Category: Theater

Where’s the line? Theme parks aiming to eliminate them

This undated photo made available by Universal Orlando Resort, shows the new “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride in Orlando, Fla. Universal is leading the theme-park charge into “virtual lines” that give visitors options for exploring a park or watching live entertainment instead of the tedium of looking at someone’s back as you inch forward step by step to the thrill ride.

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on March 12

Wynonna & the Big Noise will play at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Calvin Gilmore Theater, 8901 N. Kings Highway , Myrtle Beach. This photo shows the quintet, including Wynonna Judd in center, with her husband, Cactus Moser – the bandleader, producer and drummer – to her immediate right.

Playwright Dael Orlandersmith’s lecture rescheduled

Dael Orlandersmith, Obie-winning playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist in drama, has rescheduled her appearance at the University at Albany to May 1. She was originally scheduled to appear March 20. Orlandersmith will speak about her life in the theater and her new play, “Until the Flood,” about events and racial tensions in Ferguson, Mo. Her work frequently explores the struggles of African-Americans in urban settings, and life in the rough East Harlem neighborhood and housing projects of her childhood.

Dystopian fiction is selling like there’s no tomorrow

Gloomy classics depicting societies gone terribly wrong have shot to the top of best-seller lists like Amazon’s in recent months, including George Orwell’s “1984” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” prompting publishers to ramp up production decades after the books were first released.

Hit Musical Comedy BAGHDADDY Returns to Off-Broadway

The well reviewed, NY Times Critic’s Pick Baghdaddy by Marshall Pailet and A.D. Penedo will return to NYC beginning April 6, opening on Monday, May 1, 2017 and have an initial run thrugh June 18, 2017 at St. Luke’s Theatre . Tickets are $39.50, $69.50, $99 and can be purchased by visiting telecharge.com or or by calling 212-239- 6200 .

Salt Lake Acting Company to produce new musical “Fun Home”

The new-gen Broadway musical “Fun Home” is coming home to Utah with a regional premiere at Salt Lake Acting Company, after the Tony Award-winning musical received development attention at a Sundance Theatre Lab. The musical, with a book and lyrics by Lisa Kron and music by Jeanine Tesori, is an unlikely adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir about coming to terms with her sexuality and that of her gay father after being raised in a funeral home.

10 Other Beauty and the Beast Adaptations

Over the years, the ‘tale as old as time’ has been seen in some very interesting and surprising incarnations. While we eagerly anticipate the release of Walt Disney Pictures ‘ live-action Beauty and the Beast , we’re looking back at some of the most notable adaptations of the original french fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.

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Philip Glass brings Walt Disney back to life, darkly

Walt Disney is the quintessential American success story a genius and maverick with humble Midwestern roots who became America’s most beloved storyteller and dream weaver. But “The Perfect American,” a two-act opera by Philip Glass that makes its American premiere March 12 at Long Beach Opera, reveals another side of Walt.

Backlash grows over Disney’s gay ‘Beauty and the Beast’ character

Backlash grows over Disney’s gay ‘Beauty and the Beast’ character A theater in Alabama will not show the Disney film, while Russian government officials consider a ban. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://usat.ly/2lJyfdT The backlash over a major gay character appearing in Walt Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is rising, putting a theater in Alabama and Russian government officials on common ground.

Tony Award-Winning Actor Ben Vereen Brings a Night of Career…

The Ridgefield Playhouse and Ridgefield Magazine Broadway and Cabaret Series presents a night with the Legendary Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen on Sunday, May 21 at 8 p.m. Ben Vereen ‘s performances transcend time and are woven into the fabric of this country’s artistic legacy. In this special evening, partially underwritten by Adam Broderick Salon and Spa, you will take a whirlwind trip through Vereen’s career and favorite songs – including numbers from Pippin and Jesus Christ Superstar, interspersed with loving and sometimes hilarious anecdotes about some of the Broadway greats he has worked with.

Elvis Presley’s Graceland opens new entertainment complex

Nearly four decades after Elvis sang his last tune, his legacy got a $45 million boost with the Thursday opening of a major new attraction at his Graceland estate – an entertainment complex that Priscilla Presley says gives “the full gamut” of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. About 200 people streamed into “Elvis Presley’s Memphis” after the late singer’s wife cut a ribbon and allowed fans to see the $45 million complex for the first time.

What’s in the basement of – Get Out’? A metaphor.

What would you say if I told you the best movie of the young year to date is a horror comedy made by the guy from Key and Peele? And by “best,” I mean the funniest, smartest, creepiest, and most culturally trenchant? All while playing like a combination throwback to/parody of thousands of cheesy don’t-go-in-the-basement thrillers that some of us never tell anyone we watch on Cinemax at 1 a.m.? That’s a hefty assignment. Writer-director Jordan Peele – the short one of TV’s comic duo – has pulled it off without breaking a sweat.

