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Interview: Carey Sharpe Goes Dark in her BLOOD/LOVE

A new popera, Carey Sharpe and Dru DeCaro's Blood/Love opens October 2, 2024 ( with previews beginning September 26th) at The Crimson. Daniel LeClaire directs the cast which includes: Dru, Carey, and doing double duty as choreographers Jonathan Platero and Oksano Platero.
BLOOD/LOVE A VAMPIRE ROCK POPERA Comes to Joe's Pub in January, Starring Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, and Courtney Reed

BLOOD/LOVE an all new, all original, vampire rock popera comes to Joe's Pub starring three Broadway veterans, Constantine Maroulis, Jelani Remy, and Courtney Reed.
DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS Will Come to the Ridgefield Playhouse

Dance To The Holidays comes to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, December 8 at 4pm and 7:30pm. This holiday spectacular for the whole family stars a?oeDancing with the Starsa?? Mirrorball Champions Tony Dovolani and Anna Trebunskaya along with other celebrity pros from a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? a?oeAmerican Idol,a?? and a?oeSo You Think You Can Dance.a?? Backed by a live band, see all the talent-based reality TV show stars up close and personal in an unforgettable spectacular, directed and choreographed by Jaymz Tuaileva from a?oeDancing with the Stars,a?? a?oeDonny and Marie's Las Vegas Christmas Showa?? and a?oeSo You Think You Can Dance.a?? Dance To The Holidays is part of Northern Trust Broadway & Cabaret Series, Bruce Bennett Nissan Family Series, and the Holiday Series, presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites, sponsored by Arthur Murray Dance Center of Danbury & Ring's End, and partially underwritten by Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings. Join us in the lobby before the show for a complimentary wine tasting courtesy of Treasury Wine Estates. The Leir Foundation Arts for Everyone Recipient for this show is SPHERE of CT with additional sponsorship provided by Union Savings Bank. Make it a great night out with dinner and a show! Visit Bailey's Backyard (23 Bailey Avenue a?? Ridgefield) for dinner and receive 10% off when you show your ticket! Media partners for this event are WEBE 108 and Macaroni Kid.
DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS at The Ridgefield Playhouse

Kick up your heels and kick off the Holiday Season with Dance to the Holidays with Tony Dovolani & Karina Smirnoff presented by La Quinta Inn & Suites at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, November 18 at 4pm and 7:30pm.
DANCE TO THE MOVIES Starring Lesley Ann Warren Steps Into Playhouse 5/18-20

The Playhouse on Rodney Square presents high-octane dance extravaganza DANCE TO THE MOVIES for four performances, May 18-20. The show closes the Broadway in Wilmington 2017-2018 season, presented by Bank of America.
DANCE TO THE MOVIES Starring Lesley Ann Warren Steps Into Playhouse 5/18-20

The Playhouse on Rodney Square presents high-octane dance extravaganza DANCE TO THE MOVIES for four performances, May 18-20. The show closes the Broadway in Wilmington 2017-2018 season, presented by Bank of America.
DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS This December!

DANCE TO THE HOLIDAYS! is the new Season Spectacular featuring Dancing With The Stars - Mirror Ball Winners Tony Dovolani and Karina Smirnoff.
DANCE TO THE MOVIES to Embark on Tour this Spring

DANCE TO THE MOVIES, the new Star-studded stage show, reimagining classic hit Movie Dances, is now rehearsing for its Spring 2017 tour.  
DANCE TO THE MOVIES Featuring Lesley Ann Warren Comes to St. George Theatre

St. George Theatre is pleased to announce the guest appearance of Academy Award nominee Lesley Ann Warren to the cast of Dance to the Movies along with Dancing With The Stars celebrity pros Anna Trebunskaya, Dmitry Chaplin, Chelsie Hightower, and more on Saturday, April 8th at 8:00PM.
RUTHLESS! Adds Thursday Performances to Schedule

Off-Broadway's musical smash RUTHLESS! is adding Thursday performances beginning this week. Now extended into the summer, RUTHLESS! opened on July 13, 2015 to unanimous rave reviews led by Entertainment Weekly which called the show, 'Uproarious! A mash-up of THE BAD SEED, GYPSY, ALL ABOUT EVE, plus the films of Douglas Sirk and John Waters!' Just some of the celebrities who have been spotted in the audience so far include Ron Howard, Regis & Joy Philbin, Bernadette Peters, Lynn Cohen, Chelsie Hightower, Mario Cantone, Rex Reed, Dmitry Chaplin, Laura Bell Bundy, Barbara Eden, Jan Maxwell, Legacy, Larry Thomas (The Soup Nazi), Jackie Hoffman, Sierra Boggess, Dame Gillian Lynne, Jerry Dixon, Von Smith, Jacque LeWarne, Emily James, and Jonathan Platero. This newly imagined production of RUTHLESS! recently received the coveted 2015 Odyssey Nightlife Award for Best Off Broadway Show, and actor Paul Pecorino was honored for Best Breakthrough Off Broadway Performance.
Shirley Jones Comes to the Texan for DANCING WITH THE MOVIES Tonight

