Invention Theatre Group Premieres EVENTIDE, 10/7-30September 19, 2011What would you do if you could do it all over? Invention Theatre Group explores this question in the world premiere of Eventide, a dramedy about the final days of an elderly couple and their last-minute efforts to recapture their youth playing October 7-30 at the new J.E.T. Studios in the NoHo Arts District.
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte Hosts Chuckleheads Celebration, 10/8September 19, 2011The Charlotte improvisational theatre group, the Chuckleheads, will celebrate their 4th birthday by performing in the 'Happy Birthday To Us IV Comedy Improv Musical Variety Extravaganza' at Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E Stonewall Street, Charlotte, on Saturday, October 8 beginning at 8:00pm Tickets are: $10, when reserved prior to Saturday, October 1 at www.planetimprov.com; $15 when reserved between Saturday, October 1 and Friday, October 7; and $20 at the door on the night of the show.
Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces October OfferingsSeptember 19, 2011The Maltz Jupiter Theatre's 2011/12 season of limited engagements kicks off with something for everyone in October - a presentation revealing juicy spy secrets, a world-renowned orchestra and a popular children's show.
UM Theatre & Dance Presents THE ELEPHANT MAN, 10/4-8September 19, 2011The University of Montana School of Theatre & Dance will offer The Elephant Man, a mesmerizing drama about compassion, exploitation, and redemption. The Elephant Man runs in the Montana Theatre of the Performing Arts and Radio/Television Center on campus October 4-8 and 11-15 at 7:30 p.m.
FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY Re-Opens 11/8September 19, 2011Producer Rose Caiola today announced that FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY: THE MUSICAL, based on the popular children's book by Julianne Moore, will reopen at the new MMAC Theatre (Manhattan Movement and Arts Theatre), 248 West 60th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and West End Avenue) with performances starting on November 8th.
City Theatre Welcomes Matt M. Morrow, New Associate Artistic DirectorSeptember 19, 2011City Theatre welcomes Matt M. Morrow as its new Associate Artistic Director. Mr. Morrow joins City Theatre's artistic staff for the 2011-12 Season. In addition to working closely with Artistic Director Tracy Brigden and the artistic staff, Matt will direct the 12th Annual Young Playwrights Festival in September and October and the season play Tigers Be Still by Kim Rosenstock in April.
Broadway Sessions Welcomes the Cast of F**king Hipsters & More, 9/22September 19, 2011BEN CAMERON (Wicked, Aida, Footloose) is the host and creator of BROADWAY SESSIONS at THE MIDTOWN THEATRE at the HA! Comedy Club TC l4 ' (163 West 46th Street / Between 6th & 7th Avenues) every Thursday night at 11:00pm. Broadway Sessions is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway guest each week, and features musical director/composer Will Van Dyke (Rent) on piano. In addition after the show we open the microphone up to anyone who wants to sing. Open mic from 12:00-2am.
New Repertory Theatre Extends RENT Through 10/2September 19, 2011New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, announces it will be extending its run of Jonathan Larson's Tony Award-winning musical RENT until Sunday, October 2, 2011.
ABC's 'Karaoke Battle USA' Announces Online Karaoke Contest WinnersSeptember 19, 2011Hundreds of aspiring karaoke stars submitted their best renditions of 'Girls Just Want to have Fun' or 'Unchained Melody,' and the results are in! From six talented finalists, the judges have crowned At-Home Karaoke King Chris McGee of Marion, Illinois, and At-Home Karaoke Queen Julie Baker of Kingsley, Michigan. The results were announced during the season finale of 'Karaoke Battle USA,' Friday September 16. Home videos of their karaoke performances are available at the www.karaokebattleusa.com and on the 'Karaoke Battle USA' Facebook page.
Carson Kressley to Host Inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, 11/11September 19, 2011Hallmark Channel, Cesar(R) Canine Cuisine, and American Humane Association announced today that popular television star and current 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant, Emmy(R) Award-winning Carson Kressley ('Carson Nation', 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy') will take to the stage as host of the inaugural American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, presented by CESAR(R) Canine Cuisine and produced by Emmy(R) Award-winning MRB Productions. Following a red carpet, star-studded gala at the Beverly Hills Hilton on October 1, the 'Hero Dog Awards' will premiere as a 90-minute special broadcast on Hallmark Channel November 11, 2011 at 8:00 pm ET/PT.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at GLEE's Season 3 OpenerSeptember 16, 2011TV shows are kicking off in droves this week, and GLEE's third season is no exception. Just released is a short sneak peek at the premiere episode of the hit show. View it below!
STAGE TUBE: DANCING WITH THE STARS Contestants Answer Fan QuestionsSeptember 16, 2011All 12 of this season's couples will dance for the first time on Live National television on September 19, either performing the Cha Cha Cha or The Viennese Waltz. Below, some of the contestants set to dance in the season premiere this Monday answer fan questions; check it out below!
THE KING & I Comes to Theater Works, Opens 9/23September 16, 2011With an enchanting score THE KING AND I is a celebration of love in all its guises. It is the essence of musical theater, an occasion when drama, music, dance and decor combine to take the audience on an unforgettable journey. Featuring the songs: I Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello, Young Lovers, Shall We Dance and Getting To Know You Theater Works will present THE KING AND I, performing on the Gyder stage from September 23 - October 16, 2011. Tickets are on sale now!
Photo Flash: Stephen Belber's TAPE Opens in NYCSeptember 16, 2011Knife Edge Productions, in association with Swinestars Productions, are presenting a revival of Stephen Belber's acclaimed play, Tape, directed by Sam Helfrich. Tape began performances September 9, and continues through September 24 in a limited engagement at the June Havoc Theatre in the Abingdon Theatre Arts Complex, located at 312 West 36th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues in New York City.
Christian Dante White to Perform at Splash's Curtain Call, 9/19September 16, 2011Splash's Musical Mondays will present a very special edition of 'Curtain Call' with Christian Dante White. On September 19th, directly following the video clip extravaganza, host Emily McNamara welcomes Christian to the Splash stage as he makes his 'Curtain Call' debut.
Loyola Theatre Opens Season With IN THE BLOOD, 9/30September 16, 2011The Department of Theatre Arts and Dance at Loyola University New Orleans kicks off the 2011-12 season with 'In The Blood,' Suzan-Lori Parks' contemporary story based on the main character from Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter.' The play will run in Loyola's Lower Depths Theatre on Sept. 30, Oct. 1,6,7,8, at 8 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 2 pm.
Confirmed - Whitney Houston to Star in 'Sparkle' With Jordin SparksSeptember 16, 2011With over 170 million combined album, singles and videos sold worldwide during her career with Arista Records, Whitney Houston has established a benchmark for superstardom. It had been speculated that Houston would star opposite IN THE HEIGHTS alum Jordin Sparks in an upcoming remake of 1976's 'Sparkle,' and today Showbiz411 confirmed the rumor.