Entertainment: theater news

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• Theater of the absurd
• 59 years later, William Shatner crosses McGill stage to accept a degree
• Theatre volunteers lead the way to a big society
• Laurels for a film pioneer
• The performers
• Countryfest: A family gathering
• Handbell choir performs in Cathedral Concerts series
• REVIEW: Hobson’s Choice, Crucible Theatre
• Stage return for Samuel West
• Bluegrass group Northern Departure strums its stuff at Snohomish theater
• Film You Want to See! at Stan Hagen Theatre
• ‘Rent’ at Pioneer Theatre Company
• review: Seduction, by theater, is its own cruel tease
• pool: Seeking tempestuous auditioners, plus the odd-ball musical talents to grow in ‘Grey Gardens’
• 'Dolly' up to her matchmaking ways at Historic Everett Theatre
• Political theater: Playing games on the debt limit trivializes the issue
• Challenging show is pure political theatre at its best
• REVIEW: The Yard | Everest Theatre, Sydney
• National Peking Opera Theater starts new tour
• "Social Network" star Eisenberg now a playwright
• STC announces winners of London theater trip
• 50% off Chicago theatre tickets
• Job fears for Hull Truck workers as theatre's finances continue to cause concern
• Keira Knightley effect boosts drama
• The Accused: Poulton Drama
• New theater coming to City Center
• The Human Race Holds Blue Star Mothers Night Tonight
• Gorilla Theatre program nurtures young playwrights
• See Pee-wee Herman's Melissa Leo-Spoofing Broadway Ad
• John Ford Coley Plays the Suncoast Showroom, 79 amp 10

Theater of the absurd Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:47 AM PDT Many of you may not be aware, but there was a vote to increase the debt ceiling in the House of Representatives Wednesday evening just after 7:00PM EDT.  It's still a little puzzling as to why the vote was held, other than to put Democrats to the

59 years later, William Shatner crosses McGill stage to accept a degree Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:44 AM PDT MONTREAL - The former captain of the starship Enterprise told university graduates in his hometown that they should boldly go forward to seek out their future and not be afraid to wind up making an "ass" of themselves. William Shatner, best known as

Theatre volunteers lead the way to a big society Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:42 AM PDT THE next time you are shown to your seat or sold an ice-cream by a steward at the Harlequin Theatre there is a good chance you are being served by a volunteer. The Redhill complex, which is subsidised by £400,000 of taxpayers' cash each year, has

Laurels for a film pioneer Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:40 AM PDT It is important to note that the Achievement in Film Award that Berkshire-based filmmaker and special effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull will be receiving from the Berkshire International Film Festival Saturday is not a lifetime achievement award. Not that

The performers Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:40 AM PDT 7:30 -- Michael Joseph Fabrizio and his band Print Email Font ResizeReturn to Top Welcome to your discussion forum: Click the login link below to sign in with or to set up a Disqus account or to access your social networking account. When you do,

Countryfest: A family gathering Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:40 AM PDT PITTSFIELD -- For Kathy Fabrizio and Cheryl Wendling, Berkshire Countryfest is a family gathering in more ways than one. It's not just that the co-organizers of this rain-or-shine event have planned a full day of family friendly music and events; the

Handbell choir performs in Cathedral Concerts series Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:39 AM PDT Kevin McChesney composes music for an offbeat instrument: the handbell. His works are included in the repertoire of the , of which he is director. Recently, McChesney spoke with Go! magazine about the handbell choir that hails from Colorado Springs,

REVIEW: Hobson’s Choice, Crucible Theatre Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:35 AM PDT YOU reap what you sow. What goes around, comes around.... both missives apply to the life of Henry Horatio Hobson; father, old school pragmatist, shoe shop owner and chauvinist.

Stage return for Samuel West Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:35 AM PDT Former artistic director of The Crucible Samuel West returns to the stage in Sheffield tonight.

Bluegrass group Northern Departure strums its stuff at Snohomish theater Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:34 AM PDT Northern Departure is becoming red hot in the area, recently taking second place in a multi-week band competition at the Experience Music Project while going up against grunge bands and hip hop singers, according to the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater website.

Film You Want to See! at Stan Hagen Theatre Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:34 AM PDT THIS SCENE is from award-winning film The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet's Struggle For Freedom. PHOTO SUBMITTED Recommend on Facebook others also read... Clearwater Times BC Thompson Nicola Updated: June 02, 2011 4:31 PM The Comox Valley Art Gallery

‘Rent’ at Pioneer Theatre Company Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:34 AM PDT Utah Utes » Pac-12 » USU Aggies » Jazz » Real Salt Lake » Blaze » Grizzlies » Bees » Monson » sponsored by Cheap Chick » Politics » Movies » TV » Jazz Notes » BYU Sports » U of U Sports » Prep Sports » Food » Culture

review: Seduction, by theater, is its own cruel tease Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:33 AM PDT First published 6 hours ago Updated 5 hours ago Updated Jun 2, 2011 08:32PM Pierre Choderlos de Laclos sent all of France into a frenzy with his 1782 novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, which demonstrated the frightening and effective power of literary

pool: Seeking tempestuous auditioners, plus the odd-ball musical talents to grow in ‘Grey Gardens’ Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:33 AM PDT First published 7 hours ago Updated 7 hours ago Updated Jun 2, 2011 06:11PM 'Tempest'uous talent The Pioneer Theatre Company announces auditions for its production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Actors must be 18 or older. All roles open.