It's the world premiere of the new dance stage sensation, DANCING WITH THE MOVIES. Hollywood's biggest musical moments recreated and reinvented with a new, exciting twist. The world premiere will take place at the Texan Theatre, Greenville, TX, tonight, Feb 20 and tomorrow, Feb 21. Guest starring in this powerhouse production will be Academy Award winner, Shirley Jones, star of such classics as Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man.
RUTHLESS! THE MUSICAL Extends Off-Broadway

Due to overwhelming demand, the producers of the Off-Broadway smash, Ruthless! The Musical, today put a new block of seats on sale through June 18th.
Shirley Jones Comes to the Texan for DANCING WITH THE MOVIES

It's the world premiere of the new Dance stage sensation, DANCING WITH THE MOVIES.  Hollywood's biggest musical moments recreated and reinvented with a new, exciting twist. The world premiere will take place at the Texan Theatre, Greenville, TX, on Saturday, Feb 20 and Sunday Feb 21. Guest starring in this powerhouse production will be Academy Award winner, Shirley Jones, star of such classics as Oklahoma!, Carousel and The Music Man. 
Photo Flash: The Soup Nazi Declares 'No Soup for RUTHLESS!'

You never know who you're going to see at RUTHLESS! Larry Thomas, who played the iconic role of the Soup Nazi on SEINFELD, attended the smash hit musical last week. Thomas happily posed for photos with the cast after the performance announcing (to their giddy delight), 'No soup for RUTHLESS!' Scroll down to check them out!
Photo Flash: BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Stars Visit RUTHLESS! Off-Broadway

The cast of Off-Broadway's smash hit RUTHLESS! The Musical met the stars of the live dance sensation BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, which is currently touring the country. And the sparks flew! It was a love-fest for the talented showmen and women after the August 10th performance of RUTHLESS! when the stars of both of both shows mingled and posed for photos. Scroll down for backstage shots!
THE BACHELOR's Chris Soules Set for BALLROOM WITH A TWIST at North Shore Music Theatre This Weekend

Audiences who can't get enough of reality television can take their obsession to the next level when the spectacular dancing and singing extravaganza BALLROOM WITH A TWIST performs live on stage at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST featuring celebrity pros from 'Dancing with the Stars,' dancing with finalists from 'So You Think You Can Dance' along with live vocals provided by finalists from 'American Idol,' and 'The X Factor,' will play three performances only this weekend, July 23 - July 25.
THE BACHELOR's Chris Soules Set for BALLROOM WITH A TWIST at North Shore Music Theatre, 7/23-25

Audiences who can't get enough of reality television can take their obsession to the next level when the spectacular dancing and singing extravaganza BALLROOM WITH A TWIST performs live on stage at Bill Hanney's award-winning North Shore Music Theatre. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST featuring celebrity pros from 'Dancing with the Stars,' dancing with finalists from 'So You Think You Can Dance' along with live vocals provided by finalists from 'American Idol,' and 'The X Factor,' will play three performances only from July 23 - July 25.
Cathy Rigby & More Set for STEP IN TIME Benefit for McCoy Rigby Conservatory Today

McCoy Rigby Entertainment hosts a special benefit evening for their McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts, STEP IN TIME, a memorable night of great performances, gourmet food and drink, silent auction and many wonderful surprises! STEP IN TIME tonight, March 20, 2015 (with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 6pm; dinner and performances beginning at 7pm) at the Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda blvd. in Yorba Linda.
Cathy Rigby and More Set for STEP IN TIME Benefit for McCoy Rigby Conservatory, 3/20

McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced today a very special benefit evening for their McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts, STEP IN TIME, a memorable night of great performances, gourmet food and drink, silent auction and many wonderful surprises! STEP IN TIME will perform on Friday, March 20, 2015 (with cocktails and silent auction beginning at 6pm; dinner and performances beginning at 7pm) at the Richard Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda blvd. in Yorba Linda.
BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Comes to San Diego, Today

Gentlemen, here's the ideal Valentine's Day gift for your ladies: tickets to romantic Ballroom with a Twist, coming to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts today, February 28, 2015 at 8pm. Combine this star-studded event with a starlit Dinner on the Plaza and you have the perfect date night.

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