 Photo Flash: Two Family Holiday Shows To Warm Audience Hearts At MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre In November and December
November 5, 2012
Two heartwarming holiday productions will come to life on the Kelsey Theatre stage at Mercer County Community College this November and December. Perfect entertainment for the whole family. The fun starts with the hilarious Christmas tale, THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER. Then, join the Kelsey Players as they present their annual holiday musical, 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Photos from both productions inside!
 Ridgefield Theater Barn To Present Shanley's ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION, 11/16 - 12/8
November 5, 2012
The Ridgefield Theater Barn is thrilled to present ITALIAN AMERICAN RECONCILIATION by John Patrick Shanley. The production, directed by Sherry Asch and produced by Cheryl Boyd, will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 pm November 16th through December 8th, with Sunday matinees November 25th and December 2nd at 2 pm.
 Horse Head Theatre Co. To Present Houston Playwright, Abby Koenig's YOUR FAMILY SUCKS, 12/06 - 12/22
November 5, 2012
Horse Head Theatre Co., a Houston-based theater company, announces their upcoming production YOUR FAMILY SUCKS. The play, written by Houston playwright Abby Koenig, will have its world premiere on December 6 and run through December 22 at the War'Hous Visual Arts Studio.
 Lisa Brescia, James Barbour, Gabrielle Stravelli and Natalie Belcon Set For LEMPICKA Reading, 11/9
November 5, 2012
Yale Rep and New Dramatists will produce the third invited workshop of the musical LEMPICKA about the tumultuous life of art deco artist Tamara di Lempicka this Friday. Lisa Brescia (Wicked) plays the larger than life artist.
 Tracer Add Glasgow Concert To April 2013 UK Tour!
November 1, 2012
Following their "Best New Band" nomination at Classic Rock's Roll of Honour Awards, Australian rock band Tracer have added the Glasgow 02 ABC (April 13) to their 2013 UK tour. Their return to the UK dovetails the follow-up to their debut album SPACE IN BETWEEN.
 The Strand Theater To Present The Baltimore Premier of McCully's INEXCUSABLE FANTASIES, Preview Tonight, Opening 11/3
November 1, 2012
Baltimore performance artist McCully talks, often comically, about her secret and not-so-secret obsessions with Martha Stewart, Harleys, and a certain sex toy. INEXCUSABLE FANTASIES has been described as "outrageous and downright inspired." Tonight the Strand offers a special $5 preview!
 Bergen Performing Arts Center To Present Sophie B. Hawkins As Janis Joplin In ROOM 105, 02/23/2013. Tickets on Sale 11/2!
October 31, 2012
Bergen Performing Arts Center is proud to present Grammy Nominated and critically acclaimed singer, Sophie B. Hawkins as Janis Joplin in ROOM 105 on Saturday February 23, 2013 at 8PM. Acclaimed filmmaker Gigi Gaston's ROOM 105-a new musical show starring Grammy-nominated Sophie B. Hawkins-is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to legendary soul singer Janis Joplin.
 Europe To Follow 'The One Show' Appearance With BAG OF BONES UK Tour! Dates Inside!
October 31, 2012
Following Europe's interview about the making of THE FINAL COUNTDOWN on last night's edition of BBC 1 Television's "The One Show", the band will start their BAG OF BONES UK Tour at the Birmingham o2 Academy on Wednesday 21 November, with special guests StoneRider.
 The Music Box Theatre To Present Buster Keaton's Long-Lost Silent Masterpiece, THE CAMERAMAN With Live Organ Accompaniment, 11/10
October 31, 2012
The silent 1928 Buster Keaton classic THE CAMERAMAN comes to the Music Box as part of its monthly Silent Cinema Series with live pipe organ accompaniment. Second Saturday Silent Cinema presents THE CAMERAMAN on Saturday, November 10, noon, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue.
