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Lea Michele - Lea Michele Doesnt Want To Be Single Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:19AMLEA MICHELE, who plays 'Rachel Berry' in the hit TV musical 'Glee', says she would rather have a long-distance relationship than have no boyfriend at all. The 24-year-old...
Kaye Ballard, Donna McKechnie and Liliane Montevecchi to Star in One-Night-Only Gala Broadway Performance Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:17AMHollywood and Broadway legends Kaye Ballard, Donna McKechnie and Liliane Montevecchi will star in a one-night-only gala performance "From Broadway with Love" at the historic Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Â The Broadway performance will benefit Animal Protection of New Mexico, a non-profit organization that has been challenging historic and widespread animal cruelty in ...
Met opera adds 300 theaters to its HD broadcasts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:54AMA dozen live transmissions are slated for the fifth season of New York's The Metropolitan Opera HD telecasts, starting Oct. 9 with a much-awaited new production, Richard Wagner's "Das Rheingold" directed by Robert Lepage.
Thriller and spills in Birmingham Hippodrome’s new line up Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:38AMWednesday 1st September 2010, 11:30AM BST. The new season of shows at the Birmingham Hippodrome has been announced.
Met opera adds 300 theaters to its HD broadcasts Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 4:41AMThe close-ups were so tight you could see a tear slowly trickling down the tenor's face — and that the soprano's fingernail polish didn't match the color on her toes, though she did nail the high C.
No 'Love' lost on Broadway Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:00AMWith a worldwide gross of more than $5 billion, Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Phantom of the Opera" is the most successful theatrical venture in showbiz history. Which means it can pay for some of Lloyd Webber's misfires -- such as "Love Never Dies," the "Phantom" sequel that's...
Musing on music Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:42AMBy: Jimmy Geurts, Montage Editor Among USF's recent and ensp;construction projects is the new School of Music building and mdash; and as it nears its slated spring and ensp;completion, music faculty are considering how the building will change USF's and Tampa's music scene. Acco...
Bread and circuses Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 11:32PMPerusing the 2010-11 lineup of Las Vegas's various theatrical troupes, one is impressed -- if that is the word -- by the amount of risk-aversion on display. A recession will do that, and some artistic directors tell you right up front that the economy absolutely shapes their decision-making process, especially when you're at the mercy of subscription and single-ticket sales.
New Play Friends to Arrive Off-Broadway in October; Casting Announced Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 9:44AMDonis Productions will present Friends beginning Oct. 7 at Theater 3 in Manhattan.
Ruthie Henshall Joins Cast of New London-Bound Production of Blithe Spirit Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 8:29AMRuthie Henshall has joined the previously announced Alison Steadman for the new production of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, which is set to play at Bath's Theatre Royal in November, then tour en route to a West End opening at the Apollo Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, beginning performances March 2, 2011, prior to an official opening March 9.
Broadway's Lauren Pritchard Sets Debut Album Release Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:55AMLauren Pritchard is going from Broadway to the record store.
The bright lights of Broadway for Chatham residents Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:56AMTHE CHATHAMS – Love the footlights and greasepaint of The Great White Way? Then Chatham Recreation has a treat for you.
Historical appeal of Swan Lake Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:09AMStop and ask 10 random people in the street to name a ballet and there is a good chance that eight or nine of them - possibly even all 10 - would name Swan Lake.
'Miss Saigon' stars celebrate 30 years of CCP Outreach Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:05AMMANILA, Philippines - Members of the cast of the Broadway hit "Miss Saigon" are among those featured in "Lakbay Himig," a music compilation that celebrates 30 years of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' (CCP) Outreach and Exchange Program.
Philly Fringe opens LAB, Live Arts Brewery, in Northern Liberties for new works Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:54AMThis year's Live Arts Festival/Philly Fringe opens Friday with a pioneering idea that could become a model for new work, a project far outlasting the festival's two-plus weeks of cutting-edge, oddball, occasionally thought-provoking, and sometimes brilliant performances.
Theater comes to the south Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:17AMMANILA, Philippines - A group called Theater Down South envisions to broaden theatrical horizons and to gather in audiences from Alabang, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Rizal, Laguna or Cavite, and probably the entire Calabarzon.
