The FleaTheater Premieres DAWN by Thomas BradshawNovember 3, 2008The Flea Theater (41 White Street, between Broadway & Church Streets) invites you to the U.S. Premiere of DAWN by controversial playwright Thomas Bradshaw. The production is directed by Flea Artistic Director, Jim Simpson and feature actors Gerry Bammon, (Obie Award winner and Drama Desk Award nominee for Nixon's Nixon), Laura Esterman (Drama Desk Award winner for Marvin's Room), Irene Walsh, Drew Hildebrand, Kate Benson, and Jenny Seastone Stern.
Photo Flash: THE SECOND AMERICAN REVOLUTION, LIVE! at the Brick Theatre November 3, 2008In a musical that's Democracy in America meets Alice in Wonderland meets Cabaret, Robert Honeywell brings back many of his actor/collaborators from Every Play Ever Written ('Gleefully funny … a must-see for anyone who has been onstage' - New York Times) and Greed: A Musical Love Story ('One of the best new musicals in town' - nytheatre.com) in this bouffon-inspired, satire-laced political fantasia. Developed with acclaimed clown teacher Sue Morrison. Orchestrations and additional music by Matt Van Brink played live by an onstage band.
ALL MY LOVE Opening 3/22 at Theatre Building ChicagoNovember 3, 2008Diamante Productions presents the world premiere of 'All My Love,' a comedy-drama about the perils and pitfalls of open relationships, written and directed by Artistic Director Tony Fiorentino. 'All My Love' is an exploration of alternative 'lovestyles' and a critique of Western society's most cherished notions of monogamy, fidelity, and marriage.
PETER FRENCH Returns to 'Pizza in the Park' November 3, 2008Peter French returns to 'Pizza on the Park' for his 7th concert series. Celebrated for his superlative interpretations of standards, sophisticated songman Peter French sings an eclectic mix of material from Ellington to Sondheim.
NO PAROLE Returns to the Bay Area at The Marsh San FranciscoNovember 3, 2008In this wry, energetic semiautobiographical adventure play, acclaimed actor Carlo D'Amore takes the audience on a kaleidoscopic journey through the life of a flamboyant, live-for-the-moment con artist mother, who has no trouble posing as an attorney, professor, daycare worker, or nun --- as seen through the eyes of the young son who acts as her look-out, bail, partner-in-crime, and follows her across borders, into jail, and finally to the end of the road. No Parole plays at The Marsh San Francisco November 13 - December 12, 2008.
Photo Flash: SHADOWLANDS at the Guthrie Theatre November 3, 2008The Guthrie's Shadowlands, directed by Joe Dowling stars Simon Jones (The Home Place, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy") playing C.S. Lewis alongside Guthrie favorite Charity Jones (Jane Eyre, A Christmas Carol), who plays his wife Joy Gresham Davidman. Shadowlands began previews November 1, opening November 7 and continuing through December 21 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
WCP Adds More Dates to 'Our Town' Celebration Honoring NewmanNovember 3, 2008Westport Country Playhouse announced that due to the exceptional ticket demand for 'Our Town,' a joyful gathering at the Playhouse for the community to celebrate the life of Paul Newman, two extra dates have been added on Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21.
Photo Flash: Celebrity Cast Performs 1950's Radio Who Dun It For Halloween Benefit October 28, 2008Saturday night's Benefit Staged Radio Reading on Saturday Oct 25th was a success at GMT Studios (5751 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City, CA ). Rewriting the male roles for a female in the 1950's radio mysterys Tippi Hedren ( Hitchcock's The Birds & Marnie) played the street wise detective and Channing Chase (AMC's Mad Men) played the notorious racketeer, while Kate Linder (The Young & The Restless) tackled the three suspect roles including the thief. Co-Hosts for the evening included GMT Studios CEO Alan Hauge and Vice President and General Manager Terry Moretti. Drawing the winners name from the guests with correct answers was Lorretta Swit (M.A.S.H.).
HAPPY DAYS, A New Musical Makes First Stop on Tour at La Mirada Theatre October 28, 2008Goodbye gray skies, hello blue - HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical launches its national tour at La Mirada Theatre in October 2008. Based on the hit Paramount Pictures' television series, HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best-loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days of 1959 Milwaukee. This time capsule is complete with familiar friends: Richie, Potsie, Ralph Malph, Joanie and Chachi, Pinky Tuscadero and of course, the king of cool: Arthur 'The Fonz' Fonzarelli. Arnold's, the famed drive-in malt shop, is in danger of demolition, so the gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and TV-worthy wrestling match. Complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops and jukebox sock-hoppin', HAPPY DAYS - A New Musical brings back the nostalgia of the '50s in a perfect family entertainment.
B.B. King Blues Club & Lucille's Grill Schedule of Upcoming EventsOctober 28, 2008B.B. King Blues Club & Grill one of the nation's most respected music venues and New York's premier home for Broadway stars and cabaret and and Lucille's Grill,a bar/restaurant located inside B.B. King Blues Club & Grill present their schedule of performances, with recently added or altered shows.