 Different Stages To Present Kaufman And Hart's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, 11/16 - 12/8
October 26, 2012
Different Stages continues its 2011-2012 season with Kaufman and Hart's YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, directed by Mick D'Arcy. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this comedy introduces us to the Sycamores, a family that delights in eccentricity.
 Arts Theatre's SHAKESPEARE'S QUEENS And THE MADNESS OF KING LEAR To Close on Nov 3
October 26, 2012
There's just one week left to catch SHAKESPEARE'S QUEENS And THE MADNESS OF KING LEAR, the audacious Shakespeare adaptations from Australia at London's Arts Theatre. These two plays fascinated audiences at this year's Edinburgh Festival and are now together in London's West End as the two halves of Double Bill: SHAKESPEARE'S QUEENS and THE MADNESS OF KING LEAR.
 Signature Theatre Announces SIGNATURE CINEMA Program
October 26, 2012
Signature Theatre is pleased to announce the next wave of upcoming supplemental programs, which allow more intimate and direct access to a playwright's vision and process. Just as the layout of The Pershing Square Signature Center encourages a dialogue between different plays and audiences, these supplemental programs invite theatregoers to go deeper into the world of a play, and the world of the artists behind it.
 MAC To Present THEY WRITE THE SONGS, 11/18
October 26, 2012
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs is proud to announce a new annual show to be held each fall, called MAC presents THEY WRITE THE SONGS. The inaugural show will be held Sunday, November 18th at 4pm at Baruch College's Engelman Recital Hall (Lexington Avenue at 25th Street).
 Six Plays Advance To Finals With More To Follow At 37th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival!
October 26, 2012
At the half-way mark of their 37th Annual Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, Samuel French announces the first six plays that have moved on to the Finals to be held on Sunday, October 28th in four sessions beginning at 1:00 pm in the Beckett Theatre at Theatre Row.
 York Theatre Royal To Present ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MAM! Running from 13th December through Saturday 2nd February 2013
October 26, 2012
Following on from last year's smash hit YORK FAMILY ROBINSON, which sold over 50,000 tickets, Pantomime legend Berwick Kaler is back for his latest hilarious madcap seasonal treat at York Theatre Royal - ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MAM!
 Wordsmith’s Theatre Factory To Bring NORMALITY from South Africa To Broadway In United Solo Festival, 11/10
October 26, 2012
Cape Town based production company Wordsmith's Theatre Factory is bringing their acclaimed one-man musical theatre production NORMALITY to Broadway as part of the United Solo Festival.
 Mind The Gap Theatre To Present AUTUMN THEATRE SAMPLE At Space On White, 10/26 - 10/28
October 26, 2012
Mind The Gap Theatre will present a weekend of short programs at Space on White, 81 White St. in Tribeca October 26-28, 2012. The AUTUMN THEATRE SAMPLE will include the US premiere of David Frostick's beautiful short piece I AM YOURS NOW direct from London featuring Hugo Trebels.
 The ARSC Presents BROADWAY AROUND THE WORLD ON RECORD, 10/25
October 24, 2012
The ARSC will present BROADWAY AROUND THE WORLD ON RECORD, a multimedia presentation at The Sonic Arts Center at CUNY/CCNY on Thursday, October 25 at 7 pm. Free admission!
 Local Nonprofit 826michigan Announces Third-Annual Festival of One-Act Plays, FIVE BOWLS OF OATMEAL, 11/18
October 24, 2012
FIVE BOWLS OF OATMEAL: THE RETURN OF OATMEAL, a festival of one-act plays features Young playwrights from 826michigan and actors from The Penny Seats on Sunday, November 18, at 3pm. The festival will take place at Rackham Auditorium, 915 E Washington St in Ann Arbor. Tickets are priced at $5 adults; children and youth under 18 attend FREE.
 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts to Present THE ULTIMATE SOUNDS OF DOO-WOP, 11/17
October 24, 2012
Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College launches its 2012-2013 American Classics series with THE ULTIMATE SOUNDS OF DOO-WOP AND STREET CORNER HARMONY, a concert of chart-topping artists including Fred Parris and The Satins ('In the Still of the Night'), The Legendary Teenagers ('Why Do Fools Fall in Love'), The Chiffons with original lead singer Judy Mann ('One Fine Day'), and more!