'Ragtime' revival nominated for 11 Jeff Awards Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:16AMHedy Weiss: Looking back on the 2009-2010 theater season in Chicago -- and the announcement of the Jeff Awards nominations for Equity productions invariably inspires just such an exercise -- is a reminder of how exceptional much of the work on this city's stages during the past year turned out to be.
ABC Announces Dancing with the Stars Season 11 Cast Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:10AMABC announced the 12 celebrities that will compete on the 11th season of "Dancing with the Stars."
"Now You Know": Sondheim on Sondheim , the Two-Disc Album, Gets Aug. 31 Release Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:16PMPS Classics officially releases the two-disc Broadway cast album of Sondheim on Sondheim on Aug. 31. The biographical musical revue that featured video clips of the composer-lyricist sharing stories of his career, craft and life is preserved on a recording that mixes spoken audio tracks by Sondheim, plus his songs.
ABC ANNOUNCES CAST FOR SEASON 11 OF DANCING WITH THE STARS Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:47PMThe new season, as previously announced, returns Monday, September 20.
‘Proof’ opens Sept. 10; new faces with TCT Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:30PMlarger view “So much is new this year at Tehachapi Community Theatre,” brags President Karl Schuck, “from opening night receptions to energized new directors for the season.” “Karen Fisher will be taking charge of our new opening night receptions, from tasty tidbits to delicious beverages, all served with Karen’s usual flair,” offered TCT Secretary Monica Nadon. “We’ve been dreaming of this for ...
Los Angeles Production Listings Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:30PMThe following listings are not casting notices but instead reflect the best general information available about current casting assignments. Do your homework and use them wisely. Do not phone or visit casting directors' offices.
To be safe, Broadway plays to the pit Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:02AMOn the Great White Way, the fall season shows signs of coming up roses, but theater denizens still fear getting stuck by lingering thorns. First, the good news: Audiences packed Broadway houses this summer, pushing up attendance numbers for the first time in years. And the fall season is about to start with a bevy of buzz-worthy shows. The Merchant of Venice starring Al Pacino, a critically ...
‘Oliver’ to begin ACT season Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:32AMASHEVILLE - Asheville Community Theatre turns 65 this year. To celebrate, the theater’s organizers have put together a season bursting with music, drama, humor and intrigue.
Morris Stage: Companies co-produce new play at Kean University Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:16AMPlaywrights Theatre, which has always had its act together, is taking it on the road.
Cultural Park Theatre: Fairy-tale production opens year Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:38AMCultural Park Theatre launches its 2010-11 season with a musical review featuring some of the greatest songs from Broadway and film.
Local boy accepts award for Billy Elliot cast Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:06PMClemente, 12, who is currently playing Billy at the Imperial Theater, accepted the award during a recent gala at the Player's Club in Gramercy Park, said his mother and local attorney Linda Mandel Clemente. Clemente shared the stage for the event with Tony Award-winners Katie Finneran (Promises, Promises); Anthony LaPaglia, (Lend Me a Tenor and TV drama Without a Trace) and Hugh Panaro (Lestat ...
Oklahoma City native Megan Osterhaus steps into featured role on Broadway Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 7:34PMOklahoma City native Megan Osterhaus recently took over the role of Winifred Banks in the Broadway production of "Mary Poppins."
Overture responds to Radomski's criticisms Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 1:06PMAfter talking with the Overture, it appears that some of what Noel Radomski said about the performance center was based on false premises.
Review: ‘Woman Before A Glass’ is one actress, one act, one great play Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:39AMIt’s a challenge for a play with one actor and one act to hold the attention of its audience for a full 80 minutes. Especially compared to more elaborate productions that have the advantage of multiple characters and a variety of scene changes.
Faith Calendar Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 5:53AMBuddhist meditation classes: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 30 at Anabel's Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. Held by Kadampa Meditation Center Washington. 206-526-9565, www.meditateinseattle.org , info@meditateinseattle.org.
CALENDAR: Aug. 21, 2010 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 2:07AMSaturday, Aug. 21
Madison's drag queens create the perfect roles for themselves Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 12:07AMIt's hard to imagine who could outdo Lady Gaga in the shock-and-spectacle department, especially here in casually dressed Madison. As it turns out, there's at least one local spot where ladies give the foxy provocateur a run for her money on a regular basis. That place is Club 5, the gay bar and dance club just south of the Beltline.
