 Louis Armstrong House Museum Part of Partners in Preservation Contest, 5/21
May 8, 2012
As part of the Partners in Preservation grant contest that has taken over New York City, Louis Armstrong House Museum had almost 1,000 people attend its Garden Party this past weekend on May 5 & 6. LAHM also hosted a student photo that included a 5' 6' Louis Armstrong cutout of the Jazz legend in the Quad on the Queens College campus.
 Matthew Goodgame and Rachael Wooding Set for DIRTY DANCING Tribute, 4/26
April 11, 2012
The producers of An Evening of Dirty Dancing have announced the casting of the winner of Channel 4s Musicality Matthew Goodgame who will be joined on stage by West End leading lady and Coronation Street actress, Rachael Wooding at the Beck Theatre Hayes on April 26th, Lowther Pavilion on May 4th, The Elgiva Chesham on June 1st & Fairfield Halls Croydon on June 8th.
 Schola Cantorum on Hudson Presents TSE GO LA, 5/19
April 11, 2012
Schola Cantorum on Hudson and Bellagio resident Andrea Clearfield present a performance featuring Andrea Clearfield's multi-movement work entitled TSE GO LA, meaning 'At the Threshold of this Life,' which is based on poetry and music she discovered and recorded during her two treks deep into the Lo Monthang region of Nepal-poetry and music previously unheard by western ears.
 soloNOVA ARTS FESTIVAL Announces 2012 Storytellers, 5/29 - 6/17
April 9, 2012
terraNOVA COLLECTIVE and Producing Artistic Director, Jennifer Conley Darling, announced today that the 2012 soloNOVA Arts Festival, the award-winning and longest-running solo performance festival in New York City will play a three-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's New Ohio Theatre.
 Wilmington Drama League Presents PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE, 3/16
March 28, 2012
The Wilmington Drama League presents Picasso at the Lapin Agile, written by Steve Martin and directed by Jean Eggen from March 16 - 31, 2012.
 Singers Forum Presents SHOWSTOPPERS at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 3/5
March 5, 2012
SINGERS FORUM is pleased to announce the production of SHOWSTOPPERS, directed and hosted by Eric Michael Gillett. The event is a benefit for the Singers Forum Actors Equity Scholarship Program, which offers members of Actors Equity Association affordable vocal lessons.
 The Cell Presents THE IRISH CELL, 3/1
March 1, 2012
The Cell, Nancy Manocherian (Founding Artistic Director) and Kira Simring (Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the World Premiere production of Seamus Scanlon's DANCING AT LUNACY in conjunction with Larry Kirwan's BLOOD, directed by Kira Simring. This series, The Irish Cell, will play a limited engagement at the cell (338 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Thursday, March 1 and continue through Saturday, March 17. Opening Night is Saturday, March 3 (8 p.m.).
 Iestyn Davies to Debut at Lyric, 2/29
February 29, 2012
British countertenor Iestyn Davies makes his Lyric Opera debut in Chicago on February 29 in a new production of Handel's Rinaldo. The Baroque master's depiction of the First Crusade will be conducted by Harry Bicket and directed by Francisco Negrin. Davies, a rising star on the international music scene, and "One of the most glorious countertenor voices in the world today" (Independent, UK), sings the role of Eustazio.
 The Brick Announces Game Play Festival, 7/6
February 27, 2012
The Brick Theater is pleased to announce the fourth annual Game Play festival, taking place from July 6-28, 2012 in Brooklyn, New York. This year's festival will once again feature cutting-edge works that lie at the intersection of video gaming and performance.
 AS YOU LIKE IT Closes at 2012 Open Air Shakespeare Festival
February 18, 2012
The 2012 Open Air Summer Shakespeare Festival at Mona Vale, Top Dog Theatre will include Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT.
 eSe Teatro Presents eSe Amor: Great Works of Love
February 14, 2012
eSe Teatro: Seattle Latinos Take Stage, Seattle's only Latino theatre collective, will hold their first annual fundraising gala on Valentine's Day February 14, 2012.
