Northern Stage Cultivates New Musical And Plays In Fifth Annual NEW WORKS NOW Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2018
Northern Stage is pleased to announce its fifth annual New Works Now, a showcase and celebration of new plays to be presented January 19-21 at the Barrette Center for the Arts. Inaugurated in 2014, New Works Now presents rehearsed staged readings of plays new to the American theater. New Works Now 5.0 will include three staged readings, each featuring a post-show conversation with the playwrights, actors, and directors. A fourth off-site 10-minute play will be presented twice at two different area businesses during the festival weekend.
American Museum of Natural History Announces Unseen Oceans Exhibit
by Julie Musbach - Jan 3, 2018
Our world is truly an ocean planet. More than 70 percent of the world's surface is covered by oceans, which contain 99 percent of all habitable space for life on Earth. The oceans are responsible for the production of nearly half of the world's oxygen and for the absorption of a significant portion of greenhouse gases, making them essential to the health and well-being of all life on Earth. But surprisingly, only 5 10 percent of the ocean's vast realms have been explored a staggering gap in knowledge.
Moriah Evans: FIGURING to Be Performed at MOMA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2017
Courtesy the artist and MoMA PS1. Photo: Derek Schultz Sculpture Center is pleased to present the premiere of Figuring, a new performance work by choreographer Moriah Evans.
Billy Yates Announces New Songwriters Show In Branson
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2017
Billy Yates' Hit Songwriters in the Round will debut April 6, 2018 at the Americana Theatre on the famed 76 Country Music Boulevard strip in Branson. The first three shows will feature two of Nashville's most gifted songwriters, those being Kerry Kurt Phillips, whose songwriting credits include: 'Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die)' (Joe Diffie), 'Down On The Farm' (Tim McGraw), and 'She Let Herself Go' (George Strait), along with Wynn Varble, star of the hit TV series, Joey and Rory, whose songwriting credits include: 'Have You Forgotten' (Darryl Worley), 'Waitin' On A Woman' (Brad Paisley), and 'A Little More Country Than That' (Easton Corbin).
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Shines Bright with Hope at Theatre Baton Rouge
by Tara Bennett - Dec 12, 2017
It's incredibly rare for someone not to know the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. A classic story of redemption, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, lingers in the hearts of everyone, especially those who have special ties to it, such as the team at Theatre Baton Rouge where A CHRISTMAS CAROL, has been a part of their holiday season for the past seven years.
John Corbett-Led ALL SAINTS Arrives On Digital, Blu-ray/DVD Today
by BWW
News Desk - Dec 12, 2017
John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) stars in ALL SAINTS, the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock, debuting on digital, Blu-ray and DVD December 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films.
Traverse Theatre Announces Spring/Summer 2018 Programme
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2017
The Traverse Theatre today reveals its Spring/Summer 2018 season, taking in a range of Traverse-produced work including brand new and returning productions, as well as exciting playwright and educational projects. It will also see us build new relationships, and strengthen existing ones, with various visiting companies, to present the very best new theatre on our stages.
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble Announces Casting for the Midwest Premiere of CAL IN CAMO
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2017
Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (RTE), Chicago's only Equity theatre dedicated to producing new work with women at the core, announces the Midwest premiere of Cal in Camo by RTE member William Francis Hoffman and directed by RTE memberHallie Gordon. Cal in Camo runs January 5 February 17, 2018, at Rivendell Theatre Ensemble, 5779 N. Ridge Avenue in Chicago.
'VEILED MEANINGS' Costume Exhibition on View This Fall at The Jewish Museum
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 3, 2017
A sumptuous array of apparel from over 20 countries on four continents will be on display at the Jewish Museum from November 3, 2017 through March 18, 2018, offering an exceptional opportunity for American audiences to view many facets of Jewish identity and culture through rarely seen garments.
CMA Announces 2017 Touring Awards Finalists
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 27, 2017
In the midst of an exciting Awards season, CMA is proud to announce the 2017 CMA Touring Awards Finalists. Final voting to determine the winners of the CMA Touring Awards, which highlights vital behind-the-scenes members of the industry, begins Nov. 21 and closes Dec. 6.
John Corbett-Led ALL SAINTS Arrives On Digital, Blu-ray/DVD 12/12
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 25, 2017
John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) stars in ALL SAINTS, the inspiring true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock, debuting on digital, Blu-ray and DVD December 12 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films.