Sing out, Oedipus! ‘Gospel at Colonus’ looks its Sunday best

Interpretation of the news based on evidence, including data, as well as anticipating how events might unfold based on past events From left: e’Marcus Harper-Short , William T. Newman Jr. and DeMone in “The Gospel at Colonus.” It’s not just that rich voices lift heavenward in WSC Avant Bard’s fine new staging of “The Gospel at Colonus.”

Theater review: ‘Dancing Lessons’

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Sutton Foster charms at the Pops

The two-time Tony winner is both powerful and personal in a set of Cole Porter tunes and nods to her Broadway roles Sutton Foster charms at the Pops The two-time Tony winner is both powerful and personal in a set of Cole Porter tunes and nods to her Broadway roles Check out this story on cincinnati.com: http://cin.ci/2moJg62 Sutton Foster beamed a big smile and then delivered one of the most moving renditions in her show with the Cincinnati Pops. “Stars and the Moon” from Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World,” was authentic, humorous and at the same time, deeply moving.

Five things to watch at this year’s Oscars bash

Workers build the red carpet arrivals area ahead of the 89th annual Oscars outside the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California on February 23, 2017. AFP / Robyn BECK Los Angeles: It’s no secret that “La La Land” is the big favorite to earn major Oscars glory on Sunday.

WAITRESS Welcomes Chris Diamantopoulos in the Role of Dr. Pomatter Next Month

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on March 31, TV star Chris Diamantopoulos will star opposite Sara Bareilles as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson to create an “I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist” pie. Drew Gehling , who created the role of Dr. Pomatter, will play his final performance on March 30. Jessie Mueller , who currently stars in Waitress as Jenna, will play her final performance on March 26. After a brief – 15 year – hiatus, Chris returns to Broadway where he began his stage career in Les Miserables and The Full Monty.

WAITRESS Welcomes Chris Diamantopoulos in the Role of Dr. Pomatter Next Month

The producers of the Broadway hit Waitress have announced that on March 31, TV star Chris Diamantopoulos will star opposite Sara Bareilles as Dr. Pomatter, who inspires expert pie-maker Jenna Hunterson to create an “I Wanna Play Doctor with my Gynecologist” pie. Drew Gehling , who created the role of Dr. Pomatter, will play his final performance on March 30. Jessie Mueller , who currently stars in Waitress as Jenna, will play her final performance on March 26. After a brief – 15 year – hiatus, Chris returns to Broadway where he began his stage career in Les Miserables and The Full Monty.

A parting of such sweet sorrow for a fan of Shakespeare

On the swiftly approaching first day of March, Scott Phillips will step down as executive director of the Utah Shakespeare Festival – exactly 40 years to the day from when he was hired. He was the festival’s first full-time hire when he pulled out the drawers of a school-issue desk in a tiny office in the upstairs of the auditorium theater building on March 1, 1977, and started moving in, reported the Deseret News .

Oscar Isaac, Keegan-Michael Key Starring in ‘Hamlet’ at NYC Public Theater

To be, or not to be? That is the question Oscar Isaac will be asking eight times a week this summer, when he leads the Public Theater’s new production of William Shakespeare’s classic drama “Hamlet.” Directed by Tony winner Sam Gold , the limited-run production will begin previews at the Public’s Anspacher Theater on June 20, with an official opening set for July 13. In addition to Isaac, the cast of “Hamlet” will include comedian Keegan-Michael Key as Horatio, “Fun Home” alum Roberta Colindrez as Rosencrantz, “G.L.O.W.” star Gayle Rankin as Ophelia and “Boardwalk Empire” alum Anatol Yusef as Laertes.

Jordan Peele turns his focus to directing in ‘Get Out’

While that might be a dagger in the hearts of fans who came to know and love Peele as an uncannily calm Barack Obama, the endlessly annoying Meegan or any of the other characters he played in the sketch comedy series “Key & Peele,” the good news is that he’s still in the business of entertaining. He’s just taking a seat behind the camera.

WindSync wants to change the way you think about wind quintets

Radiohead and Billy Joel might not come to mind when you think of a wind quintet performance, but WindSync is on a mission to expand and modernize the repertoire with new arrangements that span genres. Each musician, from the flutist to the bassoon player, helps modify the source music – which might have been originally written for a full orchestra, singers, piano or even a rock band.

