The iStar Theatre Lab Announces LineupJune 11, 2012The iStar Theatre Lab today announced the two projects selected for the 2012 Theatre Lab in New York City. The Lab's mission is to provide a safe environment for the development of contemporary plays and musicals by engaging writers to incubate new works and ideas that engage and challenge diverse audiences. Under the supervision of Tony Spinosa, Producing Artistic Director of the iStar Theatre Lab, and Managing Director, Laura Bultman, the three week Lab will take place July 16 - August 5, 2012.
Atlantic's STOREFRONT CHURCH Extended Through 7/1; Opens TonightJune 11, 2012Atlantic Theater Company today announced that the world premiere production of STOREFRONT CHURCH, written and directed by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award® winner John Patrick Shanley, has been extended an additional week in advance of officially opening tonight.
Concerts for City Greens Continue 6/20June 11, 2012Concerts for City Greens, the free outdoor concert series that brings the sounds of music to the heart of Midtown, will add flashes of comedy as several quick-silvered wits join the musical mix on Wednesday June 20 at 6:30pm at Tudor City Greens.
Joyce Chittick, Matt Lenz, et al. Set for Texas Musical Theatre WorkshopsJune 11, 2012The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with Texas State University-San Marcos, is offering the inaugural Texas Musical Theatre Workshop, a pre-collegiate summer intensive for high school students exploring a potential career in musical theater June 10-30. This unique program brings New York's Broadway talent to Texas, providing students the best in musical theater training byindustry professionals.
MusicalFare Theatre Presents HAIR, 7/5-8/11June 11, 2012MusicalFare presents a re-conceived version of the tribal love-rock musical that originally defined the genre of the 'rock musical.' Join our “tribe' as we present this gigantic show in our intimate space and revel in the memory of a time that may have been decades ago, but still resonates in today's society. Featuring favorite songs like 'Aquarius,' 'Good Morning, Starshine,' 'Easy to be Hard,' and 'Let the Sunshine In,' and a cast of 15 actors, HAIR promises to be an experience to remember!
Ballet Hispanico Presents Showing of Instituto Coreográfico, 6/15June 11, 2012Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the preeminent Latino dance institution in the United States, presents a showing of work from the 2012 Instituto Coreografico on June 15, 2012 from 2-3pm at the Ballet Hispanico headquarters' 10th Floor Penthouse at 167 W. 89th Street, NYC. This year's Instituto Coreográfico features choreographers Rosie Herrerra and Abdul Latif with panelists Richard Chen See, Francesca Harper, and Risa Steinberg.
Everyman Theatre Welcomes New Marketing DirectorJune 11, 2012Everyman Theatre, Baltimore's only resident professional theatre, will welcome Jonathan K. Waller as its new Marketing Director. Mr. Waller joins Everyman as it prepares for its historic move and inaugural season in its new theatre on Fayette Street.
Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre Premieres DETOUR, 6/21-23June 11, 2012Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre announces its 2012 Season, the Twelfth Annual Performance Season from June 21-23, 2012 at 7:30pm at New York Live Arts, 219 W. 19th Street, NYC. The season will feature the World Premiere of Detour. Tickets are $30 at the door/$24 in advance ($27 at the door/$22 in advance for Live Arts members, students, and seniors) and will be available at www.newyorklivearts.org or by phone at (212) 924-0077.
Profiles in History Announces July AuctionsJune 11, 2012Profiles in History, run by Joe Maddalena, announces new dates for their "Treasures from the Hollywood Vaults" auction in July. The auction will take place over four days beginning Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29.
NNPN Announces $60,000 in Playwright Commissions and ResidenciesJune 8, 2012The NATIONAL NEW PLAY NETWORK (NNPN), the country's alliance of non-profit theaters that champions the development, production, and continued life of new plays, will award grants of more than $60,000 to playwrights for Commissions and Residencies in 2012-13. The Awards were announced at the organization's Annual Conference on June 6 in Kansas City, MO, hosted by member Unicorn Theatre Company.
Sarah Marie Young Joins Chicago Jazz Orchestra, 6/11June 8, 2012Following several past summer residencies at Andy's, the CJO returns once again for its annual summer engagement. If you have not had the pleasure of hearing Chicago's pre-eminent big band in a club setting, please join us for sets at 5:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Mondays throughout the summer months.