Rover Hosts Evening of 10-Minute Comedies Next Month
For the sixth year (and the first since before COVID), Rover Dramawerks will present a festival of 10-minute comedies. Selected from over 250 plays submitted blind from playwrights all over the world, eleven short plays will be presented April 11-20.
Thoughtcrimes (feat. Dillinger Escape Plan's Billy Rymer) Release Debut Album
Thoughtcrimes, the Long Island-born five-piece who Alternative Press placed at the top of their list of new hardcore bands, will release their highly-anticipated full-length album, Altered Pasts. Produced by Mike Watts, the 11-song collection is previewed with the release of “Keyhole Romance,” and its accompanying Tom Flynn directed video.
Brian Sullivan Promoted to Fox Networks Group President
Fox Networks Group has named Brian Sullivan as the New Group President and Chief Operating Officer, as reported by Deadline. The role was previously occupied by Randy Freer, who left in October to take up the CEO position at Hulu.
Orpheum Theatre Group Welcomes New Board Members
The Orpheum Theatre Group, the nonprofit organization that operates the historic Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, has announced the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors.
Memphis Development Foundation Reveals New Name
On Tuesday, May 24th the Board of Directors of the Memphis Development Foundation, the 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates the Orpheum Theatre and the Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, unanimously voted to change its name to Orpheum Theatre Group. The organization also voted on a revised mission statement and new branding that better represents its vision and multi-venue status.
WICKED Tour Stars to Reunite in CT Repertory Theatre's SPAMALOT
Connecticut Repertory Theatre (CRT) will stage Monty Python's Spamalot, the Tony Award winning musical comedy with book and lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle as the final show of its 2015-2016 season. The show is directed by Richard Ruiz. Performances will be held in the Harriet S. Jorgenson Theatre from April 21 - May 1, 2016. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860) 486-2113.
Orpheum Welcomes New Board Members
The Memphis Development Foundation (MDF), the nonprofit organization that operates The Orpheum Theatre and the new Halloran Centre for Performing Arts & Education, proudly announces the addition of four new members to its prestigious Board of Directors:
Photo Flash: First Look at Connecticut Rep's TWELFTH NIGHT
Connecticut Repertory Theatre continues the 2015-16 season with a production of William Shakespeare's comedy TWELFTH NIGHT, directed by Victor Maog. It is the second show of the mainstage series and will perform in the Nafe Katter Theatre. CRT brings audiences a TWELFTH NIGHT infused with the music and jollity of the Christmas season. Wrapped in carols and mistletoe Shakespeare's finest comedy is a paean to the restorative power of love and the uproarious joy of the holidays. Performances begin December 3rd and run through December 13th. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
CT Repertory Theatre Presents TWELFTH NIGHT Dec 3-13
Connecticut Repertory Theatre continues the 2015-16 season with a production of William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night, directed by Victor Maog. It is the second show of the mainstage series and will perform in the Nafe Katter Theatre. CRT brings audiences a Twelfth Night infused with the music and jollity of the Christmas season. Wrapped in carols and mistletoe Shakespeare's finest comedy is a paean to the restorative power of love and the uproarious joy of the holidays. Performances begin December 3rd and run through December 13th. For tickets and information please visit crt.uconn.edu or call (860)-486-2113.
California Pizza Kitchen Turns 30!
California Pizza Kitchen(CPK), the pioneer of creative dining with a California vibe, will celebrate its 30 th anniversary Friday, March 27. Since its inception in 1985, CPK fundamentally changed the way people think about pizza and California cuisine.