STAGE TUBE: THE SPIDEY PROJECT UpdatesMarch 12, 2011Veteran humorist and playwright, Justin Moran, launched 'Spiderman Smackdown', a guerilla theatre project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully realized musical based on the character Spiderman in under 30 days with a budget of $0. Moran's musical will be the first Spiderman Musical to officially open in New York City.
STAGE TUBE: GLEE's Latest Original Song 'Hell to the No'March 12, 2011GLEE has just released its third original song, 'Hell to the No' to be performed by Amber Riley. The song is based on Mercedes' catchphrase and according to TV Guide can best be described as a cross between Pink and Beyonce.
Hristo Vitchev Quintet's New Album "The Perperikon Suite" Officially ReleasedMarch 12, 2011The Perperikon Suite is the brand new album by Bulgarian (San Francisco based) modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev. Celebrating his third recording as a leader, and probably his most sophisticated and adventurous work up to date, the impressionistic six-stringer borrows the inspiration for his latest session from the history and mystic of the ancient Thracian civilization.
SPIDERMUSICAL. Invites SPIDER-MAN Cast for Opening Night Party, 3/15March 12, 2011Now the only spider and super hero related musical to of?cially open on March 15, Spidermusical. producers are sending an open invitation to the cast of Broadway's Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark to an opening night party at Sardi's. The cast has been quoted on BroadwayWorld.com as scrambling to reverse travel and hotel plans for friends and family, and as disappointed in missing what would have been a 'celebration of making it that far.' Therefore, the Spidermusical. team welcomes any and all Spider-Man cast and crew to party with them in spider-themed musical brotherhood, the ?rst drink on the house. (Party will begin post show, 10PM, on March 15th.)
STAGE TUBE: First Look at SPIDERMUSICALMarch 12, 2011Andrew Keenan-Bolger takes a first look at the new show SPIDERMUSICAL, which will run March 15th-March 21st at the Mint Theater. Click below for video footage.
JACCC Announces Upcoming EventsMarch 12, 2011The Aurora Foundation will offer their second Japanese Culture and Language Program in coordination with the JACCC, designed to introduce selected aspects of Japanese culture.
Eight Finalists Named for Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert 3/13March 6, 2011The Metropolitan Opera today announced the names of eight finalists who will sing in the 2011 National Council Auditions Grand Finals Concert on March 13 at 3:00 p.m. with the Met Orchestra conducted by Patrick Summers. The finalists are: Joseph Barron, bass-baritone from Pittsburgh, PA; Deanna Breiwick, soprano from Seattle, WA; Sasha Djihanian, soprano from Montreal, Canada; Ryan Speedo Green, bass-baritone from Suffolk, VA; Michelle Johnson, soprano from Pearland, TX; Joseph Lim, baritone from Seoul, South Korea; Nicholas Masters, bass from New Canaan, CT; and Philippe Sly, bass-baritone from Ottawa, Canada.
CRIMES OF THE HEART Plays the Boiler Room Theatre, 3/25-4/23March 6, 2011Beth Henley won the Pulitzer Prize for this irreverant, warm-hearted portrayal of three very different sisters struggling to make sense of their lives through a hilarious mix of conflicts, crises and revelations. Starring Melodie Madden Adams, Laura Thomas Sonn and Evelyn Brush. Directed by Pat Street. At the Boiler Room Theatre (in The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg Six, Franklin) March 25 through April 23. Tuesdays at 8 p.m. (2-for-1; no other discounts apply); Thursday evenings at 8 p.m. (April 7, 21); all Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Discount Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. on April 3 and 17. Tickets $27 adults, $25 seniors (over 60) and students. $21 children. For tickets call 615-794-7744 or order online at www.BoilerRoomTheatre.com.
Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club Presents 'Sally Kellerman Sings The Blues,' 3/28March 6, 2011Sally Kellerman, the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated actress and singer who created the infamous role of Major Margaret 'Hot Lips' O'Houlihan in Robert Altman's classic film, 'M*A*SH,' will appear as a vocalist in her show, SALLY KELLERMAN SINGS THE BLUES, with Pianist/Music Director, Andy Langham, on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at Upstairs At Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club; Vitello's Restaurant; 4349 Tujunga Avenue; Studio City, CA 91604.