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Center Stage Theatre Company’s Chocolate Soup Playing at New York Musical Theatre Festival Wins 2008 Moss Hart Award
Center Stage Theatre Company is pleased to announce it had been awarded the Community Theatre Division of the prestigious Moss Hart Award from the New England Theatre Conference for its production of Chocolate Soup, which is being presented as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival on... - September 22, 2008 - Center Stage Theatre Company
Made Me Nuclear, the Operetta
They radiated him, but they couldn’t silence him - Charlie Lustman, surviving cancer one song at a time. Made Me Nuclear Lustman’s pop music operetta may have come from his personal story but it is a universal one familiar to survivors everywhere. Blending humor and intimacy this is a show for anyone who has faced a challenge in life. A theatrical adaptation of the album by the same name - Made Me Nuclear. - August 09, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Hold Auditions for Upcoming Production of "Little Women" on August 10 & 11
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville (CTK) will hold auditions for the upcoming stage production of Little Women, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, on Sunday, August 10 from 3 PM and 5 PM and Monday, August 11 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Auditions will take place at The Emporium Center for Art & Culture at 100 South Gay Street in downtown Knoxville. - July 18, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
Dulaang UP Presents Anton Juan's Hinabing Pakpak ng Ating Mga Anak
In celebration of the centennial of the University of the Philippines, Dulaang UP on its 33rd theatre season presents new works dealing with Philippine history, psychology and culture. The season will open with a new play written and directed by Anton Juan, Jr. billed as Tagpi-Tagping Pakpak ng Ating mga Anak. Voices of dead children are resurrected in this new theatre piece. - July 08, 2008 - Dulaang UP
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Premiere "Treasure Island USA"
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11. Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang of treasure-seeking children. - July 02, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
Auditions for ‘Strait Street – Tales from a Red Light District’ the New Musical Sensation by MK Leisure
Auditions are being held by MK Leisure, at Montekristo Estates in Hal Farrug, to bring together a highly talented cast of dancers and singers for ‘Strait Street – Tales from a Red Light District’. As the name implies, the plot will centre around this infamous street in Valletta, renowned for its bars, its nightlife, prostitution and cabaret shows. This new Musical can boast of 30 original musical numbers including 21 songs, ranging from romantic ballads to rock & roll. - June 27, 2008 - MK Leisure
ETC Theater to Perform Dramamine High at 2008 Philly Fringe Festival
Todd Cardin of ETC Theater announced that his company will be performing "Dramamine High", the popular high school musical at this years Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The show will feature eleven high school students from seven area high schools. Cardin, the playwright will also act in... - June 01, 2008 - etc theater
NATF Hosts Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class in Audio Drama Directing
NATF to host award winning audio theatre producer/writer Yuri Rasovsky's Master Class: Principles of Directing Actors for Audio Drama New York City, September, 2008 - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Willamette Radio Workshop Joins NATF's Audio Theater Workshop
Sam Mowry and Cynthia McGean of the Willamette Radio Workshop will lead classes in the 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 15, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Tripping the Mic Fantastic with Barbara Rosenblat at NATF's 27th Annual Audio Theater Workshop
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most revered voice actors in the country, brings her two day masterclass to NATF's Annual Audio Theatre Workshop in West Plains, MO, June 22-27, 2008. - May 14, 2008 - National Audio Theatre Festivals, Inc.
