More to Lead REPORTING LIVE at NYMFJuly 11, 2012Alexander Greenfield will direct a cast that includes Kate Shindle (Wonderland, Legally Blonde), Alex Brightman (Wicked, Glory Days), Theresa McCarthy (Titanic, Floyd Collins), and Nicholas Rodriguez (Tarzan, One Life to Live, Arena Stage's Oklahoma) in a reading of Michael Finke's new musical REPORTING LIVE on July 25th at 12 and 4 p.m. as well as July 28th at 2 p.m. as part of the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival Developmental Reading Series.
The Artist Series Presents MYTHBUSTERS: BEHIND THE MYTHS TOUR, 10/14July 11, 2012The all-new, live show "MythBusters: Behind the Myths," starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery series 'MythBusters," debuts at Jacksonville's Times-Union Center's Moran Theater for two performances only on Sunday, October 14th at 4:00PM and 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, July 12th at 10AM and are available at www.artistseriesjax.org or (904) 632-3373. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more; call (904) 632-3228 or email groupsales@fscj.edu.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to Present DRAGONS, 8/8-19July 11, 2012Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson presides over Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents DRAGONS, a 'fantastical tournament of champions that brings together mystic dragon lore with astounding circus feats of bravery and athleticism.'
Quotidian Theatre Company Announces Two Chekhov-Inspired PlaysJuly 11, 2012Following this spring's successful run of Brian Friel's Irish drama Dancing at Lughnasa, The Quotidian Theatre Company pays tribute this July and August to one of its signature playwrights, Anton Chekhov, with a pair of one-act plays inspired by the Russian master, including a world-premiere adaptation.
Portland Ovations' Annual Fundraiser, POP!, to Take Place in OctoberJuly 11, 2012POP! is an arts celebration and a silent auction benefit raising money to support Ovations Offstage, Portland Ovations' school- and community-based arts-programs. The party takes place on Tuesday, October 2nd at 5:30pm inside The Portland Company at 58 Fore Street, Portland.
Earth, Wind & Fire Plays Mesa Arts Center, 8/1July 11, 2012Mesa Arts Center will welcome the group that helped bring about the revolution of pop and disco, Earth, Wind & Fire. Don't miss the band that's won six Grammy's, and four American Music Awards on Wednesday, Aug. 1 in the Ikeda Theater at 7:30 pm. To order tickets, call the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at 480-644-6500, go on-line at MesaArtsCenter.com, or drop by the Box Office located at One East Main Street.