Diversionary’s ‘Well’ has healthy sense of the experimental

“Integrative medicine” has become a hot concept in the wellness biz over the past few years, but it turns out that decades ago, the playwright Lisa Kron’s mom pioneered a more literal and very specific try at the idea: Better health through racial integration. That’s just one of the topics Kron explores in her 2006 piece “Well,” a surprising, often comical and freewheeling work now getting its San Diego premiere at Diversionary Theatre.

Facing cuts under Trump administration, arts community prepares to fight funding battle

The nation’s arts community is girding for a potentially fierce funding battle now that the White House budget office has recommended that Donald Trump’s first spending plan eliminate the National Endowment for the Arts and other perennial conservative targets. Also on the list are the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Legal Services Corp. and AmeriCorps – all of which for years have had conservative bullseyes on their backs.

Franchise Recap: The King Kong Movies Guide

Before we head back to monster inhabited lands in Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures ‘ Kong: Skull Island , we’re taking a look back at nearly a century of King Kong movies! This year, King Kong gets a new adventure and origin story in a post-Vietnam world from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts .

China goes Hollywood in ‘Great Wall’

… “You have to show a viability of these types of films that go from East to West rather West to East,” he said. entertainment firms amounted to nearly $9 billion, according to the Rhodium Group. Investment in 2016 more than doubled all investment in …

Real places that inspired scenes in Oscar-nominated films

Part of ‘Moonlight’ were shot in Jimmy’s Eastside Diner in Miami, ‘La La Land’ had the Hermosa Beach Pier in Los Angeles Places that inspired scenes in Oscar-nominated films Part of ‘Moonlight’ were shot in Jimmy’s Eastside Diner in Miami, ‘La La Land’ had the Hermosa Beach Pier in Los Angeles Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2lxGtt8 A pedestrian walks past a street mural in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles that was featured in the musical “La La Land.” A diner in Miami, a house in Pittsburgh and a pier in Los Angeles: All of them are real places where Oscar-nominated movies were filmed.

James Earl Jones, Donald Glover cast in – Lion King’ remake

Jones, Glover cast in ‘Lion King’ remake James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King” Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2ma9hVw New York – James Earl Jones and Donald Glover are lending their voices to Disney’s upcoming remake of “The Lion King.” Director Jon Favreau announced the casting of the two men as voice actors.

Photo Flash: Theatreworks Silicon Valley present CALLIGRAPHY

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley continues its 2016/2017 season with the Regional Premiere of Velina Hasu Houston’s international comic drama, Calligraphy . Two continents, two cultures, two estranged sisters, and two cousins determined to bridge the gap between them, are all boldly calligraphed in this free-wheeling work set in Los Angeles and Tokyo, past and present.

Sonoma actor declares independence

FOUNDING FATHERS Stephen Hopkins of Rhode Island , John Hancock, President of Congress , Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress , John Adams of Massachusetts , James Wilson of Pennsylvania , Andrew McNair, Custodian of Congress , and Benjamin Franklin THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION: Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress stands at attention as John Adams signs the document, as James Wilson contemplates the future and Stephen Hopkins When? Friday through Sunday, until February 26. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., with one Thursday on February 23 at 7:30 p.m. “I have some of the funniest lines in the show, and I appreciate that,” notes Sonoma actor Jeremy Berrick, talking about the lavish musical “1776,” now running at Rohnert Park’s Spreckels Performing Arts Center.

For the Reckord | JMTC remembers Cecil Cooper

It stated that Cooper was “one of the best tenors the JMTC ever had”; that he received many favourable critiques for his performances in concerts, stage shows and oratorios; and his finest musical was probably the JMTC 1985 production of Jesus Christ Superstar in which he sang Gethsemane – I Only Want to Say . It was later powerfully sung by another tenor, Rory Baugh.

Russian drone footage show wide damage at Syria’s Palmyra

This photo combo, made from footage taken from the Russian Defense Ministry official website, purports to show the Roman-era amphitheater on June 6, 2016, left, and on Feb. 5, 2017, right, in Palmyra, Syria. Russia’s defense ministry has released drone footage showing new destruction in Syria’s historic town of Palmyra, which was recently recaptured by the Islamic State group, and warned that the militants could be planning the further demolition of antiquities.

Mary Dimino To Headline Historic Old Schoolhouse

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Cabin Fever Comedy at the historic Old Schoolhouse Stage in Downsville, Saturday February 18th. Headlining the event is award-winning New York City comedian Mary Dimino and featuring is Last Comic Standing finalist Mike Bocchetti.

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Feb. 10

Take in “Last Train to Nibroc” – about a woman and man who meet in December 1940 on a cross-country train and discover they are from neighboring Appalachian towns. This is the final weekend: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, at Stage Left Theatre Company, 3064 DeVille St., Myrtle Beach, in The Market Common, between Nevers and Lewis streets, next to Coastal Dance Centre.

