COM Theatre Presents LOST IN YONKERS
As the second world war rages, two boys face turmoil closer to home when their father deposits them on their grandmother's doorstep to become a traveling salesman. In 'Lost in Yonkers' at College of the Mainland Community Theatre, showing Jan. 26 to Feb. 12, the boys decide to make money quickly in hopes of reuniting with him. They work on their mission while contending with Grandma, their aunt and her secret romance, and their uncle, a small-time hoodlum, in a strange new world called Yonkers.
Artist Lineup Set for JIMMY HEATH AT 90 at The Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center announced today the roster of artists who will be participating in Jimmy Heath at 90, a concert honoring the 90th birthday of the legendary saxophonist, composer, educator, and bandleader. The celebration will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan Is Guest Ringmaster for Big Apple Circus Family Benefit Tonight
Big Apple Circus will host its annual Holiday Season Family Benefit, a special event that raises funds for the nonprofit performing arts institution's community programs, tonight, November 21, 2015 under the Big Top in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center (62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Guest Ringmaster.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan Will Be Guest Ringmaster for Big Apple Circus Family Benefit, 11/21
Big Apple Circus will host its annual Holiday Season Family Benefit, a special event that raises funds for the nonprofit performing arts institution's community programs, on Saturday, November 21, 2015 under the Big Top in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center (62nd Street between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues), featuring comedian Jim Gaffigan as Guest Ringmaster.
Photo Flash: Laura Benanti Helps Raise Funds for 42nd Street Moon
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon raised the roof -- and significant funds -- with the help of celebrity guest star Laura Benanti at SONG OF A SUMMER NIGHT, the theatre company's gala fundraising evening held June 1 at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco. BroadwayWorld has photos from the event below!
Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company to Present THE LITTLE PRINCE
Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company, will present, 'The Little Prince'. Based on the book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery and adapted by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, 'The Little Prince', is an imaginative story of an unlikely friendship between an aviator who lands in the Sahara Desert and a tiny prince who has fallen from the sky. The Prince tells tales of life and lessons learned among the stars. A show entertaining for the whole family, it will run at MET this February for ten performances over five weeks. 'It's a true ensemble piece that is full of enchantment and heart,' said Fun Company Artistic Director Julie Herber. 'This is going to be a special treat for families to share together and it's our hope that it will spark many thoughtful discussions.'
Photo Flash: Maryland Ensemble Theatre Celebrates Stage2 Ribbon Cutting
Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET), Frederick's largest producing non-profit theater, launched a Capital Campaign in September of 2013 to raise funds for an additional performance venue and alterations to the existing facilities. On January 10, 2015 MET celebrated the completion of the Stage2: The Greene Space venue and numerous other capital improvements with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hours of free activities for families, and an evening of comedy and music. Scroll down for phots from the ribbon cutting!
Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Present THE LAST HURRAH SAVES THANKSGIVING, Begin. 11/23
The Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) will present 'The Last Hurrah Saves Thanksgiving', a holiday special that is sure to prevent Thanksgiving from being overshadowed by Christmas. On Nov. 23rd at 7 p.m. the festivities will begin. All are welcome to attend as Thanksgiving is reinvented as an international holiday with a brand new mascot, Mumps The Dying Turkey. new traditions for food consumption will be presented, festive forms of high-fiving will be given, and we'll all greet one another with a hearty 'You're Welcome.' Guests will include Isabel Duarte, Matt Kline, James McGarvey and more.
MET's The Fun Company to Present JUNIE B. JONES: JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
Maryland Ensemble Theatre's (MET) family theatre, The Fun Company is bringing back everyone's favorite first-grader this holiday season, the famously feisty and irrepressible Junie B. Jones. With plenty of laughs and life lessons, 'Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells' is the perfect holiday treat for the whole family.
Maryland Ensemble Theatre to Present THE LAST HURRAH, 11/2
Just when you thought it was safe to return to the Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) for a weekly dose of free comedy at The Last Hurrah, the team returns for one last stab at a real horror show. On Nov 2nd at 7pm The Last Hurrah goes metal as host Kevin Cole sits down with Landless Theatre's Artistic Director and Sweeney Todd himself, Andrew Baughman, and the creative team behind their production A Prog Metal Sweeney Todd, Melissa Baughman (Director), and Ray Shaw (Bassist/arranger) to discuss what it takes to put a hard rock spin on a Sondheim classic.
BWW Reviews: FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS Offers a Different Take on Girl Talk
Duke City Rep is celebrating its first appearance at the Cell Theatre with a feisty production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, a comedy by award- winning playwright, Alan Ball (American Beauty.)
Set in Knoxville, Tennessee, the play features five, very different bridesmaids, all reluctant participants in a fancy, over-the-top, Southern wedding. Having survived the ceremony itself, they are now taking refuge in the upstairs bedroom of the bride's rebellious, pot-smoking younger sister, Meredith, as the reception proceeds on the lawn below.
Duke City Rep to Present FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, 5/16-26
Duke City Repertory Theatre will present Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball, May 16-26, 2013 (Thurs through Sun), Thurs-Sat at 8:00 pm and Sun at 2:00 pm. Opening Night is set for Thurs, May 16th at 8:00 pm. All shows play The Cell Theatre 700 1st St. NW.
Duke City Rep to Present FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS, 5/16-26
Duke City Repertory Theatre will present Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Alan Ball, May 16-26, 2013 (Thurs through Sun), Thurs-Sat at 8:00 pm and Sun at 2:00 pm. Opening Night is set for Thurs, May 16th at 8:00 pm. All shows play The Cell Theatre 700 1st St. NW.
Duke City Rep and Blackout Theatre Collaborate for POE FEST, Feb-April 2013
Blackout Theatre Company and Duke City Repertory Theatre Announce Poe Fest. Join Blackout and Duke City Rep for a festival of events celebrating of the life and works of the renowned writer Edgar Allan Poe, the inspiration for both DCRT's Poe and Blackout's The Poe Project: Merely This and Nothing More. Poe-centric activities begin the last week of January and continue through April.
Duke City Rep and Blackout Theatre Collaborate for POE FEST, Feb-April 2013
Blackout Theatre Company and Duke City Repertory Theatre Announce Poe Fest. Join Blackout and Duke City Rep for a festival of events celebrating of the life and works of the renowned writer Edgar Allan Poe, the inspiration for both DCRT's Poe and Blackout's The Poe Project: Merely This and Nothing More. Poe-centric activities begin the last week of January and continue through April.
Saxophonist Jimmy Heath Celebrates 86th Birthday at Blue Note, 10/23-28
Saxophonist Jimmy Heath first appeared at the Blue Note in 1984 and has become a regular throughout the club's 31 year history. He has also celebrated three birthdays at the club for his 70th, 80th and 85th birthdays. Join us as we celebrate Jimmy's 86th birthday with his stellar big band featuring Antonio Hart (alto sax and flute), Sharel Cassity (alto sax and flute),Charles Davis (tenor sax), Andres Boiarsky (tenor sax and flute), Gary Smulyan (baritone sax), Frank Greene (trumpet), Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Freddie Hendrix (trumpet), Diego Urcola (trumpet), Steve Davis (trombone), Jason Jackson (trombone), John Mosca(trombone), Douglas Purviance (bass trombone), Jeb Patton (piano), David Wong (bass), and Lewis Nash (drums).