Stonewall Country Returns To Celebrate Its 25th Anniversary At Theater At Lime Kiln 7/9-12July 6, 2009Stonewall Country returns to celebrate its 25th Anniversary at Theater at Lime Kiln for four performances, July 9th through 12th at 7:30pm. The musical retelling of the life of Stonewall Jackson premiered at Lime Kiln in 1984, with music by Robin and Linda Williams and the book by then artistic director Don Baker. Baker and the Williams duo are helping recreate the piece that put Lime Kiln on the map as a regional theatre.
ALADDIN Hits The John W. Engeman Theatre 7/18-8/15July 6, 2009TD Bank and the John W. Engeman Theater are set to present Aladdin. Join Aladdin and all his friends on a magic carpet ride in this familiar and entertaining musical. Performances run from July 18 - August 15, 2009. Tickets cost $15.00.
Iconis Rock And Roll Jamboree To Take Place At Joe's Pub 7/10 And 7/17July 6, 2009Rabble-rousing writer Joe Iconis returns to Joe's Pub, bringing with him his beloved family of musical theater punks. The Joe Iconis Rock and Roll Jamboree is a laid-back, fired-up evening of Iconis tunes, featuring new jams, old faithfuls, and glimpses into the future. Songs of hate and hope, suburbia and pornography, cougars and jailbait, dead people and livin' things, and more sing-alongs than you can shake a glass of whiskey at. Some special guests will join Joe for this, the first leg of his legendary 'Mule Mutation' Tour 2009. So come on down to the Jamboree- it's loud, soft, sweet, nasty, and above all else, bloody as hell. Debut album out later this year.
Stilt Walkers, Dancers, Puppetry, Exotic Birds, Food, Music Featured At Free Community Festival At The Griot 7/11July 3, 2009The Griot Museum of Black History (formerly known as The Blackworld History Museum) will host, ?Carnaval in July,? a free multicultural, family-focused community festival with food, music, dance, arts and crafts on Saturday, July 11, noon-6 p.m. at The Griot. The festival will feature percussionist David A.N. Jackson; African dance by Mama Lisa of Fundisha Enterprises, roots fusion/neo soul by Mario Pascal; Mexican dance by Kids Mex; stilt walkers from the Nan Foule Mask Society, Glenn ?Papa? Wright, Jr., puppetry and storytelling by Glenn ?Papa? Wright; interactive exhibits from the Magic House, face painting, mask making, food, merchant and information booths. The World Bird Sanctuary will bring a variety of birds, some that represent the countries featured in the exhibit. The festival is free; Griot admission is $5 for adults, $4 for youth 13-17 and $2.50 for children 12 and under.
No Place Like Home: Loss Of Lease Sets Stage For A Brighter Future For Main Street TheaterJuly 3, 2009Faced with the threat of losing its lease, Main Street Theater is turning crisis into opportunity by taking the long-awaited step toward establishing a permanent home. This summer, the theater is launching a campaign entitled ?No Place Like Home,? seeking to raise $3.5 million to purchase and renovate its existing Times Boulevard location in Houston?s Rice Village community.
FOOTLOOSE Returns To DLC Summer Stage 8/1-8July 3, 2009After successfully debuting in 2008, DLC Summer Stage is pleased to announce their second exciting performance. Footloose will run at the Drama Learning Center, the home of DLC Summer Stage, from August 1-8, 2009 (complete schedule is below). One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with an energetic cast of DLC and Red Branch Theatre Company performers.
Auditions For Dominion Stage's GLORIOUS! To Be Held 7/13-14July 3, 2009Glorious! is a comedy by Peter Quilter, presented and produced by Dominion Stage. The show is directed by Patrick M. Doneghy and stage managed by David M. Moretti.
The joyful Florence Foster Jenkins had a passion for singing, but a voice of disastrous proportions which left audiences crying with laughter. Spinning from her bizarre recording sessions, unbelievable recitals and an ultimate triumph at New York's Carnegie Hall - this is a true, heart-warming story about a group of eccentric friends who lived their dreams.
ANNIE, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR And HAIRSPARY Among Broadway In Riverside's Inaugural SeasonJuly 2, 2009Broadway in Riverside/A Nederlander Presentation, recently announced its inaugural season of great theatre for the entire family at the Fox Performing Arts Center in the City of Riverside. The Nederlander Organization, the national producer and presenter of touring Broadway shows and events, has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Fox Performing Arts Center and its Operator/Manager, William P. Malone; under the aegis of Broadway in Riverside/A Nederlander Presentation - Carl Thompson, General Manager. The Fox Performing Arts Center is scheduled to open in January of 2010.
Hosanna! JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Starring Ted Neely Returns For 5 Performances Only At The San Diego Civic Theatre 1/15-17/10July 2, 2009Jesus Christ Superstar, the first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - ?I Don?t Know How to Love Him?, ?Hosanna?, ?Everything?s Alright?, ?What?s the Buzz?, ?Superstar?, and ?Heaven on Their Mind?, this original groundbreaking production stars Ted Neeley in the title role. This Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation will return for five performances only, at San Diego Civic Theatre, January 15 ? 17, 2010.