Company XIV is proud to present the World Premiere of The Judgment of Paris, an erotically charged show with a unique fusion of dance, theater and music, choreographed and directed by Austin McCormick. McCormick currently performs with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet of New York. Performances run May 9 - 31, 2008 in a limited engagement at 303 Bond Street (between Union & Sackett) in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Roust Theatre Company presents 20th anniversary production of Lee Blessing's TWO ROOMS -- a penetrating political drama about hostage-taking in the Middle East which, despite the twenty intervening years, remains frighteningly relevant -- with previews to begin May 8 prior to its official opening May 11 at The Gene Frankel Theatre (24 Bond Street) in Manhattan.
The World Premiere of Three Commissioned Works
Presented by PREMIERES (Paulette Haupt, Artistic Director)
Featuring
TRES NIÑAS
By Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa
Directed by Jonathan Butterell
Music Direction by Todd Almond
Starring Tony Award Winner Victoria Clark
ALICE UNWRAPPED
By Laura Harrington and Jenny Giering
Directed by Jeremy Dobrish
Music Direction by Julie McBride
Starring Jennifer Damiano
A THOUSAND WORDS COME TO MIND
By Michele Lowe and Scott Davenport Richards
Directed by Jack Cummings III
Music Direction by Jon DiPinto
Starring Tony Nominee Barbara Walsh
Limited Three-Week Engagement
Begins Monday, May 12
At The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street)
PREMIERES, a not-for-profit musical theater development company, proudly announces the world premiere of INNER VOICES: SOLO MUSICALS, three new works created by and starring some of the industry's brightest talents. INNER VOICES will feature librettos by Ellen Fitzhugh, Laura Harrington and Michelle Lowe; scores by Michael John LaChiusa, Jenny Giering and Scott Davenport Richards, the work of directors Jonathan Buttrell, Jeremy Dobrish and Jack Cummings III, and performances by Tony Award winner Victoria Clark, Jennifer Damiano (Spring Awakening) and Tony nominee Barbara Walsh (Company). INNER VOICES will begin its limited, 12-performance run on Monday, May 12 at 7:00 p.m. at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street). The press opening is scheduled for Sunday, May 18.
The solo musicals featured in INNER VOICES are:
TRES NIÑAS by Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa
Directed by Jonathan Butterell
Music Direction by Todd Almond
Starring Victoria Clark
TRES NIÑAS is the musical telling of a white American woman's affecting and being affected by 'The Other' at three stages of her life.
ALICE UNWRAPPED by Laura Harrington and Jenny Giering
Directed by Jeremy Dobrish
Music Direction by Julie McBride
Starring Jennifer Damiano
In ALICE UNWRAPPED, a fifteen year-old girl has big shoes to fill with her dad missing in action, Mom refusing to come out of her bedroom, and a younger sister demanding normalcy - or else.
A THOUSAND WORDS COME TO MIND by Michele Lowe and Scott Davenport Richards Directed by Jack Cummings III
Music Direction by Jon diPinto Starring Barbara Walsh
When a mother's legendary silence is broken as she lies dying in a hospital room, her daughter embarks on a journey into the power of the unspoken word.
Figaro runs April 25 through June 8. This show marries Mozart and Theatre de la Jeune Lune, the Tony Award-winning artists who brought you The Miser in 2006.
No Child… runs May 11 through June 1. It's the stunning solo show about America's public schools from Obie Award-winner Nilaja Sun.
ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Slee, Executive Director) will present MARATHON 2008, E.S.T.'s 30th annual festival of new one-act plays, at E.S.T. (549 West 52nd Street). Performances begin Thursday, May 8th, and continue through Saturday, June 28th.
MARATHON 2008 offers fifteen World Premieres of one-act plays in three separate evenings.
A slew of outrageously talented performers will gather together along with the cast of The Battery's Down to support the Society of Singers Chapter East on Saturday, April 26 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre at 7pm.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company continues its 2008 Traffic Series with Sones de Mexico Ensemble: de coraSON 'From the Heart' - Friday, May 16, 2008 in the Steppenwolf Downstairs Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St.
PREMIERES, a not-for-profit musical theater development company, proudly announces the world premiere of INNER VOICES: SOLO MUSICALS, three new works created by and starring some of the industry's brightest talents.
Jamie McGonnigal and Joe's Pub present Broadway Loves Country, the next in the 'Broadway Loves' Series,
following two sold-out rockin' evenings of Broadway Loves the 80's!
ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul Alexander Slee, Executive Director) will present MARATHON 2008, E.S.T.'s 30th annual festival of new one-act plays, at E.S.T. (549 West 52nd Street). Performances begin Thursday, May 8th, and continue through Saturday, June 28th.
Empty Space Ensemble Presents…Peep Show: Live from The Knitting Factory, a one night only rock concert in honor of spring, Monday April 28th.
After a sold out run at the Duplex, Welcome to My Life, with music and lyrics of Bobby Cronin, moves to the Laurie Beechman Theatre. New songs plus fan favorites!
Slap&Tickle, written by David Parr and directed by David Drake, is preparing for an off-Broadway opening this summer 2008 (venue to be announced).
In a ceremony on April 14, The Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE), a panel of critics from community papers and media outlets around the state of Massachusetts, announced the winners of the IRNE Awards honoring the best of the 2007 theater season. North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) received 4 awards, including Best Production of a Musical.
Steppenwolf celebrates its 32nd season with Gala 2008 on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. Ensemble member Joan Allen will serve as the Gala Host.
