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Battle of the Bands: School Edition-Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro is hosting its first ever Battle of the Bands: School Edition Friday, March 19th at 8:00pm featuring Red Fox Motel of Walpole High School, Cynicism of Mansfield High School, and Compliments to the Victim of Sharon Middle School. Red Fox Motel is a Walpole-based band... - March 06, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Forum Theatre Arts Center to Host June 13, 2010 Broadway Revue: “They Changed Broadway”
The Forum Theater Arts Center, Central New Jersey’s Cultural Arts Center agrees to host the exclusive one-time benefit revue “They Changed Broadway”. “This is a natural fit for Neve Shalom’s 13, 2010 performance of ‘They Changed Broadway’,” says... - February 28, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
SoBe Institute of the Arts to Premier Annual Music & Shakespeare Series with “Twelfth Night” at Little Stage Theater
Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman has announced that SoBe Institute of the Arts (SoBe Arts) will present "Twelfth Night" as the first production of an annual Music & Shakespeare series. Dr. Kievman, who will direct "Twelfth Night," explains, "Our Music &... - February 26, 2010 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Brooklyn Children’s Theatre at P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen School
Students taking Brooklyn Children's Theatre after school children's musical theatre class at P.S. 230 Doris L. Cohen’s School in Brooklyn gear up for their Bollywood style musical performance scheduled in May 2010. - February 26, 2010 - Brooklyn Children's Theatre
Acclaimed Broadway Librettist and Lyricist Michael Colby Writes Broadway Benefit Revue for Neve Shalom June 13, 2010 Show
Michael Colby, acclaimed award-winning librettist, lyricist, and performer writes the continuity for Neve Shalom’s Broadway Benefit Revue, "They Changed Broadway," scheduled for 4PM, June 13th, 2010. - February 24, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
Back by Popular Demand: RENT at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
After a Two Week Run, RENT is Back by Popular Demand at The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Based on Giacomo Puccini's opera La Boheme, and written by Jonathan Larson, RENT is classified as a “rock opera.” It tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to... - February 21, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Synagogue Schedules Broadway Revue Benefit Afternoon of Tony Awards
Congregation Neve Shalom, the leading Jewish Conservative Egalitarian synagogue in Middlesex County, New Jersey announces plans to bring Broadway starring performers to Metuchen, New Jersey for a June 13th, 2010 4 p.m benefit fundraiser. - February 21, 2010 - They Changed Broadway
EBE Ensemble to Present Third Annual Award Winning Festival of New One Act Plays in New York
EBE Ensemble to present their third annual festival of new one-act Plays: Elephants on Parade 2010 featuring new plays by: Erin Austin, Libby Emmons, Rebekah Lopata, Rhea MacCallum, Nicole Pandolfo, & Isaac Rathbone. Directed by: Eric Alba, Kristine Ayers, Alfred John Heekin, Charley Layton, Lexie Pregosin, & Jonathan Reed Wexler. Begins performances March 9, opening March 10 at Teatro IATI in New York. - February 05, 2010 - EBE Ensemble
Sydney Showboats Website Takes on a New Look
Sydney Showboats, the company that operates spectacular cruises with live dance and magic shows on board, a unique entertainment product of its kind on the Sydney Harbour, has relaunched its website with an entirely new look. Sydney Showboats has revamped its website and, according to Nicole... - February 04, 2010 - Sydney Showboats
Ctrl Alt Delete Comedy Show at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
Featuring Mike Bent, The Steamy Bohemians, Sean Sullivan, Mehran, and Dave McDonough. - January 28, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Dance Informa Expands to Service US Dancers
Australia's most popular dance magazine has expanded its services to reach the US dance market. - January 27, 2010 - Dance Informa
Laura Mendelsohn Invites You to Attract Love Now at "Dinner and a Love Spell," Feb. 3, 2010
Make Friends, Do a Love Spell and Receive Psychic Messages. - January 22, 2010 - Laura Mendelsohn
Uncanny Mysteries and Magic at Orlando's Finest Dinner Show Experience
