Clinton Jackson Comes to Comedy Works South, 12/19-12/23November 27, 2012Clinton Jackson got his comedy training in San Francisco's thriving comedy scene and has appeared on numerous national stand-up television shows. Clinton works clean on stage, earning him the respect of his peers and a broad crossover appeal. His TV credits include Comedy Central's Comedy Central Presents and USO Comedy Tour, A&E's Evening at The Improv, and MTV's Half Hour Comedy Hour.
Mesa Arts Center Hosts ALL CITY SLAM CHAMPIONSHIP Poetry Slam, 11/30November 27, 2012Youth from across the Valley will come together to compete in the All City Slam spoken word poetry competition on Friday, November 30. This spoken word poetry competition helps young people establish their voice and use it to become driven citizens of the world using the art of spoken word poetry.
David Drake Stars in A VERY TAWNY CHRISTMAS! Benefit for Spotlighters Theatre, 12/28-12/29November 27, 2012In a pair of benefit performances this holiday season, Obie Award winner David Drake will return to the stage of Baltimore's Spotlighters Theatre for the first time in over 20 years with his acclaimed new theatrical creation Tawny Heatherton in A Very Tawny Christmas! On December 28th & 29th at 8pm, Drake's loveably eccentric showbiz survivor and "one hit wonder" from the disco zeitgeist of the 1980s will bring her blonde-swept brand of sunny, funny cheer to the Spotlighters' stage with seasonal songs, sparkly dresses and wild stories about her globe-trotting adventures.
The Public Theater's THE TWENTY-SEVENTH MAN Extends Through December 16November 27, 2012The Public Theater announced today that it will extend the acclaimed new production The Twenty-Seventh Man an additional week, through Sunday, December 16. Written by Nathan Englander and directed by Barry Edelstein, The Twenty-Seventh Man officially opened on Sunday, November 18 and was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, December 9.
THE SANTALAND DIARIES Returns to Florida Rep, 12/19-30November 26, 2012David Sedaris' snarky holiday comedy, The Santaland Diaries, is back for a fourth season at Florida Rep, playing Dec. 19 - 30 in the new ArtStage Studio Theatre. Starring Florida Rep regular, Jason Parrish, The Santaland Diaries follows the outrageous exploits of an unemployed writer who desperately takes a job as a Macy's Elf and exposes the underside of the Christmas season.
Encore Dinner Theatre Presents A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS, 12/7-30November 26, 2012Encore Dinner Theatre in Tustin is presenting "A Song for Christmas" an original musical by Orange County resident, Erik Przytulski. A Song for Christmas, a heart-warming yuletide musical for the entire family. Anthony, a young boy who discovers he has a gift for playing the piano. He grows up and becomes a successful songwriter living his dream of fame and fortune -but at what cost?
Infinitheatre Presents KAFKA'S APE, 1/29-2/19November 26, 2012Infinithéâtre has announced their upcoming production of Kafka's Ape, starring Howard Rosenstein. The play is written by Kafka and based on his short story, A Report to an Academy. Guy Sprung adapted the play from the original German and directs the production.
Femi Kuti and The Positive Force Launch US Tour, Jan 2013November 26, 2012On the heels of Femi Kuti's GRAMMY-nominated most recent album, Africa for Africa, U.S. audiences will have the opportunity to experience his unique artistry and world-renowned live performance when he and his big band, the Positive Force, tour the country in January 2013. The shows will feature music from Kuti's new studio album, No Place for My Dream, which will be released in 2013.
Photo Flash: Darren Criss Visits A CHRISTMAS STORY!November 26, 2012This weekend, Darren Criss, of TV's Glee and Broadway's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, visited New York City and took in a performance of A Christmas Story before meeting and posing with the cast backstage. Look below for pictures of Darren with the stars of A Christmas Story!
The Music Box Theatre and Camp Midnight Present NEW YEAR'S ON THE S.S. POSEIDON, 12/31November 26, 2012In the iconic 1972 action-disaster epic The Poseidon Adventure, a luxury ocean liner overturns at midnight on New Year's Eve. This December 31, 2012, on the 40th anniversary of The Poseidon Adventure, Camp Midnight and the Music Box Theatre resuscitate New Year's Eve on the S.S. Poseidon, a campy celebration set against the backdrop of the seminal disaster movie.
Bill Hayes is the Special Guest at A KRITZERLAND CHRISTMAS, 12/2November 26, 2012The 28th Kritzerland show is the annual holiday show on Sunday, December 2 at 7PM. This year's lineup is very eclectic, featuring holiday songs from the world of pop, film, TV, and stage, plus some originals, all sung by the cast, special guest Bill Hayes, and host Bruce Kimmel.
Dancing Wheels Company Presents FAST FORWARD/REWIND, 11/30November 19, 2012The Dancing Wheels Company will offer audiences a unique opportunity to enjoy the artistic vision of the Company's current and former dancers. The concert exclusively presented by Company members only will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Trinity Cathedral, 2242 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
James Jackson, Jr. Brings CLASS to Duane Park, 11/27November 19, 2012He's been called "too little". He's been called "too much". His jeans have definitely been called "too tight". But there's always been an air of class about him. Well, he's back and he's learned a few things this time around. Join James Jackson, Jr. on Tuesday, November 27th at 8PM for a night of new music in this amazingly intimate setting.
Wilmington Theatre Company Presents OVERRULED, Three Short Comedies by George Bernard ShawNovember 19, 2012Wilmington Theatre Company is thrilled to bring its debut production of Overruled to the Old Red Lion Theatre in January 2013. The three short comedies, 'How He Lied to Her Husband,' 'Overruled,' and 'Village Wooing,' will be directed by Polina Kalinina (Assistant Director, The Seagull, Southwark Playhouse; Dutchman, Orange Tree). Wilmington Theatre was set up in 2012 by two LAMDA graduates, Lucy Hough and Leo Wyndham.