Dean Winkleson Brings World Premiere of THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO to 2022 Hollywood Fringe
Dean Winkleson presents the world premiere of THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO at the 2022 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The Toughest Man In Chicago tells the story of cantankerous Chicago columnist Mike Royko, a 34-year newspaper veteran who wrote 7,500 columns in his career, this year marks the 25th anniversary of his passing. Royko wrote about the city the way people like to think of themselves: cynical, humorous, and with compassion for the little guy.
BWW Review: OLIVER! at Oyster Mill Playhouse
Many will know the story of Oliver from the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The musical Oliver! by Lionel Bart, first opened in the West End in 1960 and on Broadway in 1962. The show has been revived numerous times and, in 1968, it was adapted for the screen. For the sake of the stage version, the original story by Dickens was dramatically simplified and provides a rather different interpretation of the character of Fagin. The musical is particularly true to Dickens in its emphasis on class differences and prejudices related to class, while presenting the subject matter with a healthy dose of comedy. Oliver! can be seen on stage at Oyster Mill Playhouse from November 8-24. I was given a rare opportunity to have a sneak preview of the show during one of their dress rehearsals, and it is a show that you will want to make time for this month.
Moving Arts and LACMA Will Present THEATER AT THE MUSEUM
MOVING ARTS has announced a new partnership with LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art), THEATER AT THE MUSEUM, a one-night-only roving theatrical performance created exclusively for LACMA members and inspired by several current LACMA exhibitions and permanent installations. Nine separate plays have been written by nine Los Angeles based playwrights, In All Her Gloria, by Boni Alvarez, directed by Dana Schwartz; Perspective by Dana Schwartz, directed by Chuma Gault; The Band Play by Jihan Crowther, directed by Kiff Scholl; Ingredients by Khari Wyatt, directed by Matthew Robinson;, I Killed A Tiger, by Meghan Brown, directed by Gabriel Griego; The Next Wave, by Steve Serpas directed by Dan Steele; The New System by Dan Steele, directed by Ross Kramer;, Mourning of the Sons, by Marlow Wyatt, directed by Diana Wyenn and It Wasn't Supposed To Be This Way, by Eric Reyes Loo, directed by Gabriel Griego. Each audience member will experience five of these intimate vignette performances that explore the breadth of modern human experience while showcasing LACMA as it's never been seen before. Moving Arts, the immersive theatre innovators behind the wildly popular a?oeThe Car Plays,a?? bring their unique brand of site-specific theatre to LACMA. A team of 40 theatre artists will create a fully site-integrated event featuring these brand-new plays staged in and around different museum exhibits. Tour guides will lead small groups of LACMA members through the campus for a one-hour performance. The result is a dynamic, provocative experience that asks audience members to examine how they at once create and consume art in all its forms.
Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Movie Musicals!
Broadway is coming to the big screen! Thirteen movie musicals are currently in development and are set to delight audiences in the coming months and years, from long-awaited movie adaptations to remakes and sequels of fan favorites. With such a variety to look forward to, we're getting you prepared by giving you a peek at each of the movies officially announced to receive the silver screen treatment! Take a peek at all the excitement, and be sure to check back in as even more are announced!
ADG Gallery 800 Presents New Mixed Media Exhibit
?The Art Directors Guild's Gallery 800 (ADG, IATSE Local 800) presents A FAMILY OF ARTISTS, an exclusive mixedmedia exhibition featuring personal artwork of over 70 artists, at the exhibit opening and hosted reception on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. The public will have a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the artists of the ADG and their families. The exhibit also celebrates the family of the IATSE guilds, welcoming members of the International Cinematographers Guild (IATSE, Local 600), the Animation Guild (IATSE, Local 839), the Affiliated Property Craftspersons (IATSE, Local 44), as well as artists who work in the motion picture and television industries and are connected in the shared experience of creating.
2Cents Theatre Presents 5th Annual ACTING OUT INKFEST
2Cents Theatre Group's popular 3-day festival of female playwrights is back for year FIVE! We are once again gathering around 100 artists for this one-of-a-kind event, from playwrights to directors to actors and street artists, to celebrate the FEMALE PLAYWRIGHT and ART! The Fest will take place March 9-11 at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, right in the heart of Theatre Row and the Los Angeles 99-seat community.
John O'Hara and Lisa-Marie Parker Unite for One Night Only
Inspired by Shubert's Wintereisse (A Winter's Journey), December Songs portrays a brokenhearted young woman, wandering the snowy paths of Central Park. In this contemporary tale of her journey, she finds the strength to recover and begin her life anew. Written by prolific Broadway Composer Maury Yeston (Nine, Titanic, Phantom), December Songs will be performed by Lisa-Marie Parker (Les Miserables, Cats, Blood Brothers).