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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
Journey of A Blackman - R U Your Brother's Keeper
This dramatic presentation is about a family of three brothers whose lives have been shattered after the death of their Christian mother. Battling the additional obstacles of drugs, violence, and troubled relationships the three brothers embark on a journey spirited by religious faith. It will make you laugh and cry as well as leave with you a positive message to bring hope to the community. - October 20, 2006 - PDM Performing Arts Corporation
Theatre of Dare Presents Meshuggah-Nuns, 10/20/06-10/29/06
Meshuggah-Nuns. From the popular series of Nunsense musicals. Hilarity reigns supreme when four nuns and a Jewish actor attempt to entertain on a cruise ship. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:00 pm. - October 15, 2006 - Theatre of Dare
South Florida Theatre Company Presents September 10th, an Original Play
Ground Up & Rising Inc., a non-profit theatre company dedicated to fostering the arts in South Florida, presents September 10th, an original play. - September 21, 2006 - Ground Up & Rising, Inc.
Only a Stranger Productions Helps The Da Vinci Code Receive a Much Needed Laugh
In the midst of all The Da Vinci Code hysteria, a theatre group in Chicago has opted for the hysterical and put together “a much needed parody.” Da Vinci Code 2: Electric Boogaloo is scheduled to open mid-August and run through mid-October in Chicago. This campy, witty and irreverent... - June 28, 2006 - Only a Stranger Productions
CBS Broadcaster Ira Joe Fisher Publishes New Poetry Book, "Some Holy Weight in the Village Air"
Ira Joe Fisher’s new collection of poetry, Some Holy Weight in the Village Air, published by Athanata Arts, Ltd. will be officially released on July 20, 2006. Fisher, a nationally recognized broadcaster with over forty years experience, known for his work as weather anchor for CBS on The Saturday Early Show, is an accomplished poet who gives voice and depth to small-town American experience in the tradition of Robert Frost. - May 10, 2006 - Athanata Arts, Ltd.
Def Poetry Jam Poets Converge on Sin City During the MAGIC Convention. One Night Only: Thursday, February 23rd, at the Celebrity Nightclub & Theatre, Downtown Las Vegas.
An assemblage of the crème de la crème of Def Poetry Jam poets, with a special appearance by Def Poetry Jam co-founder Bruce George, will hit Sin City hard and heavy at the M.A.D. Poet's Lounge in the Celebrity Theatre, downtown Las Vegas, during the MAGIC Convention, Thursday, February 23rd. - February 14, 2006 - MAD Poets Lounge
And Toto too Theatre Company – Supporting Women in the Arts
And Toto too Theatre Company, a women-centric Theatre and Arts company, has formally launched today in Denver, Colorado. Conceived and co-founded by Susan Lyles, And Toto too was created to help promote women in the arts, with an emphasis in producing plays written by women. Encouraging women to persevere and believe in themselves. - June 13, 2005 - And Toto too Theatre Company