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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Pasadena Playhouse Presents CLOWN BAR Thursday Nights in January by Michael J. Roberts

Clown Bar is an immersive play in a genre best described as “clown noir.” redwhite+bluezzArt Productions is presenting the West Coast premiere of this off-Broadway smash hit by A…

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Long Beach Playhouse Agatha Christie’s MURDER ON THE NILE by Michael J. Roberts

Christie’s thrilling whodunit will be getting a fresh staging on the Mainstage to start 2015 off right. Murder on the Nile promises a host of colorful characters and all the twists and…

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ALBERTA BALLET “FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY” FEATURING THE MUSIC OF SARAH McLACHLAN McCALLUM THEATRE Tuesday – January 27 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Alberta Ballet and “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy,” featuring the music of Sarah McLachlan, on Tuesday, January 27, at 8:00pm. Following Alberta Ballet’s trium…

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JESSE COOK comes to the McCALLUM THEATRE Monday – January 26 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre and Fitz’s Jazz Café at the McCallum present Jesse Cook on Monday, January 26, at8:00pm. Jesse Cook has found artistic success, exploring the limits of popular music,…

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Monday, December 29, 2014

JAY LENO at the McCALLUM THEATRE Saturday – January 24 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Jay Leno for one performance on Saturday, January 24, at 8:00pm. Acclaimed TV late night show host Jay Leno is a stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s bo…

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Casting and new performance schedule announced for American Theater Company’s premiere of revised version of The Royale by Orange in the New Black w by Michael J. Roberts

American Theater Company (ATC) announced today casting and a new performance schedule for its premiere of a revised version of The Royale by Orange is the New Black and Sons of Anarchy write…

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FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training Awarded $22,250 Grant by the William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation by Michael J. Roberts

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training today announced that it is the recipient of a $22,250 grant from the William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation. This generous gift provides …

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Rasaka Theatre Co.Announces Midwest Premiere Production of “A Nice Indian Boy” at Victory Gardens by Michael J. Roberts

Rasaka Theatre Company, in residence at Victory Gardens Theater, today announced the Midwest premiere production of Madhuri Shekar’s critically-acclaimed A Nice Indian Boy, directed…

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Sunday, December 28, 2014

FSCJ Artist Series to Present IN THE MOOD February 21 by Michael J. Roberts

To the delight of fans of the American Big Bands and the Big Band era, the brassy, all-singing, all-dancing, all-American 1940s musical revue, In The Mood, in celebration of it 21st touring …

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The Manatee Players’ BRIGADOON and THE FOURSOME by Michael J. Roberts

The Manatee Players’ production of BRIGADOON opens in Stone Hall at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday January 8 and plays through Sunday January 25, 2015. Performances of …

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Workshop Casting Presents Brand New Hip Hop/R&B Musical, BUMP IT by Michael J. Roberts

A new mind blowing high energy stage musical all about hot street dancing and battles will be casting a workshop in Orlando, FL for the titled production ‘BUMP IT!’ Book, Music a…

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FWD Theatre Project’s Reading of THE BLACK AND WHITE BALL at City Winery Jan. 20th by Michael J. Roberts

Tickets are now on sale for the first of 2015 staged readings: The Black and White Ball.  Tickets can be purchased from City Winery’s Web site. THE BLACK & WHITE BALL is an exciting …

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Showbiz SoCAL Exclusive Podcast Interview! GENA ROWLANDS & CHEYENNE JACKSON Discuss SIX DANCE LESSONS IN SIX WEEKS by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz SoCAL Interviews GENA ROWLANDS & CHEYENNE JACKSON Two time Academy Award Nominee GENA ROWLANDS and Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON discuss their starring roles in the new featur…

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Step Up Productions HANDICAP THIS! Jan 21 – 25 at Stage 773 by Michael J. Roberts

Step Up Productions continues its 2014-15 season with a special one-week engagement of the touching and humorous two-man show HANDICAP THIS! – part comedy, part storytelling and part in…

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The Hypocrites Present The World Premiere Adaptation of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S. PINAFORE In Repertory with MIKADO & PIRATES OF PENZANCE F by Michael J. Roberts

On the heels of their critically acclaimed hit ALL OUR TRAGIC, The Hypocrites are pleased to continue their 2014-15 Season with another world premiere: a playful re-imaging of Gilbert and…

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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Showbiz SoCAL Interviews GENA ROWLANDS & CHEYENNE JACKSON by Michael J. Roberts