 Herb Newsome To Return To United Solo Festival with R.L. AT THE CROSSROADS, 11/11 & 11/17
October 24, 2012
After the success of his previous One- Man Show Free Man in Paris, Actor Herb Newsome returns to the United Solo Festival with his latest One Man performance R.L. AT THE CROSSROADS. The play is written by Steve Broadnax and Charles Dumas and is directed by Steve Broadnax (Head of Graduate Acting at Penn State University).
 Faction of Fools Theatre Company To Present A COMMEDIA CHRISTMAS CAROL, 11/29 - 12/23
October 24, 2012
Old Scrooge gets a new face as Faction of Fools Theatre Company presents A COMMEDIA CHRISTMAS CAROL, a fun-filled Commedia dell'Arte adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
 LaMama E.T.C. & Ailey Citigroup To Present Theatre and Dance Shows This Weekend
October 24, 2012
This weekend get your fill of Theater, Musical Theater, and Dance at three great productions: Triple Shadow continues at LaMaMa E.T.C. through November 4, Korhan Basaran Dance at Ailey Citigroup Theatre, and Downtown Music Productions in Harold Rome's PINS AND NEEDLES.
 MCNY To Host Stiles, Brady in FROM WEST END TO BROADWAY: A MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET, 11/10 - 11
October 24, 2012
On Saturday, November 10 at 3:00pm and Sunday, November 11 at 3:00pm, join the Museum of the City of New York for an afternoon of sparkling cabaret, from both London's West End and New York's Broadway, which celebrates the musical character and flavor of both great cities.
 Desert Favorite, Mara Getz To Bring A TRIBUTE TO MS. PEGGY LEE to The Arthur Newman Theatre, 10/28
October 17, 2012
Local singer Mara Getz will perform her latest one woman show A TRIBUTE TO MS. PEGGY LEE at The Arthur Newman Theatre at The Joslyn Center in Palm Desert on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2 pm.
 The New York Philharmonic Announces THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC THIS WEEK November Broadcasts, Hosted by Alec Baldwin!
October 17, 2012
The November broadcasts of THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC THIS WEEK - the weekly radio series of concerts and recordings by the New York Philharmonic, hosted by Alec Baldwin - begin with two back-to-back programs led by Spanish conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos. Broadcast details inside!
 The Ed Mirvish Theatre and Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE WIZARD OF OZ Need Your Help To Build A Yellow Brick Road for SickKids
October 17, 2012
A spectacular Yellow Brick Road in the Yonge Street lobby of the Ed Mirvish Theatre will be built for the launch of Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of THE WIZARD OF OZ all in support of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
 Under The Streetlamp To Remember Romance, Romp and Radio in BEST CABARET, 10/27
October 17, 2012
Under the Streetlamp, which sprung up among four lead singers who toured nationally with the Tony-winning JERSEY BOYS, is all about a single, simple shared experience of popular music on the radio. You can experience that pure form of entertainment yourself when the quartet comes to Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn campus Saturday, October 27th at 8 pm.
 Industry Powerhouses Form Starvox Booking Representing Leading Performers & Projects Across North America
October 16, 2012
Entertainment industry veterans Paul Bongiorno and Corey Ross have teamed up to form Starvox Booking, a new agency representing top artists, theatrical companies, touring attractions and special events. Formerly with ICM Artists/Opus 3 Artists, Bongiorno will serve as Starvox Booking president, while Ross, founder and president of Starvox Entertainment and Marketing, will serve as its CEO.
 Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman Lead Cast in Revival of Lorey Hayes’ POWER PLAY, Free Staged Reading, 10/18
October 16, 2012
Dynamic producing duo Executive Producer, Mr. Voza Rivers' New Heritage Theater and Ms. Debra Ann Byrd's Take Wing and Soar will team up to bring Pauletta Pearson Washington and Roscoe Orman to the New York stage for a revival production of Lorey Hayes' POWER PLAY, a story about politics, passion and the power of God.
