Ars Nova Announces ANT Fest 2010, 10/19-11/20
Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2010. This year's thirty-show lineup features a range of talent, covering everything from sketch comedy to musical theater to ventriloquist rock, all on the Ars Nova stage! Conceived as a way of offering emerging artists of all kinds a point of entry into the New York arts community, this year's shows were selected from an open submission process that drew nearly 200 applicants. Now in its third year, the festival of All New Talent has quickly established itself as the premier destination to catch an eclectic mix of brand new music, theater and comedy shows. It has also become an important first step in the development process of various projects, such as Seven Minutes in Heaven (ANT Fest 2009; HERE Arts Center Spring 2010), Songs of a Night Owl (ANT Fest 2009, Berkshire Theater Festival Summer 2010 as Pool Boy), Samuel and Alasdair (ANT Fest 2009, 2010 NY Independent Theater Award for Outstanding Production of a Play), and Ithaca (ANT Fest 2008, sold out Joe's Pub run in 2009). In addition to the thirty ANT Fest shows, Ars Nova will also be offering its hit variety show, Showgasm, throughout the Fest. Featuring a mix of current and previous Fest artists, the first installation will be a special ANT Fest Kickoff Showgasm, at 8pm on October 18. The following two will be late night (10pm) on November 5 and 19. As always, all Showgasms are FREE, but reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.arsnovanyc.com/showgasm. ANT Fest 2010 will run Monday-Saturday at 8pm, October 18-November 20 at Ars Nova (511 W. 54 St.) All tickets are $10 and are available at www.arsnovanyc.com or (212) 352-3101.
Ars Nova Announces ANT Fest 2010, 10/19-11/20
Ars Nova (Jason Eagan, Artistic Director; Jeremy Blocker, Managing Director) proudly announces the lineup for ANT Fest 2010. This year's thirty-show lineup features a range of talent, covering everything from sketch comedy to musical theater to ventriloquist rock, all on the Ars Nova stage! Conceived as a way of offering emerging artists of all kinds a point of entry into the New York arts community, this year's shows were selected from an open submission process that drew nearly 200 applicants. Now in its third year, the festival of All New Talent has quickly established itself as the premier destination to catch an eclectic mix of brand new music, theater and comedy shows. It has also become an important first step in the development process of various projects, such as Seven Minutes in Heaven (ANT Fest 2009; HERE Arts Center Spring 2010), Songs of a Night Owl (ANT Fest 2009, Berkshire Theater Festival Summer 2010 as Pool Boy), Samuel and Alasdair (ANT Fest 2009, 2010 NY Independent Theater Award for Outstanding Production of a Play), and Ithaca (ANT Fest 2008, sold out Joe's Pub run in 2009). In addition to the thirty ANT Fest shows, Ars Nova will also be offering its hit variety show, Showgasm, throughout the Fest. Featuring a mix of current and previous Fest artists, the first installation will be a special ANT Fest Kickoff Showgasm, at 8pm on October 18. The following two will be late night (10pm) on November 5 and 19. As always, all Showgasms are FREE, but reservations are encouraged and can be made at www.arsnovanyc.com/showgasm. ANT Fest 2010 will run Monday-Saturday at 8pm, October 18-November 20 at Ars Nova (511 W. 54 St.) All tickets are $10 and are available at www.arsnovanyc.com or (212) 352-3101.
Photo Coverage: THE ROYAL FAMILY - Opening Night Arrivals
George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber's 'The Royal Family' officially opened on Thursday, October 8th at MTC's Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street). The production is directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes. Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) are presenting the production for their acclaimed Manhattan Theatre Club.
Ars Nova Announces Upcoming September Shows
Burbach/Lupone Thursday, September 10 8 PM, Ticket Price: $15
Michael Burbach is in trouble. Deep trouble. An innocent college freshman from Iowa, with a big dream, a modest You Tube fan base, and a killer Patti LuPone impression, he's about to discover just what happens when a diva can't take a joke.
Ars Nova Announces Upcoming September Shows
Burbach/Lupone Thursday, September 10 8 PM, Ticket Price: $15
Michael Burbach is in trouble. Deep trouble. An innocent college freshman from Iowa, with a big dream, a modest You Tube fan base, and a killer Patti LuPone impression, he's about to discover just what happens when a diva can't take a joke.
Photo Flash: Broadway Speaks Out: Live At The Duplex
On Monday 1/19 MGC Productions hosted a star studded event, Broadway Speaks Out: Live at The Duplex. Broadway Speaks Out is an online talk show that features Broadway performers speaking out about how their careers have influenced the LGBT community. The evening featured Anthony Hollock and Allison Guinn (Hair), Brian Charles Rooney (The Three Penny Opera), Hannah Shankman (RENT Tour), Rob DiCaterino, Michael Burbach, Elliot Roth (Our Sinatra) and Jenn Lederer, Both of whom are in the upcoming production of Midwtwenties:The Show. The concert also had a special guest appearance by internationally known drag performer, Sherry Vine. Martin Gould Cummings, the artistic director and founder of MGC Productions hosted the evening. MGC Productions is a fiscally sponsored theatre company founded by Martin Gould Cummings and his partner Anthony Hollock. Their goal is to bring the LGBT cause to the forefront through theatre, media, and music. MGC Productions will be producing their first stage production, Midtwenties:The Show, at Manhattan Theatre Source on March 1-3.
Photos by Alys Shaefer
'Broadway Speaks Out' is Live At The Duplex 1/19
MGC Productions, a new LGBT theatre company, is excited to announce that on January 19th at 9:30pm Broadway Speaks Out will be live at the Duplex on Christopher Street. The event will feature Brian Charles Rooney (Three Penny Opera), Hannah Shankman (Rent Tour), Anthony Hollock and Allison Guinn (Hair), Michael Burbach, and Elliot Roth and Jenn Lederer (Midtwenties). The show will also feature famed drag performer Sherry Vine. Hosted by MGC Productions director, Martin Gould Cummings.