Extended Jerry Mayer’s "Black & Bluestein" and "Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical" in Rep Through June 1, 2008
Jerry Mayer’s two plays now playing in rep at The Other Space at Santa Monica Playhouse: the hit dramedy “Black & Bluestein” and the acclaimed romantic love story “Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical,” will extend through June 1st. - April 10, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Summer Workshop
Young people ages 8 to 18 may enroll now in Sarasota Youth Opera’s Summer Workshop to be held June 9-27, 2008. The three-week program will run five full days per week, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota. The Summer Workshop promotes serious... - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists to Perform Opera Scenes
In April, Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists will take center stage at the Opera House when they move into principal solo roles for two engaging evenings of fully staged operatic excerpts. Apprentice Artists in Opera Scenes will be presented on Tuesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m. - March 29, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera to Present Free Concerts
As part of its commitment to our community, Sarasota Opera will hold free concerts for the general public in March and April. No tickets are necessary. The Scenes at Noon concerts on Fridays, March 28 and April 4, at noon will feature the Sarasota Opera Apprentice Artists, performing staged scenes... - March 19, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
Dietrich & Chevalier, the Musical
Their love, their war, their songs. The passion that endured a World War, a trial for treason and two lifetimes. Featuring 15 of their signature songs. - February 19, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Black & Bluestein
Jerry Mayer’s engaging dramedy, set in 1963 St. Louis. A Jewish liberal finds that breaking the color barrier could break his bank account and his marriage. You’ll laugh… You’ll cry…You’ll think. - February 15, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
A Bit of Irish - Chris Sullivan’s 9th Annual Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
A raucous St. Patrick’s Day hooley (party) and celebration of Ireland in songs, poems, limericks and stories. - February 15, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Sarasota Youth Opera Enrollment Up by 75 Percent
Sarasota Opera is happy to announce that 100 young people are enrolled in Sarasota Youth Opera for the Spring Session, which is more than a 75-percent increase over last term. Singers are currently learning the music for Canadian composer Dean Burry’s "The Hobbit," which will have... - February 03, 2008 - Sarasota Opera
A Valentine for Santa Monica American Cultural Youth Ambassadors. “The Little Girls” Rock the Playhouse, 80’s Music Phenomenon Reunites.
It’s original 80's girls group “The Little Girls” in Concert performing old and new material off their soon to be released album - a special appearance at the intimate Santa Monica Playhouse in a one night only special benefit concert for the Playhouse American Cultural Youth Ambassadors’ UK ’08 Tour. - January 29, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Podium Master Joins the Parnassus Institute
Podium Master, the leading authority in presentational and public speaking training and speech coaching, has joined forces with the Parnassus Institute, an educational organization long dedicated to the transcendence of the Presentational and Leadership Arts. "This will provide us with access... - January 27, 2008 - Parnassus Institute
Santa Monica Playhouse Family Theatre Musical Matinee Series Presents Mary-Mary, Quite Contrary; Popular Production for Kids 2 to 102 Extended
You’re never too old to believe. A host of colorful storybook characters, unceremoniously plunked into 2008, confronts the miracles and mysteries of modern living as they try to convince a quirky Mary-Mary - so named by a mother who loved Mother Goose rhymes - that you’re never too old to believe in fairytales. - January 25, 2008 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Triahn Entertainment Announces The Generations of Comedy Tour Event
Comedy show featuring comedians of different perspectives and generations to be held at The Orchards in Chambersburg, PA on January 25, 2008. - January 09, 2008 - Triahn Entertainment
Launch of A Ballesteros Production Website
A Ballesteros Production is pleased to announce the launch of its newly developed website (www.aballesterosproduction.com). A Ballesteros Production is Washington, DC’s newest Christian-based dramatic stage entertainment company. The production company is set to debut Lavern Ballesteros'... - January 08, 2008 - Ballesteros Productions
Mimi Stillman to Perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Internationally-acclaimed flutist Mimi Stillman will perform with The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle at their January 20 concert. This will mark the third collaboration between Stillman and the orchestra. - January 06, 2008 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Kalliope Stage is Alive and Well and Staying in Cleveland
