DCT Opens THE 1940'S RADIO HOUR, 2/22-3/3February 14, 2013Swing back to a time when music was grand and life seemed easier. Dundalk Community Theatre celebrates the glorious music of the 1940's with a comedy set inside a radio studio, broadcasting a Christmas Special to the boys overseas, fighting the war in 1942. This isn't your typical musical, and not to be missed. The 1940's Radio Hour, runs 6 performances only, from Feb 22 to March 3rd. Individual tickets are $23 for adults, $20 for senior adults and $15 for students/DCT Actors/Children 12 and under.
BEARS Receives NY Premiere at 59E59 TheatersFebruary 14, 201359E59 Theaters welcomes Sans A Productions with the New York City premiere of BEARS, written by Mark Rigney and directed by Kristin McCarthy Parker. BEARS begins performances on Thursday, March 14 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31. Press opening is Sunday, March 17 at 3:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday and Saturday at 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $18 ($12.60 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
The Ghost Road Company Opens THE BARGAIN AND THE BUTTERFLY, 3/26February 14, 2013This March, The Ghost Road Company presents the world premiere of its latest ensemble-devised production, The Bargain and the Butterfly. Inspired by American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, The Artist of the Beautiful, and under the direction of Katharine Noon, the Los Angeles-based theater company has created a beautifully haunting new play, which explores the delicate intersection of genius and madness. Performances will be held at Artworks Theatre (6569 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90038) Tuesday, March 26 through Sunday, April 7, 2013.
THE LA RONDE PROJECT Runs 3/9-4/15 at Stage 773February 14, 2013Street Tempo Theatre will present The La Ronde Project, three La Ronde based plays in repertory Sunday, March 9 - Sunday, April 14 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. The first of the three productions is the play that inspired it all - La Ronde.
York Theatre Company Presents METHTACULAR!, 2/18February 14, 2013After the acclaimed New York run of Steven Strafford's METHTACULAR! (presented Off-Broadway by kef theatrical productions), The York Theatre Company (619 Lexington Ave) will present a revised version of the show for one night only, on Monday, February 18th at 6:30 PM.
The Irish Tenors Come to the State Theatre, 3/6February 14, 2013Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns, and Ronan Tynan have been touring together as The Irish Tenors since 1998, with sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, and major concert halls throughout the world. Their faces and voices are familiar to PBS audiences through several specials, including the Ellis Island recordings that sold a million CDs and DVDs.
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST AND CREATORS Updated Lineup Announced for Tonight's PanelFebruary 14, 2013AN EVENING WITH THE CAST AND CREATORS has announced a new lineup for tonight, Thursday, February 14 panel discussion at PlayhouseSquare, featuring Walking Dead cast members Laurie Holden (Andrea), Michael Rooker (Merle) and Lauren Cohan (Maggie) in addition to executive producer Greg Nicotero. Actor Norman Reedus, who was originally scheduled to appear on the panel, is no longer be able to attend.
Historical Society Seeks Information from West Valley City's Founding FamiliesFebruary 14, 2013The West Valley City Historical Society is currently seeking individuals or families that are descendants of the first settlers "over Jordan." Several pioneer founding families settled in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the areas that would become Hunter, Granger and Chesterfield, and later, West Valley City. "It is important that we retain the rich heritage of the founding families of our community," said D'An Wadsworth, chairperson of the West Valley City Historical Society. "They are the pioneers and founders of our city."
Howard County Arts Council's Celebration of the Arts Seeks VolunteersFebruary 14, 2013The Howard County Arts Council is seeking volunteers to assist at the 16th annual Celebration of the Arts gala on March 23, 2013 at the Peter and Elizabeth Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, Howard Community College, Columbia. Volunteers are needed for various opportunities including Reception, Raffle Ticket Sales, Performance, Membership, Silent Auction, General Set-up, etc.
Anjelah Johnson to Perform at Fox Theater, 4/12February 14, 2013Comix At Foxwoods will welcome one of today's foremost Latina standup comedians, Anjelah Johnson, for the first time to Fox Theater at Foxwoods on Friday, April 12 at 9 p.m. Tickets will be available for presale through Comix and Ticketmaster on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m., and regular tickets will go on sale Friday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets in advance for $30 and $40. This show is for mature audiences only.
St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble Will Present SPIN PARIS, 3/3-8February 14, 2013St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble will perform chamber works by three composers who defined French music at the turn of the 20th century, along with a world premiere from American composer Sean Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd is currently working on commissions for the Cleveland Orchestra as a Daniel R. Lewis Composer Fellow, as well as for Carnegie Hall and the New York Philharmonic. His new commission for OSL, Quintet, was inspired by a work of Sergei Prokofiev that was also composed for oboe, clarinet, violin, viola and contrabass and reflects the influences of 1920s Paris in Prokofiev's writing.
WICKED Announces Lottery at Segerstrom CenterFebruary 14, 2013A day-of-performance lottery for a limited number of orchestra seats will be held for WICKED, which is returning to Segerstrom Center for the Arts from February 20 - March 17.
Nikon And Warner Music Group Announce Three-Day SXSW ResidencyFebruary 14, 2013Nikon Inc. and Warner Music Group have announced full details of their upcoming residency at the 2013 South by Southwest Music & Media Conference (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. 'The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon' will present two days and three nights of stellar showcase performances at The Belmont Austin, slated for March 12th through 14th.
NEWSIES Releases Photo Booth AppFebruary 14, 2013Disney's NEWSIES has released its first social media app for iPhone and Android devices. The Newsies Photo Booth app is available for free download via the iTunes and Google Play stores. To download the app, visit www.newsiesthemusical.com/photobooth.
Westport Country Playhouse Presents HOW I BECAME A PIRATE, 3/3February 14, 2013After two sold-out Family Festivities presentations so far this year, Westport Country Playhouse will present the musical adventure "How I Became a Pirate," as part of its Family Festivities Series, on Sunday, March 3, 1 and 4 p.m. Based on the best-selling book by Melinda Long and produced by the Omaha Theater Company, the presentation is recommended for ages 6 - 10.