Photo Flash: First Look at American Theatre of Actors' MACBETH
A stunning new production of William Shakespeare's MACBETH will be presented at the stunningly renovated Chernuchin Theatre, opening the 40th season of the American Theatre of Actors, directed by founder James Jennings and featuring - yes - a stunning cast head by Thomas Leverton and Jessica Jennings with Jane Culley (appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association).
Photo Flash: Mike Doyle Joins the M Band
Brooklyn's newest cover band is ready to tour. After a successful appearance at The Producer's Club in Manhattan and positive feedback on MDemo, the band's first recordings, Reverend Mary and the M Band, led by Mary Elizabeth Micari and Andrew Liebowitz will begin touring clubs, halls, and bars. Scroll down for photos of the band!
The M Center Hosts Psychic Night, Presents Playwriting Class Projects, Belly Dancer and CRiCKeT Lecture Over the Weekend
The M's second psychic night was a rousing success. With lines out the door for tarot card readings, it was a good thing that Mary Elizabeth Micari invited guest reader Giovanni Conti to join her at the tables. People came from as near as down the block and as far as Long Island to learn what was in the cards for them from experienced readers, Mary and Giovanni. 'We were excited to come, so we made a night of it, we went to one of the restaurants here and then after, we went for drinks ... I miss Brooklyn!' exclaimed Gina Ocello.
BWW Reviews: An Unrivaled Performance from the Bronx Opera
If your musical taste runs to Elliott Carter--or even Nico Muhly, whose TWO BOYS premiered at the Met this fall--then Kirke Mechem's THE RIVALS, which had its NY premiere this month at the Bronx Opera Company, may not be your cup of tea. But for a rollicking good time, this operatic adaptation of the great Restoration comedy of the same name by Richard Brinsley Sheridan has few rivals among its contemporaries.
Ryan Bertroche Brings B N B (BREAK NONE OF HIS BONES) to MITF 2013, Now thru 7/28
Joanne de Simone's dark study about how peer pressure can turn social media into a murder weapon premieres this month at John Chatterton's 2013 Midtown InterNational Theatre Festival. Making his dramatic stage debut is Ryan Bertroche. Ryan has appeared on many other stages as an international fashion model for - amongst others - Calvin Klein.
Ryan Bertroche to Bring B N B (BREAK NONE OF HIS BONES) to MITF 2013, 7/24-28
Joanne de Simone's dark study about how peer pressure can turn social media into a murder weapon premieres in July at John Chatterton's 2013 Midtown International Theatre Festival. Making his dramatic stage debut is Ryan Bertroche. Ryan has appeared on many other stages as an international fashion model for - amongst others - Calvin Klein.
Midtown International Theatre Festival presents Third Annual Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival, 2/4-24
John Chatterton and The Midtown International Theatre Festival (MITF) have announced the Third Annual Midwinter Madness Short Play Festival, from Feb. 4 through 24, 2013. The Festival will take place at Roy Arias Studios' Stage 2, 300 W. 43rd St. 4th fl. Tickets (from $13 to $18, depending on a play's length; no discounts for seniors or students) are available at www.smartTix.com (search by play title or follow the link provided below) or by calling 212/868-4444.
Photo Flash: First Look at Rossini's LA GAZZA LADRA
ROSSINI'S LA GAZZA LADRA (The Thieving Magpie) is sung entirely in English with a full chorus and orchestra. BxO's tradition of supplying the borough with lavish musical fare as well as intimate engrossing concerts and educational programming has endured thanks to the Spierman family since 1967.