Steven Caras of Palm Beach has been named as the new Director of Development at West Palm Beach's only resident professional theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks. A highly regarded member of the international arts scene, Caras has watched the company's recent growth and recognizes its continued emerging fiscal and artistic strength as a vital part of the cultural landscape of South Florida.
The theatre's eleventh season features 8 plays that include 3 regional premieres, a Tony-winning Best Play and an American classic by one of the world's most beloved playwrights.
Village Theatre brings the 2007-2008 Season to a climactic close with Elton John and Tim Rice's pop-rock musical sensation AIDA.
'CRISS ANGEL Believe' was unveiled today as the name of the highly anticipated new Cirque du Soleil production set to open at Luxor Las Vegas. CRISS ANGEL Believe starring Criss Angel will hold its Gala Premiere September 12, 2008, with preview performances beginning September 1, 2008.
Tickets go on sale today exclusively to the fans: Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club Members and Luxor Insiders. Tickets will be available to these groups online at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and http://www.crissangel.com.
The Name
On his death bed, legendary magician and escape artist, Harry Houdini told his wife the following; 'After my death, many people will claim that they are still able to communicate with me. If their claims are valid, they will be able to tell you a code word - that word is BELIEVE.'
Criss Angel is recognized as one of the most provocative artists in the world today. In an attempt to pay homage to the late/great Harry Houdini, Criss chose 'Believe' as the title for this unprecedented live experience.
The Show
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be a haunting exploration deep inside the inventive mind of mystifier Criss Angel as he hovers between the land of the living and a surreal world uniquely woven together by the distinctive imaginations of Criss Angel and Cirque du Soleil.
Unlike traditional magic-themed shows, CRISS ANGEL Believe transcends any preconceived notion of what it means to be emotionally engaged by the arts of mysticism and illusion. Imagine a fantasy, an allegory, a highly theatrical tableau of mood, reverie and emotion set against a backdrop of dreamlike darkness and light.
Criss Angel stars as a surreal, enigmatic Victorian Noble. Along a path of imaginative exploration, he encounters Kayala and Crimson, two women who represent different aspects of femininity, four bizarre Ushers, who will introduce the audience to the baroque theater of Criss's mind and a high-energy troupe of characters and dancers who mix a multitude of styles into a high-energy visual feast, punctuated by moments of grace and sensuality.
The stunning illusions in CRISS ANGEL Believe will not be presented as standalone elements, but as interdependent components using heightened imagery, fantastical creatures and impossible feats of legerdemain, all of which will be integrated into the dazzling, colorful fabric of the story.
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be presented in a custom-built theater at Luxor Las Vegas. Preview performances begin September 1 and the Gala Premiere will be held Friday, September 12, 2008.
The Creative Team:
Guide Guy Laliberte
Senior Vice President, Creative Content Gilles Ste-Croix
Original Idea, Co-Writer, Illusions Designer and Star Criss Angel
Director and Co-Writer Serge Denoncourt
Director of Creation Pierre Phaneuf
Associate Director of Creation Christiane Barette
Set Designer Ray Winkler
Costume Designer Meredith Caron
Composer, Musical Director and Arranger Eric Serra
Choreographer Wade Robson
Lighting Designer Jeanette Farmer
Images and Projections Designer Francis Laporte
Sound Designer Jonathan Deans
Acrobatic Equipment and Rigging Designer Jaque Paquin
Acrobatic Performance Designer Andre Simard
Props and Puppets Designer Michael Curry
Make-up Designer Nathalie Gagne
Illusions Department
Director of Illusions John Farrell
Show Schedule:
CRISS ANGEL Believe will be performed Friday through Tuesday with no shows on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Beginning September 1, there will be two shows nightly at 7p.m. & 10p.m. Please consult the most current show schedule at www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
The preview period will be from September 1 - September 11, 2008. The Gala premiere is scheduled for September 12, 2008. Regular performances will begin September 14, 2008.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are on pre-sale to Cirque Club members, Criss Angel Loyals and Luxor Insiders starting April 17, 2008. Ticket prices: $150, $125, $99, $79, $59 plus tax.
All preview performances* will be discounted 25 percent.
*Preview performances for CRISS ANGEL Believe begin September 1 and run through September 11. During these performances, the creative team is in the very final stages of production. The audience's reaction and participation is an important step in this process. The artistic team of CRISS ANGEL Believe reserves the right to interrupt the performance to make adjustments as necessary. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
To Reserve Tickets:
During the pre-sale period tickets will be exclusively available to Criss Angel Loyals, Cirque Club members and Luxor Insiders.
These groups can purchase tickets online at: www.cirquedusoleil.com/crissangel and www.crissangel.com
Following the pre-sale, an announcement will be made outlining when tickets will go on sale publicly.
The trademark Criss Angel Believe is owned by Angel Productions Worldwide, Inc. and used under license. The trademark Cirque du Soleil is owned by Cirque du Soleil and used under license.
Charles Kimbrough and Michael Berresse will join previously announced cast members Sandy Duncan, Rosie O'Donnell, Beth Leavel, Mara Davi and Shonn Wiley in No, No, Nanette, the final 2008 Encores! presentation of the New York City Center season.
Media City Ballet will host an Open Rehearsal for members of the press and invited guests.
Pittsburgh CLO's Summer Season 2008 will feature an outstanding array of Broadway stars and musical theater's most respected directors and choreographers.
Village Theatre is proud to announce the highly anticipated 2008-2009 Pied Piper season, presenting world-class educational performances that engage children and their fami
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