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Photo Flash: Barrel of Monkeys Presents that’s Weird, Grandma: Rise of the Rock Spectacular
Imagine an incredible rock concert, completely penned by young authors and composed by Chicago actors and musicians! Barrels of Monkeys is pleased to present its all-musical revue, THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Rise of the Rock Spectacular, playing March 5 - 27, 2017 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Directed by Artistic Director Joseph Schupbach , Barrel of Monkeys talented Company Members have transformed stories conceived and written by Chicago Public School students into a full hour of original songs, complete with a new opening band each week! For tickets, reservations and information visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org or call 506-7140.
New Tampa Players bring in renown actor for master class
In a collaboration between the New Tampa Players and the University Area Community Development Center, Broadway star Danny Zolli will conduct a Master Class from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the University Area Community Development Center, 14013 N. 22nd St. Zolli is a world-renowned rock tenor who has shared the stage with the Three Tenors' opera legend Jose' Carreras, The Gypsy Kings, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Peter Frampton, Phoebe Snow, Felix Cavaliere , Leslie West , Zak Starkey and pop and rock singer Sir Cliff Richard. Zolli has also starred in 27 national and international productions of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic rock opera, Jesus Christ Superstar.
BWW Review: Passing Strange at Theatre Three
The hip score might be funky, fresh and new, but the themes of PASSING STRANGE sure feel familiar: an aspiring artist strays from his home in search of his creative niche in the world, sacrificing his values and forgetting his roots along the way. But when success finds him, has he lost what's really important in life? The show is infused with a variety of musical styles , telling the story through a combination of short scenes, as well as candid commentary shared directly with the audience.
The Month in Weird: March’s Best Avant-Garde Concerts
The month of March is a mind-blowing treasure trove of concerts running the schizophrenic gamut from drone metal, to big-band jazz, to techno dub, to noise-rock to goth-folk. But there's even more intrepid sounds to feast upon.
Blu-ray review: a Doctor Strangea
Marvel Comics' cinematic blockbuster debut of its famed Sorcerer Supreme moves to the high-definition format to magically entertain home theater viewers in Doctor Strange . Adapted from the work of sequential art masters Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, director Scott Derrickson's origin story explores the life of arrogant and brilliant neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange and his downfall caused by the loss of surgical skills due to a horrendous car crash that crushed his hands.
Third & Final Extension Announced for the Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart
The McKittrick Hotel and The National Theatre of Scotland announced today that their critically acclaimed production of The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart, a transporting, music-filled folk theater fable, created by writer David Greig and director Wils Wilson , has been extended for a third and final time by popular demand. Originally scheduled to close January 29, 2017, the production will now run through Sunday, April 23rd at The McKittrick Hotel .
BWW Review: Passing Strange Rocks Out at Standing Room Only Productions
PASSING STRANGE cements Standing Room Only Productions and Obsidian Theater as the most likely place to see a passionate rock musical with an astounding cast in an intimate space. TUTS, Stages, the Alley? They aren't going to be able to execute the kinds of things this group is doing with reinventing the theatrical experience for Houston audiences who demand a little more fire and adventure.
Photo Flash: Lyricist Stew Visits Sro’s Passing Strange at the Obsidian Theater
Stew, who wrote the book and lyrics for PASSING STRANGE, recently attended Standing Room Only Productions' presentation of PASSING STRANGE at the Obsidian Theater. BroadwayWorld has a peek at photos from his visit below! Stew also co-wrote the music and orchestrations for PASSING STRANGE with musician Heidi Rodewald , a frequent collaborator.
A Mysterious and Strange Cure for Wellness
WE'RE LIVING in a golden age of horror movies that we're not allowed to call horror movies. Crimson Peak was a "gothic romance."
Passing Strange
Penned by Stew and coming to Houston audiences courtesy of Obsidian Theater in association with SRO Productions, the story follows a young black man, Youth, as he leaves the City of Angels for Europe to follow in the footsteps of his heroes, Josephine Baker and James Baldwin.
Barrel of Monkeys Presents that’s Weird, Grandma: Rise of the Rock Spectacular
Imagine an incredible rock concert, completely penned by young authors and composed by Chicago actors and musicians! Barrels of Monkeys is pleased to present its all-musical revue, THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Rise of the Rock Spectacular, playing March 5 - 27, 2017 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Directed by Artistic Director Joseph Schupbach , Barrel of Monkeys talented Company Members have transformed stories conceived and written by Chicago Public School students into a full hour of original songs, complete with a new opening band each week! For tickets, reservations and information visit www.barrelofmonkeys.org or call 506-7140 .
