Photos: First look at MTVarts' FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth.
R.U.R. CABARET Opens This May at Porticos Art Space
R.U.R. Cabaret is a musical entertainment based on the 1921 play by Czech playwright, Karel Capek. R.U.R. is an abbreviation for 'Rossum's Universal Robots.' Capek is credited with coining the term 'robot' and introducing it to the English language.
Photos: First look at MTVart's OLIVER!
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
Performances are July 9-17 at Knox Memorial Theater, 112 East High St., Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://mtvarts.com/
JUNK Comes to Theatre Raleigh
Theatre Raleigh presents the next show in its 2019 Summer Series, Junk by Ayad Akhtar. Inspired by the real junk bond kings of the 1980's, this riveting show offers an inside look at how money became the only thing that mattered.
'Bobby Fischer Against the World' Premieres 6/6 on HBO
In 1958, 14-year-old Robert James 'Bobby' Fischer stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest grandmaster in history, launching a career that would make him a legend. Over the next decade and a half, his breathtaking rise to the top of the game riveted the world and inspired an international chess phenomenon. Then, at the apex of his success, Fischer disappeared from the public eye.
'Bobby Fischer Against the World' Premieres 6/6 on HBO
In 1958, 14-year-old Robert James 'Bobby' Fischer stunned the chess world by becoming the youngest grandmaster in history, launching a career that would make him a legend. Over the next decade and a half, his breathtaking rise to the top of the game riveted the world and inspired an international chess phenomenon. Then, at the apex of his success, Fischer disappeared from the public eye.
Common Ground Theatre Presents SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION this October
Common Ground Threatre and Ghost & Spice Productions presents Six Degrees of Separation, a play written by John Guare and directed by Rachel Klem, throughout the month of October. A young African American man claiming to be Sidney Poitier's son cons an Upper East Side couple. He sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of their lives forever. Inspired by a true story, the play is both a laugh-out-loud comedy and a biting social commentary about the separation between the ‘haves and the ‘have-nots. Winner of the 1993 New York Critic's Circle Award.
Common Ground Theatre Presents SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION this October
Common Ground Threatre and Ghost & Spice Productions presents Six Degrees of Separation, a play written by John Guare and directed by Rachel Klem, throughout the month of October. A young African American man claiming to be Sidney Poitier's son cons an Upper East Side couple. He sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of their lives forever. Inspired by a true story, the play is both a laugh-out-loud comedy and a biting social commentary about the separation between the ‘haves and the ‘have-nots. Winner of the 1993 New York Critic's Circle Award.
Common Ground Theatre Presents SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION this October
Common Ground Threatre and Ghost & Spice Productions presents Six Degrees of Separation, a play written by John Guare and directed by Rachel Klem, throughout the month of October. A young African American man claiming to be Sidney Poitier's son cons an Upper East Side couple. He sets in motion a series of events that will alter the course of their lives forever. Inspired by a true story, the play is both a laugh-out-loud comedy and a biting social commentary about the separation between the ‘haves and the ‘have-nots. Winner of the 1993 New York Critic's Circle Award.
Mamet's NOVEMBER Closes at Theater In The Park 6/20
In this North Carolina premiere, with a remarkable cast including Ira David Wood III (President Charles H. P. Smith), Jesse R. Gephart (Archer Brown), Larry Evans (the Turkey Guy), Cameron West (Clarice Bernstein) and Scotty Cherryholmes (Chief Dwight Grackle), David Mamet's November comes to life on stage at Theatre In The Park, June 11-13 and 17-20.
Mamet's NOVEMBER Comes To Theater In The Park 6/11-13, 17-20
In this North Carolina premiere, with a remarkable cast including Ira David Wood III (President Charles H. P. Smith), Jesse R. Gephart (Archer Brown), Larry Evans (the Turkey Guy), Cameron West (Clarice Bernstein) and Scotty Cherryholmes (Chief Dwight Grackle), David Mamet's November comes to life on stage at Theatre In The Park, June 11-13 and 17-20.
Mamet's NOVEMBER Comes To Theater In The Park 6/11-13, 17-20
In this North Carolina premiere, with a remarkable cast including Ira David Wood III (President Charles H. P. Smith), Jesse R. Gephart (Archer Brown), Larry Evans (the Turkey Guy), Cameron West (Clarice Bernstein) and Scotty Cherryholmes (Chief Dwight Grackle), David Mamet's November comes to life on stage at Theatre In The Park, June 11-13 and 17-20.
Lime Kiln Presents THE FANTASTICKS 5/20-23
Mindbending Productions, the student theatre group of Washington and Lee University, opens the theatre season at Lime Kiln with the charming musical, The Fantasticks, on May 20th-23rd at 7:30pm. Executive Director Kim Renz says this is an important collaboration for Lime Kiln and valuable experience for the students.
Lime Kiln Presents THE FANTASTICKS 5/20-23
Mindbending Productions, the student theatre group of Washington and Lee University, opens the theatre season at Lime Kiln with the charming musical, The Fantasticks, on May 20th-23rd at 7:30pm. Executive Director Kim Renz says this is an important collaboration for Lime Kiln and valuable experience for the students.