Metropolitan Museum of Art to Display Rembrandt's 'Portrait of the Artist' 4/03-5/30April 3, 2012Kenwood House, the London museum that holds the art collection known as the Iveagh Bequest, is closed for renovations until fall 2013. By special arrangement, Rembrandt's Portrait of the Artist (ca. 1665), which has never before traveled outside Europe, is on loan to The Metropolitan Museum of Art through May 20, 2012. This great canvas now hangs next to the Metropolitan Museum's own Self-Portrait by Rembrandt of 1660, providing a rare opportunity to compare the two works which, although close in date, are utterly different in scale, format, and expression.
Hollywood Casting Director Wendy Kurtzman to Make Singing Debut 4/25April 3, 2012Long time Hollywood Casting Director, Wendy Kurtzman, is stepping out from behind the camera to pursue what she loves most: singing. This spring, Kurtzman will release a debut CD, "Just for a Thrill". Ms. Kurtzman will celebrate with a pre-release performance at The Metropolitan Room on April 25th at 9:30pm.
STAGE TUBE: Christie Brinkley Talks CHICAGO on GOOD DAY LAApril 3, 2012Former super model Christie Brinkley, who will return to CHICAGO to reprise her role of Roxie Hart April 6-27, visited Good Day LA this morning to talk about the show. In this interview, she shares her surprise at getting cast as Roxie last year and described her experience on Broadway as, 'invigorating.'
Playwright John Arden Passes Away at Age 81April 3, 2012According to published reports, on Wednesday, March 28, the British playwright John Arden died in Galway, Ireland, where he had lived for the past few decades. He is survived by his wife, Margaretta D'Arcy, and four sons.
JUDITH OF BETHULIA Tickets Sell Out Prior to First Performance 3/30-4/28April 3, 2012Tickets for JUDITH OF BETHULIA sold out just prior to show's first performance on Friday, March 30. This is the first time in the theatre's forty-year history that a show has sold out its entire run prior to the start of performances and marks the second consecutive sold out run for Busch at Theater for the New City.
Delnor Express Care Supports Fox Valley Repertory with 2012 SponsorshipApril 3, 2012Fox Valley Repertory just announced the generous support of its season sponsor - Delnor Express Care. As a non-profit, Fox Valley Repertory counts on the support of businesses, foundations, and individuals in the area to support the organization's mission, programs, and Performing Arts Academy.
STAGE TUBE: MIDTOWN MEN Promote Upcoming Des Moines PerformanceMarch 30, 2012On April 22, The Midtown Men will take the stage at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa for a concert featuring the '60s hits that are on their latest album. In this video, the four stars show off their vocal talent in a promotion for this upcoming performance.