Civic Center Announces LIVE AT THE TEMPLE Concert SeriesSeptember 27, 2011The Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, Central Iowa's premier not-for-profit performing arts center announced the 2011-2012 lineup for the LIVE AT THE TEMPLE concert series as part of the Prairie Meadows Temple Theater Series. New orders for the $140 six-concert package may be placed beginning Monday, Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. online at CivicCenter.org or in person at the Civic Center Ticket Office.
Prescott Center for the Arts and the Folk Sessions Presents Gypsy Soul, 10/9September 27, 2011On Sunday October 9 The Folk Sessions returns to Prescott Center for the Arts (formerly PFAA) for the kick-off of PCA Presents, 'an enjoyable way to see the best local performers, as well as those from around the country at affordable prices,' presenting the award-winning, acoustic soul duo, Gypsy Soul about which People magazine wrote 'Their music stirs the soul and moves the spirit.' Opening the show will be the Folk Sessions radio host, singer-songwriter Tom Agostino.
Accordo Tickets On Sale Now; Season Begins 2/6/12September 27, 2011Accordo, established in 2009, is a Minnesota-based chamber group made up of some of the very best instrumentalists in the country, eager to share their love of classical and contemporary chamber music in intimate and unique performance spaces.
Park Square Hosts Food Drive During OLIVER TWISTSeptember 27, 2011'Please sir, I want some more.' Oliver Twist's famous line describing the struggles of the poor in Victorian England reminds us that hunger still exists in today's world. Many in our community rely on food programs to help feed themselves and their families.
RIVERDANCE Comes to the Pantages, 11/15-20September 27, 2011The original international phenomenon, RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of joyful music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will return for one week only to the Pantages Theatre, opening November 15, 2011 - exactly 15 years to the day the show originally premiered at the landmark Hollywood venue.
PTC Presents THE TEMPEST, Opens 10/21September 27, 2011In its 50th anniversary season, Pioneer Theatre Company will present William Shakespeare's The Tempest - in the year of the play's 400th anniversary. The classic, whimsical tale of magic, love and revenge plays October 21 through November 5, 2011.
Cygnet Announces New Student Ticket ProgramSeptember 27, 2011Motivated by Cygnet's collaborative internship program with SDSU, as well as Cygnet Artist graduates and teachers from San Diego area schools, Cygnet Theatre is delighted to announce its newest program, the $10 STUDENT TICKET PROGRAM. Throughout Cygnet's 2011/2012 Season, theatre teachers from local schools are invited to bring their classes to any Cygnet show for just $10 per student ticket. Students must show a valid school ID to receive their $10 ticket, and quantities are limited.
Utah Shakespeare Festival Receives $80,000 Challenge GrantSeptember 27, 2011The Utah Shakespeare Festival announced tonight at the opening performance of The Winter's Tale, a generous gift from the Southern Utah Foundation. The Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar up to $80,000 donated to the Festival between now and December 31.
Broadway in Detroit Announces AMERICAN IDIOT, ROCK OF AGES Tickets On Sale 9/28September 27, 2011Broadway In Detroit announced today that single tickets for the Detroit engagement of the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit AMERICAN IDIOT, called 'wonderfully raucous' and 'emotionally charged' by The New York Times, will go on sale Wednesday, September 28 at 10 a.m. at the Fisher Theatre box office, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1-800-982-2787, and online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.broadwayindetroit.com.
GODSPELL's Morgan James to Perform at Rockwood Music Hall, 9/28September 27, 2011Broadway's Morgan James, currently in rehearsals for the upcoming Broadway revival of Godspell (in which she'll sing the popular 'Turn Back, O Man') will be performing live with her band at NYC's Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street) on Wednesday, September 28 at 11pm. The concert is FREE with NO COVER CHARGE.
WEST SIDE STORY Tour Alumnus Joins GLEE CastSeptember 27, 2011Grant Gustin, the actor who played Baby John on the recent national tour of WEST SIDE STORY, has joined the cast of GLEE. The Hollywood Reporter states that Gustin's role will be 'Sebastian, a gay Dalton Academy Warbler who has an eye for Darren Criss' Blaine.'
Review Roundup: Paper Mill Playhouse's NEWSIES!September 28, 2011The on stage premiere of NEWSIES opened this Sunday, September 25, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey.
The musical is based on the 1899 true story of a courageous group of scrappy newsboys who become unlikely heroes when they rally forces to fight an unscrupulous newspaper tycoon. 'NEWSIES' features a book by Harvey Fierstein, lyrics by Jack Feldman and music by Alan Menken. Based on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White. It is directed by Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
What did the critics think of this new adaptation of a cult classic? Find out below!