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Mitch Benn's DON'T FEAR THE REAPER Heads Out on UK Tour

It's been a morbid time for 'the country's leading musical satirist' (The Times); he's turned 47 - over the hill by anyone's standards - his personal life is in turmoil, and his childhood heroes are dropping like flies. At times like these, a man feels the Reaper creeping up on him... But is death anything to fear? And is it really the end? (Yes. Yes it is, sorry!) Mitch Benn confronts his - and YOUR - mortality with hilarious (and tuneful) consequences. Join him! It's time you're not getting back!
Mitch Benn's DON'T FEAR THE REAPER Heads Out on UK Tour

It's been a morbid time for 'the country's leading musical satirist' (The Times); he's turned 47 - over the hill by anyone's standards - his personal life is in turmoil, and his childhood heroes are dropping like flies. At times like these, a man feels the Reaper creeping up on him... But is death anything to fear? And is it really the end? (Yes. Yes it is, sorry!) Mitch Benn confronts his - and YOUR - mortality with hilarious (and tuneful) consequences. Join him! It's time you're not getting back!
Dave Foley & Kevin McDonald to Receive Ernie Kovacs Award at Dallas VideoFest

Dallas VideoFest announced today that it will honor both Kids in the Hall co-founders Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald with the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 14.
BASTARD JONES Raises $10K 'Birthday Gift' for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund

BASTARD JONES, a rock musical comedy opening tonight June 22nd at nancy manocherian's the cell (Artistic Director, Kira Simring), has raised $10,000 for Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund, dedicated to ending homelessness of LGBTQ youth.
Paul Shaffer, Richard Leigh to Present at National Music Council's American Eagle Awards

The National Music Council has announced Paul Shaffer and Richard Leigh as guest presenters for their 34th annual American Eagle Awards on Thursday, July 13 at the Summer NAMM Show at The Music City Center in Nashville.
Musical Comedy BASTARD JONES Opens Tonight Off-Broadway

Nancy Manocherian's the cell presents the Off-Broadway Premiere of BASTARD JONES, a rock musical comedy based on Henry Fielding's bawdy 18th-century novel, The History of Tom Jones. With book, lyrics, & direction by Marc Acito (Broadway's Allegiance) and music & lyrics by Amy Engelhardt (Grammy nominees The Bobs), performances began June 14 at the cell. The opening is slated for tonight, June 22.
Musical Comedy BASTARD JONES Sets Off-Broadway Opening Date

nancy manocherian's the cell (Artisitic Director, Kira Simring) will present the Off Broadway Premiere of BASTARD JONES, a rock musical comedy based on Henry Fielding's bawdy 18th century novel, The History of Tom Jones.
Robinson and Bobadilla Reunite with Zimmerman in Shoulberg's PLEDGE for Hollywood Fringe Festival 2017

Fringe Management (Michael Blaha) and Combined Artform (Matthew Quinn) proudly present a new play, PLEDGE, by Paul Shoulberg ('Synthesis', 'Walter'), directed by Stan Zimmerman ('Meet and Greet', 'Yes, Virginia'). 
Mitch Benn to Take DON'T FEAR THE REAPER on UK Tour This Year

Mitch Benn's brand new show, DON'T FEAR THE REAPER, is hitting the road.
Glory Crampton Joins From Guffman To Spinal Tap at Feinstein's/54 Below

Feinstein's/54 Below has added Glory Crampton to From Guffman to Spinal Tap: 54 Sings Christopher Guest Movies, which celebrates Christopher Guest's thirty plus years in filmmaking, on Sunday, January 22nd (7:00pm & 9:30 pm) at Feinstein's/54 Below.
Mitch Benn to Take DON'T FEAR THE REAPER on UK Tour This Year

Mitch Benn's brand new show, DON'T FEAR THE REAPER, is hitting the road.
Tony Nominee Stephen Bogardus Joins Feinstein's/54 Below's Christopher Guest Celebration

Feinstein's/54 Below has added Tony nominee Stephen Bogardus to From Guffman to Spinal Tap: 54 Sings Christopher Guest Movies, which celebrates Christopher Guest's  thirty plus years in filmmaking, on Sunday, January 22nd (7:00pm & 9:30 pm) at Feinstein's/54 Below.
Stars of WICKED & SWEENEY TODD Join Christopher Guest Concert

Feinstein's/54 Below has added The Skivvies' Lauren Molina,  and Wicked's Caroline Bowman to From Guffman to Spinal Tap: 54 Sings Christopher Guest Movies.
Harry Shearer & Judith Own to Present 'Christmas Without Tears (Does This Tree Make Me Look Fat?)

This December, Welsh-born and Los Angeles-based pianist and singer-songwriter Judith Owen and her husband, actor and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap) will once again spread their special brand of yuletide cheer with their Christmas Without Tears 2016 Tour
Harry Shearer and Judith Owens Present A CHRISTMAS WITHOUT TEARS

Judith Owen and Harry Shearer are joined by Elizabeth McGovern, Kipper, Jacqui Dankworth, Charlie Wood, Chris Difford, Nell Bryden and Doña Oxford (and more) for joyful seasonal fun-palace of music, comedy and variety.
VTA to Open REEL LATE AT THE VIC Film Series with THIS IS SPINAL TAP

Victoria Theatre Association continues the late night REEL LATE AT THE VIC movie series at the historic Victoria Theatre. 2016's REEL LATE series kicks off with cult favorite THIS IS SPINAL TAP, Saturday July 16 at 10:30 p.m. Other cult classics in the Series are THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW and NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD. Tickets are on sale now at Ticket Center Stage. To purchase, call (937) 228-3630, toll free (888) 228-3630 or purchase online at www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Amy Engelhardt Returning to Don't Tell Mama, 6/20

Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, arranger and composer/lyricist Amy Engelhardt returns to Don't Tell Mama for an encore presentation of her solo show June 20 at 3PM. My Own Devices is a collection of songs by turns poignant, pithy and... downright goofy from her upcoming CD of the same name, plus choice eclectic covers and selections from her award-winning debut, Not Gonna Be Pretty ("A rare and intelligent edge in wordsmithery..." - Metroland Magazine).
Amy Engelhardt Returns to Don't Tell Mama on Today

Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, arranger and composer/lyricist Amy Engelhardt returns to Don't Tell Mama for her first completely solo show in New York City on May 11 at 7PM. My Own Devices is a collection of songs by turns poignant, pithy and... downright goofy, from her upcoming CD of the same name, plus choice eclectic covers and selections from her award-winning debut CD, Not Gonna Be Pretty ('A rare and intelligent edge in wordsmithery...' - Metroland Magazine).
Amy Engelhardt Returns to Don't Tell Mama on 5/11

Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, arranger and composer/lyricist Amy Engelhardt returns to Don't Tell Mama for her first completely solo show in New York City on May 11 at 7PM. My Own Devices is a collection of songs by turns poignant, pithy and... downright goofy, from her upcoming CD of the same name, plus choice eclectic covers and selections from her award-winning debut CD, Not Gonna Be Pretty ('A rare and intelligent edge in wordsmithery...' - Metroland Magazine).
Adelaide Cabaret Festival Announces 2016 Program with Megan Hilty & More

Full program and tickets are on sale to subscribers from Sunday 3 April and the general public from Wednesday 6 April through BASS 131 246 or online www.adelaidecabaretfestival.com.au Program details are available in the Adelaide Cabaret Festival brochure, get one free by calling BASS 131 246 or log onto the Cabaret Festival website.

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