"An Evening of Magic" - Elegant Dining and Sophisticated Sleight of Hand - features a mouth-watering dinner at the legendary Del Frisco's Steakhouse and a stunning close-up Magic Show in a private parlor environment by world-renown magical entertainer, Orlando's own Kostya Kimlat. Purchase tickets at www.KMagic.com - January 17, 2010 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
Award-Winning Pianist Comes to the Triangle
The Chamber of Orchestra’s January 17 concert will feature a guest performance by pianist Benjamin Moser. - January 14, 2010 - The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
Watts Village Theater Company Continues Signature Reading Series with Cutting Edge Solo Performance by Christopher Rivas
In keeping with their mission to provide opportunities for Los Angeles-based artists of color, Watts Village Theater Company (WVTC) will produce a staged reading of New York State of Mind, a unique solo performance written and performed by Christopher Rivas and directed by Nataki Garrett. The piece... - January 13, 2010 - Watts Village Theater Company
The Orpheum Theatre Foxboro Presents the Boston Premiere of RENT
The Boston Premiere of RENT at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro January 29-February 7. - January 01, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Steve Sweeney Live at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro
Comedy night at the Orpheum Theatre Foxboro on January 8th at 8:00pm featuring Steve Sweeney. Also performing: Dan Boulger, Sarah Blodgett, and Tim Dillon. - January 01, 2010 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Uncanny Mysteries and Coincidences at Orlando's Newest Dinner & Magic Show
"An Evening of Magic" - Elegant Dining and Sophisticated Sleight of Hand - features a mouth-watering dinner at the legendary Del Frisco's Steakhouse and a stunning close-up Magic Show in a private parlor environment by world-renown magical entertainer, Orlando's own Kostya Kimlat. Purchase tickets at www.KMagic.com - December 23, 2009 - Kostya Magic Entertainment
It's Criminal! The Comedy (Getting People Off and Other Legal Fantasies)
Criminal Defense Attorney Murray Meyer’s idiosyncratic travelogue through the criminal justice system. - December 21, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
SoBe Institute of the Arts Celebrates New Beginnings with a Multimedia Grand Opening Cabaret at the Renovated Little Stage Theater
Under the direction of Executive Artistic Director Carson Kievman, SoBe Institute of the Arts will welcome the new year January 1st with a fresh and compelling multimedia arts cabaret to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the Little Stage Theater @ SoBe Arts. The Grand Opening Cabaret will... - December 20, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
Sydney Showboats Signs Up Adam Williams
Adam Williams, the choreographer and performer well known in the entertainment industry, both home and abroad, signs up with the famous Sydney Showboats. According to Olivia Ostaszewskyj, Entertainment and Marketing Manager of Sydney Showboats, Adam Williams has signed a contract with the company... - December 13, 2009 - Sydney Showboats
South Street Players to Hold Auditions for "Harvey"
The South Street Players, Freehold New Jersey's oldest theater company will hold auditions for its upcoming presentation of "Harvey" by Mary Chase. The auditions will be held Sunday December 13th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Spring Lake, NJ. - December 03, 2009 - South Street Players
John Strasberg Lectures on Training Actors and the Creative Process
As part of Accidental Repertory Theater's "Living Room Series," Artistic Director John Strasberg offers two lectures on acting and the creative process, December 3 and 10, 8pm, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, New York City. - November 28, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Haren-Penna Productions Presents: Together We Can Win - Celebrity Sports Auction
November 17, 2009 will be an evening of good food and good fun for two good causes. JLive music by Crystal and a celebrity sports auction, benefiting Build A Better Planet, promoting environmental awareness and sustainable living, and A Mother’s Cry, an original play about social justice, to... - October 30, 2009 - Haren-Penna Productions, LLC
American Puppet Company to Perform at Festival in Iran
Natural Bridges Puppet Production Company from Cleveland, Ohio is proud to announce that they have been chosen to perform their comedy show “NBTV PRESENTS” Nutty & Friends at the 11th Iran International Student Puppet Theatre Festival in Tehran, Iran from November 28 to December 05,... - October 29, 2009 - Natural Bridges Lots of Laughs Company
