Nora Theatre Company Presents Tina Packer's WOMEN OF WILL, 10/13-11/6September 29, 2011The Nora Theatre Company will present the culmination of Tina Packer, Founding Artistic Director of Shakespeare & Company, in her masterful summation of 40 years immersed in the investigation of all things Shakespeare, Women of Will. A combination of riveting scenes and lively, fascinating analysis, Women of Will explores themes of love, loss, freedom, control, and violence and power through the heroines of Shakespeare's text. Ms. Packer will perform with her acting partner, Nigel Gore. Women of Will is directed by Eric Tucker. The press performance for Women of Will: The Overview is Monday, October 17 at 7:30PM.
PGL Presents ALL MY SONS Through 10/9September 29, 2011The Players' Guild of Leonia presents: ALL MY SONS by Arthur Miller, directed by Carol Fisher-Gertner. A towering, memorable work as timely as the day it was written. Betrayal and greed are the core of this Tony award-winning drama as a family, post World War II, must deal with the loss of a son.
THE ORANGE PERSON Comes to the Gene Frankel Theatre, 11/2-18September 29, 2011At last, the story of THE ORANGE PERSON, told from the perspective of the people who actually experienced it - a celebration of existence, of difference, and of song. From Terlingua, the infamous 'ghost town' of the rural southwest Texan desert, a family confronts a medical marvel: an orange baby is born.
Baltimore Premiere of Lisa D’Amour’s Anna Bella Eema Opens Strand Theater Company’s 2011–12 SeasonSeptember 29, 2011Artistic Director Jayme Kilburn has announced the lineup for the Station North Arts & Entertainment District-based Strand Theater's upcoming fourth season. The scrappy company was recently named one of Charm City's 'Top 5 Theaters' by Baltimore magazine. The Baltimore premiere of Lisa D'Amour's lyrical fairytale play with music, Anna Bella Eema, kicks things off with a three-week run under Kilburn's direction, October 7-22, 2011.
RUMBLINGS Plays the Cowles Center, 9/30-10/9September 29, 2011A contemporary ballet with a vocal edge, this work explores the emotional blues with sensuous, powerful dancing and sensational singing. RUMBLINGS combines Lise Houlton's stirring choreography with the musical artistry of arranger/pianist Tom Linker.
Beyonce, OutKast, Lady Gaga, Eminem and Kelly Clarkson Top 'VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '00s'September 29, 2011VH1 once again declares a new '100 Greatest...' list with the best jams of 'the '00s.' Hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, VH1 will take viewers on a ride to relieve the decade of Y2K with the 5-night, 1-hour special VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the '00s' starting Monday, October 3 at 10/9c. Additional guest commentators and artists scheduled to appear include Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland, Train, Colbie Caillat, Lil' John, The Plain White T's and more.
Diana DeGarmo, Van Hughes, et al. Lead JAWBREAKER ReadingSeptember 28, 2011The Broadway aimed musical adaption of the 90's cult classic Jawbreaker will receive an industry reading in Manhattan on October 13th under the direction of Gabriel Barre. With a book by Darren Stein (writer and director of the film) and a score by Jeffrey Thomson and Jordan Mann (Jonathan Larson award winners), the cast includes Diana DeGarmo (Hair, Hairspray), Joanna Glushak (Les Miserables, Urinetown), Van Hughes (American Idiot, 9 to 5, Hairspray), Tracy McDowell (Rent), Ryah Nixon, Marty Thomas (Wicked, Xanadu) and Libby Winters (American Idiot).
Photo Flash: First Look at GLEE's 'Asian F' Episode, Airing Tuesday!September 28, 2011GLEE follows an optimistic teacher who - against all odds and a malicious cheerleading coach - inspires McKinley High's Glee Club to conquer the world one singing competition at a time. GLEE stars Dianna Agron, Chris Colfer, Jessalyn Gilsig, Jane Lynch, Jayma Mays, Kevin McHale, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Matthew Morrison, Amber Riley, Mark Salling and Jenna Ushkowitz. Check out photos from the next episode of GLEE - entitled 'Asian F' - below!
TheatreWorks Presents TRICK OR TREAT, 10/8-20September 28, 2011Debuting only at Theater Works is Trick or Treat! A Halloween Puppet Show. This special puppet show has all of the fun thrills and chills of a good Halloween story but with a twist at the end.
Gryphon Trio Will Showcase its New CD, 10/2September 28, 2011The JUNO Award winning Gryphon Trio will showcase its new CD, Broken Hearts & Madmen, featuring guest vocalist Patricia O'Callaghan, with a CD release concert at Toronto's Lula Lounge on Sunday, October 2 at 8 PM. The performance will feature selections from the new recording intertwined with concert pieces by Piazzolla, Beethoven, and more.
Goodman Theatre's RED Extends Through 10/30September 28, 2011By popular demand, Goodman Theatre extends the Chicago premiere of Red by John Logan for one additional week: the production now closes Sunday, October 30. Directed by Artistic Director Robert Falls, Red stars Washington, D.C.-based actor Edward Gero as Mark Rothko, and Chicago's own Patrick Andrews as Rothko's assistant Ken. Tickets are $25 ? $89 (prices are subject to change).
Gregg Marx Appears October 9th in Palm DesertSeptember 28, 2011Soap star Gregg Marx brings his newest one man show entitled 'Desire' to the stage at Arthur Newman Theatre located at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 2 PM. Gregg Marx show is just one of many in the Summer In Summer Series presented by Les Michaels Life Is A Cabaret which runs through November 20th.