With a love and joy,a Jake Gyllenhaal opens Broadway theater

The “Brokeback Mountain” and “Nightcrawler” star was on hand with a pair of oversize golden scissors to reopen the Hudson Theatre with “Sunday in the Park with George,” the venue’s first theatrical production in nearly 50 years. “I can’t stress enough how important it is to have joy in this world and that’s what this space is and that’s what this show is all about.

Jake Gyllenhaal Opens New Broadway Theater

Annaleigh Ashford and Jake Gyllenhaal participate in Broadway’s “Sunday in the Park with George” media day and Hudson Theatre grand re-opening ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, in New York. The “Brokeback Mountain” and “Nightcrawler” star was on hand with a pair of oversize golden scissors to reopen the Hudson Theatre with “Sunday in the Park with George,” the venue’s first theatrical production in nearly 50 years.

A Comedy Show on Drugs

Are comedians more funny when they’re high? That’s what the podcast and late-night comedy show, I’m Too Effing High, is trying to find out. Created and hosted by James Mastraieni , I’m Too Effing High combines the charming spontaneity of “@Midnight” or “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” while adding a heavy dose of THC.

Song Premiere: “Uprising,” From Kneebody’s Forthcoming Album, Anti-Hero

The last time Kneebody played in Denver, in February 2016, the jazz collective dropped in with a frenetic, face-melting performance at the Oriental Theater with electronic beat master Daedelus. “That was a really cool departure for us,” says trumpeter Shane Endsley about the band’s collaboration with the electronic musician, which included releasing an album with Daedelus called Kneedelus .

Artie Lange on the time he roasted Donald Trump

Artie Lange on the time he roasted Donald Trump The comedian will perform Thursday at Montclair’s Wellmont Theater. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2kcc14a The Jersey-bred comedian, then a cast member of radio’s “The Howard Stern Show,” skewered Donald Trump at an event presented by the Friars Club at the New York Hilton.

Theater: New and Noteworthy

Perri Gafney and Cherene Snow play the real-life Delaney sisters in the Philadelphia Theatre Company production of “Having Our Say,” running through Feb. 19. Lagan . American premiere of Irish-born Stacey Gregg’s mosaic of Northern Ireland, post-“Troubles.”

Video: Ricky Gervais Travels Down Social Media Wormhole on Late Show

On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of ‘David Brent: Life on the Road, ‘ Ricky Gervais explained how he traveled down the social media wormhole when he shared a rather peculiar tweet from a hater. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.

Video: Ricky Gervais Travels Down Social Media Wormhole on Late Show

On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of ‘David Brent: Life on the Road, ‘ Ricky Gervais explained how he traveled down the social media wormhole when he shared a rather peculiar tweet from a hater. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.

Video: Christina Ricci Shares Vintage Video on Late Show

On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of Amazon’s ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything,’ Christina Ricci showed Stephen some vintage video of her first talk show appearance at age 7. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human, the show is broadcast from the historic and newly renovated Ed Sullivan Theater.

Video: Christina Ricci Shares Vintage Video on Late Show

On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of Amazon’s ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything,’ Christina Ricci showed Stephen some vintage video of her first talk show appearance at age 7. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human, the show is broadcast from the historic and newly renovated Ed Sullivan Theater.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Asks Judge Gorsuch: So You Think You Can SCOTUS?

On Tuesday night, the President announced his nominee for the Supreme Court with all the class and flair of a rose ceremony on The Bachelor. Watch LATE SHOW’s Stephen Colbert’s take on the announcement below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Asks Judge Gorsuch: So You Think You Can SCOTUS?

On Tuesday night, the President announced his nominee for the Supreme Court with all the class and flair of a rose ceremony on The Bachelor. Watch LATE SHOW’s Stephen Colbert’s take on the announcement below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.

Cast Complete for Barrow Group’s New Adaptation of Enemy of the People

The Barrow Group has announced complete casting for the second show in their 2016/17 season, Henrik Ibsen’s ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, in a new adaptation by Seth Barrish and K. Lorrel Manning. Directed by K. Lorrel Manning, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE begins performances Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group and officially opens Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for a limited run through Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Cast Complete for Barrow Group’s New Adaptation of Enemy of the People

The Barrow Group has announced complete casting for the second show in their 2016/17 season, Henrik Ibsen’s ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, in a new adaptation by Seth Barrish and K. Lorrel Manning. Directed by K. Lorrel Manning, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE begins performances Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group and officially opens Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for a limited run through Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Cast Complete for Barrow Group’s New Adaptation of Enemy of the People

The Barrow Group has announced complete casting for the second show in their 2016/17 season, Henrik Ibsen’s ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, in a new adaptation by Seth Barrish and K. Lorrel Manning. Directed by K. Lorrel Manning, ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE begins performances Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the TBG Theatre at The Barrow Group and officially opens Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for a limited run through Saturday, April 1, 2017.

