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The 'New' McCree Theatre Presents A Soulful Christmas 12/17-19
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Looking for a booster shot of the Holiday-Spirit variety? The "New" McCree Theatre, 5005 Cloverlawn Drive at Pierson Road, has just the right medicine. Get into the holiday spirit full-throttle as Mid-Michigan's most exciting theatre presents the holiday gala, A Soulful Christmas, by Charles H. Winfrey, December 17 - 19, 2009 with performances on Thursday and Friday at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. »
Dr. Joy Browne To Host Talk-Back With Judith Ivey 12/3 After Lady With All The Answers
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Dr. Joy Browne - the nationally acclaimed, syndicated radio host and licensed clinical psychologist whose radio program is the longest running of its kind (heard locally in the New York are on Wor Radio Network for nearly 15 years) - will join two-time Tony-winning actress Judith Ivey in a post-show discussion about the mother of all advice experts, Ann Landers following a performance of David Rambo's play in which Ivey portrays Landers, The Lady With All The Answers, following the Thursday, December 3rd performance at 8 p.m. at the Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce St.) in Manhattan. »
Mint Theater's So Help Me God Opens 12/3
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Mint Theater Company today announced that its second offering of the season, So Help Me God! by Maurine Dallas Watkins (the author of Chicago, the play upon which the musical is based), directed by Mint Artistic Director Jonathan Bank, will begin as scheduled on Wednesday, November 18th, with opening night set for December 7th at the Lucille Lortel Theater (121 Christopher Street). Kristen Johnston, two-time Emmy Award winner for her performance in "3rd Rock from the Sun," will perform the role of Lily, a fabulous dramatic diva who must fend off a challenge from her ambitious but naïve understudy, played by Anna Chlumsky (My Girl films). »
Circle Mirror Transformation Returns to Playwrights Horizons, 12/15
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Following an acclaimed original sold-out run, Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) proudly announces a limited return engagement of the company's recent World Premiere production of Circle Mirror Transformation, the new hit play by Annie Baker ("An original voice" - Daily News; "A playwright to know" - Newsday). Directed by Sam Gold ("A magic-fingered director" - Variety; "An uncommonly observant eye and ear" - The New York Times), the original engagement opened Tuesday, October 13 to across-the-board rave reviews and was ultimately extended twice by critical and audience demand through Saturday, November 21. The return limited engagement will begin performances Tuesday, December 15 at Playwrights Horizons' Peter Jay Sharp Theater with tickets on sale through Sunday, January 17, 2010. »
Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming Comes To The Moore Theatre, Tix Now On Sale
2 December 2009 12:59 PM, PST
Seattle Theatre Group (Stg) presents Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming at The Moore Theatre on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. For the first time in Seattle, witness an evening length performance of intense muscular strength, alluring artistry and aesthetic grace that seamlessly incorporates a captivating mix of drum, dance and music - a stimulating, heart-pounding arrangement for the senses. »
Paul O'Grady and Pamela Anderson Star in U.K.'s Aladdin Pantomime Spectacular, 12/2 - 1/10
2 December 2009 12:30 AM, PST
In a rather unusual pairing, stage a screen star Paul O'Grady and former Bay Watch babe Pamela Anderson will be sharing the role of Genie in a pantomime production of Aladdin at the New Wimbledon Theatre. The prouction will run December 4 - January 10. Stage veteran Brian Blessed will play the evil Abanazar. New Wimbledon Theatre and First Family Entertainment are producing the Christmas spectacular. »
The Full Monty Returns to the West End, 12/2; Thom Sutherland Directs
2 December 2009 12:30 AM, PST
Whatsonstage.com is reporting that Thom Southerland will helm a new production of Terrence McNally and David Yazbeck's The Full Monty. The production will make its debut at the Broadway Theatre in Catford from running November 4-29, with a West End transfer to the Players Theatre scheduled for. December 2. The production will run at the Players Theatre through January 2. This production will be the first revival of the show in the West End since 2002, where it played at the Prince of Wales Theatre for only eight months. »