Paul Gurgol, artistic director of Kalliope Stage, a non-profit producer and developer of American musical theater based in Cleveland Heights, OH, announced today that the theater has met its fund-raising goal of $50,000, the minimum funding required to continue its planned 2007-2008 season. Like... - January 05, 2008 - Kalliope Stage
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Placement Classes
Placement classes for singers who plan to join Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Thursday and Friday, January 10 and January 11. The program is open to all students age 8 (or who entered third grade in 2007) through high school. These classes are necessary and students who are interested in... - December 23, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
The ‘Shooz are Back
10-Piece Nu Shooz Orchestra Unveils New Material in Two Performances at the Legendary Jimmy Mak’s Jazz Club - December 11, 2007 - Nu Shooz Orchestra
Sarasota Youth Opera to Hold Open House
Members of the Sarasota community will have the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the workings of the Sarasota Youth Opera. - December 01, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice Awards $100,000 for Renovation of Sarasota Opera House
Sarasota Opera has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. - November 28, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in Two December Concerts
Sarasota Youth Opera has scheduled two performances open to the public in December. - November 22, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Commissions Ned Rorem to Write Work for Sarasota Youth Opera
Pulitzer Prize winning composer Ned Rorem and librettist and poet J.D. McClatchy have been commissioned by Sarasota Opera to write a full-length opera for the Sarasota Youth Opera program. The work will premiere in May 2009 at the Sarasota Opera House. - November 21, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
The Great Sam Cooke Returns in a Triumphant New Musical to Tour America
Coming summer of 2008 Urban Musical Tours, LLC (“UMT”) kicks off its inaugural season with a brand new musical, Sam Cooke: Forever Mr. Soul, featuring multi-platinum recording artist, Johnny Gill, the phenomenal actor of stage, TV, and film, Malik Yoba, and soul-stirring Gospel/R&B vocalist, Tony Terry, attached to star. - November 19, 2007 - Urban Musical Tours, LLC
The Red Chair Children’s Production Co. Presents “The Nutcracker” Ballet Tuesday, December 4 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA
Red Chair Children's Production Co. presents "The Nutcracker" Tuesday, December 4, 2007 at 7:30 PM at the historic Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale, CA. The production will feature a cast of 105 young children to adults. Tickets are $12 - $20 and available by calling the Alex Theatre (818) 243-2539. Red Chair Children's Production Co. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit providing dance and theatre experiences for children 5 to 18, and live performances to schools and communities. - November 08, 2007 - Red Chair Children's Production Co.
Chapel Hill Couple Donate $50,000 to Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Charles and Shirley Weiss of Chapel Hill have donated $50,000 to the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle to establish an endowment for up-and-coming solo artists. - October 20, 2007 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour: Political Stand-up Comedy 10/18 in Chicago
The Blue Stater Comedy Tour will be debuting in Chicago on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 8:00 PM at Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. The Blue Stater Comedy Tour is guaranteed to take on and tackle all the subjects that are on the minds of the well read people who are wondering what the hell happened to our country, and rile and ruffle the feathers of all those who don't think there is a problem. - October 19, 2007 - The Edge Comedy Club @ CCPA
The Jitter Critters New York Debut at New World Stages
On October 27th, 2007 The Jitter Critters, the a new educational entertainment group for children will be taking on New York City at New World Stages. With educational songs about brushing teeth, eating fruits and vegetables, reading books and much more, these fun-loving Crittters help re-inforce positive behaviors for children. - October 04, 2007 - The Jitter Criitters
Common Ground Theatre Determined to Keep Dr. Floyd Gaffney’s Work and Dream Alive – Kicks Off New Shows on September 30th
The Common Ground Theatre's Board of Directors unanimously decided to move forward on the productions that the late Dr. Floyd Gaffney had been working on, including, “Awaiting Judgment,” by Art Cribbs; “Christmas is Comin’ Uptown,” by Udell and Rose; and “Jazz Queens Cast Blue Shadows,” by Anthony Drummond and Floyd Gaffney. - September 22, 2007 - Common Ground Theatre
Ground Up & Rising, a South Florida-Based Theater Company, Presents The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award Winning Play, at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus
Ground Up & Rising, a 501©3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to nurturing the arts in South Florida, today announced their production of The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel at Miami Dade College Kendall Campus. The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel, an Obie Award winning play by David... - August 03, 2007 - Ground Up & Rising, Inc.