San Diego Rep set to celebrate Lyceum reopening

Downtown’s Lyceum Theatre complex, home to San Diego Rep, is staging a grand reopening – and the public is invited to join the festivities. The event takes place Tuesday , starting with an open house from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. That will be followed by a performance from the Gilbert Castellanos Hammond B3 Trio.

The Daughter Brings an Ibsen Play to Australia, but His Spirit’s Still in Norway

In his atmospheric debut film, Australian theater director Simon Stone whittles down The Wild Duck into a cautionary tale about welcoming home an emotional exile. While stage adaptations of Henrik Ibsen’s tragicomedy often emphasize its farcical elements, Stone sticks to tragedy in his naturalistic version, set in densely planted logging forests and a rural community of abandoned factories and few opportunities.

5 big shows to see on the Grand Strand in February

WAVE 104.1 has two tribute bands kicking off the February calendar for House of Blues – Cowboy , a Kid Rock tribute and Feb. 3, and Appetite for Destruction , a Guns N’ Roses tribute on Feb. 11. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. COwboy show are $10 in advance, $15 on the day of the show. The Appetite show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets are $11 in advance and $13 on the day of the show.

Fargo’ Creator Noah Hawley Jets From Canada to LA…

“At 3 a.m. this morning I was standing on the side of the road in Calgary, it was 10 below zero,” said showrunner Noah… “I’m not going to be very articulate,” showrunner Noah Hawley admitted to guests as he introduced his new FX series “Legion” in West Hollywood on Thursday night. “At 3 a.m. this morning, I was standing on the side of the road in Calgary, and it was 10 below zero as we wrapped the first hour of ‘Fargo’ [season 3].

British actor John Hurt, star of Harry Potter and ‘The Elephant Man,’ dies aged 77

British actor John Hurt, a two-time Oscar nominee who played a wide variety of roles on film, TV and in theater, has died aged 77 from pancreatic cancer, family members confirmed Saturday. The actor, who was critically acclaimed for his portrayal of Caligula in the highly regarded TV series “I Claudius”, as well as John Merrick in David Lynch’s “The Elephant Man” and wand expert Mr Ollivander in the “Harry Potter” films, was a character actor with a distinctive, smoky voice, who worked on both sides of the Atlantic in small, independent films as well as blockbusters.

Star Trek’s Michael Dorn and Seasoned Stage Actress Caralyn Kozlowski Lead Antony and Cleopatra

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is thrilled to present William Shakespeare ‘s Antony and Cleopatra featuring Michael Dorn as Antony and Caralyn Kozlowski as Cleopatra. Dorn, best known for starring as Lieutenant Commander Worf in the syndicated television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Kozlowski, long-running stage actor with over 40 professional theater credits, will perform in Antony and Cleopatra from March 29 – April 30, 2017 in the Goldman Theater.

Star Trek’s Michael Dorn and Seasoned Stage Actress Caralyn Kozlowski Lead Antony and Cleopatra

Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF is thrilled to present William Shakespeare ‘s Antony and Cleopatra featuring Michael Dorn as Antony and Caralyn Kozlowski as Cleopatra. Dorn, best known for starring as Lieutenant Commander Worf in the syndicated television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Kozlowski, long-running stage actor with over 40 professional theater credits, will perform in Antony and Cleopatra from March 29 – April 30, 2017 in the Goldman Theater.

Improvised Musical Parody SHAMILTON Shakes Up the Windy City Starting Tonight

The producers of the Chicago-based “Baby Wants Candy” announce the debut of their newest improvised musical, “Shamilton,” inspired by hit musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda , at Apollo Theater Chicago . Directed by one of the founding members of “Baby Wants Candy” and Emmy Award-winner Peter Gwinn , the improvised musical features a 75-minute live-performance musical written on-the-spot about a historic figure of the audiences’ choosing.

Today in History: Jan. 26, 2017

On Jan. 26, 1942, the first American Expeditionary Force to head to Europe during World War II arrived in Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 1784, in a letter to his daughter Sarah, Benjamin Franklin expressed unhappiness over the choice of the bald eagle as the symbol of America, and stated his own preference: the turkey.

Book review: Rich memoirs by Pineda Shelton illuminate

Acclaimed authors Cecile Pineda and Richard Shelton add original takes on the art of the memoir with their newest books. Cecile Pineda’s “Three Tides” skillfully links the voices of displacement and aging in thematically connected genres: an intimate memoir; poignant conversations with New Orleans survivors of Hurricane Katrina; and a drama of elderly, uprooted Japanese villagers, who must contemplate a final move to the city.

