Chris Wells News

June is hopping and bopping as The Nash kicks off with a wide array of summer concerts and workshops.  Highlights include Joey Sellers Quartet on June 10 and Rachel Eckroth's Antelog on June 16.  Public performances from students participating in the Nash summer workshops will be held during the month as well as a discussion on history of jazz from noted ASU scholar, Dr. Chris Wells on June 18.

Jazz musicians, students and enthusiasts are invited to hang out at The Nash this summer, jam with other students, learn new techniques, or try out different styles of jazz. From bop to brass, guitar to vocals, the popular jazz club will be buzzing as musicians work with instructors in a wide range of classes and workshops.  The first session begins May 22, with a variety of workshops held throughout the summer.

It's one of those great New York real estate stories that underscores what only a New Yorker understands: your entire life depends upon your apartment. Even if broke, a decent place in the right part of town is they key to everything. And broke he was, working odd jobs as house cleaner, landscaper, and law firm transcriptionist (or something equally tedious). But one day, after getting paid $150.00, he splurged on the 'full package' at a Korean massage parlor downtown. The scene, with Hwang on the accordion, is a microcosm of a show that through laughter, music, and sometimes tears, presents a brave yet gentle portrait of an artist. Like the show and his life, the massage has a happy ending, but not the one you expect. It's a long way from Lancaster to upstate New York which Wells shares with his soon-to-be husband. In these terrifying times, when even the tough are rattled by the news, Wells and the outstanding ensemble of IT WILL ALL WORK OUT reminds us that things sometimes do.

Voice Theatre has announced their 4th Annual Spring Reading Series. Check out all the information below!

The Film Society of Lincoln Center announces the Sound + Vision Festival, a three-day showcase celebrating the enduring and mutually enriching relationship between cinema and music, April 7-9.

Dixon Place presents the world premiere of Chris Wells' new show IT WILL ALL WORK OUT on Friday, April 14th at 7:30 PM.

STARDUST, The Secret City's Winter Solstice Celebration, is slated for Sunday, December 20 at 6:00PM (doors open at 5:30 pm) at Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, NYC. 

freeFall has announced casting for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, which begins tonight, December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.

freeFall has announced casting for their upcoming holiday production of PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, which begins on December 5 and runs through Christmas Eve.

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced multi-Grammy Award winning, Golden Globe nominated and acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Cornell is bringing his North-American tour to Santa Rosa tonight, September 24, 2015 at 8 p.m. Cornell embarks on a tour that will give fans the chance to see the iconic rocker perform in an unplugged, up close and personal setting, and will include songs spanning his entire career as well as new material from his brand new solo studio album, Higher Truth, to be released September 18 produced by Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Neil Young). The new album expresses Cornell's continuing evolution as a master songwriter, lyricist and musical craftsman, telling human stories which resonate across genre barriers.

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has just released a new collection, INNOVATION IN FIVE ACTS, edited by Caridad Svich, the first publication in TCG Book's new Sourcebook series.

Today, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts announced multi-Grammy Award winning, Golden Globe nominated and acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Cornell is bringing his North-American tour to Santa Rosa on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 8 p.m. Cornell embarks on a tour that will give fans the chance to see the iconic rocker perform in an unplugged, up close and personal setting, and will include songs spanning his entire career as well as new material from his brand new solo studio album, Higher Truth, to be released September 18 produced by Brendan O'Brien (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Neil Young). The new album expresses Cornell's continuing evolution as a master songwriter, lyricist and musical craftsman, telling human stories which resonate across genre barriers.

Popular demand has The Betsy Stage extending their production of 'Hamlet' through November 22 at 1133 S. Huron St. Denver, CO 80223. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. All performances are FREE, donations are accepted. Reservations are required by email: Hamlet@BetsyStage.com or by calling 720-328-5294. More info at www.betsystage.com 'Hamlet' has been selling out every weekend and seating is limited.

The Betsy Stage presents 'Hamlet' October 3 through November 8 at 1133 S. Huron St. Denver, CO 80223. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 and 23 at 8 p.m. and one Sunday matinee on November 2 at 2 p.m. All performances are FREE, donations are accepted. Reservations are required by email: Hamlet@BetsyStage.com or by calling 720-328-5294. More info at http://www.betsystage.com/

HERE begins its 2014-2015 producing season with the premiere of the site-specific Artistic Director production, Trade Practices, by Kristin Marting & David Evans Morris. Trade Practices creates a living market where audience members, cash in hand, choose how to invest their time and money. Set in Pershing Hall, a historic building on Governors Island, Trade Practices kicks off Labor Day weekend, playing a limited engagement of 16 performances only, August 31 - September 21.

H. S. Kaufman (Book) and Christopher Anselmo (Music and Lyrics) are twenty year-old artists who have written a highly anticipated and groundbreaking musical about what some might describe as a soul-searching and terrifying milestone in the American culture - High School Graduation.

New Dramatists,Tony® Honor recipient and the nation's premiere playwright development workshop, announces that Emily Morse will assume the position of Artistic Director beginning in July. Morse, on staff at New Dramatists since 2001 and currently serving as Director of Artistic Development, assumes the position from Todd London who leaves New Dramatists after eighteen years to become the Executive Director/Professor of Drama at the University of Washington where he'll oversee undergraduate, MFA and PhD programs, training and productions. London's appointment is awaiting final approval by the university Board of Regent's.

HERE begins its 2013-2014 producing season with the premiere of the site-specific Artistic Director production, Trade Practices, by Kristin Marting & David Evans Morris. Trade Practices, a new work exploring the notion of 'value' against the backdrop of the booms and busts of the past decade, is set to play October 18 - November 3. Official Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm. Trade Practices will take place at a site in lower Manhattan's Financial District; address to be announced.

HERE begins its 2013-2014 producing season with the premiere of the site-specific Artistic Director production, Trade Practices, by Kristin Marting & David Evans Morris. Trade Practices, a new work exploring the notion of "value" against the backdrop of the booms and busts of the past decade, is set to play October 18 - November 3. Official Opening Night is set for Tuesday, October 22 at 7:00pm. Trade Practices will take place at a site in lower Manhattan's Financial District; address to be announced.

HERE has announced its 2013-2014 producing season, launching in Fall 2013 with a premiere Artistic Director production, Trade Practices, by Kristin Marting & David Evans Morris; followed by three productions from artists in the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP): BOTCH by Joe Diebes; The Pigeoning by Robin Frohardt; and Keep Your Electric Eye On Me by Shaun Irons & Lauren Petty. HERE's upcoming season also includes the second annual PROTOTYPE: Opera/Theatre Now festival in January; HERE's yearly CULTUREMART festival which gives audiences a first look at new work in process from HERE Resident Artists; and a presentation from the Dream Music Puppetry Program, to be announced.