BWW Interview: Michael Patrick Gaffney of THE OLDEST LIVING CATER WAITER at 42nd Street Moon
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon is currently presenting the final production of its 2018-2019 season, Michael Patrick Gaffney's original one-man show 'The Oldest Living Cater Waiter.' Written and performed by Gaffney, it offers up delicious insights into his complicated and hilarious careers as both a professional actor and a high-end waiter to the stars. A longtime 'Moonie,' Gaffney recently spoke by phone with BroadwayWorld about the show's creative journey and the joys and challenges of his dual career path.
12th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival, A Spring SoCal Tradition, Keeping the Blues Alive
Announcing the 12th Annual Ventura County Blues Festival, a Spring SoCal Tradition, Keeping the Blues Alive for a dozen consecutive years, taking place Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Studio Channel Islands, 2222 E. Ventura Blvd., in Camarillo. Gates open 10:00 am, music begins at 11:00 am. Tickets $30. (Pre-Sale), $40. (Day of Show). Kids 12 and under, free with paid Adult General Admission. V.I.P. Tickets $125. (online only). Festival proceeds benefits Food Share and other Ventura County area charities (please bring a food item to donate). Info: (805) 501-7122 or visit venturacountyblues.com/.
Bonnie Raitt to Bring 'Dig In Deep' Tour to Fox Theatre This Fall
?Bonnie Raitt has added a string of 14 shows to her 2016 North American Tour in support of her twentieth album, 'Dig In Deep' (Redwing Records), released on February 26. After selling out much of her North American tour to date, Raitt continues her journey across America through November, stopping in Atlanta on Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 p.m. with special guests, The California Honeydrops.
EISENSTEIN IN GUANAJUATO Kicks Off 8th Annual Cinema Diverse In Palm Springs
Cinema Diverse: The Palm Springs LGBTQ Film Festival, opens its Eighth Edition on Thursday, September 17th and runs through Sunday, September 20th at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. This year the festival is a third larger than ever before, and includes a New Media Spotlight on Saturday, September 19th.?? 'We are very excited to have been able to continue to grow the festival, and to increase our total number of screenings again this year,' said Michael C. Green, Festival Director. ' We're thrilled to be growing and, in many cases, exceeding our own expectations for the festival.'??
PONDLING Will US Premiere at 59E59 Theaters
59E59 Theaters will welcome Guna Nua Theatre Company (Dublin, Ireland) and Ramblinman with the US premiere of PONDLING, written and performed by Genevieve Hulme-Beaman and directed by Paul Meade. Part of Origin's 1st Irish Theatre Festival, PONDLING begins performances on Tuesday, September 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, October 4. Press opening is Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 PM; Friday at 8:30 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 8:30 PM; and Sunday at 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $25 ($17.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.
SouthBound and Company's Lynyrd Skynyrd and Frynds Perform at The Grove Theatre Tonight
Just back from a 21-show performance at Epcot Center in Orlando and about to debut at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun - SouthBound and Company's LYNYRD SKYNYRD & FRYNDS will perform one night only at The Grove Theatre in Upland. Tonight, August 3rd, at 8:00 pm, California's premier Lynryd Skynyrd Tribute will pay homage to one of America's greatest Southern Rock acts of the 20th Century.
SouthBound and Company's Lynyrd Skynyrd and Frynds to Perform at The Grove Theatre, 8/3
Just back from a 21-show performance at Epcot Center in Orlando and about to debut at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun - SouthBound and Company's LYNYRD SKYNYRD & FRYNDS will perform one night only at The Grove Theatre in Upland. On Saturday August 3rd, at 8:00 pm, California's premier Lynryd Skynyrd Tribute will pay homage to one of America's greatest Southern Rock acts of the 20th Century.
Brava! for Women in the Arts Presents SCALPEL! 3/31
After many years Brava! For Women in the arts presents it's first musical. D'Arcy Drollinger's darkly comedic rock satire, Scalpel!, will have it's world premiere on March 31st, 2010 and will run through April 17th.