The Corsair 1857 - Articles Page 33

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the surprise hit Broadway musical XANADU will premiere in Chicago at the Drury Lane Theatre Water Tower Place beginning January 16, 2009.

MCC THEATER today announced programming for the MCC Theater Youth Company's fourth annual FreshPlay Festival.

Little House on the Prairie at the Guthrie.

Tonight, at 9:45pm, the Metropolitan Room presents Friends with Benefits.

Culture Project (Allan Buchman, Artistic Director) announced today two new shows that will comprise the 2008 fall season - it will next present the New York Premiere of the award-winning play In Conflict (beginning September 18), a compelling portrait of Iraq War veterans speaking out on duty, loss and the fight to stay alive.

The 20th Anniversary revival of DAVID MAMET's Speed-The-Plow is set to begin performances on Friday, October 3, 2008 with an official opening set for Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th Street).

For the first time, SPF will be held at The Public Theater on Lafayette Street in New York City. The festival will run from July 1st - July 27th.

Four of the region's foremost corporate leaders announced that Philadelphia Young Playwrights is the latest nonprofit to be named a Champion in Action®.

The final concert in Town Hall's Summer Broadway Festival, ALL SINGIN'! ALL DANCIN!' will be performed on July 28th at 8PM.

The Memorial Service for Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, the Founder of the National Black Theatre, will be held on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 1pm.

A concert of songs by musical theater writer Joe Iconis (The Black Suits; The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks) will rock Joe's Pub on Monday, August 4th at 9:30pm.

VITAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE is pleased to announce the return of 'PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL' at NEW WORLD STAGES August 2nd - September 21.

AfroSolo Theatre Company proudly joins the San Francisco Theatre Festival in presenting Angela Dean-Baham in Unsung Diva: The Life and Times of Sissieretta Jones, aka Black Patti.

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is very pleased to welcome Broadway's Becca Ayers for a one night only concert that will feature her own music, as well as a special guest appearance from her sister, Heather Ayers. This one night only concert takes place on Monday, July 28 @ 7pm. There is a $15 cover, as well as a $15 food or beverage minimum (a full bar and dinner menu is available). The Laurie Beechman Theatre is located at 407 West 42nd St. (@ 9th Ave), in the heart of New York's theatre district. For reservations, which are recommended, please call 212 695 6909.

Actress/singer/songwriter ALICIA WITT will be singing and performing a set of her original songs with piano and full band at the Public Theater's JOE's PUB on Monday, July 28th at 9:30 PM.

The upcoming Broadway bound musical Spiderman will be holding an open call for the roles of Peter Parker, Mary Jane, and one female ensemble member on July 28th at the Knitting Factory from 10am 5pm.

CONFESSIONS OF A MORMON BOY written and performed by Steven Fales plays 28 July to 30 August at New End Theatre.