"Chase N’ Essence" & "All 4 Charity" the Plight of Dating and Relationships in the New Millennium
Two one-act plays by Jenifer Singleton explore the plight of dating and relationships in the new millennium. - October 19, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Love in Bloom
World premiere of a bawdy, bold, bodacious new Rudie-DeCarlo musical comedy. - October 19, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
" Mr. Scrooge" to Kick Off Nine O’clock Players Theatre for Children's 80th Fall Season
Assistance League of Southern California Nine O’Clock Players Theatre for Children opens its 80th fall season with the timeless production of Mr. Scrooge. This classic tale teaches us to value the people in our lives above money or material possessions. Noted producer Conroy Kanter, who made... - October 18, 2009 - Nine O'Clock Players
The Foxboro Orpheum Theater Announces 4th Annual Haunted House
Regional Theater Foxboro Orpheum announces professional production of scary haunted house. For more information visit their website: www.baycolonyproductions.com The Foxboro Orpheum Theater has high quality productions throughout the year, but each October their production team sets out to scare... - October 02, 2009 - The Foxboro Orpheum Theatre
Tickets to a 'Timeless' Sarasota Opera Season Are Available Now
With great music, compelling stories, and dazzling productions, Sarasota Opera promises a 2009-10 season that is Timeless. Tickets are now available to the general public. - September 30, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Sarasota Opera Artists Get 'Up Close'
Music lovers will have the unique opportunity to be on stage with the singers starring in Sarasota Opera’s fall production of Verdi’s La traviata. Only a limited number of tickets are being sold for this October 17 special event. - September 27, 2009 - Sarasota Opera
Electronic Planet Ensemble Presents IN.CAR.NATION - a Celebration of Cool Cars
Electronic Planet Ensemble presents IN.CAR.NATION, a multi-media environment of sight, sound and words to celebrate the cultural elegance of cool cars. - September 25, 2009 - Electronic Planet Ensemble
Comic Strip Live Presents "Comic Strip Live Theater"
First Comedy Club to Produce One- and Two-Person Theatrical Shows. Submissions Gladly Accepted. New York City’s Comic Strip Live, (www.comicstriplive.com) the Guinness Book of World Records’ holder of the Longest Stand Up Comedy Show, presents Comic Strip Live Theater, one- and two-person theatrical shows. Comic Strip Live Theater will host its first production, “They Call Me Mister Fry,” beginning Friday, November 6 at 8 PM. - September 15, 2009 - Comic Strip Live
EBE Ensemble's Call for Submissions of New One-Act Plays
New York based theater group seeks world-premiere short plays for it's third annual festival. - September 02, 2009 - EBE Ensemble
“Company” is Coming. Portland Production of Sondheim Classic Set for the Winningstad.
Stephen Sondheim's (“Sweeny Todd,” “West Side Story”) groundbreaking musical “Company” follows Bobby, a turning-35-year-old bachelor, along with his favorite couples and current squeezes, in a series of quirky and hilarious vignettes that inspire him to tie the knot before it’s too late. On Broadway, Company earned 17 Tony Awards. Now, this award-winning, Portland-based production brings a little taste of NYC to PDX with a show the Oregonian calls “Lush,” “Delicious” and “Recommended.” - August 04, 2009 - JANE a theater company
Rockabilly Star Joins Be Bop A Lula At Edinburgh Fringe Festival 16-30 Aug
Scotland’s foremost rockabilly artist Paul Paterson is Music Director of revival of legendary stageshow Be Bop A Lula 16-30 Aug at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009. - July 30, 2009 - Be Bop A Lula
Record Breaking Crowds Attend "Brigadoon" Presented by The Aerospace Players
The Aerospace Players presentation of “Brigadoon” opens to record-breaking audiences. The Aerospace Players brought magic alive this past weekend with the hit musical, “Brigadoon” at the James Armstrong Theatre in Torrance to a record-breaking number of viewers. This... - July 23, 2009 - The Aerospace Players
Live Cast Album of Banjo Boy Released: Musical about Meredith Willson
Announcement of release of the Live Album CD of the bio-musical-with-a-twist about the youth of Meredith Willson. - July 16, 2009 - Banjo Boy Entertainment
Dark Lady Players Demonstrate New Shakespeare Theory
