Tim Johnson News

A Midsummer Night's Dream, William Shakespeare's popular story of illusive and abiding love, opened Saturday to cheers and a robust crowd at Harlem's Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park. The show, produced by the Classical Theatre of Harlem (CTH) (Producing Artistic Director, Ty Jones), is directed by CTH Artistic Associate and Oberlin College Professor of Theater and Africana Studies Justin Emeka and runs Tuesdays through Sundays at 7:30 pm through July 20. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

In author Tim Johnson's exciting debut novel, Savannah, Johnson explores the world of gambling, of which little is known, with strong characters, topical issues, and thrilling action scenes.

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the 'ABC Saturday Movie of the Week,' TONIGHT, APRIL 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," APRIL 27 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network

When the audience left the theater after Kitchen Dog Theater's The Chairs on opening night, its safe to assume reactions ranged from sighs of relief to exaggerated eyerolls to nervous laughter. When it's done right, Ionesco will do that to you.

Before Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers became one of the biggest hits in country music, they toured with their sister LaDonna as The Gatlin Quartet, and in her optimistic message of hope and healing, LaDonna Gatlin shares the choice she made to embark on a different ‘tour' -- raising her children, putting family first, overcoming adversity, and ultimately helping to inspire countless others discover their own song.

The Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Academic Theatre performs Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams 8 p.m., Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m. Dec. 3 and 1 p.m., Dec. 4 in the B Building Theatre at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for students, seniors, CCBC faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) or online at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/performingarts/actheatre.html. Please note: Some mature subject matter.

The Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Academic Theatre performs Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, by Tennessee Williams 8 p.m., Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1, 10 a.m. Dec. 3 and 1 p.m., Dec. 4 in the B Building Theatre at CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Blvd. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for students, seniors, CCBC faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets can be purchased from the Box Office at 443-840-ARTS (2787) or online at http://www.ccbcmd.edu/performingarts/actheatre.html. Please note: Some mature subject matter.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the 2012 Wolf Trap Ball, the organization's largest annual fundraising event, set to commence tonight, September 15 on the Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. This year's special event celebrates Terre Jones, Wolf Trap President and CEO, who throughout his tenure has positioned the organization as a premier center for the integration of performing arts, education, technology, and environmental sustainability. Jones will retire in December, following 17 years of service leading the not for profit arts and education organization.

This story tells the story of Dr. Wilbur Larch and the complex father-son relationship he develops with the young orphan Homer Wells.

New distributor Twentieth Century Fox today unveiled DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.'s feature film release slate for 2013 to 2016, which includes twelve CG animated films in four years - a major industry first.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the 2012 Wolf Trap Ball, the organization's largest annual fundraising event, set to commence Saturday, September 15 on the Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. This year's special event celebrates Terre Jones, Wolf Trap President and CEO, who throughout his tenure has positioned the organization as a premier center for the integration of performing arts, education, technology, and environmental sustainability. Jones will retire in December, following 17 years of service leading the not for profit arts and education organization.

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announces the 2012 Wolf Trap Ball, the organization's largest annual fundraising event, set to commence Saturday, September 15 on the Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

Hallmark Channel has moved the World Premiere of 'HOW TO FALL IN LOVE' tonight, July 21 and moved the time to @ 9pm ET/PT, 8C. The Hallmark Channel Original Movie stars Eric Mabius, Brooke D'Orsay and Kathy Najimy.

Brooke D'Orsay ('Royal Pains,' 'Drop Dead Diva') and Eric Mabius ('Ugly Betty') star in a love story about having someone to watch over you in HOW TO FALL IN LOVE, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, tonight, July 14 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C).

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Emmy and Golden Globe winner Jim Parsons (Harvey, The Normal Heart on Broadway and The Big Bang Theory) and international superstar Rihanna (Battleship) will star in the leading roles in HAPPY SMEKDAY! a feature film based on the critically acclaimed book 'The True Meaning of Smekday' by Adam Rex.

Brooke D'Orsay ('Royal Pains,' 'Drop Dead Diva') and Eric Mabius ('Ugly Betty') star in a love story about having someone to watch over you in HOW TO FALL IN LOVE, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, Saturday, July 14 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C).

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," JANUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The 2006 film will be broadcast in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

OVER THE HEDGE, featuring the voices of Bruce Willis, Gary Shandling, Wanda Sykes, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Thomas Hayden Church and Nick Nolte, airs as the "ABC Saturday Movie of the Week," JANUARY 21 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. The 2006 film will be broadcast in HDTV format with 5.1-channel surround sound.

In honor of its upcoming 1,000th performance, Disney's THE LION KING at Mandalay Bay awarded Walter V. Long Elementary School 1,000 tickets at a surprise in-school assembly today with a heartwarming performance by LION KING cast members. Students from more than 80 Clark County elementary schools submitted essays on why their school deserves to see THE LION KING before the show's final performance on Dec. 30, and the winning essay came from Walter V. Long's Daniel Hernandez in Danielle Rayos' fifth grade class.