Knight Foundation Funds Holocaust Theater ArchiveSeptember 26, 2011National Jewish Theater Foundation President and Producing Artistic Director Arnold Mittelman has announced the organization will host an invitation-only conference in 2012 to help advance its Holocaust Theater Archive and web site.
HAIR Tour Dates RescheduledSeptember 26, 2011The Kimmel Center and The Shubert Organization announced that HAIR has rescheduled its Philadelphia engagement dates due to a change in the national tour schedule.
Christine Ebersole, Liz Callaway, et al. Set for 22nd Annual New York Cabaret ConventionSeptember 26, 2011On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 20, 21, 22, The Mabel Mercer Foundation presents its 22nd annual Cabaret Convention at The Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Performances begin each evening at 6 o'clock and run 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission. More than forty exemplary vocalists and musicians are scheduled to appear in three diverse programs.
Seth Rudestsky to Teach Master Class in Montreal 11/26September 26, 2011Master class à Montréal presents its new masterclass directed by the american musical director, vocal coach to the Broadway stars and Sirius Radio star Seth Rudetsky, which will take place on
Saturday November 26 2011 in Montréal.
Bay Street Theatre Screens CITIZEN KANE, 10/1September 26, 2011The fun continues this fall at Bay Street Theatre with The Picture Show presentation of CITIZEN KANE on Saturday, October 1 at 8 pm. The Orson Welles classic is celebrating its 70th Anniversary. Tickets are $5 at the door. For the $25 dinner and a movie package for this film, please contact The American Hotel at 631-725-3535 for reservations.
Harvey Evans, Christine Pedi, et al. Set for Fire Island Pines Literary and Theater WeekendSeptember 26, 2011Special guests: Harvey Evans (Broadway legend and performer of both stage and film productions of West Side Story), Christine Pedi (currently of NEWSical The Musical and SiriusXM radio host), Misha Berson (author of Something's Coming, Something Good: West Side Story and the American Imagination), Barry Monush (author of West Side Story: Music on Film), and special Broadway performers TBA.
Photo Flash: Children's Theatre Company Presents A WRINKLE IN TIMESeptember 26, 2011In the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter, Madeleine L'Engle's science fiction fantasy A Wrinkle in Time will transport Children's Theatre Company (CTC) audiences through space and time, on a journey filled with mystery and danger, obstacles and adventure, surprise and startling revelations.
Berkeley Rep Offers Free Arts Education in Local SchoolsSeptember 26, 2011Every year, alongside its hit shows for Bay Area audiences, Berkeley Repertory Theatre offers outreach programs that challenge thousands of local youth to explore complex ideas and universal themes - both in the classroom and in life.
STAGE TUBE: NEWSIES Opens at Paper Mill Playhouse!September 26, 2011The on stage premiere of NEWSIES just opened last night, September 25, at the Paper Mill Playhouse in New Jersey. Check out video and interviews from the opening night red carpet below!
Photo Flash: JANE AUSTEN'S PRIDE & PREJUDICE in Rehearsal, Part 2!September 26, 2011The New York Musical Theatre Festival and J&B Productions present the musical Jane Austen'S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, a musical - a story of 'First Impressions' and second chances - with music, lyrics and book by Lindsay Warren Baker and Amanda Jacobs, directed by Igor Goldin ('YANK!'), and starring, in the title role of Jane Austen, Donna Lynne Champlin ('Sweeney Todd,' 'Billy Elliot').
The Metropolitan Room Hosts Anastasia Barzee's CD Release Concert, 10/16September 23, 2011On her sophisticated, sweeping debut CD, ‘The Dimming of the Day,' acclaimed singer/actress Anastasia Barzee reimagines an eclectic range of Broadway, pop and jazz-infused songs, and showcases a diverse array of her favorite contemporary artists including Paul Simon, Rufus Wainwright, Randy Newman, Kate Bush, Andrew Lloyd Webber and many more.
A CD release party is set for October 16th at the Metropolitan Room. Tickets are·$25.00 with a 2 drink minimum.
Michael Hofstette Returns to Houston Grand Opera to Conduct 'Fidelio'September 23, 2011Prize winning conductor Michael Hofstetter is a native of Munich, Germany, where he studied piano, organ and conducting. Established both nationally and internationally as a a sought-after opera and concert conductor, Michael Hofstetter has been nominated several times for the prestigious title 'conductor of the year' by the German journal 'Opernwelt'. He is especially known for his interpretation of the operas by Handel, seeking historic sound and authenticity with a modern orchestra.
Video: Idina Menzel and Lea Michele Take On WEST SIDE STORY in GLEE!September 23, 2011FOX's hit television show GLEE made its season three return last night September 20, and next week's episode will mark the return of Tony winner Idina Menzel as Rachel's mom, Shelby Corcoran. During the episode, Lea Michele and Idina Menzel (Rachel and Shelby) sing 'Somewhere' from WEST SIDE STORY.
Theatre Artists Studio Goes Interactive for Annual Benefit, 11/5September 23, 2011Tired of all the ritzy, refined, holiday time galas? How about an evening of hootin', hollerin' and homicide instead? Join in the fun for 'Southwest ‘Show'down,' a special event to benefit Theatre Artists Studio on Saturday, November 5, at 6:00 p.m.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Opens the Broadway Sacramento Season, 9/27-10/2September 23, 2011DreamWorks Theatricals and NETworks Presentations, LLC. are pleased to announce that SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, will play the Sacramento Community Center Theater, for 8 performances only, September 27 - October 2. Tickets are available by phone at (916) 557-1999 or (916) 801-5181, in person at The Community Center Theater Box Office at 1301 L Street, Sacramento, The Wells Fargo Pavilion Box Office at 1419 H Street, Sacramento, or online at Tickets.com.
FSPA Offers Free Events for Franklin Harvest Festival, 10/2September 23, 2011The Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA) will present a short live performance of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in front of its 38 Main Street location. FSPA will also offer puppet shows, free temporary tattoos, and raffles for show tickets, all in celebration of the Franklin Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 2.