‘Bachelor’ recap: Roller skating at Milwaukee Art Museum

‘Bachelor’ recap: Roller skating at Milwaukee Art Museum Wisconsin got a date with “The Bachelor” this week. Check out this story on waukeshanow.com: http://on.jsonl.in/2kp5TFw Nick Viall greets fans at the Pabst Theater during a Chris Lane concert filmed for the show on October 6. Chris Lane performs at the Pabst Theater during a free concert filmed as part of a one-on-one date on “The Bachelor.”

Universal/Blumhouse’s Jordan Peele Horror Film ‘Get…

EXCLUSIVE: Universal and Blumhouse are coming off of an excellent weekend with M. Night Shyamalan’s Split taking No. 1 at the box office with $40M and they’re going to keep the party going with this year’s secret screening at the Sundance Film Festival : the first look at Jordan Peele ‘s feature directorial debut, Get Out which will premiere at midnight at the Library Theater.

VIDEO: Idina Menzel Reveals Who She Would Cast as ‘Elphaba’ in WICKED Movie

Broadway’s Idina Menzel stopped by last night’s WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE and was asked by host Andy Cohen which actress she would want cast as her “Wicked” Broadway character Elphaba in the movie version. Find out her answer in the clip below and click here for more video from last night’s appearance! Idina Menzel will star in the reboot of the classic 1988 film BEACHES, airing on Lifetime on January 21 at 8/7c.

Theater review: ‘Jitney’ offers a vivid ride

“Jitney” was August Wilson’s first play in what would become his monumental 10-work cycle about the African-American experience. Theater review: ‘Jitney’ offers a vivid ride “Jitney” was August Wilson’s first play in what would become his monumental 10-work cycle about the African-American experience.

Syria: IS destroys part of Roman theater in Palmyra

This Dec. 11, 2016, file image made from militant video posted online by the Aamaq News Agency, a media arm of the Islamic State group, purports to show a general view of the ancient ruins of the city of Palmyra, in Homs province, Syria. Islamic State group militant destroyed a landmark ancient Roman monument and parts of the amphitheater in Syria’s historic town of Palmyra, the Syrian government and opposition monitoring groups said Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Kristen Stewart shines at Sundance premiere of her film

Ivanka Trump stuns in a black and white gown as she is joined by Tiffany and the rest of the clan at The Donald’s pre-inauguration dinner Kristen Stewart goes hell for leather at Sundance premiere of her directorial debut Come Swim as annual film festival opens The 26-year-old Los Angeles native proved it again as she posed for shots at the premiere of Come Swim – the short film that marks her directorial and screenwriting debut – which received a coveted screening spot at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. The 5 ft., 5 in.

Theater reviews: ‘The Illusionists: Live From Broadway,’…

Theater reviews: ‘The Illusionists: Live From Broadway,’ ‘Night of the Chicken’ and more Local playwrights deliver big laughs in world premieres Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2jA9548 Space 55 Ensemble’s “Night of the Chicken: The Curse of the Crusty Claw” stars Kendall Pack, Puneet Bajwa and Shae Benton. The new year brings two new comedies by Valley playwrights as well as a flashy magic show in ASU Gammage’s Broadway series.

Laugh Now, Laugh LATER

FOLIO A + E SPEND THE NIGHT WITH BILLY CRYSTAL 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater Downtown $64-$124 ticketmaster.com Billy Crystal needs no introduction.

Cygnet Theatre unveils 2017-18 lineup

Marci Anne Wuebben and Sean Murray in Cygnet Theatre’s 2008 production of “A Little Night Music.” A classic musical comedy, a reprised Sondheim favorite and a freshly commissioned new work: All are part of Cygnet Theatre’s 2017-18 season, the Old Town theater’s impressive 15th.

new ‘Hamilton’ tickets appear on resale sites for $3,600

Hours after priority seats for the smash hit U.S. show went on sale in the capital on Monday, some began appearing on website Viagogo for thousands of pounds, reports British newspaper The Daily Telegraph. The tickets, which were originally priced between $38 and $242, were sold for the show which does not open until November.

This puppy comes to life in a new children’s musical, “Biscuit,”…

This puppy comes to life in a new children’s musical, “Biscuit,” based on the book by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, on stage at Westport Country Playhouse, Sunday, Jan. 22 This puppy comes to life in a new children’s musical, “Biscuit,” based on the book by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, on stage at Westport Country Playhouse, Sunday, Jan. 22 A new musical about an adorable, energetic puppy named Biscuit is on stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Sunday, Jan. 22. Biscuit loves exploring, making new friends and stirring up mischief. Along the way, he learns about the joy of having a family.