 59E59 Theaters Welcomes Trippy, Erotically Charged IN THE SUMMER PAVILION, 10/12 - 11/3
October 12, 2012
59E59 Theaters (Elysabeth Kleinhans, Artistic Director; Peter Tear, Executive Producer) welcomes the 2011 FringeNYC critically acclaimed play IN THE SUMMER PAVILION, written by Paul David Young and directed by Kathy Gail MacGowan. IN THE SUMMER PAVILION begins performances on Friday, October 12th for a limited engagement through Sunday, November 3rd.
 Arabian Dance Theatre Presents BE HERE NOW, October 12 - 13
October 12, 2012
BE HERE NOW is the bold, new multi-media dance show from Arabian Dance Theatre. The unique event is an explosion of modern, Arabic dance, music and culture - inspired by the events of the Arab Spring movement and its parallels with the 2011 London Riots. The production takes place in Tottenham, at the world-class Bernie Grant Arts Centre, on 12th and 13th of October 2012.
 Photo Flash: 24th Street Theatre Presents Susanna Hamnett's One Woman Tour-De-Force NEARLY LEAR, 10/19 - 10/21
October 11, 2012
24th Street Theatre brings Canada's international touring production to the U.S. for one weekend only. In this mischievous one-woman tour-de-force adaptation of KING LEAR, Susanna Hamnett plays the Fool-and every other character-to tell a very personal and poignant story with breathtaking hilarity and heartache.
 West Fargo High School Theatre To Premiere MARATHON '33, 11/09 - 11/11
October 11, 2012
The West Fargo High School (WFHS) Theatre begins its theatre season with the Midwest regional premiere of MARATHON '33 (M33). This new version of June Havoc's original 1964 script has been co-adapted and written by Broadway veterans Tome Cousin and Peter Gregus. MARATHON '33 (M33) performs November 9th & 10th at 7:30pm and November 11th at 2:30pm in the WFHS auditorium.
 Mirror Stage To Premier ODIN'S HORSE and Present Free Community Forums, 10/24 - 11/11!
October 11, 2012
As a part of the West Coast Premiere of ODIN'S HORSE by Robert Koon, Mirror Stage is also presenting Free Community Forums to further illuminate themes from the play. Community Forums are open to the public and will take place at 4:30pm after each Sunday 2pm matinee performance and post-play discussion.
 Main Street Theater To Perform Foer's EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, 10/27!
October 11, 2012
MST is honored to be participating in the 2nd Annual Gulf Coast Reads reading and programming series. On Saturday, October 27 at 12:30pm at the Houston Public Library Central Library location, MST is presenting a reader's theater performance of the 2012 Gulf Coast Reads selection, EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE, featuring 5 MST students.
 SAN FRANCISCO MAGIC PARLOR Returns to Chancellor Hotel Union Square!
October 11, 2012
The Chancellor on Hotel Union Square is once again host to the SAN FRANCISCO MAGIC PARLOR! The evening's vignettes are highlighted with magical moments employing unusual curios and rare artifacts.
 DOMA Theatre Company To Present AVENUE Q, 11/09 - 12/16!
October 11, 2012
Sesame Street meets South Park when Richard Israel teams up with musical director Chris Raymond, choreographer Angela Todaro and puppet master Libby Letlow to direct AVENUE Q for a limited run, Nov. 9 through Dec. 16, at the intimate MET Theatre in Hollywood.
 Mesa Arts Center To Present SHEAR MADNESS National Tour, 11/15 - 12/05
October 11, 2012
The longest running play in American theater history is about to cut loose and head out on the road. The Shear Madness hairstyling salon is scandalized by the wacky murder of its illustrious upstairs neighbor, and if the shop doesn't get to the bottom of things soon, someone is going to die laughing.
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