St. Dunstan's Presents ALMOST, MAINE, 3/8-3/23February 26, 2013In this endearing play, writer John Cariani introduces us to the people of northern Maine, their life experiences, their feelings, and their love stories. As the northern lights hover in the sky, the residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. The play consists of nine vignettes, all of which take place simultaneously on a snowy mid-winter evening, at a time when the town's denizens are experiencing 'magical moments.' The audience will recognize aspects of their own lives and relationships as the scenes unfold.
Wolf Trap Announces New Set of Summer 2013 Performances; Anita Baker, Josh Groban and More!February 26, 2013Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced today 34 additions to its 2013 summer schedule at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. In a wide-ranging season that features opera, theatre, comedy, dance, symphony,
international and contemporary music, Wolf Trap continues to strengthen its commitment to the presentation of high quality, accessible and affordable arts experiences for the broadest possible audience. Tickets to the newly announced shows go on sale Saturday, March 16 at 10 am, with more performances to be announced later this spring.
NCPA Presents Ballads, Stories and Songs from Rajasthanat Experimental Theatre, 3/1-3/2February 26, 2013For centuries now, Rajasthan has had a strong and vibrant musical tradition ranging from the Maand which was part of the court tradition, to a range of music performed by hereditary musicians and performers, who have a role in the ceremonial, devotional, entertainment, and everyday lives of the people. Among these hereditary castes are the Manganiars and Langas who inhabit the western desert regions in the districts of Barmer.
Irish Composer Frank Corcoran to Attend the Premiere of VARIATIONS ON MYSELFFebruary 25, 2013Frank Corcoran -- the noted Irish composer -- will be in New York City to attend the premiere performance of his recently completed chamber orchestra work Variations on Myself .
A founding member of Aosdána – Ireland's state-sponsored academy of reative artists – Corcoran who was born in Tipperary in 1944 completed his musical education in Berlin under the supervision of Boris Blacher. His Two Unholy Haikus won the Sean Ó Riada Award at the 2012 Cork International Choral Festival and the First Prize in th 2013 International Federation of Choral Music.
Theater Wit Presents Interrobang's SPEAKING IN TONGUES, 2/21-3/24February 25, 2013Following its critically acclaimed success Hot 'N' Throbbing, Interrobang Theatre Project continues its third season with SPEAKING IN TONGUES by Australian playwright Andrew Bovell, directed by Artistic Director Jeffry Stanton, playing February 21 - March 24, 2013 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago. The production features Meg Elliott, Joe Flynn, Jenny Lamb and Neal Starbird. Tickets for SPEAKING IN TONGUES are available at www.theaterwit.org/boxoffice. The press opening is Saturday, February 23 at 8 pm.
The Legend of Billie Jean Showcasing Pat Benatar's Hit Music Runs Two Weekends Only,3/8-3/23February 25, 2013"Fair is fair!" That is the rebel-rousing cry of sultry 18 year-old Billie Jean Davy and her band of teenage misfits; on the run from the law and in search of truth, justice and a kick-ass haircut! It's the summer of 1985, Corpus Christi, Texas. Local bully, rich-kid, Hubie Pyatt, has maliciously vandalized the brand new Honda Scooter belonging to dirt poor Binx Davey: a purchase made by the 16 year-old trailer park resident with insurance money left to him by his dead father. (Are you in tears yet?!) It's up to big sis, Billie, to convince Hubie's sleazeoid father to cough up the $608 for repairs. Fair is fair, after all!
MANILOW ON BROADWAY Enters Final Week of PerformancesFebruary 25, 2013Grammy Award-winning superstar Barry Manilow is entering his final week of performances of his hometown concert event, MANILOW ON BROADWAY. The critically acclaimed and profitable engagement began performances on Friday, January 18, and was extended to play through Saturday, March 2.
Broadway Across Canada Subscriptions Go on Sale TodayFebruary 25, 2013Broadway Across Canada's Landmark 2013/2014 season is on-sale to the
general public today at 10 AM. Subscriptions are available toll-free
at 1.866.532.7469 or visit www.BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca. All
performances are held at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium,
Calgary.