Texas Premiere of Rock Musical Passing Strange Defends The Artist’s Struggle
Sex, drugs and politics are all part of the journey of self-discovery in Passing Strange , the Tony and Drama Desk award-winning musical that rocked Broadway's world.
Theater Review: Hamlet & Saint Joan Make Strange But Fascinating Bed(lam) Fellows
Is there a unifying theme that brings together Shakespeare's Hamlet and Shaw's Saint Joan ? I didn't find a rationale in the press materials for Bedlam's idiosyncratic, energetic, and often illuminating repertory pairing, now on stage at McCarter Theatre. Not that there needs to be-these are two of the greatest plays in the English language, justification enough for doing them.
Photo Flash: Barrel of Monkeys Presents that’s Weird, Grandma: I …
Barrel of Monkeys invites you to celebrate spring with a weekly dose of theater by children! Get out of the house and enjoy the outside world again after a long Chicago winter at THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: I Still Know What You Did Last Spring, playing Mondays at 8 pm from April 24 - May 22, 2017 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Directed by Joseph Schupbach , Barrel of Monkeys' newest revue features stories written by Chicago Public School students and adapted for the stage and performed by Barrel of Monkeys Company Members.
Sundance 2017: Grateful Dead Doc ‘Long Strange Trip’ Is Heartbreaking Tribute
Inside the Sundance premiere of Grateful Dead doc 'Long Strange Trip' - and an intimate performance by Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann. You could argue that most folks – or at least those who'd care enough to nab tickets to a documentary about the Grateful Dead – already know the band's story backwards and forwards.
The Cupid Players Explore the Complicated, Sweet and Offbeat Sides of …
Following sold-out shows at the 16th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, the shamelessly provocative group, The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will present three performances of Cupid Has a Heart On: V-Day Edition on Saturday, February 11 and 14, 2017. Inspired by Valentine's Day, Chicago's longest running musical sketch comedy show is participating in Chicago Theater Week for the first time.
The Cupid Players Explore the Complicated, Sweet and Offbeat Sides of …
Following sold-out shows at the 16th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, the shamelessly provocative group, The Cupid Players of Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont, will present three performances of Cupid Has a Heart On: V-Day Edition on Saturday, February 11 and 14, 2017. Inspired by Valentine's Day, Chicago's longest running musical sketch comedy show is participating in Chicago Theater Week for the first time.
Chilling mystery white figure seen standing in same Victorian theatre …
A picture appears to show an unexplained white figure inside a Victorian theatre rumoured to be haunted by an actress who died backstage. It was taken by a group of keen ghost hunters, who wanted to catch the legend on film for the very first time.
Watch LL Cool J Recall Bizarre 1980s Meeting With Paul Simon
"You think Paul Simon is known in the hood?" rapper joked on 'Jimmy Kimmel,' recalling duo's Queens talent show appearance In 1987, when LL Cool J was merely "first album famous," the emerging rapper spent a charming afternoon bonding with folk-rock legend/fellow Queens native Paul Simon for a New York Times profile. Reminiscing Thursday on Jimmy Kimmel Live! , the Lip Sync Battle host recalled hanging out with the singer-songwriter in his grandmother's basement.
Photo Flash: Barrel of Monkeys’ that’s Weird, Grandma: Revenge of the Winter Matinees
Barrel of Monkeys is pleased to bring back its popular weekend matinees with THAT'S WEIRD, GRANDMA: Revenge of the Winter Matinees, directed by Brandon Cloyd , playing Sundays at 2 pm from January 8 - 29, 2017 at the Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland Ave. in Chicago. Bring the entire family to escape the winter doldrums at this line-up of safe, funny, heart-warming and perfectly weird stories written by Chicago Public School students and adapted for the stage and performed by Barrel of Monkeys Company Members.
Rome theater fires orchestral director for denying Santa
An orchestral director lost his job at the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome after telling an audience filled with children that the man in the red suit who delivers gifts to good girls and boys does not, in fact, exist. The news agency ANSA said Saturday that Giacomo Loprieno lashed out at the young audience for failing to applaud following a performance of "Frozen" on Thursday.
(Don’t) Look Back in Anger: 2016 Was a Weird, Sad and Wonderful Year for L.A. Nightlife
The steady stream of music icon deaths never stopped, nor did the "final" farewell tours. The emo resurgence made millennials happy but started to truly seem "sad as fuck" to those of us over 25. There were way too many "hip" foods to be seen eating , cleverly named drinks to down , "dope" emcees and bands to see and part-time/not-real DJs to dance to .