NJPAC and New Jersey Youth Theatre Present SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, 7/18-22June 18, 2012From "Jailhouse Rock" to "Stand By Me," from "Spanish Harlem" to and "On Broadway," Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote some of the most enduring rock-n-roll hits ever recorded. This summer, talented high school and college-age musical actors will bring the hits to life in Smokey Joe's Cafe, the annual collaboration between the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Arts Education department and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (NJYT).
Theater am Kurfürstendamm Presents DER DRESSIERTE MANN Through June 24June 18, 2012Nur noch bis kommenden Sonntag, den 24. Juni, steht die Inszenierung „Der dressierte Mann“ nach dem Bestseller von Esther Vilar auf dem Spielplan des Theaters am Kurfürstendamm. Regisseur Martin Woelffer hat das Stück über eine Frau, die ihren Freund auf der Karriereleiter überholt und dadurch das Beziehungsgefüge auf den Kopf stellt, „aktuell, schnell, lebensnah“ (BZ) inszeniert.
The Jewish Museum Announces Family Activities for Mondays in JulyJune 18, 2012The Jewish Museum will present fun-filled family activities on Mondays in July celebrating the colorful paintings of artists Kehinde Wiley and Edouard Vuillard. Highlights include gallery tours with art activities on July 9, 16, 23 and 30; and a drop-in art workshop every Monday in July. These programs are FREE with museum admission.
Sir Andrew Davis Named Chief Conductor of Melbourne Symphony OrchestraJune 18, 2012Sir Andrew Davis, music director and principal conductor of the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago, will add to his considerable credits the post of chief conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra beginning in January 2013, it was announced on Monday in Australia. Davis is in Melbourne for concerts with the MSO this month. His initial contract in Melbourne is for four years.
Playhouse on Park to Present THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE Screening With Ashley C. Williams, 6/22June 15, 2012Playhouse on Park will present a special one-night film screening of instant horror cult classic 'The Human Centipede.' This special presentation will feature a unique opportunity to meet and ask questions to the film's star, Ashley C. Williams. Admission will also include a complimentary bag of popcorn and an exclusive $10 off coupon to see Ms. Williams perform live in Playhouse on Park's presentation of Metamorphoses (June 14-July 1, 2012).
ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST Continues at Eagle Theatre Through 6/30June 15, 2012The classic American drama One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest continues its run at Eagle Theatre, located at 208 Vine Street in Hammonton, NJ, from June 21 to June 30. The play, adapted by Dale Wasserman from the 1962 Ken Kesey novel, tells the riveting story of Randle McMurphy, who cons his way into a mental institution to avoid prison time, and proceeds to engage in a vicious clash of will with the domineering Nurse Ratched.
InterAct Theatre Receives National New Play Network GrantJune 15, 2012InterAct Theatre Company, a theatre devoted to producing new works, was recently named the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the National New Play Network (NNPN) to host playwright-in-residence, A. Zell Williams, during its upcoming 25th Anniversary season. InterAct is one of only three theatres in the country to receive the grant this year.
Bobby Steggert, Corbin Reid, et al. to Lead THE NIGHTINGALE at La Jolla Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!June 15, 2012La Jolla Playhouse today announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming musical The Nightingale, by the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening: Steven Sater (book and lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (music). Directed by Tony Award nominee Moises Kaufman (33 Variations, I Am My Own Wife), the production runs July 10 - August 5, 2012 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. The Nightingale is presented as part of the Playhouse's Page To Stage Play Development Program.
Seth Numrich and Noah Galvin Set for Final Play in Cino Nights, BREAK MY FACE ON YOUR HAND, 6/17June 15, 2012Following the sold out performances and overflow crowds for its first year and a half of Cino Nights presentations (including new plays by Gary Sunshine, Mando Alvarado, Courtney Baron, Florencia Lozano, Kristen Palmer, Emily DeVoti, Lucy Thurber, Jessica Dickey, Adam Szymkowicz, Laura Eason, Daniel Reitz, Megan Mostyn-Brown, Dael Orlandersmith, Keith Reddin, Crystal Skillman, Charlotte Miller, Brooke Berman and Cusi Cram), Rising Phoenix Rep finishes the series on June 17th with Break My Face on Your Hand by Daniel Talbott.
Soul Theatre Presents THE LOVER, 6/28-7/15June 15, 2012Soul Theatre returns to the Chicago theatre scene with a three-week engagement of Harold Pinter's comedic one-act THE LOVER, directed by Paul Wagar, playing June 28 - July 15, 2012 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St. in Chicago. THE LOVER features Ravi Batista, Carl Lindberg and Mick Weber. Tickets for THE LOVER are currently available through Brown Paper Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/251297. The press opening is Thursday, June 28 at 7:30 pm.