ArtsWest to Present Northwest Premiere of BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON, 9/19-10/20August 21, 2012Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson is an emo-rock musical, a political satire, and it's both funny and disturbing. In keeping with the mission of ArtsWest, it's a fiercely compelling event that will surely inspire conversation. It's a blast from the past that parallels today's political climate, depicting the birth of Democracy soaked in Emocracy and testosterone. The show reveals our nation's growing pains, and those of Jackson himself. He was unexpectedly famous, and thrust into leading a country. He is sometimes called the American Hitler. He asked for forgiveness rather than permission for what he did.
Levin's Original Dramatization of THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK Podcast Set for 9/15-9/16August 21, 2012The Spellbound Development Company, with permission from the Anne Frank Fonds in Basel, Switzerland, is set to present a podcast of Meyer Levin's long-lost original radio play, ANNE FRANK: THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL, in honor of its 60th Anniversary. Not heard since the eve of Rosh Hashanah in 1952, when it aired nationally on CBS Radio, Levin's play was the first adaptation of Anne Frank's diary. A popular and critical success, Billboard described it as 'shattering to the emotions.'
Chicago Slam Works Presents 'The French Slam Connection,' 9/18August 21, 2012Chicago Slam Works (CSW) proudly presents 'The French Slam Connection', a benefit reception and performance featuring the Ligue Slam De France National Champion Damien Guillemin, a.k.a. M'sieur Dam, on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at Raven Theater, 6157 N. Clark St. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the performance at 7:30 p.m.
Award Winning Best Duo JUDY AND LIZA TOGETHER AGAIN Extends Through the Fall at Don't Tell Mama'sAugust 21, 2012'Judy and Liza Together Again,' starring internationally acclaimed entertainers Rick Skye and Tommy Femia, named 'BEST DUO' this year by the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC), has been extended through the Fall season at Don't Tell Mama's (343 West 46th Street). Teaming up for an evening of 'Just POW!', these MAC and Bistro Award winning performers pull out all the stops, singing classic solos, parodies, duets and just plain whooping and hollering by the greatest mother/daughter team in show biz history in 'a high energy evening with an abundance of laughs!' (Edge).
Singer Laury Shelley to Make NY Solo Debut at the Metropolitan Room, 10/8 & 10/10August 21, 2012Lampkin Music Group is proud to present the NY Solo Debut of Singer, Laury Shelley, in 'My Time With Legrand' at the Metropolitan Room on Monday and Wednesday, October 8th and 10th at @ 9:30 p.m. Two Shows Only! Music Cover : $20.00. Two Drink Minium. MAC Member Discount - $15.00. 34 West 22nd Street, NY. RSVP @ 1-212-206-0440.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Opens 17th Season with Remount of WRENS, 9/6-10/13August 21, 2012Rivendell Theatre Ensemble's Artistic Director Tara Mallen announces the first production in its 2012-2013 Season dedicated to the theme "reinvention" is WRENS, by Anne McGravie and directed by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble's co-founder Karen Kessler, September 6 - October 13, at Rivendell's new performance venue, 5779 N. Ridge. Previews are $15 and run Thursday, Sept. 6 - Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. There is a Gala Performance Sunday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. and opening/press night is Monday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The regular performance tickets are $30 with the schedule Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. is a benefit performance of WRENS with the original 1996 award-winning cast reprising their roles. Tickets are on sale now; call 773.334.7728 or visit www.RivendellTheatre.org.
Peter Murphy to Perform at Bushwick, Brooklyn's The Well, 8/26August 21, 2012On Sunday, August 26 at Bushwick, Brooklyn's The Well, goth legend Peter Murphy and special openers Crystal Stilts, Small Black, and Airwaves will perform. The Well is located at 272 Meserole Street, two blocks from the Montrose stop on the L line.
Phoenix Theater Project to Launch Third Season with ART, 9/15-9/30August 21, 2012This September, The Phoenix Theater Project launches into its third season with ART by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton. Internationally acclaimed and winner of the 1998 Tony Award for best play, ART is a sharp and sarcastic comedy that has been performed around the world.
CTC to Premiere Pirate Musical BUCCANEERS, 9/11-10/21August 21, 2012CTC is the industry leader in commissioning and producing plays by women specifically for young audiences, adding several strong young women to the canon of female protagonists. The opening play of the 2012-2013 Season brings a new feisty young lady to the stage to face seemingly insurmountable challenges. CTC will premiere the musical Buccaneers, written by Liz Duffy Adams with music by Ellen Maddow September 11 through October 21.
Ribbon Cutting and Marquee Lighting of Historic North Theatre to Take Place 8/23August 21, 2012On Thursday, August 23 at 6:00 PM, the Ribbon Cutting and Official Relighting of the Marquee of the Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, will take place. It is free and the public is invited. Directly afterwards at 8:00 PM the Preview Show-Magic of the Masters Close-Up Magic Show, starring celebrity magician and World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, will take place in the Balcony Mini Theatre. Only 100 seats will be available for this intimate show of world class sleight of hand. Admission is $25.00-10.00.
Rory Gallagher's Re-Mastered Albums to be Released 10/1August 14, 2012Sony Legacy Recordings in association with Capo Records, is proud to announce the next series of Rory Gallagher's classic studio albums re-mastered (1975-1982). All five albums will be released in the UK on Monday 1st October for a limited period in deluxe digi-packaging.
STAGE TUBE: LES MIS Gets Political Parody with 'One Term More!'August 14, 2012Broadway and musical theatre performers Sean Smith, David Burnham, Kim Huber, Christina Saffran Ashford, Damon Kirsche, David Engel, Jennifer Shelton, Emma Ashford, Matthew Ashford, Ali B. Olmo, Johnny Pastor, Bubba Dean Rambo, William Martinez, Flora Rubenhold, Takako Gregg, Teri Yates, Mason Keane, and Paula Keane sing from their heart with the lyrics of Don DeMesquita, in a parody of One Day More from 'Les Miserables'. For more info and facts, go to www.OneTermMore.com. Check out the video below!