CT Free Shakespeare Presents ROMEO & JULIET, 7/13-8/5June 29, 2012William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will be performed under the stars this summer at three unique venues in Bridgeport and Stratford: The Peacock Pavilion at CT's Beardsley Zoo, historic McLevy Green in Bridgeport's flourishing downtown area; and on the grounds of The American Shakespeare Festival Theater in Stratford as part of Festival! Stratford.
ReVision’s 5th Anniversary Concert Tickets On Sale NowJune 29, 2012ReVision Theatre Celebrates its 5th Anniversary with a one-night only Concert/Fundraiser taking audience members on a trip down Memory Lane of our past four years in Asbury Park. Join us on Friday July 6th at 8:00 PM at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk for this exciting celebration. This annual fundraising event gives a jump start to every ReVision Season.
TNT Orders Second Season of 'Dallas'June 29, 2012TNT has renewed the hit series Dallas for a second season. The Warner Horizon Television-produced drama, which ranks as basic cable's #1 new series, is currently averaging 6.9 million viewers in its first season. TNT has ordered 15 episodes for its second season, which is slated to air in 2013.
Photo Flash: HERO Opening Night at the Marriott Theatre!June 29, 2012The Marriott Theatre (10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire) presents HERO, a new musical written by Aaron Thielen with music and lyrics by Michael Mahler. The show previewed June 20 and opened June 27 at 8 p.m., running through August 19, 2012. Eleven-time Jeff award-winner David H. Bell directs and choreographs. Erich Bergen (JERSEY BOYS, Nat'l Tour) stars as Hero Batowski. View opening night photos below!
Marc Savard Announces Canada Day DiscountJune 29, 2012Canadian native and hypnotist Marc Savard is celebrating Canada Day, July 1, by offering those with a Canadian ID a special $5 ticket to his Comedy Hypnosis show at the V Theater within the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. This offer, redeemable July 1 only, is good for general admission seating and is subject to availability.
Main Street Theater Opens DOG ACT, 7/13-29June 29, 2012With one preview July 12, Dog Act opens July 13 and runs through July 29 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets start at $20 (previews are $10), depending on date and section, and are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office, 2540 Times Blvd., via phone at 713.524.6706, or online at MainStreetTheater.com. Opening night tickets are all only $20, and there will be free beer after the show.
Midtown International Theatre Festival Announces Short Subjects SelectionsJune 29, 2012The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) announces selected plays for SHORT SUBJECTS, a division for plays that run no more than 60 minutes. Eighteen plays were selected. Tickets are $14 -17 and are available at www.midtownfestival.org or by phone at 866-811-4111. The Festival also offers various group discounts and package passes, good for full-length and short plays.
Rachel Potter Plays Joe's Pub With Michael Cerveris and More, 7/29June 29, 2012Rachel Potter is currently appearing as the Mistress EVITA. She appears alongside Ricky Martin, Elena Roger, and Michael Cerveris. Rachel made her Broadway debut as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family starring Brooke Shields, following a tour with Stephen Schwartz's smash hit musical, Wicked (Glinda u/s). Rachel has also performed the roles of Ariel, Belle, and Nemo, among others, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Her debut Country album was released May 2012, following an EP release concert at Joe's Pub on May 13th.
Spyro Gyra Plays Blue Note, 7/17-22June 29, 2012The Blue Note welcomes Spyro Gyra back for a week of shows for the first time since 2009. As the band celebrates 35 years since its first release and looks forward to celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, it shows little sign of slowing down, gaining Grammy nominations for each of its last four albums.
Seattle Center Festál: Bastille Day Set for 7/14June 29, 2012Seattle Center Festal: Bastille Day - A French Celebration!, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, July 14, in Seattle Center Armory, Fisher Pavilion and Fisher Lawn explores the cultural roots and contemporary influences of France through live musical performances, cultural displays, hands-on activities, food, wine, cars, cooking demonstrations, children's activities, and more.
Works by Martín Zimmerman, A. Rey Pamatmat and More Set for Victory Gardens' 2012 IGNITION FESTIVALJune 29, 2012Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew and Executive Director Jan Kallish announce the new plays selected for the company's 2012 IGNITION Festival. The selected plays are: Seven Spots on the Sun by Martin Zimmerman; The Shotgun Message by A. Rey Pamatmat; Samsara by Lauren Yee; Appropriate by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins and The Curious Walk of the Salamander by Kirsten Greenidge. VG Playwrights Ensemble Member Marcus Gardley will join the selected group as a Playwright-in-Residence. Gardley will spend his time researching and drafting his upcoming play Chicago is Burning.
Live at the Gantries Concert Series Begins 7/10June 29, 2012Summer 2012 heats up with six Tuesday night free outdoor concerts at Gantry Plaza State Park. Stay cool on the waterfront at Live at the Gantries featuring Queens-based musicians and performers.
The Atlanta Shakespeare Company at The New American Shakespeare Tavern Presents TWELFTH NIGHTJune 29, 2012Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents Twelfth Night, directed by Drew Reeves. A shipwreck, separated identical twins, mistaken identities, romance and one pair of yellow stockings…welcome to Orsino's court and the zany world of Twelfth Night, a part of The Shakespeare Evolution Series.
Join the cast and crew members for a lively Question and Answer session on Sunday July 15 after the show!