Neil Patrick Harris, Barry Sonnenfeld Fete ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ at Premiere

“I Feel Like a Rescue Dog at Netflix,” Sonnenfeld gushed at the New York premiere which debuted their rendering of Daniel Handler’s best-selling series. Moments before Wednesday night’s premiere of the new Netflix original program A Series of Unfortunate Events at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City, director and executive producer Barry Sonnenfeld sounded near tears as he thanked fellow executive producer Daniel Handler, author of the 13 novels of source material, who responded with a hug.

Onstage: Jan. 12-19

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Women of Broadway to be honored in show

The Words & Music series is made up of 90-minute shows that mix historical and biographical narrative and popular songs. The series recognizes Broadway composers’ contributions to the industry with a combination of entertainment and information.

Palestinian Playwrights to Take the Spotlight at Kennedy Center in Sundance Collaboration

This spring, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will embark on a new collaboration with Sundance Institute to present a series of theater pieces in the Terrace Gallery from Institute alumni artists representing Palestine. “We are delighted to be able to invite Sundance Institute to participate in this international theater exchange program, which will focus on works by artists from the Middle East, whose voices are too rarely heard in Washington, D.C.,” said Alicia Adams, Vice President of International Programming at the Kennedy Center.

Wayne Brady to play Aaron Burr in ‘Hamilton’ in Chicago

In this Jan. 24, 2015, file photo, Wayne Brady arrives on the red carpet at the BET Honors 2015 at Warner Theater on in Washington. Producers of the hit musical “Hamilton” said Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, that the Emmy Award-winning comedian and game show host will play Aaron Burr from Jan. 17 until April 9 at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago.

Avenged Sevenfold – The Stage Album Review

Avenged Sevenfold ‘s new release The Stage is by no means a complete shift in direction, but rather introduces prog-rock elements and tightens of many of the things we loved in Nightmare and Hail to the King. A7X has always been a strong bridge between two sound worlds.

Lebanese actress’s journey from Beirut to New York to Hollywood

Surviving in the world of show business can be grueling as actors compete for daily parts, but rising Lebanese star Sarah Himadeh said she won’t let the cutthroat Hollywood world discourage her. Despite the pressure and uncertainty of making it in the industry, Himadeh says her passion didn’t only push her to change careers but also move to a new country.

Neil Patrick Harris deliciously vile in Netflix’s

The sinister Count Olaf with his three poor charges who find themselves at his mercy after a fire takes their home and parents in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on Netflix. The sinister Count Olaf with his three poor charges who find themselves at his mercy after a fire takes their home and parents in ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events’ on Netflix.

Briefly in the arts

The Artists Enclave of Denton will host “Curtain Up!,” a meet-and-greet with a representative of the Actors’ Equity Association at 6 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St. Albert Geana-Bastare, an Actor’s Equity business representative, will attend to meet and talk with local theater performers and producers. The event is both a conversation about the actors union and its mission and a chance for performers and creators to promote their upcoming projects and productions.

Arctic blast greets Plymouth Ice Festival crowds

Arctic blast greets Plymouth Ice Festival crowds Ice carvers and festival-goers bundled up and faced bone-chilling weather as Plymouth Ice Festival arrived in town. Check out this story on HometownLife.com: Ellen Elliott, Executive Director of the Friends of the Penn Theater, poses next to the ice logo for the theater.

A wild ride of theater in 2016

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Anza’s Expedition

Local children will bring history to life through a short historical play about Anza’s visit to Yuma in 1775. Director Erin Natseway has been assisted by choreographers Kaitlyn and Ashlynn Ball, as they share a love of theater and dance with the group of kids.

Capone unveils his 60 Best Feature Films and 20 Best Docs of 2016

Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here. I’m the damned fool who waits until the year actually ends before rolling out my Best Of list every year, and that’s because I’m often able to squeeze in about a dozen or more films in the last few weeks of December, mostly stuff that others have told me is worth checking out that I either missed when it came out in Chicago or things that simply never came out locally.

The Ticket: music, theater, dance, art, and more

BIG THIEF “Masterpiece,” the first album from this Brooklyn outfit, swaddles Adrianne Lenker’s voice in taut riffs and wondrous guitar fuzz, making the unexpected left turns taken by the singsongy “Interstate” and the crashing “Vegas” even more thrilling. Jan. 6, 8p.m. $13.

Hamilton’ Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda on – Moana,’ the…

TheWrap magazine: When writing a Disney ballad, Miranda says his mantra was simple: “Don’t think about ‘Let It Go'” A version of this story about Lin-Manuel Miranda first appeared in Nominations Preview issue of TheWrap’s Oscar magazine . “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has the chance to become, at age 37, the youngest EGOT winner if he takes the Oscar for one of the three songs entered from Disney’s animated musical about a young Pacific island princess who longs to hit the open sea.

