Samantha Vega - Page 9

This is one of the most exciting times to be Executive Artistic Director at Theatrical Outfit, watching our production of FLY ignite audiences with theatrical thrill and soulful inspiration. Every day, I receive messages from our audience expressing gratitude for this premiere. The administrative staff, crew, front of house staff, ushers, trustees and, of course, the actors, are all visibly energized by the combustion created in the theater with this true American story.

The full cast has been announced for Jeremy Kingston's acclaimed comedy Making Dickie Happy at London's Tristan Bates Theatre.

Maggie Siff plays Beatrice and Jonathan Cake Benedick in Theatre for a New Audience's new production of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Arin Arbus, opening Sunday, February 17, at 3:00pm at The Duke on 42nd Street, 229 West 42nd Street.

Matthew Marsh, the New York based composer and vocalist, is all geared up with his band to release his album Detroit ReZoning. Two years in the works, the album is an ode to the city of Detroit from an “Ex-suburbanite,” seen through the lens of de-urbanization and social justice. Marsh and his 14-piece band will perform the album on March 1 st at 11:30pm at Joe?s Pub at the historic Public Theater, one of New York City?s most celebrated venues for emerging and established performance artists. This will only be the third performance of these songs, the second taking place in Plymouth, MI summer of 2012.

Tonight on American Idol was the final episode of Hollywood week. The top 40 would be determined by the end of the night. It was once again the girls turn to prove that they deserve the opportunity to move on to the live shows.

SJCChicago LLC is proud to present the return of Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre production of Smokey Joe's Café – The Songs of Leiber and Stoller at the Royal George Cabaret Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted Ave. The hit production received rave reviews from Chicago critics when it ran at Chicago's No Exit Café last fall. The transfer of Smokey Joe's Café – The Songs of Leiber and Stoller features the same award-winning cast directed, once again, by Brenda Didier. This production's musical direction is by Jeremy Ramey and Steve Hiltebrand serves as the associate director and associate producer. Smokey Joe's Café runs Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, May 26.

The Obie Award-winning and Drama Desk-nominated Wakka Wakka Productions proudly presents the World Premiere of SAGA, written by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock, with assistance from the SAGA ensemble, and directed by Kirjan Waage and Gwendolyn Warnock. SAGA features original puppets by Kirjan Waage and original masks by Gwendolyn Warnock.

-The New School for Drama has announced a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts, which will launch in fall 2013. Drawing on The New School's tradition of progressive artistic inquiry and civic engagement, the BFA is a pre-professional degree that emphasizes collaborative studio work and hands-on experience with working theater artists in New York City. Led by playwright and Artistic Director Jon Robin Baitz (Other Desert Cities), the BFA is guided by an Advisory Board the includes include Sarah Jessica Parker, director Doug Hughes, playwright John Guare, and 24 Hour Plays creator Tina Fallon. The Advisory Board will provide artistic, professional and fundraising support to the program.

Audiences will not want to miss this one-woman theatre extravaganza from legendary Broadway star, Donna McKechnie. Centenary Stage Company is proud to welcome this true triple threat performer to present her one woman cabaret show, My Musical Comedy Life on Saturday March 16th at 8 p.m.

12 Peers Theater is very proud to announce a pair of Pittsburgh Premiere one act plays. Talk About The Passion, written by UK Playwright Graham Farrow, presents the perils of a society fascinated by serial killers and fame. sustenance, written by James Roday, Red Dog Squadron Co-Artistic Director, and Shawn Spencer on USA's Psych, is an East Coast Premiere also centered on serial killers, with a few zombies added for good measure. The two plays present two drastically different views of a morbidly fascinating and sometimes humorous topic.

"I know it is not a perfect show, the spit-take scene is lame and the monkey motif is labored ... but it does what a musical is supposed to do! It takes you to another world and it gives you a little tune to carry in your head for when you're feeling blue."

Haitian singer Emeline Michel celebrates the release of her latest CD, Quintessence, which has been five years in the making, with a glorious display of Creole soul March 8 and 9 at Harlem Stage. Two Haitian writers of note featured on the new recording will perform alongside Michel: novelist Edwidge Danticat and legendary storyteller Jean-Claude Martineau will read their poetry and recite stories about the power of their nation's spirit, backed by a 12-piece band. Classically-trained Haitian tenor James Germain also shares the spotlight, displaying fresh and unexpected aspects of Haiti's diverse culture.

Evidence, A Dance Company will host its 9th Annual Gala on Monday, March 25, at New York City's The Plaza Hotel in celebration of the life and legacy of Beth Young, a phenomenal dance enthusiast and supporter of Evidence, A Dance Company, and to support the dance company's mission to promote understanding of the African Diaspora through dance, music and storytelling.

“Go and see her. A huge star in the making is amongst us,” urged the Opera Creep blog after Ailyn Pérez's recital at London's historic St. John's Smith Square last March.

5 strangers. 6 weeks. Seduction. Sorrow. War. It's reality TV for the soul. In this hilarious and touching play by Annie Baker, we catch glimpses of the poignant drama that animates ordinary lives in a small town acting workshop

Ricky Mrtin, who just finished his run in Evita, will be making his debut on the second season of the Australian version of The Voice.

Hollywood week continues and it was the girl's turn on tonight's episode of American Idol. Just as the guys did last week, the ladies sang solely and in groups.Hollywood week continues and it was the girl's turn on tonight's episode of American Idol. Just as the guys did last week, the ladies sang solely and in groups.

Last night PURE Nightclub inside Caesars Palace welcomed hip-hop artist Fat Joe as he put on a special Fat Tuesday performance playing for an unforgettable Mardi Gras bash. Arriving around 1 a.m. the multi-platinum rapper joined by his entourage, took his place at his VIP booth on the main stage. Upon arrival Fat Joe immediately became center of attention as resident DJ Shift got on the mic and announced his presence. Shortly before his performance the rap master took time to meet and take photos with admiring fans from a nearby table.

What's wrong with nine-year-old Jesse? He can't sit still, he curses, he raps, and you can't get him into - or out of - his pajamas. His teacher thinks it's ADD. His dad says he's just a boy. Mama's on a quest for answers. Lisa Loomer's witty and thoughtful comic drama (or dramatic comedy) asks all of us, "Are we so tuned into our 24/7 info-rich world that we've tuned out what really matters?"

Making Out With Wes Perry And Friends, the uniquely curated event that integrates improvisation, sketch, and standup comedy with storytelling, performance art, and drag, will be at The Hideout on March 3rd. Making Out boasts a monthly residency at the Upstairs Gallery, every third Wednesday of the month, where is it has set box office and attendance records, and is one of the theatre's most popular shows, consistently performing to standing room only crowds. The show is hosted by Wes Perry, a writer and performer who, with the help of a live band, uses his background in improvisation and sketch to create solo pieces that blend storytelling and music in a way that is original, honest, and absurd.