Stone Soup Theatre Presents A Child's Christmas in Wales, 12/4 - 12/24
1 December 2009 10:24 PM, PST
One of the most enduring, yet often forgotten Christmas memoirs, Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales comes to life at Stone Soup Theatre, recreating the nostalgic magic of Dylan Thomas' childhood Christmas when everything was brighter, better and more alive. Dylan comes to realize, however, the experience of Christmas doesn't change with time, but holds a place that nothing else can fill. Performers include our youth conservatory students and professional adult actors. »
Aurora Theatre Announces Gap Festival Finalists
1 December 2009 10:00 PM, PST
Berkeley's acclaimed Aurora Theatre Company has announced the four plays chosen as finalists by a committee of local directors for the Global Age Project (Gap), the company's new works initiative that promotes the creation of forward-looking theater: A Guide for the Perplexed by Joel Drake Johnson; The Serving Class by Garret Groenveld; Miss Lily Gets Boned by Bekah Brunstetter; and Collapse by Allison Moore. »
Comedy Works South Hosts Gospel Brunch, 12/13
1 December 2009 9:50 PM, PST
Inspired by the amazing experience of Gospel Brunch enjoyed at House of Blues clubs and Bb King's Blues Clubs across the country, Comedy Works South is hosting a Gospel Brunch on Sunday, December 13. The organization hosted the first Gospel Brunch in January of 2009 to a full house. Monthly Gospel Brunches followed in the spring with rave reviews for the music and food. Join us this fall and winter as we roll into another season of Gospel Brunches at Comedy Works South. »
Denver's 'Guilty Ones' talk 'Spring Awakening'
1 December 2009 7:42 PM, PST
On Wednesday June 26th, 2006, my best friend and I walked into the Atlantic Theatre Company to see the, then, Off-Broadway show "Spring Awakening". The theater was small and there was an electric feeling in the air. We were familiar with the show's composer Duncan Shiek's music so we got the last 2 tickets available. What exploded from the stage that evening left us breathless. We chatted with Steven Sater during intermission and he said that they had just found out that the show was moving but they didn't know where. Well, where was to Broadway! And after a successful run and 8 Tony Awards (Including Best Musical), Spring Awakening hits Denver on December 1st. »
A Christmas Memory Opens at Centre Stage, 12/3
1 December 2009 12:39 PM, PST
Centre Stage presents Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory, paired each evening with another Capote classic, The Thanksgiving Visitor, as well as carols of the season and complimentary hot apple cider! Don't miss this warm, immersive and delicately directed feast for the heart and the senses featuring Amy Stryker Mathena, whose screen credits include starring roles opposite such notables as Carol Burnette, Hume Cronyn, Meg Tilly and Tim Matheson. Rounding out director Benjamin P. Robinson's cast are Christopher M. Evans, JeanE Bartlett and Mary Sparks Gray. »
Tyler Perry Takes Madea on the Road in 2010
1 December 2009 11:12 AM, PST
Comedian and celebrated performer/producer/director Tyler Perry is taking his famed character, Madea, on the road. In a message to fans on his official website, Perry announced that his new play, Madea's Big Happy Family will begin a national tour on January 4, 2010 at the Pepsi Arena in Denver, Colorado. Perry will, of course, perform the title role. Announcements regarding casting and a creative team are forthcoming. »
Newcomer Marisa Wegrzyn Wins 2009 Wasserstein Prize, Ceremony Held 12/1
1 December 2009 2:00 AM, PST
Emerging playwright Marisa Wegrzyn is the recipient of the 2009 Wasserstein Prize for her play Hickorydickory. The Wasserstein Prize was established in memory of the Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein, who died in 2006. The $25,000 prize is awarded for an outstanding script by a young woman who has not yet received national attention. The Wasserstein Prize is funded by the Educational Foundation of America (Efa) and administered by Theatre Development Fund. It will be presented by Wendy's life-long friend and Efa Board member Heidi Ettinger and Tdf's Executive Director Victoria Bailey at a reception at The Players at 16 Gramercy Park South in New York City on Tuesday, December 1. In addition to the $25,000 prize, Ms. Wegrzyn's play, Hickorydickory, will receive a reading at Second Stage Theatre in New York City. »
December Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
1 December 2009 1:13 AM, PST
As we turn the page on the calendar to December and start giving Serious consideration as to what we will be getting for our friends and family for Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Festivus, or whatever other Holiday you might celebrate at this time of year - why not consider giving the gift of live theatre? The selection is certainly diverse - and there are options to meet virtually every budget and taste! »
Duncan Sheik Set for Old Globe Concert in Advance of His Whisper House Mounting, 1/11/2010
30 November 2009 10:23 PM, PST
Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto today announced that Tony and Grammy Award winner Duncan Sheik will perform in concert with members of his touring band at the Globe prior to the World Premiere of his new musical, Whisper House, on Jan. 11 at 8:00 p.m. Sheik has toured extensively this year and will perform songs from Whisper House and his other acclaimed albums. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Globe's education activities. Tickets to Duncan Sheik in Concert are currently available by subscription only. Single tickets will go on sale on Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. »
Orange County's Pacific Symphony presents An Osmond Family Christmas, 12/17 - 12/19
30 November 2009 8:41 PM, PST
Orange County, CA—Throughout the years, the Osmonds have delighted audiences with their touring shows, their Top-40 hits, a television show, and even an animated cartoon. Eighty-million albums, 47 gold and platinum records later, America's favorite showbiz family—Osmond brothers Wayne, Jay, Jimmy and Merrill—arrive in Orange County for the holidays! Joining Pacific Symphony for An Osmond Family Christmas, on Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 17-19, at 8 p.m., in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, the brothers plan to entertain with a mix of the chart-topping hits that started "Osmondmania" just a few decades ago and their own upbeat versions of Christmas tunes, such as "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," "White Christmas" and "Feliz Navidad." »
Review: Cute Winter Wonderettes brings Holiday Cheer to Laguna Playhouse (11/28 - 12/30)
30 November 2009 8:38 PM, PST
Laguna Beach, CA—With the holidays upon us, the arrival of aptly-themed shows also permeate the theatrical landscape. And like tinsel, egg-nog and Santa, perennial traditions are still what most people crave, especially in these unknowing, unstable times. Hummable, familiar holiday tunes are always a crowd-pleaser, so it's no surprise that Winter Wonderettes (now playing at the Laguna Playhouse through December 30) delivers a pleasantly cheerful, though altogether a routine, by-the-numbers, jukebox musical. Tied neatly with a pretty bow, the show is packaged precisely to induce just the right amount of laughs and to entertain enough to fill its audience with yuletide giddiness, without bombarding us with pesky heavy themes or intrusive thought-provoking lessons. Much like the show that preceded it, the holiday-themed sequel to Roger Bean's off-Broadway hit The Marvelous Wonderettes is cute, adorable, cheery and exactly the kind of safe, holiday entertainment that is as tried and true as its music. »
Second Stage to Host 'In Conversation: Anna Deavere Smith & Elizabeth Alexander' 12/3
30 November 2009 5:45 PM, PST
Second Stage Theatre will host a post-performance conversation between Anna Deavere Smith and Elizabeth Alexander following the Thursday, December 3 evening performance of Let Me Down Easy. A renowned poet, essayist and playwright, Elizabeth Alexander most recently composed and delivered the poem "Praise Song for the Day" for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. The conversation is free to all in attendance at the Thursday, December 3 8:00pm performance. »
Full Cast Announced for Untitled Theater Company's The Velvet Oratorio, Presented 11/30
30 November 2009 1:30 AM, PST
Complete casting has been announced for the upcoming production of The Velvet Oratorio by the Untitled Theatre Company #61. The cast will include Craig Anderson, Timothy Babcock, Danny Bowes, Peter Brown, Jonathan Farmer, Joe Gately, Josh Hartung, Saysha Heinzman, Eric Oleson, Yvonne Roen, and Tony Torn, along with members of the Choir of Saint Mary the Virgin Times Square. The show features a book by Edward Einhorn with music and direction by Henry Akona. »
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