Horse Trade Theater Group Presents Monthly Bastardpiece TheatreSeptember 26, 2011Burlesque MC Bastard Keith and striptease beauty Madame Rosebud have scoured the earth to find the dumbest, goriest, nakedest exploitation movies you've never seen. Bastardpiece Theater is the result: an out of control evening featuring wild go-go, drinking games, giveaways and hilarious live commentary. The inaugural show on Thursday, October 13 will feature the deeply stupid film, The Gore-Gore Girls and guest commentator Brian Silliman.
Ravi Shankar Performs at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 9/29September 26, 2011Legendary sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar performs at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Thursday September 29th at 8 p.m. This concert was originally scheduled for October 20, 2010 and later rescheduled for April 19, 2011 due to illness and visa complications. Tickets for either previous performance date will be valid for entry to the concert on September 29th.
Guggenheim International Gala to be Held 11/10September 26, 2011The Guggenheim Museum will host the annual Guggenheim International Gala on Thursday, November 10, at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, in celebration of the exhibition Maurizio Cattelan: All. Cocktails begin at 7 pm on the rotunda floor. Dinner is at 8 pm followed by an after-party with the premiere of a unique musical performance by MGMT.
Showtime Launches Social iPad AppSeptember 26, 2011Today, Showtime Networks announced the launch of its new second screen viewing experience 'SHOWTIME Social' app for iPad.
A.C.T. and USF Present Two Free AJAX ReadingsSeptember 26, 2011American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.), in association with University of San Francisco (USF), is partnering with Theater of War Productions, a social impact company that presents readings of ancient Greek plays to military communities as a catalyst for town hall discussions, to present two free and public readings of Sophocles' Ajax.
ACT Theatre Debuts New Performance Space in OctoberSeptember 26, 2011ACT Theatre's popular Central Heating Lab reaches maximum capacity in October. It includes a robust schedule of favorite performances and a brand new performance venue makes this schedule possible.
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Kicks Off Hennepin Theatre Trust’s 2011/12 SeasonSeptember 26, 2011La Cage Aux Folles, starring film and TV actor George Hamilton and two-time Tony Award nominee and St. Paul native Christopher Sieber, runs at the State Theatre Oct. 18-23, 2011, kicking off Hennepin Theatre Trust's 2011/12 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season.
LES ENFANTS DE PARIS Premieres at NYMF 10/3September 26, 2011War, Muslim Relations, Xenophobia and the struggles of disenfranchised youth are among the contemporary themes highlighted in Les Enfants de Paris, a world premiere musical premiering October 3rd as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Donna Drake directs a cast of seven including, Adam Halpin (Glory Days), Nadine Malouf , Sevan Greene (Aftermath, Betrayed), Megan Reinking (Million Dollar Quartet, Hair, Boardwalk Empire), Jed Resnick (Avenue Q), Dan Kohler (Blue Man Group), and Blake Segal. Seven performances will be held at the TBG Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor, NYC 10018 beginning October 3, 2011.
Theatre Exile Presents A Reading of NORTH OF THE BOULEVARDSeptember 26, 2011Theatre Exile begins the third annual Studio X-hibition with a new play from award winning playwright and Exile favorite Bruce Graham, North of the Boulevard. Directed by associate artistic director Matt Pfeiffer, and starring Scott Greer, Brian Anthony Wilson, Brian McCann and Harry Philibosian, the reading will be on Monday, October 10th, 2011, at 7pm in Studio X at 1340 South 13th St.
David Wakefield Joins Hartt's Instrumental Studies DivisionSeptember 26, 2011The Hartt School, the comprehensive performing arts conservatory of the University of Hartford, is pleased to welcome acclaimed horn player and American Brass Quintet member David Wakefield to the faculty of The Hartt School's Instrumental Studies Division. As a senior artist teacher, Wakefield will work with Hartt's horn students.
Sing-a-long Sound of Music at the Ordway Set for 10/21-22September 26, 2011Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start. 'Sing-a-long Sound of Music,' a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor - complete with subtitles so the audience can sing along - comes to the Ordway for three performances only on October 21 and 22.
PINKALICIOUS Extends Through January 2012September 26, 2011Broadway In Chicago today announced that Emerald City Theatre's 2010 hit PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL extended due to rave reviews and by popular demand through Jan. 7, 2012. Perfect for a back-to-school treat, PINKALICOUS: THE MUSICAL is playing at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (175 E. Chestnut St). Individual tickets through Jan. 7, 2012 are on sale now.
Photo Flash: First Look at John Mahoney in Steppenwolf's PENELOPESeptember 26, 2011Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2011/12 season with Penelope by Enda Walsh, directed by ensemble member Amy Morton, playing December 1, 2011 - February 5, 2012 in Steppenwolf's Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. Penelope features ensemble members Ian Barford, Yasen Peyankov and John Mahoney with Scott Jaeck and Logan Vaughn.