New Discovery Series 'American Guns' Premieres 10/10September 16, 2011The Wyatts are your typical suburban family... who just happened to own one of the premiere firearms facilities in the world. Rich Wyatt and his wife Renee own Gunsmoke, located outside Denver, Colorado, where they buy, sell and trade guns - from hand canons to hunting rifles. And if you don't see what you want, they'll build one for you - from nothing more than a block of metal. Gunsmoke has the largest and most experienced group of gunsmiths in the state.
F**KING HIPSTERS! Plays NYMF, 9/27-10/8September 15, 2011'F**king Hipsters!' a new musical comedy with book by Keythe Farley ('Bat Boy: The Musical'), lyrics by Lori Scarlett ('Break Up Notebook') and music by Ms. Scarlett and John Ballinger, will receive its world premiere production as part of the 2011 New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 8:00 pm at the Signature Theatre: Peter Norton Space at 555 W. 42nd St. The production is directed by Two-time Tony Nominee John Carrafa ('Urinetown', 'Love, Valour, Compassion').
The Garden Theatre Announces Concert Series, 10/7-9September 15, 2011The Garden Theatre presents four unique concerts Friday through Sunday, October 7-9, 2011 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street). These performances will overlap the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation's MusicFest, an annual outdoor music festival that takes place on Plant Street.
Paul Telegdy Named to Newly Created Position of President, Unscripted and Late Night Programming, NBCSeptember 15, 2011Program executive Paul Telegdy has been promoted to the newly created position of President, Alternative and Late Night Programming, NBC, from Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC, it was announced today by Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment.
Brava Welcomes Back Cherrie Moraga for NEW FIRE, January 2012September 15, 2011After a fifteen-year hiatus, Brava Theater will welcome award-winning writer and director, Cherrie Moraga, back to its stage to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the world premiere of her new play, New Fire - To Put Things Right Again. Co-produced with cihuatl productions, and conceptually created and designed by Celia Herrera Rodriguez, this new work follows the sacred geography of Indigenous American mythologies to tell a 21st century story of rupture, migration and homecoming. Countering new-age apocalyptic predictions for 2012, NEW FIRE takes a mythic and modern-day look at the conditions of our times.
WICKED Returns to Los Angeles With a Karaoke ContestSeptember 15, 2011Broadway's biggest blockbuster, WICKED, is returning to Hollywood's Pantages Theatre for a limited holiday engagement November 30 - January 29, and celebrates with a two-hour party in the Pantages Grand Lobby on Saturday, September 17th from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Tickets for LA CAGE AUX FOLLES' Boston Stop On Sale 9/18September 15, 2011The critically acclaimed production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives in Boston at the Citi Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre, December 5 - 18. Tickets go on sale to the public on Sunday, September 18 through an authorized ticket seller found only at Telecharge 1-866-348-9738, by visiting www.BroadwayInBoston.com or www.citicenter.org and directly at the box office of the Wang Theatre, Tuesday - Saturday from 12pm - 6pm (270 Tremont St., Boston, MA).
Joe Mantegna to be Honored at California International Film Festival, 9/18September 15, 2011California International Theatre Festival 2011 season is being presented with Joe Peracchio as Festival Director and Tammy Taylor as Executive Producer. The Festival takes place in several locations in Calabasas, Downtown Los Angeles and Ventura and will include distinguished international productions.
Furman Fall Film Series Announces Upcoming ScheduleSeptember 15, 2011The long-running Furman Film Series saw a record Summer Series with Sarah's Key, Senna, Bob and the Monster, My Afternoons With Margueritte and The Debt and now returns for the fall of 2011 on the following dates.
Photo Flash: Michael Feinstein Hosts The Music Has Power Awards!September 15, 2011An acclaimed filmmaker and renowned neurologist were honored at the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function's 2011 Music Has Power Awards on Sept. 7. Multi-platinum-selling, five-time Grammy-nominated entertainer Michael Feinstein headlined the celebration of music's therapeutic power to heal before a full house at Feinstein's at Loews Regency - The Nightclub of New York.
Pascale Armand, Maria Dizzia, et al. Set for Yale Rep's BELLEVILLESeptember 15, 2011Yale Repertory Theatre (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) will present the world premiere of BELLEVILLE by Amy Herzog, directed by Anne Kauffman. BELLEVILLE plays October 21-November 12 at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street). Opening Night is Thursday, October 27.
Kathy Griffin, GLEE's Dot Marie Jones & More Will Judge 'Best In Drag Show,' 10/9September 15, 2011The outrageous beauty pageant spoof, 'Best In Drag Show' - a benefit for Aid For AIDS in California, returns to The Orpheum Theatre on October 9, 2011. The highly anticipated, annual fundraiser will be opened by comedienne Kathy Griffin and has a hilarious cast of drag contestants who compete in traditional beauty and talent categories.
Photo Flash: Neil Patrick Harris Celebrates New Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame!September 15, 2011Neil Patrick Harris, co-star of 'How I Met Your Mother' was honored today by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce with his first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was held in celebration of the upcoming DVD release of HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER Season 6: The New Is Always Better Edition on September 27.
Goodman Theatre Announces 'Endowing Excellence' CampaignSeptember 15, 2011Goodman Theatre today announced that it has raised $10 million toward its $15 million Endowing Excellence, The Campaign for Goodman Theatre?a multifaceted fundraising effort designed to ensure permanent resources for Chicago's oldest and largest not-for-profit producing theater.
Ellie Dehn to Replace Annette Dasch in Metropolitan Opera's DON GIOVANNISeptember 15, 2011Ellie Dehn will make her Met role debut as Donna Elvira in this spring's performances of Mozart's Don Giovanni, replacing Annette Dasch, who has withdrawn due to pregnancy. Dehn will sing the performances on February 21, 24, 29, March 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17.
Capital Stage Plans October Opening at New LocationSeptember 15, 2011Capital Stage, a professional nonprofit theatre in Sacramento, CA plans to open its doors to the public at a new location this October. In August of 2010, the company announced plans to move to a new home in midtown Sacramento.