Open Fist Revives Hilarious Production of Shakespeare Musical deLEARious
Tragedy meets hilarity and King Lear gets a happy ending in a madcap musical romp la Mel Brooks and Monty Python. Open Fist Theatre Company revives its smash hit production of deLEARious, an award-winning play-within-a-play by Second City's Ron West and composer Phil Swann. West directs for a Nov. 10opening at Atwater Village Theatre, where performances will continue throughDec. 16. Pay-what-you-want previews begin Nov. 3.
LA.-A-GO-GO Celebrates California's Rock, Soul and Surf Pioneers
When the history of Los Angeles rock 'n' roll is told, bands like the Beach Boys, the Byrds, and the Doors typically are mentioned as founding fathers. As great as those bands are, many other acts have played important roles too. The inaugural LA-A-GO-GO concert shines a spotlight on some of these beloved local music heroes in a remarkable gathering happening November 4, 2017 at the Regent Theater in downtown L.A.
New SAM'S SON Musical Features Prohibition, Pretzels and (Root) Beer
Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble, the creative team behind Kingdom Undone, and 'Til Death: A Marriage Musical, present their newest labor of love, Sam's Son, a Prohibition-era Americana musical loosely inspired by the biblical story of Samson. While this musical is not that story specifically, it is inspired by themes in the original story- purity, hypocrisy, judgment, and liberation. Jeremiah says, "I saw that the Prohibition era echoed those same themes and has striking parallels with our country today."
Chickie's & Pete's Celebrates Free Toll Friday
It's not an E-ZPass, but a "Crabfries" Pass for thousands headed to the Jersey Shore this Memorial Day weekend. In what's become an annual tradition, Chickie's & Pete's, the iconic Delaware Valley restaurant group, will be picking up tolls on part of the Atlantic City Expressway for holiday shore travelers.
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI for May 23, 2017
GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! It's Tuesday, May 23, 2017, and we are all so very lucky to be alive and to be engaged in the creation of live theater - in Tennessee, no less - with the ability to live life dramatically and to reflect on the world around us. And what a world it is: Last night, people in Nashville were exultant…the Nashville Predators won the Western Conference Playoffs to advance to the Stanley Cup Final of the National Hockey League!
Guest Blog: Myriam Gadri on GALA's Spanish-Language IN THE HEIGHTS
My name is Myriam Gadri, and I have the honor of playing Graffiti Pete at GALA. I feel lucky to be a part of such an eye-opening project with themes of immigration and identity. This groundbreaking show has not only given a voice to the Latino community, but to people like me. I moved to the US seven years ago to pursue a career in the performing arts. I was born in Lausanne, Switzerland to a Spanish, Tunisian, Italian, French mother and Ivorian father. I grew up between Togo, Africa, Switzerland and London, England. As a multicultural immigrant, it is not every day that you get to be a part of something that hits so close to home. I will forever cherish the discoveries made from the moment I got cast.
BWW Review: THE NEXT CHARLES…. DICKENS OR MANSON at Crowbar
A timely and dark reflection on a school shooting, 47 REASONS TO LIVE will not leave you like some performances do. It will cause the reflections, the discussions, the remembrances of over 200 school shootings since 2013 and pose the question, how do we fix a broken child.
Photo Flash: Frank Ifield Attends Launch of New Belgrade Theatre Musical
Music legend Frank Ifield made a rare appearance at the Coventry Music Museum this week to show his support for the launch of a new Belgrade Theatre musical, Godiva Rocks. Born in Coundon, Coventry before later moving to Australia, the Country music singer returned to the UK to celebrate the announcement of this world premiere production that will feature some of his most successful songs.
Creative Loafing's Multi-Faceted Performing Arts Fest Returns to Tampa
Creative Loafing's fourth annual Gasp!, presented by Tampa International Airport, is a performing arts event like no other - a kaleidoscopic circus of theater, dance, music, spoken word, visual art, soundscapes, cabaret and more at the Tampa Museum of Art this Friday, March 31st, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets available at GaspTampa.com.