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November 5, 2014
Meet music icon Jimmy Page, and experience Cubism in all its glory at The Met…today November 5, 2014 in New York is pretty spectacular!
A Festival of One-Act Plays February 10-13
A Festival of One-Act Plays
February 10-13
Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall
Free to Wellesley, Babson, and Olin students with ID cards
$5 general admission
For times call the Upstage Box Office at 781-283-2220
Wellesley College Theatre:
Under the direction of the Department of Theatre Studies, performances feature cast members from the Wellesley College, Olin College, Babson College, and Boston theatre community.
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The Department of Theatre Studies at Wellesley College provides students with the opportunity to explore the history and literature of the theatre, and then bring their knowledge from the classroom to a hands-on application of the craft.
The Department of Theatre Studies is delighted to welcome audiences to the newly renovated Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall for the 20102011 season.
http://eventful.com/wellesleyhills/events/festival-oneact-plays-/E0-001-036405812-4
Tigertail Productions: Culture of every kind
Veteran cultural group Tigertail Productions, headed up by legendary director Mary Luft, is presenting another season jam-packed with musical and theatrical performances as well as spoken word events.
They’ve been presenting passionate programs in performing and visual arts since 1979 and each year is better than the next. They’re known for pushing the envelope and bringing recognition to lesser-known artists who they feel deserve their time on stage.
Gracing this season’s calendar are Dutch jazz artists the Benjamin Herman Quartet, a variety of spoken word or “WordSpeak” events and workshops, blues legends Henry Gray & the Cats and jazz guitarist Bill Frisell. The Jess Curtis Gravity Dance troupe, featuring dancers from France, Germany, Italy, England and the United States, is an interdisciplinary mixed ability performance. And Japanese couple Eiko & Koma present their provocative performance piece “Raven.”
Tigertail’s performances are held on Miami Beach, in Coral Gables and throughout Miami. Visit their web site for exact locations.
ACME Comedy Theatre: Any Celebrity May Enter
The ACME Comedy Theatre has become a Los Angeles staple for those looking for a little comedy training or those looking for some entertainment.
The famous theatre is home to a long list of celebrity guests such as Lea Thompson, Joel McHale, and Adam Corolla. Friday and Saturday nights are big nights at the theater where ACME Radio Hour has their Liquid Radio Players perform completely improvised as though they were on old-time radio.
The 99-seat theatre is not only a place to watch shows but a place to learn from the best. The comedy school gives students the chance to learn the ins and outs of sketch, improv and stand-up comedy.
Though the theatre is the perfect place to spend a Friday or Saturday night, the theatre doesn’t have a concession stand and prohibits bringing food or drinks into the theatre.
If you are questioning whether or not to visit the theatre, just remember that Nia Vardalos was discovered by Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks when she was performing. Whether you are looking to discover or be discovered, ACME is the place to be.
3. Theatre Reigns at Capital Fringe Festival July 8-25
The international festival for independent and experimental theatre artists is arriving in Washington DC for its fifth year. Enjoy some of the best theatre – outside the mainstream – from around the world for cheap prices. Featuring a variety of venues like abandoned warehouses and stores, you won’t want to miss out on these controversial, unconventional and interactive performances. You can even meet the artists in workshops that range from basic theatre to an intro to beatboxing. Whatever your interest is, you are bound to find something you like, with over 140 performances in two weeks. Local restaurants and bars are also taking part in this celebration with discounts on meals and drinks before and after shows. Check the website for participating locations.
Award-Winning Shows at GableStage
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With 148 Carbonell Award nominations and 43 wins, it’s no wonder audiences flock to see GablesStage plays, which are presented in the historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables.
Perfecting their theatrical craft for more than three decades, the players at GableStage, led for the last nine seasons by Producing Artistic Director Joseph Adler, whose legendary and provocative productions have been making headlines in Miami since his arrival at the theater, is something no one at this venue takes lightly. Speed the Plow and A Lesson Before Dying are some of the award-winners and this season’s comedy Speech and Debate and the drama Fifty Words could very well garner more accolades.
Kodak Theatre is Hollywood’s Crown Jewel
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me to the Academy Awards and American Idol, The Kodak Theatre epitomizes Hollywood fame and entertainment. Since its opening in 2001, The Kodak Theatre has been known as Hollywood’s “Crown Jewel,” has been the marching ground for celebrities and their golden Oscars.
Though the Academy Awards are definitely a big deal, the theatre will also be bringing in a circus favorite around the world in 2011: Cirque Du Soleil. With the awards and elaborate shows, it’s hard to imagine that the theatre is ever going to have a slow day. When the Oscars and other award shows aren’t being filmed and the other events have yet to debut, the Kodak Theatre offers guided tours for those who want a real Hollywood experience.
With events, tours and Academy Awards, the Kodak Theatre is a true gift given to Hollywood.
4. World Premiere of When Tang Met Laika 1/22-2/27/10
Sci-fi meets forbidden love at the Denver Center Commissioned World Premiere of When Tang Met Laika. Set after the fall of Communism, a
n American astronaut and female Russian cosmonaut begin a love affair thousands of miles above the earth on the space station. But when ghosts from the past and the politics of the people below interfere, the two space lovers must decide whether their relationship should be brought back to Earth or end in space.
This unique play was commissioned by the Denver Center Theatre Company and the Magic Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation New Science & Technology Plays Initiative and is on a limited month-long run.
Late Night Catechism
The Royal George Theatre hosts this hilarious cult favorite about surviving Catholicism.
The Grand & Fabulous Fox Theater
The Fox Theatre is one of the world’s greatest venues for film and the performing arts. When it opened in the 1920’s, it was described as an outlandish, opulent and grandiose monument to excess. The Atlanta Journal description was a kinder picturesque and almost disturbing grandeur beyond imagination.
A mosque like structure, complete with minorities, onion domes and an interior décor of Egyptian grandeur, seated 4,000 people. The interior restored lovingly by the people of Atlanta is a masterpiece. Complete with an indoor Arabian court, it has a sky of flickering stars, spectacular striped canopy overhanging the balconies. The Fox reigns today as a fiercely protected landmark and internationally acclaimed theatre, celebrating more than half a century of film and theatrical productions.
From summer film festivals to Broadway shows, the Fox still generates millions of dollars to the Atlanta economy. You can tour the Fox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am and Saturdays at 10 and 11am.