Tony Award Nominee Gavin Creel to Play 3 Shows in UKAugust 31, 2010Broadway Superstar Gavin Creel has announced that he will be heading to the UK this October to play three very special shows, two of which will be his first ever performances outside of London.
Ruthie Henshall Joins Bathurst, Steadman & Norris in London-Bound BLITHE SPIRITAugust 31, 2010According to reports from Whatsonstage, Ruthie Henshall will star alongside Alison Steadman, Robert Bathurst, and Hermione Norris in BLITHE SPIRIT which is set to play at Bath's Theatre Royal from November 3-13, the Brighton Theatre Royal from November 16-21, Cambridge's Arts Theatre from November 22-27, the Milton Keynes Theatre from February 14-19 and the Richmond Theatre from February 21-26. The production is then set to play the Apollo Theatre beginning March 2.
STAGE TUBE: American Idiot on AOL SessionsAugust 31, 2010The Cast of Broadway's AMERICAN IDIOT recently recorded 7 videos for the acclaimed online concert series AOL Sessions. To view the videos, which include 'American Idiot,' 'Are We the Waiting,' and more, click below.
Chance Theater Presents THE GOAT, OR WHO IS SYLVIA? 9/24-10/24August 29, 2010Chance Theater is pleased to present the Orange County premiere of the Tony, Drama Desk, New York Critics, and Outer Critics Circle Award-Winning black comedy/drama The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? by three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee, September 24 - October 24, 2010.
The Rrazz Room Announces The Weekly 411August 29, 2010The RRazz room at Hotel Nikko is San Francisco's premier nightclub, offering the finest in world-class Cabaret, Jazz, Comedy and Popular music entertainment. This intimate and acoustically perfect venue has been the home for past performers such as: Ashford & Simpson, Oleta Adams, Larry Carlton, Bobby Caldwell, Spyro Gyra, Hiroshima, Diane Schuur, Ben Vereen, Martha Reeves, Miki Howard, The Zapp Band, ConFunkShun, Pete Escovedo, Freda Payne and Sally Kellerman.
The Kentwood Players Present DRACULA, 9/10-10/16August 29, 2010The Kentwood Players present DRACULA, as dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderstone and based on the novel by Bram Stoker, from September 10 thru October 16 (Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM. The production will be produced by Alison Mattiza and Elizabeth Summerer and directed by Shawn K. Summerer.
Photo Flash: STRIKING 12 Plays the Wayside TheatreAugust 29, 2010Wayside Theatre, in Middletown, VA, presents the musical comedy, STRIKING 12, as its third production of the 2010/2011 season from August 28th to September 25th. Opening Night is Sunday, August 29 at 6:30pm. The remaining schedule of performances is Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday's at 2:30 pm. Ticket prices are $30 to $25 dollars for adults. Prices for children 5 to 17 are $10 for any performance. Discounts are available for students and seniors. For information available call the box office, (540) 869-1776.
Canada's Polaris Music Prize to be Announced 9/20; Nominees Include Tegan & Sara, Broken Social SceneAugust 29, 2010The spiritual sister to the UK's Mercury Prize, The Polaris Music Prize gathers a jury of Canada's finest music journalists to weigh in, nominate, and argue about the best albums released each year by Canadian artists, regardless of genre or sales. In the search for the country's greatest music statement, Arcade Fire, K'Naan, the Sadies, Feist, and Caribou have all made the list, and been the source of conversation and contention.
Magenta Giraffe Announces September and October WorkshopsAugust 29, 2010Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company is thrilled to announce its September and October 'Drop In and Pay What You Can' workshops! No reservations needed, no commitment; just stop by, have an actor workout, and network with other local professionals. Each three-hour workshop is designed for the theatre professional who never knows when he or she might have rehearsal... or a callback... or a paying job! Drop in, pay what you can at the door, and spend some time refining your craft!
STAGE TUBE: New Trailer for 'Little Fockers' Featuring Streisand and DannerAugust 29, 2010The upcoming 'Little Fockers' movie, featuring Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) and father-in-law Jack (Robert De Niro) has released a new trailer. The film is set to be released on Dec. 22 and will feature Tony and Academy award winner Barbra Streisand and Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner.
IN THE HEIGHTS Joins the NOH8 CampaignAugust 29, 2010NOH8 Supporter Rick Caroto, who has been working with the national tour of hit Broadway musical In The Heights, reached out to NOH8 Photographer Adam Bouska when the tour arrived at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles so they could work together.
Paice, Morton, Kushnier Lead Cast Of CHESS At Signature Theatre Thru 9/26August 29, 2010CHESS opened at the Signature Theatre on August 10 and will run through September 26. The cast is lead by Jill Paice (Curtains, The 39 Steps) as Florence Vassy, Euan Morton (Boy George in Taboo, Sondheim on Sondheim) as Anatoly Sergievsky and Jeremy Kushnier (Footloose, Rent) as Freddie Trumper. The rock musical is directed by Signature's Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer. Written by Mamma Mia! composers Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson with Evita and Lion King lyricist Tim Rice, the 1984 cult musical of Cold War competition in love and chess is being given its first major Washington area production. Chess is being performed in the fabulous intimacy of the 276-seat MAX Theatre.