Alan Cumming Brings One-Man Performance of MACBETH to Audio With 7/3 ReleaseJune 12, 2012Simon & Schuster Audio today announced the publication of MACBETH, a new audio program based on William Shakespeare's timeless work, interpreted and performed by Tony Award-winning and Emmy nominated actor Alan Cumming. The program will be published on July 3, 2012 to coincide with the limited engagement of Cumming's one-man performance of MACBETH at New York's Lincoln Center Festival. The audio program will be available in both CD and download formats.
Milwaukee’s Summerfest to Feature Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts and MoreJune 12, 2012Milwaukee's Summerfest happens June 27 - July 1 and July 3 - 8, 2012. Following its 1968 debut, Summerfest has evolved into what is now recognized as "The World's Largest Music Festival" and Milwaukee's cornerstone summer celebration, bringing entertainers, artists and approximately 900,000 people from Milwaukee and around the world together each summer. This unforgettable live music experience features over 700 bands, 11 stages, food and beverages and interactive activities, all in a festival setting.
Vienna State Opera Announces TOSCA Cast ChangesJune 12, 2012KS Johan Botha übernimmt auch am Donnerstag, 14. Juni 2012 die Partie des Cavaradossi in Puccinis 'Tosca' anstelle des erkrankten Marcello Giordani. Philippe Auguin, der bereits gestern, 11. Juni, für den erkrankten Karel Mark Chichon eingesprungen ist, dirigiert auch diese Vorstellung.
North Carolina Symphony Honors Music EducatorsJune 12, 2012The North Carolina Symphony awards the 2012 Maxine Swalin Award for Outstanding Music Educator to Burnsville, N.C., music teacher Dr. Timothy Babb, the organization announced today.
Olney Theatre Center Announces New Artistic DirectorJune 12, 2012Olney Theatre Center today announced Martin Platt as their new Artistic Director. Mr. Platt began his tenure on May 28, 2012. He comes to Olney Theatre Center from his current position as Co-Director of Perry Street Theatricals (PST), a New York based producing company.
RIO to Play NYMF, 7/10-18June 12, 2012The New York Musical Theatre will present Mitch Magonet and Joey Miller's RIO, directed by Scott Faris. RIO, will play from July 10 - 18, 2012.at St. Clements Church (423 W. 46th Street). RIO, is being produced by Pinny Gniwisch.
Tony Award-Winning CLYBOURNE PARK Extends Through September 2June 12, 2012Producer Jordan Roth announced today the 2012 Tony Award-winning "Best Play" Clybourne Park has extended its run a second time. The limited engagement has now been extended by three additional weeks, with tickets now on sale through Sunday, September 2 at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 West 48th Street).
7TH MONARCH, Featuring Michael Rupert, to Begin TomorrowJune 11, 20127th MONARCH, a new play by Jim Henry, featuring Tony Award winner Michael Rupert, is set to begin performances tomorrow, June 12th for a limited Off-Broadway engagement through September 9th at Theatre Row's Acorn Theatre. Opening night is Sunday, June 24th. In addition to Michael Rupert, the cast of 7th MONARCH features Michael Cullen, Gretchen Hall, Leslie Hendrix and Matthew Humphreys, under the direction of Scott C. Embler.
WAR HORSE Begins Performances 6/14 in LAJune 11, 2012The National Theatre production of "War Horse" begins performances Thursday, June 14 at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Performances for the powerful drama will continue through July 29, 2012. Opening is set for June 29.
ILLEGAL USE OF HANDS Opens 8/31 at American Blues TheaterJune 11, 2012American Blues Theater (ABT), Chicago's second oldest Equity ensemble, proudly kicks off the Ensemble's 27th season with the world premiere of Illegal Use of Hands by Emmy Award-winner, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and ABT Artistic Affiliate James Still, directed by Sandy Shinner, August 31 - September 30 at Victory Gardens' Richard Christiansen Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Press opening for Illegal Use of Hands is Thursday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $10 - $39. Complete ticket information including ticket on-sale date and performance schedule will be announced at a later date.
Farah Alvin, Natalie Venetia and More to Lead THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICAJune 11, 2012The four member cast will feature Drama Desk Nominee Farah Alvin (The Marvelous Wonderettes) as Pam, Natalie Venetia Belcon (Avenue Q) as Phyllis, John Bolton (A Christmas Story, "Gossip Girl") as Ernie, and Jake Boyd (MCC's Carrie) as Jimmy. Performances begin Wednesday, July 11, 2012 upstairs at the Westside Theatre (407 West 43rd Street), with an official Opening Night set for Thursday, August 2, 2012.
HIS GIRL FRIDAY Begins Shaw's Festival PreviewsJune 11, 2012His Girl Friday, John Guare's inspired combo of Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur's original play The Front Page and the screen version His Girl Friday, began previews Sunday at The Shaw's Festival Theatre
Chicago's YO SOLO FESTIVAL Set for 7/26-8/12June 11, 2012The first ever Yo Solo Festival of Latino Solo Shows, the latest collaboration between Teatro Vista, Chicago's premier Equity Latino ensemble theater company, and Collaboraction, a Chicago-based arts organization of collaborative theater and experience makers, was announced today.
Don McGee Named Host of MIXED BAGJune 11, 2012New York's Rock and Roots Radio station WFUV (90.7 FM/wfuv.org) has announced that Don McGee will be the permanent host of the award-winning program Mixed Bag, which airs every Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. Radio icon Pete Fornatale originated the program nearly 30 years ago and hosted it until his death in April of this year. McGee has been the primary guest host for Mixed Bag, as well as a fill-in host for WFUV's weekday morning show.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre Presents I AM (NOT) MY MOTHER, 7/6-22June 11, 2012Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present the World Premiere of the new play, I Am (Not) My Mother, based on true stories from and about the women of Frederick. Written by Suzanne Beal and directed by MET Associate Artistic Director Gené Fouché the show runs from July 6 through the 22nd at the MET, located in the historic FSK Hotel at 31 W Patrick Street. Proceeds from the production will support the programs of the Women's Giving Circle of Frederick.