Daniel Coll News

Premiering at Sadler's Wells in 1995, Matthew Bourne's triumphant modern re-interpretation of Swan Lake turned tradition upside down, taking the dance world by storm. This Christmas the multi award-winning hit returns to the theatre where it all began for a strictly limited run from 10 December - 24 January 2010 followed by a national UK tour opening in Woking on 25 January 2010.

The McDaniel College Theatre Arts Department presents 'The Rocky Horror Show' 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 3, and 11:30 p.m. Oct. 2, in WMC Alumni Hall. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Box office: 410-857-2448.

McDaniel College is offering a diverse calendar of theatre, art and music events throughout September. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-857-2599.

McDaniel College musicians are involved in several exciting events planned throughout May. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For information, call 410-857-2599.

One writer's response to 'Killer Joe,' Single Carrot Theatre's recent production of Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy Letts's disturbing debut play.

Hell's Kitchen The Musical opened Off-Broadway February 11th at The Hudson Guild Theater. Veteran singer/songwriter and composer Jon Montgomery (Foreigner, KISS) adapted Hell's Kitchen The Musical from his screenplay 'The King Of 42nd Street.' He teamed up with pianist and composer Toby Kasavan (Bootsy Collins, Wilson Pickett), and after the score and book was written, Hell's Kitchen was first showcased at 353 Studios in 2004.

The McDaniel College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa presents 'Fugues for Multi-Species Living,' a lecture by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Anna Tsing, at 8 p.m. March 5 on campus in McDaniel Lounge. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (410) 857-2294. Tsing's research on a high-value wild mushroom called matsutake explores a fundamental question, 'How can humans live well with other species?' Her lecture ushers audiences into a world where species live not just for themselves but also in relation to each other. 'In Japan, matsutake live with red pines and red pines, in turn, thrive with human disturbance,' Tsing says. 'This lecture offers a tour through Japanese village forests to listen to the histories co-existing species might tell.'

The latest McDaniel College Theatre production, 'Amadeus,' drives home a simple, but elusive, message: Covet not thy neighbor - but if you do, be careful what you ask for. 'Amadeus,' which is open to the public, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 4-7 in WMC Alumni Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. To contact the box office, call 410-857-2448.

The McDaniel College Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa presents 'Fugues for Multi-Species Living,' a lecture by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Anna Tsing, at 8 p.m. March 5 on campus in McDaniel Lounge. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (410) 857-2294. Tsing's research on a high-value wild mushroom called matsutake explores a fundamental question, 'How can humans live well with other species?' Her lecture ushers audiences into a world where species live not just for themselves but also in relation to each other. 'In Japan, matsutake live with red pines and red pines, in turn, thrive with human disturbance,' Tsing says. 'This lecture offers a tour through Japanese village forests to listen to the histories co-existing species might tell.'

The latest McDaniel College Theatre production, 'Amadeus,' drives home a simple, but elusive, message: Covet not thy neighbor - but if you do, be careful what you ask for. 'Amadeus,' which is open to the public, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 4-7 in WMC Alumni Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. To contact the box office, call 410-857-2448.

Hell's Kitchen The Musical opened Off-Broadway February 11th at The Hudson Guild Theater. Veteran singer/songwriter and composer Jon Montgomery (Foreigner, KISS) adapted Hell's Kitchen The Musical from his screenplay 'The King Of 42nd Street.' He teamed up with pianist and composer Toby Kasavan (Bootsy Collins, Wilson Pickett), and after the score and book was written, Hell's Kitchen was first showcased at 353 Studios in 2004.

McDaniel College has an exciting calendar of cultural events for the coming weeks. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. For information, call 410-857-2599. MUSIC McDaniel College Student Composers in Recital 7 p.m. Feb. 21 in Baker Memorial Chapel Under the direction of Richard Lake, student composers Keith Adams, Sabrina Clarke, Josh Vyskocil, and Curtis Wharton will premiere works for guitar, piano, chorus, percussion ensemble and organ.

Hell's Kitchen The Musical opens Off-Broadway February 11th at The Hudson Guild Theater. Veteran singer/songwriter and composer Jon Montgomery (Foreigner, KISS) adapted Hell's Kitchen The Musical from his screenplay 'The King Of 42nd Street.' He teamed up with pianist and composer Toby Kasavan (Bootsy Collins, Wilson Pickett), and after the score and book was written, Hell's Kitchen was first showcased at 353 Studios in 2004.

The 200-voice National Christian Choir (NCC) will perform at 6 p.m. March 8 in Baker Memorial Chapel on campus. Admission is free, but tickets must be reserved in advance. Directed by C. Harry Causey of Sykesville, Md., the choir comprised of members of more than 100 churches will perform 'Beautiful Savior,' 'The Lord is My Strength and My Song,' and 'We Declare Your Majesty.'

Hell's Kitchen The Musical opens Off-Broadway February 11th at The Hudson Guild Theater. Veteran singer/songwriter and composer Jon Montgomery (Foreigner, KISS) adapted Hell's Kitchen The Musical from his screenplay 'The King Of 42nd Street.' He teamed up with pianist and composer Toby Kasavan (Bootsy Collins, Wilson Pickett), and after the score and book was written, Hell's Kitchen was first showcased at 353 Studios in 2004.

NEW THIS WEEK: LMP Fundraiser! Helen Hayes Awards Staff Announced! MET Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day

New this week: BPF Winners announced! Arsenic and Old Lace, Best Bet! Plus CENTERSTAGE and Everyman Theatre show-related events! Readers write!

This week: Best Bet: Rep Stage's Mrs. Farnsworth! Spotlighters goes dark! BPF to perform at the Kennedy Center! News of The Wedding Singer and My Fair Lady tours!

WHO: Baltimore Playwrights Festival WHAT: Ty DeMartino's The Blessed Mothers of War WHEN: Through July 22. Fri - Sat at 8PM, Sun at 7PM. WHERE: Theatrical Mining Company at The College of Notre Dame, LeClerc Hall HOW MUCH: $12 General INFORMATION: tmc.originalplays.com or 410-982-6979