Mass honors Polish Black Madonna Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:43PMLAWRENCE — Our Lady of Czestochowa, known as the Polish Madonna will be honored during Mass Aug. 29, 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi, 35 Essex St. The bilingual liturgy features readings and hymns in Polish.
For tourists, Hollywood glitters anew Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:30PMWandering through the cool, hushed halls of the mausoleum in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Enrico and Patrick Espiritu are on a mission to find the final resting place of Rudolph Valentino.
Case Closed: David Mamet's Race Ends Broadway Run Aug. 21 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:17PMDavid Mamet's provocative legal drama Race, starring Eddie Izzard, Dennis Haysbert, Afton C. Williamson and Richard Thomas, concludes its Broadway run Aug. 21 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
PLAYBILL.COM'S BRIEF ENCOUNTER With Noah Robbins Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:16PMMeet rising star Noah Robbins, the young actor of Broadway's brief 2009 run of Brighton Beach Mmeoirs. He's currently learning Secrets of theTrade opposite John Glover Off-Broadway.
PHOTO CALL: Ute Lemper Brings Her Bukowski Project to Joe's Pub Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 11:15PMUte Lemper, who has starred in both the London and Broadway productions of Chicago, returned to Joe's Pub Aug. 19 with The Bukowski Project, a musical exploration of Charles Bukowski's poetry.
‘Luz' to inaugurate Arts Center at UTB-TSC Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:32AMBROWNSVILLE – Bianca Marroquin is excited about her performance that will inaugurate the new Arts Center at the University of Texas at Brownsville and Texas Southmost College.
Bringing Broadway back to T.O. Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:44AMAfter more than 10 years, the words Broadway North will have a new meaning for Toronto.
Around the region Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 4:02AMPlay to be staged at Genesis: The Drama Family, in association with Quietly Outspoken Productions, will present "My Life, My Faith, My God" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Genesis Convention Center, 5th Avenue and Broadway. Doors will open at 6. Playwright Daniel DeAngelo Sprouse's stage play will feature as a musical guest the award-winning gospel group Shekinah Glory. Tickets are $25 in ...
Official: Landis Theater's business plan is fluid Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 3:13AMVINELAND -- Landis Theater Performing Arts Center aims to throw one big gala a year, but none as large-scale or expensive as May's grand opening performance with Broadway star Bernadette Peters, officials say.
KQED's 'Quest' wins environmental awards Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:36AM"Quest," KQED's science and environmental series, has won a record four awards from the Society of Environmental Journalists' 2010 Reporting on the Environment competition. "Seahorse Sleuths," a piece covering the illegal trade in sea horses, picked up first... KQED - Media - Journalism - Education - San Francisco
CALENDAR: Aug. 20, 2010 Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 2:08AMToday , Aug. 20
Musician hopes his time comes again Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:36AMThe music thumps from the stereo, and the Tonasia's "Tears of Tears" breaks through the beat.
VH1 star Jacqueline Madden appears at Shannon Rose Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:35AMCLIFTON — Jaqueline Madden, star of VH1's reality series "You're Cut Off" will appear at the Shannon Rose in Clifton on Aug. 26. She will be singing her new song "Can't Let Go" as well as debuting two new songs that night.
Linus Roache, Heather Burns, Michael Park and Georgia Engel Will Inhabit 'Middletown' for Vineyard Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:14PMGeorgia Engel and Michael Park will join the previously announced Linus Roache and Heather Burns in the world premiere of Will Eno's play Middletown — about small-town folk — starting Oct. 13 at Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre. Opening night is Nov. 3.
Tommy the playwright Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:48PMSaying Tommy Smith is a talented playwright is a bit of an understatement. After he graduated from Peninsula High School and earned degrees in both English and drama from the University of Washington in 2001, Smith, 32, moved to New York and attended Julliard School for its playwright program.
San Diego theaters set new season productions Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:36PMWhether looking for a soulful musical, a funny and entertaining play for kids, a hit Broadway production or more thought-provoking performances - there's something for everyone in the season lists of area theaters. La Jolla Playhouse www.lajollaplayhouse.com Ongoing season subscriptions: $135-$312 (858) 550-1010 "Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin." Sept. 7-Oct ...
Nine O'Clock Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 2:11PMAs summer distractions are scarce in full holyday season, you get to choose between a low-key sci-fi and a revamped children’s classic.