John Hudson said "My series of columns for the arts and theater magazine The Clyde Fitch Report is showing that Shakespeare’s plays contain Jewish religious allegories, and were written as anti-Christian satires by the feminist poet Amelia Bassano Lanier (1569-1645). One of the world's most experimental Shakespeare companies, The Dark Lady Players, are doing their next demonstration production of these allegories on 5 September 2009 in New York City in Greenwich Village." - July 14, 2009 - DarkLadyPlayers
Summer Acting Program Has International Flair
John Strasberg Studios (JSS) and Accidental Repertory Theater (ART) kicked off their first summer acting program this week, presenting classes in acting technique, voice, and movement to students from around the world. “It’s something I wanted to do for myself,” said actor and... - July 12, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Accidental Rep’s Anne Pasquale is Young Audiences of NY Teaching Artist of the Year
Accidental Rep Vice President and Director of Arts-in-Education was named Teaching Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of New York at their annual Partners In Excellence award ceremony, June 2009. - July 11, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica - Presenting Free Outdoor Shakespeare in a Unique Location
The Sixth Annual Shakespeare Santa Monica. Outdoor Shakespeare Fun in Santa Monica. June 20-27. Tournament Tennis Court #1 at Reed Memorial Park corner of 7th & Wilshire Blvd. Always Free - Donations Accepted. - June 14, 2009 - Shakespeare Santa Monica
Announcing SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009
SoBe Institute of the Arts / SoBe Music Institute announces its SoBe Arts Summer Program 2009 (arts education program and workshops) for children, teens and adults (June 15/22 - July 31). SoBe Arts is located in the historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse and Little Stage Theater Complex on Miami... - June 11, 2009 - SoBe Institute of the Arts
New Theatre Company Brings Award Winning Musical, RENT to Chicago Suburbs
Introspect Theatre presents the Broadway musical RENT June 18-27, 2009 at 8 pm Bartlett High School Auditorium, 701 Schick Rd. Bartlett, IL 60120 - June 01, 2009 - Introspect Theatre
Launch of Santa Monica's New Comedy Spot: M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater
M.i's Westside Comedy Theater is Santa Monica's new home for comedy. The former Westside Eclectic Theater is being renovated and relaunched as a comedy mecca for all westsiders and beyond. The new owners are the founding fathers of the long touring Mission IMPROVable show - a short form improv show that is the most popular touring improv show in the country. A launch party will be held Thursday 5/14 through Saturday 5/16 including performances by the theater's top shows and celebrity guests. - May 13, 2009 - MI Productions
Accidental Rep Presents Working Sessions – Great Plays of the 20th Century
Accidental Rep presents its final working sessions as part of the Living Room Series, featuring scenes from great plays of the 20th century, drawn from our professional workshop, May 28-30 and June 4-6 at 8pm, 555 Eighth Avenue, Suite 403, in New York City. - May 12, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Alternative Theatre Company Brings Gay Theatre to New York
Original gay theatre comes to the New York stage with the premier of "Dirty Secrets" by Joe Marshall, opening June 4. Marshall tackles the sensitive topic of monogamy and gay relationships head-on in this thriller. - April 15, 2009 - Alternative Theatre Company
Pay Attention: ADHD in Hollywood, On the Rocks with a Twist
Frank South's true story of his life as a New York waiter and performance artist who is catapulted into fast track Hollywood TV writing unwittingly unleashing his Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Hypomania, Alcoholism, and Issues with Authority. - April 07, 2009 - Santa Monica Group Theatre/Santa Monica Playhouse
Accidental Rep’s "Variations on ‘A Doll’s House’" Make Work in Progress the Goal
John Strasberg's Accidental Repertory Theater presents Ibsen's "A Doll's House" in a traditional translation, and in a new version, in repertory, opening April 23, at John Strasberg Studios, 555 Eighth Avenue, NYC. - March 27, 2009 - Accidental Repertory Theater
Caryl Churchill's Seven Jewish Children to Premiere in Austin
To celebrate World Theatre Day, Austin Circle of Theaters teams with Cambiare Productions to present a free staged reading of Churchill’s controversial new work. - March 25, 2009 - Cambiare Productions