Ray Cullom News

Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) marks a milestone in its realization with the announcement of a distinguished vision and design team. Futurists, programmers, technicians, designers and architects from companies such as Microsoft, T-Mobile, Pfeiffer Partners, ARVR Academy, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and more have now partnered to create a first-of-its-kind new venue, with endlessly flexible immersive, digital and experiential components.

Performing Arts Center Eastside (PACE) welcomes Annie DiMartino as the cutting-edge cultural hub's new education director. With over a decade of experience in performance arts, DiMartino will work to develop PACE's art and education programming.

Robert Nederlander, Jr, President and CEO of Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment, announced today the appointment of Ray Cullom to the position of Executive Director of the ZORLU CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, a major new multi-venue performing arts complex set to open fall 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey.

The Queens Theatre has announced the first Mainstage production for 2013. The theatre will present the world-premiere of HIT-LIT, a new play by Robert Wuhl on stage for a limited engagement from tonight, March 7th through March 17th.

The Queens Theatre has announced the first Mainstage production for 2013. The theatre will present the world-premiere of HIT-LIT, a new play by Robert Wuhl on stage for a limited engagement from March 7th through March 17th.

Queens Theatre (QT), through the support of Bank of America, presents the first performance of its Student Matinee series with ELLA, the new Ella Fitzgerald musical, today October 4, 2012.

Queens Theatre (QT), through the support of Bank of America, presents the first performance of its Student Matinee series with ELLA, the new Ella Fitzgerald musical, on October 4, 2012.

Queens Theatre, in association with Eva Price of Maximum Entertainment, presents the New York City premiere of ELLA, the new Ella Fitzgerald musical, from tonight, September 27 to October 7, 2012.

Queens Theatre, in association with Eva Price of Maximum Entertainment, presents the New York City premiere of ELLA, the new Ella Fitzgerald musical, from September 27 to October 7, 2012.

Queens Theatre ends its successful 2011-12 Season with GILBERT & SULLIVAN IN BRIEF(S), a musical farce celebrating the works of the Victorian duo, tonight, June 21 through July 1.

Queens Theatre ends its successful 2011-12 Season with GILBERT & SULLIVAN IN BRIEF(S), a musical farce celebrating the works of the Victorian duo, June 21-July 1.

The stars were shining, including Chita Rivera, Marge Champion, Stephen Schwartz and more, in Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wednesday evening when Queens Theatre hosted its 2012 Gala Fundraiser, a star-studded celebration of the world premiere of HEAT WAVE: THE Jack Cole PROJECT, a new musical homage to legendary stage and screen choreographer Jack Cole. The event raised more than $150,000 for the theatre and its programs, including its educational and outreach programs that bring theatre and the arts to public school students. See photos from the gala below!

Queens Theatre, a home of world-class theatre, dance and cultural programming in the borough of Queens, presents its annual Gala tonight, May 9, 2012. The event-the organization's largest fundraiser of the year-celebrates the world premiere of Heat Wave: The Jack Cole Project, a new musical tribute to legendary Hollywood choreographer Jack Cole. Tickets are on sale at queenstheatre.org or by calling 718.760.0064.

THE Jack Cole PROJECT, a new musical entertainment by director/choreographer Chet Walker, presented at Queens Theatre in the Park (located in Flushing MeadowCorona Park) opens tonight, May 3, 2012.

After a sold-out run in December, the Golden Dragon Acrobats, the world-renowned acrobatic troupe, will return to Queens Theatre in Flushing Meadows Corona Park for a special five-week engagement, July 5-August 5, 2012. Tickets are on sale now by phone at 718.760.0064, online at queenstheatre.org and in person at the Queens Theatre Box Office (14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows Corona Park).

Queens Theatre, a home of world-class theatre, dance and cultural programming in the borough of Queens, presents its annual Gala on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The event-the organization's largest fundraiser of the year-celebrates the world premiere of Heat Wave: The Jack Cole Project, a new musical tribute to legendary Hollywood choreographer Jack Cole. Tickets are on sale now at queenstheatre.org or by calling 718.760.0064.

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of HEAT WAVE: THE JACK COLE PROJECT, a new musical entertainment set to debut at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Avenue South in Flushing Meadows Corona Park) with performances starting on May 3rd 2012.

Special productions in March include performances by Tlen-Huicani, traditional folk music group, Tony Award nominee Tom Wopat in his concert of Broadway Hits and the electrifying Philadelphia Dance Company, PHILADANCO. Youngsters will enjoy the award-winning Casey Carle in his one-man show, Bubblemania and will learn how to develop into an accomplished classical ballet dancer at The Beauty of Ballet, both part of the Queens Center Kids Series at Queens Theatre.

Queens Theatre in association with theatre 167 presents JACKSON HEIGHTS 3 AM, a new play conceived and directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The two companies have collaborated to present the play at two venues-first at PS 69 (77-02 37th Avenue) in Jackson Heights (Jan 13-22) and then at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Ave So. in Flushing Meadow Corona Park) (Jan 27-Feb 5).

Queens Theatre in association with theatre 167 presents JACKSON HEIGHTS 3 AM, a new play conceived and directed by Ari Laura Kreith. The two companies have collaborated to present the play at two venues-first at PS 69 (77-02 37th Avenue) in Jackson Heights (Jan 13-22) and then at Queens Theatre (14 United Nations Ave So. in Flushing Meadow Corona Park) (Jan 27-Feb 5).