Showbiz SoCAL Interviews GENA ROWLANDS & CHEYENNE JACKSON Two time Academy Award Nominee GENA ROWLANDS and Broadway star CHEYENNE JACKSON discuss their starring roles in the new featur…

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Cast Announced for Theo’s Acoustic Jesus Christ Superstar by Michael J. Roberts

Complete casting has been announced for Theo Ubique’s unplugged and intimate production of the rock opera that has rocked the world since it was first introduced as a two-disc concept albu…

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DR. PHILLIPS CENTER ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY GIFT PACKAGE by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is offering a three show package with $10 off the total ticket price, available for last minute shoppers from Monday, December 22nd through We…

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Chicago premiere of 2011 Off-Broadway musical Next Thing You Know to open February 13 at The Den by Michael J. Roberts

 One of New York’s brightest new musicals written by members of the Millennial Generation will finally be seen in Chicago when the newly formed Refuge Theatre Project, a company dedicated…

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Actress/Producer Hallie Foote to Appear at Raven Theatre on January 14 by Michael J. Roberts

Hallie Foote, an actress best known for playing some of her father’s most memorable characters both on and off Broadway and in feature films, will visit Raven Theatre on Wednesday, Ja…

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CAP UCLA Presents Sussan Deyhim’s ‘The House is Black’ Fri., Jan. 23 at Royce Hall by Michael J. Roberts

Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA is proud to present the first multimedia film-performance project from acclaimed performance artist/vocalist and composer Sussan Deyhim. “The Hous…

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BOTH YOUR HOUSES Directed by Tony Award-Winner Frank Galati Opens January 23 at Asolo Rep by Michael J. Roberts

The old adage, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” rings resoundingly true in this Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic. Helmed by Tony Award®-winning dir…

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“TEN,” FEATURING SHORT PLAYS BY MAT SMART, LAURA MARKS AND DAVID RABE, KICKS OFF 2015 AT THE GIFT THEATRE TEN 10-MINUTE PLAYS, FREE, JANUARY 1-11, by Michael J. Roberts

TEN, The Gift Theatre’s annual season kickoff celebration of ten 10-minute plays, returns January 1-11, 2015. This year’s premieres by The Gift and guests were curated by artistic direct…

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STEPHEN WADE’S EXHILARATING THEATRICAL CONCERT THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC ALL AROUND US COMES TO THE REP’S STACKNER CABARET JANUARY 16, 2015 – MARCH 15 by Michael J. Roberts

Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Stackner Cabaret will resound with American voices in The Beautiful Music All Around Us, featuring Grammy-nominated performer Stephen Wade who has delighted a…

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Route 66 Theatre Company Announces its 2015 Season by Michael J. Roberts

Route 66 Theatre Company announces an exciting 2015 Season. In their sixth year as a company and second year as a resident company at Greenhouse Theater Center, Route 66 Theatre Company will…

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HAL HOLBROOK in MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! McCALLUM THEATRE Friday – January 23 – 8:00pm by Michael J. Roberts

The McCallum Theatre presents Hal Holbrook in his acclaimed one-man show Mark Twain Tonight! for one performance on Friday, January 23, at 8:00pm. In 1942, Hal Holbrook got his first paid pr…

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Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH by Michael J. Roberts

Podcast with The Book of Mormon’s JAMES VINCENT MEREDITH Steppenwolf ensemble member James Vincent Meredith discusses his role in the mega hit musical The Book of Mormon and other high…

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TICKETS FOR HEART OF THE KING ON SALE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Appearing at the Bob Carr Theater January 24, 2015 by Michael J. Roberts

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for Heart of the King – A Tribute to Elvis at the Bob Carr Theater at 8:00 p.m. January 24, 2015. Tickets may be …

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FLORIDA OPERA THEATRE’S COSÌ FAN TUTTE COMING TO THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Tickets go on sale December 19, 2014 for the perfo by Michael J. Roberts

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Centerannounces Florida Opera Theatre performances on March 27 and 29, 2015.   Mozart’s comedy, Così Fan Tutte will be produced in the …

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The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” by Michael J. Roberts

The  Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts announces tickets on sale for “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” at 7:30 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater on February 12, 2015.  Ti…

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Ocala Civic Theatre’s SLEUTH runs Jan 8 – 18th by Michael J. Roberts

The mystery/thriller Sleuth will be live on stage January 8-18, 2015 at Ocala Civic Theatre. Mystery writer Andrew Wyke (Michael Nolan) and handsome Milo Tindle (Deion Howard) have two loves…

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