The American Repertory Theater of WNY Presents THE DEAD ENGLISH, 10/18-11/10October 15, 2012The American Repertory Theater of WNY in collaboration with Theatre Jugend and Steven Sitzman is presenting THE DEAD ENGLISH, an musical adaptation of Bram Stoker's timeless story of Count Dracula. The folk-punkrock musical adapation is set to open on October 18th and run until November 10th, at ART/WNY's new performance space, The Church of the Ascension, 16 Linwood Avenue, Buffalo NY.
Horse Trade Theater Group Presents REVEALED BURLESQUE, 11/14October 15, 2012Revealed will have its one-night-only special return engagement at the Krane Theater on Wednesday, November 14 at 8PM. Hosted by devilishly charming master of ceremonies Bastard Keith, this show stars the most beloved burlesque performers in New York City and beyond. Come out and experience an evening of salacious striptease and skin, where the climax of each number leaves everything…Revealed.
Cabrillo Music Theatre Presents 1776, 10/19-10/28October 15, 2012The Tony Award-winning musical 1776 will make its Cabrillo Music Theatre and Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza debut from Friday, October 19 through Sunday, October 28. The musical about the writing of the Declaration of Independence brings the most significant moment in American history to life with wit, wisdom and humanity. The result is a musical theatre classic that will have audiences cheering for the creation of democracy.
Gamm Theatre Presents RED, 11/8-12/16October 15, 2012The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) stages Red, John Logan's passionate play about the celebrated abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko. Logan's stunning two-person play fictionalizes Rothko's artistic and emotional journey as he creates a series of highly lucrative murals commissioned for Manhattan's newest, most exclusive restaurant, but at what personal cost?
Tim Eriksen Releases New CD, Launches Northeast US TourOctober 15, 2012Tim Eriksen will release 'Josh Billings Voyage' on October 23, 2012. Eriksen, a Northampton, MA native, transforms global fragments into a tale of an imaginary town, told with a keen emotional edge. The melody from the subcontinent now sung at the back of the school bus ("Hindoo Air"), the hit penned by 18th-century Native American college buddies ("When Shall We All Meet Again"), and the peculiar scratchings in the margins of old books all serve to tell a story that has fascinated Eriksen since childhood: how the past and what seems "elsewhere" resonate here, right now, in this small place.
Kentwood Players Presents ROCKIN' ROBIN HOOD, 10/20October 15, 2012Kentwood Players presents the Kentwood Kids Production 'Rockin' Robin Hood,' a musical written by Scott Martin, directed by Samantha Barrios, produced by Drew Fitzsimmons and Melodie S. Rivers with Martin Feldman as musical director. Performances continue on Saturday, October 20 at 11:00am and 2:00pm at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester (LA 90045).
CANCER! THE MUSICAL Returns to Detroit 11/9October 15, 2012Planet Ant Theatre will present a remounted production of the award-winning Cancer! The Musical from November 9 through December 15 at the Boll Theatre located inside the downtown Detroit Boll Family YMCA. Throughout the run, a portion of ticket sales will benefit Gilda's Club Metro Detroit.
Stoneham Theatre Hosts MONSTER MASH-UP Fundraiser, 10/28October 15, 2012On October 28, Stoneham Theatre will pay tribute to "The Monster Mash," with the Monster Mash-Up fundraiser, an evening of songs, costumes, and prizes. Written by Somerville native Bobby "Boris" Pickett, the song is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Lawrence Leritz Joins NIGHT OF TOO MANY STARS, 10/21October 15, 2012Broadway's Lawrence Leritz will appear in 'Night Of Too Many Stars', performing in 'Call Me Maybe' with Carly Rae Jepsen and Harvey Keitel. Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions for its fourth biennial special event, 'Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs.' Taped at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, the benefit features Jon Stewart hosting an evening filled with live performances, sketches and short films from a roster of comedy and celebrity all-stars. This year's event will premiere on Comedy Central on Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 8/7c.
Drayton Festival Theatre Welcomes Stars to ALAN LUND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP VARIETY SHOW, 10/14October 12, 2012The Drayton Festival Theatre will present a lively afternoon of non-stop entertainment with its 20th Annual Alan Lund Memorial Scholarship Variety Show on Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m. This event showcases some of Drayton Entertainment's finest performers - with a unique twist. All proceeds from the sale of tickets go to scholarships that are handed out during the event to deserving individuals who are striving to further their careers in the performing arts.
Peepolykus Presents THE ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE APPRECIATION SOCIETY at The Traverse Theatre, Dec 4-22October 11, 2012The Traverse Theatre Company has teamed up Peepolykus to bring one of Edinburgh's best loved figures, Arthur Conan Doyle, back to life for a seasonal celebration. The Arthur Conan Doyle Appreciation Society takes the form of an illustrated lecture about life, death and the afterlife. Ideas of the rational collide with the supernatural and an evening presentation descends into farce, in typical Peepolykus fashion, as John, Javier and Gabriel get to grips with everything from fairies to particle physics.
Pittsburgh Residents Invited to ONE YOUNG WORLD Welcome Exchange in Cultural District, 10/19October 11, 2012The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, and World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh invite local residents to welcome more than 1,200 One Young World attendees from around the world to the heart of the Cultural District. One Young World is the premier international forum for the world's emerging leaders to address global issues ranging from education and sustainable development to the role of government and global business.
Comedians Mike Gaffney and Chris Johnston Team Up at Comix At Foxwoods, 11/23-11/24October 11, 2012Comedians Mike Gaffney and Chris Johnston will be teaming up for a takeover of the New England comedy club hotspot Comix At Foxwoods, performing two hysterical shows on Friday, November 23 and Saturday, November 24 at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale now for $20 ($30 the day of), and VIP admission tickets for $40 ($50 the day of). A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. The show is 21+ and is for mature audiences only.