'Dolly' up to her matchmaking ways at Historic Everett Theatre Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:31 AM PDT Dolly' up to her matchmaking ways at Historic Everett Theatre , � Herald Writer "Hello Dolly!": It's hard to beat "Hello Dolly!" for a good time at the theater. And the Northwest Savoyards have just about guaranteed their production will be a hit by

Political theater: Playing games on the debt limit trivializes the issue Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:25 AM PDT Politics is no stranger to grand gestures, theatrical symbolism, heated rhetoric and exaggerated posturing. But the scene in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday was more than the usual partisan theater. It was a waste of the American people's time.

Challenging show is pure political theatre at its best Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:18 AM PDT FOLLOWING the Russian/Georgian conflict in August 2008, the residents of the disputed mountainous province of South Ossetia were forced to flee their homeland. The hoped-for foreign help never came and temporary settlements near Tbilisi soon became

REVIEW: The Yard | Everest Theatre, Sydney Posted: 03 Jun 2011 12:10 AM PDT The Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta has created a performing and arts programme called Captivate. Its under its auspices that choreographer Shaun Parker was engaged to work with teenagers from western Sydney, for three solid years, to create The

National Peking Opera Theater starts new tour Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:57 PM PDT BEIJING, June 3 (Xinhuanet) --The arduous course of the Communist Party of China is told through the quintessential Chinese performing art form -- Peking Opera. And to mark the 90th anniversary of the Party's founding, the National Peking Opera Theater

"Social Network" star Eisenberg now a playwright Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:55 PM PDT NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - Jesse Eisenberg, the Oscar-nominated star of "The Social Network," will make his professional New York debut as a playwright with an Off Broadway production of "Asuncion" in the fall. The play centers on two friends who

STC announces winners of London theater trip Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:51 PM PDT STC Board Member Nancy Sarles (left) and Executive Director Gary LaParl (far right) are shown with the Salem Theatre Company's London Raffle winners Bob and Lisa Parsons of Marblehead. Salem, Mass. — The Salem Theatre Company have announced that Lisa

50% off Chicago theatre tickets Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:51 PM PDT Hot Tix, a program of the League of Chicago Theatres, a not-for-profit arts service organization, offers half-price day and week of performance tickets to more than 200 Chicago area live theatres. Restrictions www.HotTix.org lists the current shows

Job fears for Hull Truck workers as theatre's finances continue to cause concern Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:49 PM PDT Staff at are facing redundancy just five months after the last round of job losses. Senior management at the Ferensway theatre have told employees the financial situation has not improved since Christmas when the last staff review took place. There are

Keira Knightley effect boosts drama Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:46 PM PDT Londons West End may be considered the home of the big-hitting musical, but a new report has revealed that families are increasingly going there to watch plays. Stage plays are enjoying a resurgence as producers convince big-name stars like Keira

The Accused: Poulton Drama Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:40 PM PDT There are great theatre shows on offer all year round at the King's Theatre and Festival Theatre, Edinburgh. The Guard (15 Jun) Critics' Awards for Theatre in Scotland 2011 (12 Jun)

New theater coming to City Center Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:28 PM PDT Print Email Font Resize Hennepin Theatre Trust - the folks behind the Orpheum, State and Pantages theaters - are developing a new downtown Minneapolis performance space in City Center. The new theater will have 300 seats in a flexible seating

The Human Race Holds Blue Star Mothers Night Tonight Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:27 PM PDT As a special event during its presentation of Gregg Coffin's new musical, right next to me, The Human Race, Dayton's own professional theatre company, will hold Blue Star Mothers Night Friday, June 3.

Gorilla Theatre program nurtures young playwrights Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:26 PM PDT The Gorilla is synonymous with home and heart, providing artists and patrons with exceptional stage work in an intimate venue. In 2000, the Gorilla furthered its commitment to youth and implemented the Young Dramatists' Project. The YDP is an annual

See Pee-wee Herman's Melissa Leo-Spoofing Broadway Ad Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:24 PM PDT He does look pretty good in that fur coat. [ Deadline ] Read more posts by Julie Gerstein Filed Under: clickables , melissa leo , pee-wee herman

John Ford Coley Plays the Suncoast Showroom, 79 amp 10 Posted: 02 Jun 2011 11:09 PM PDT Revered as half of the Grammy nominated duo England Dan and John Ford Coley, the latter will perform his hits from the 70s, including I'd Really Love To See You Tonight, Nights Are Forever Without You and Love Is The Answer at the Suncoast Showroom, July

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