FilmlandTop FiveThe best of streaming 2016

… fan. Each produced an hour of pointed, engaging material, but the one I keep returning to, perhaps my favorite entertainment of the year, bar none, is Ali Wong’s Baby Cobra , also on Netflix. Wong, seven-and-a-half months pregnant, presents a wildly …

Theater, comedy and dance the week of Dec. 30

Theater, comedy and dance the week of Dec. 30 “The Bodyguard” musical, plus complete Broadway listings Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2iBTsWe The Bodyguard at Paper Mill Playhouse; Deborah Cox , Judson Mills and the company of The Bodyguard JUSTON MCKINNEY AND VINNIE BRAND – 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, 90 Church St., Stress Factory Comedy Club, New Brunswick . $59. 732-545-4242 or stressfactory.com.

TruTv’s Michael Carbonaro brings magic to NJPAC15 minutes | Theater

TruTv’s Michael Carbonaro brings magic to NJPAC Michael Carbonaro’s favorite magic act is transforming adults into children, figuratively speaking. Check out this story on northjersey.com: http://northjersy.news/2hpgGki “I did one trick in a hardware store that had a guy go from being an ordinary dude to a 7-year-old,” says the star of “The Carbonaro Effect,” the popular truTV series that combines magic, hidden cameras and practical jokes.

The top 10 interesting-imperfect movies of 2016

This time of year brings a barrage of lists — critics and journalists telling you the 10 best movies you need to see, or need to feel bad for not seeing. Admittedly, many of us in media-land tend to lockstep to the same films, or throw in a requisite foreign outlier.

Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on Dec. 27

This photo shows a poster for “Season of Light,” a show at noon and 6 p.m. as part of the Sky Theater schedule daily through Saturday at Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St., Sunset Beach, N.C. Details at 910-575-0033 or www.museumplanetarium.org. Join Rabbi Avi Peret from Temple Emanu-El by the Sea, a Conservative Jewish congregation based at 65th Avenue North and Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, for the Menorah lighting on this fourth night of Hanukkah.

Screen scene: Local film news

Venues from the tour include ghost towns, outsider art shrines, national parks, small community halls, the highland wilderness and a Reykjavik show that became the largest gig in Iceland’s history. A $2 suggested donation includes free popcorn.

DFW dance groups were en pointe in 2016

Leticia Oliveira and Jiyan Dai dance as the Texas Ballet Theater performs “Carmen’ in a September dress reheasal at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas. That’s still the consensus , but this year, Texas Ballet Theater was more interesting than it has been in about a decade – due to more mixed repertory programs and commissions by established and up-and-coming choreographers.

What to see at the movies this Christmas

A merry Christmas to all! We hope you’re all enjoying this day of unwrapping presents, dining on a holiday feast and spending time with loved ones. But what to do after all the presents are unwrapped, dinner is done and you could use a break from your loved ones? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for your local movie theater, and this year, there’s a blizzard of cute kids movies, dramas destined for awards and intense action flicks to help celebrate the season with cinema.

‘Fences’ could use a little mending

After watching the new Denzel Washington vehicle, in which he stars and directs, I find myself in the awkward position of not being very enthusiastic about the source material for this play-turned-movie. That source material happens to be a Pulitzer- and Tony-winning work of art called “Fences” by August Wilson.

Human connections and telling new stories motivates these actresses

Several of the year’s actresses in supporting roles – Naomie Harris, Felicity Jones, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams – describe the routes they took to connect with their characters. Several of the year’s actresses in supporting roles – Naomie Harris, Felicity Jones, Nicole Kidman, Aja Naomi King, Octavia Spencer and Michelle Williams – describe the routes they took to connect with their characters.

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Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater. ‘Who Am I: A Christmas Lullaby’ opens at UCPAC Despite the snowfall that blanketed New Jersey on Saturday, Dec. 17, the musical debuted to a full house, at the Union County Performing Arts Center LOFT theater.

The New Colony Welcomes New Ensemble Members

“We’re so pleased to invite this talented group of artists and theatermakers into our Ensemble, all of whom have demonstrated a true passion for making change in our industry and world by creating new work, nurturing new artists and engaging with new audiences,” comments Co-Artistic Director Andrew Hobgood . “Growing our ensemble is integral since The New Colony develops more new theater each year than we can possibly produce in a single season.

Cast albums: The best holiday stocking stuffers

If you’re looking for a holiday gift likely to ensure hours of entertainment, there’s nothing that fits better into a Christmas stocking than the sound of music. The past year saw several new Broadway musicals with memorable scores but those were just the tip of the iceberg of notable 2016 releases.