 ESP to Present SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY, 2/13
February 13, 2012
ESP is delighted to present for our Valentine offering the ebullient Neopolitan comedy Saturday Sunday Monday by Eduardo de Filippo, featuring Seattle's beloved Clayton Corzatte! (pictured at right)
 CLIFFORD Celebrates 50th Birthday at Jorgensen, 2/12
February 12, 2012
Clifford the Big Red Dog is turning 50. The giant canine will lope onto Jorgensen's stage Sunday, February 12, in two matinees at 1 and 3 p.m. in "Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE!"
AS YOU LIKE IT Set for 2012 Open Air Shakespeare Festival, 2/10
February 10, 2012
The 2012 Open Air Summer Shakespeare Festival at Mona Vale, Top Dog Theatre will include Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT.
Singers Forum Presents SHOWSTOPPERS at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, 3/5
February 8, 2012
SINGERS FORUM is pleased to announce the production of SHOWSTOPPERS, directed and hosted by Eric Michael Gillett. The event is a benefit for the Singers Forum Actors Equity Scholarship Program, which offers members of Actors Equity Association affordable vocal lessons.
 Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Welcomes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 2/2-4
February 2, 2012
Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts stage, February 2-4, 2012 for four performances that will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey's extraordinary dancers in a series of new works and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.
Sony Centre Welcomes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 2/2-4
February 2, 2012
Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts stage, February 2-4, 2012 for four performances that will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey's extraordinary dancers in a series of new works and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.
AS YOU LIKE IT Set for 2012 Open Air Shakespeare Festival, 2/10
February 1, 2012
The 2012 Open Air Summer Shakespeare Festival at Mona Vale, Top Dog Theatre will include Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT.
 Old Opera House Theatre to Hold Auditions for HOME GAMES, 1/29
January 29, 2012
Auditions for the comedy/drama Home Games, by Tom Ziegler, will be held on Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30, at 7:00pm at the Old Opera House in Charles Town.
 A Noble Failure to Close at CoHo, 1/29
January 29, 2012
A NOBLE FAILURE, winner of NEWXNW Play Competition, featuring Bruce Burkhartsmeier, Jacklyn Maddux, Duffy Epstein, Eleanor O'Brien, Dennis Kelly and Kenneth Sergienko will close this weekend with a performance on January 29th.
The Cell Presents THE IRISH CELL, 3/1
January 25, 2012
The Cell, Nancy Manocherian (Founding Artistic Director) and Kira Simring (Artistic Director) are pleased to announce the World Premiere production of Seamus Scanlon's DANCING AT LUNACY in conjunction with Larry Kirwan's BLOOD, directed by Kira Simring. This series, The Irish Cell, will play a limited engagement at the cell (338 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011). Performances begin Thursday, March 1 and continue through Saturday, March 17. Opening Night is Saturday, March 3 (8 p.m.).
 Puppetry Provocations, Matthew Robins, et. al. Set for Little Angel Spring Season
January 25, 2012
Alongside the Little Angel Spring Season for children and families, the theatre is hosting a series of events and shows for adults.
 MTG Seeks Producers for New Production of URINETOWN
January 23, 2012
MIT's MTG is now accepting candidates to produce their spring 2012 production of Urinetown. For those with questions about producing or those would like to submit their name for consideration please email MTG at mtg-board@mit.edu. The deadline for submission is Sunday, January 29th at 11:59PM.
CLIFFORD Celebrates 50th Birthday at Jorgensen, 2/12
January 23, 2012
Clifford the Big Red Dog is turning 50. The giant canine will lope onto Jorgensen's stage Sunday, February 12, in two matinees at 1 and 3 p.m. in "Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE!"
eSe Teatro Presents eSe Amor: Great Works of Love
January 18, 2012
eSe Teatro: Seattle Latinos Take Stage, Seattle's only Latino theatre collective, will hold their first annual fundraising gala on Valentine's Day February 14, 2012.