Atlanta’s Newest Theatre Group to Produce “Parting” by Nubia Kai
Tafari Jirani Theatre members from Howard University, Spelman College, California Institute of the Arts, Roosevelt University, and University of West Georgia return home to Atlanta to stage its third production on August 4 in the Southwest Arts Center Tafari Jirani Theatre, Atlanta’s newest... - July 30, 2007 - Tafari Jirani Theatre Company
Button Theatre, Gwinnett County’s Newest Professional Theater Company Marks Their Debut
Gwinnett County now has a new choice for live theater entertainment in Button Theatre (www.buttontheatre.com). As a “Destination Theater” Button Theatre will offer affordable, quality musicals and plays that can be enjoyed by all ages; showcasing primarily local talent and employing... - June 13, 2007 - Button Theatre
Bogosity - a New Play by Simcha Borenstein Opens May 2nd
A dance teacher desperately tries to maintain his class while his assistant insists on maintaining its integrity. - April 20, 2007 - Heaven Theater and Film Corporation
In Good Company Productions Fun Family Play Day & Party
Mark your calendars and get your tickets today for a fun-filled local event: the 2007 Fun Family Play Day & Party for the not-for-profit community theatre group, In Good Company Productions. Your $5 ticket will allow you access to dancing, food, drinks, door prizes and more. The kids will love... - April 10, 2007 - In Good Company Productions
Sarasota Youth Opera to Perform in April
The Sarasota Youth Opera will perform its final concert of the season at Bayshore High School on Saturday, April 21, at 2 p.m. Works by Bizet, Verdi, Copland, Foster and Giordano will be included. - April 07, 2007 - Sarasota Opera
Chart-Topping Hip-Hop Heartthrob Omarion to Perform at Bergen PAC Thursday, May 17th at 8:00pm
New Show Just Added - March 25, 2007 - BergenPAC
Gospel Play: "That Which Dwelleth in Me..." A True Gospel Experience
"That which Dwelleth" local playwright Rev. Willie Alston Jr. shows in spite what you have heard God still delivers. - March 16, 2007 - A Trinity Production
NB Puppets Going to Europe to Perform for US Military Troops and Families for AFE
Natural Bridges & the NB Puppets will be going on a month-long tour this April to Europe (Germany, UK, and The Netherlands) to entertain US military troops and their families for Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE). They will be performing a 1-hour family-comedy show from their TV series... - February 27, 2007 - Natural Bridges LLC
Opera Cabal Takes Over the World (…in Your Head)
Newly formed opera/theatre company Opera Cabal, is holding their first annual festival, Collusions: Chicago (2007), where they will offer a weekend of experimental performance art. The festival will bring together composers, performers, and artists from Chicago, New York, San Diego, and Sydney, Australia, to create three days of boundary-renouncing pieces from the early twentieth century to the early twenty-first. - January 26, 2007 - Opera Cabal
“My Love’s Under New Management” Gospel Comedy Stage Play Set to Debut in February 2007
My Love’s Under New Management, by Randy L. Nelson Productions, is set to debut with a talented group of actors at the Sherman High School Auditorium. Ricky Sommers, Sr. is cast in the starring role as Pastor David, the misbehaving preacher who has not managed his wife’s love. The play... - January 19, 2007 - Randy L. Nelson Productions
Gospel Stage Play: “Tell God I’m Looking for Him”
“Tell God” tells the truth, local playwright Delsi Welch intends to show that God doesn't kid around when he wants your attention. - December 14, 2006 - A Delsi Welch Production
First Stage Theatre Company Presents Babes in Toyland
First Stage Theatre Company presents Babes in Toyland December 1, 2, 8, 9 at 7:30 p.m. and December 3 and 10 at 2:30 p.m. There will also be a special school performance December 7 at 9:30 a.m. Schools must call in advance to reserve seating. Renaissance Art Center 900 8th... - November 13, 2006 - First Stage Theatre