APORKALYPSE! World Premiere Opens 12/3 at Convergence-ContinuumNovember 21, 2010convergence-continuum, concludes its 2010 Season at the Liminis theatre with the world premiere of APORKALYPSE! - our not-for-the- kiddies holiday show by Cleveland playwright and con-con company member Chris Johnston. Christmas, Marines AWOL from Iraq, a Persian love goddess and corporate American agri- business all collide down at Pawpaw's pig farm. And since it's the holiday season, there's some singing and accordion playing, too. For the three-week run, we've added 7 pm Sunday performances in addition to our usual Thu-Sat 8 pm shows.
The Broadway Experience Returns for a Fourth Season, Announces Audition Tour Dates November 21, 2010The Broadway Experience is an international musical theatre program designed to create triple threat performers. Now running both a three day winter intensive and a two week summer program, students will undergo an intense study of dance, voice and acting along with a major performance opportunity with current Broadway professionals and incredible master teachers. Students will become stronger, more dynamic performers, preparing themselves for a professional career at the highest level. Founder & Director, Ben Hartley.
Pat Halloran Honored With Orpheum StarNovember 21, 2010Pat Halloran, who this summer put Memphis' name in lights on Broadway and for 30 years has added luster to one of Memphis brightest jewels, The Orpheum Theatre, was honored with a star on The Orpheum's Sidewalk of Stars.
STAGE TUBE: Blickenstaff, Taylor Lead Latest Billy Green WebisodeNovember 21, 2010Many of everyone's Broadway and off-Broadway favorites, including Michael Urie, Wesley Taylor, Jennifer Damiano, Karen Olivo, Mitchell Jarvis and more have teamed up on the webisode project Billy Green. BroadwayWorld last brought you the seventh episode in the series and today brings you the latest installment, 'The Performance.'
STAGE TUBE: GLEE Sings ‘Time of My Life’November 21, 2010Click on the video below to hear a preview of the GLEE cast performing the ‘80s hit '(I've Had) The Time of My Life,' from the film 'Dirty Dancing.'
STAGE TUBE: Jane Lynch & Carol Burnett Sing ‘Ohio’November 21, 2010According to reports, Sue Sylvester's mother, portrayed by guest-star Carol Burnett, will appear in the next episode of Glee. Sue has said her mom's been off hunting Nazis, but that excuse is no longer enough. Sue wants to know the real reason her mom left Lima, Ohio.
STAGE TUBE: EVERY TONGUE CONFESS Plays Arena Stage's Kogod Cradle November 20, 2010Arena Stage's newest space, the Kogod Cradle, held its inaugural presentation, the world premiere of Marcus Gardley's exploration of hate crimes in the American South, 'every tongue confess,' an exploration of hate crimes in the American South, according to the Washington Post.
Daniel Day-Lewis and Tony Kushner Set to Work on 'Lincoln' FilmNovember 20, 2010Two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis is set to play Abraham Lincoln in the film version of 'Team of Rivals,' based on Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography of the president, according to EW.com. Steven Spielberg will direct the film titled, 'Lincoln,' featuring a screenplay by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner.
Photo Flash: Trustus Theatre Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICALNovember 20, 2010While other groups are putting up Christmas lights, filling the air with fake snow, and producing classic holiday entertainment fare for December; the cast of Trustus Theatre's 'The Great American Trailer Park Musical' will be basting in self- tanner, donning mullets, and discussing the nutritional value of SPAM. This hilarious musical, which just finished a successful run Off-Broadway, comes to Columbia leaving audiences exhausted from laughing; a refreshing change in entertainment options this holiday season. The Great American Trailer Park Musical barrels onto the Trustus Main Stage Friday December 3rd at 8:00pm, leaving road-kill in its wake
Teemu Selanne and Celebrity Friends Host a Classic to Support Youth Sports, 11/22November 20, 2010The nonprofit Teemu Selanne Youth Sports Foundation (TSYSF) recently announced the Teemu Selanne Celebrity Classic, which is a celebrity poker tournament sponsored by Power Balance, Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Montage Laguna Beach, followed by a celebrity golf tournament, Monday, Nov. 22, at the Coto de Caza Golf Course, with proceeds benefitting TSYSF.