Grena Theatre Finishes Season with FUNNY GIRL and THE UNEXPECTED GUESTJuly 9, 2011Gretna Theatre, under the Producing Artistic Direction of Larry Frenock, is entering the mid- point of its 84th season. Performing at the Mt. Gretna Playhouse sitting in the heart of the Pennsylvania Chautauqua, the theatre company continues to produce family musicals and comedies and remains an area gem.
Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles Perform LOOSE CHICKS at 'Let Them Eat Chocolate,' 8/12July 9, 2011Jillian Erickson and Roberta Miles, the 'Loose Chicks' will be presenting an hour long performance based on their experiences through life. This juicy, gutsy, cutting edge look at life through the eyes of two femme fatales will be presented at the 'Let Them Eat Chocolate', 5306 N. Damen . The performance is Friday, August 12th, 2011 @ 7:30pm. There is a suggested donation.
Janet Kane and Roberta Miles to Hose CAFE CABARET, 7/15July 9, 2011Janet Kane and Roberta Miles will be hosting 'Café Cabaret' a variety type cabaret show where the fun never ceases to amaze Friday, July 15. From poignant to funny, mirth to disaster, and everything in between, it's all happening at Café Ballou, 939 N Western Ave, in Chicago. The entertainment begins at 7pm.
Auditions for B'Way Production of ANNIE to be Held at Holland Performing Arts CenterJuly 9, 2011The casting team for the new Broadway production of ANNIE will hold an open call in Omaha for girls ages 6-12 to audition for the roles of Annie and the orphans. This is a rare opportunity to audition for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform on Broadway. The production, directed by Tony Award®-winner James Lapine, will open on Broadway in the Fall of 2012. Girls of all types and ethnicities, who are great singers, dancers and actresses, are encouraged to audition. If you have a passion for musical theater or aspire to be Broadway star, come to the open call at the Holland Performing Arts Center, 1200 Douglas Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102. Auditions will take place on Sunday, July 17 from 3 PM until 7 PM and on Monday, July 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Photo Flash: 2011 NYC Dance Alliance National Convention FinaleJuly 9, 2011Following a dazzling opening number featuring Broadway stars & hundreds of young dancers from across the country, Costa Rica & Canada, Joe Lanteri Executive Director of the NYC Dance Alliance Foundation got to the real 'meat' of the Closing Evening Gala at the Sheraton New York, the announcement of the college and university scholarship winners By the end of the segment, a mind boggling total of $2.8 Million in scholarships were awarded to the most promising young dancers.
Playwright Caridad Svich Wins ATCA's 2011 Francesca Primus PrizeJuly 9, 2011At its annual conference, the American Theatre Critics Association today announced that playwright Caridad Svich has been awarded the $10,000 Francesca Primus Prize for The House of the Spirits. Svich will receive her check immediately and be celebrated at an upcoming ATCA conference.