 Bobby Johnston Announced as Production Designer/Technical Director at Atlanta Lyric Theatre
January 17, 2012
Atlanta Lyric Theatre Artistic Director and General Manager Brandt Blocker announced today that Bobby Johnston has been hired as full-time production manager and technical director for the 32-year-old musical theatre company.
Old Opera House Theatre to Hold Auditions for HOME GAMES, 1/29
January 16, 2012
Auditions for the comedy/drama Home Games, by Tom Ziegler, will be held on Sunday & Monday, January 29 & 30, at 7:00pm at the Old Opera House in Charles Town.
 Kanaga System Krush Releases Wassoulou Foli, 1/16
January 16, 2012
Independent record label Kanaga System Krush (K.S.K.) has released Wassoulou Foli with drumming virtuoso Amadou 'Taga' Sidibe and friends featuring 'Tu' Sinayoko.
 Star Search Grand Champion Sam Harris Hosts Cabaret at the Columbia Club Master Class, 1/14
January 14, 2012
Sam Harris, Star Search Grand Champion and Broadway star, will work one-on-one with participants in this intimate and supportive class designed to help participants delve more deeply into a song and strengthen thier live performance. He will provide insight and coaching in such areas as lyric interpretation, phrasing, connecting with the audience and acting, in order to help to bring the story of the song to its greatest potential.
 Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of A King Celebration with Concert, 1/12
January 12, 2012
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its annual "A King Celebration" concert, a musical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. The performance, commemorating the life and work of the celebrated civil rights leader, will take place in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
 First Draft at Charter Theater to Premiere THE BISON BEAST OF DUBOIS, 1/10 & 1/17
January 10, 2012
First Draft at Charter Theater - a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays; supporting local artists; and partnering with theaters looking to produce new work - announced today that it will present two readings this month of the new comedy, "The Bison Beast of Dubois," by DC-based playwright Mario Baldessari, who is First Draft's Playwright-in-Residence for the 2011-2012 season.
 Pittsburgh CLO to Hold Auditions for Summer 2012 Season
January 9, 2012
Pittsburgh CLO will be holding auditions for trained singers, dancers and character actors in Pittsburgh CLO's 2012 Summer Season productions of A Chorus Line, Annie, Fiddler on the Roof and Sunset Boulevard.
Sony Centre Welcomes Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 2/2-4
January 4, 2012
Led by Robert Battle in his inaugural season as Artistic Director, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts stage, February 2-4, 2012 for four performances that will showcase the brilliant artistry and passionate spirit of Ailey's extraordinary dancers in a series of new works and new productions that extend the vital legacy of Alvin Ailey (1931-1989) in exciting new directions.
Kanaga System Krush Releases Wassoulou Foli, 1/16
January 4, 2012
Independent record label Kanaga System Krush (K.S.K.) has released Wassoulou Foli with drumming virtuoso Amadou 'Taga' Sidibe and friends featuring 'Tu' Sinayoko.
Star Search Grand Champion Sam Harris Hosts Cabaret at the Columbia Club Master Class, 1/14
January 4, 2012
Sam Harris, Star Search Grand Champion and Broadway star, will work one-on-one with participants in this intimate and supportive class designed to help participants delve more deeply into a song and strengthen thier live performance. He will provide insight and coaching in such areas as lyric interpretation, phrasing, connecting with the audience and acting, in order to help to bring the story of the song to its greatest potential.
 South Orange Performing Arts Center Announces Spring 2012 Schedule
January 2, 2012
South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) announces its theatre line-up for spring 2012. The line-up includes a Cabaret from Tony nominee Tom Wopat as well as an onstage reunion of RENT original cast members Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp.
First Draft at Charter Theater to Premiere THE BISON BEAST OF DUBOIS, 1/10 & 1/17
December 21, 2011
First Draft at Charter Theater - a nonprofit organization devoted to developing theater audiences alongside new plays; supporting local artists; and partnering with theaters looking to produce new work - announced today that it will present two readings this month of the new comedy, "The Bison Beast of Dubois," by DC-based playwright Mario Baldessari, who is First Draft's Playwright-in-Residence for the 2011-2012 season.
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