The Scene 2007 - Articles Page 25

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the New York premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis with Tony Award winner Julie White as 'Roxanne'.

The 89th edition of The Best Plays Theater Yearbook, released today by Limelight Editions ($49.95, 595 pages), recounts the exciting 2007-2008 theater season, which was enhanced by the prominent presence of artists of color on the 'Great White Way.'

From hard-hitting Bluegrass gospel to old time mountain and country tunes, the hit band Cherryholmes is an alt-country group picking, strumming, singing and yodeling Americana music that is based on the rural traditions of the 1930's and 1940's America.

Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin is pleased to announce that the 2007 smash hit Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is returning to MetroStage August 27 through October 18, 2009.

Conductor Steven Reineke begins his tenure as Music Director of The New York Pops when the orchestra opens its 27th season at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 9 at 8:00PM. The opening night of The New York Pops' season features the Emmy-winning comedian, singer and television personality Wayne Brady in a tribute to two American icons: Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sam Cooke.

Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota announces the first performance of the 09-10 Music Season, copresented with The Whole Music Club, with a night full of the all-out freewheeling jazz of Larry Ochs Sax & Drumming Core.

From hard-hitting Bluegrass gospel to old time mountain and country tunes, the hit band Cherryholmes is an alt-country group picking, strumming, singing and yodeling Americana music that is based on the rural traditions of the 1930's and 1940's America.

February 2010 will see the UK burlesque sensation Miss Polly Rae, revolutionise the scene by taking burlesque away from small stage cabaret and onto the stage at the Leicester Square Theatre in Miss?Polly Rae: The All New Hurly Burly Show.

Leicester Square Theatre is celebrating the news that a staggering 262,000 people bought tickets for its eclectic mix of big name comedy stars and cutting edge theatre in its first 12 months in the West End.

Northrop Music at the University of Minnesota announces the first performance of the 09-10 Music Season, copresented with The Whole Music Club, with a night full of the all-out freewheeling jazz of Larry Ochs Sax & Drumming Core.

Conductor Steven Reineke begins his tenure as Music Director of The New York Pops when the orchestra opens its 27th season at Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 9 at 8:00PM. The opening night of The New York Pops' season features the Emmy-winning comedian, singer and television personality Wayne Brady in a tribute to two American icons: Sammy Davis, Jr. and Sam Cooke.

AMC announced has renewed 'Mad Men' for a fourth season. The news comes on the heels of the premiere of the series' third season, which debuted Sunday, August 16th to unprecedented critical acclaim and attention, and garnered a record 4.5 million viewers. 'Mad Men' star Vincent Kartheiser highlighted his as of yet hidden dance skills in a stand out moment from Season 3 of Mad Men that we thought we needed to bring you right here on STAGE TUBE!

The Van Wezel's 2009-2010 40th Anniversary Season is going to be fierce! It features a lineup of the hottest stars, performers and acts for everyone.

Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin is pleased to announce that the 2007 smash hit Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is returning to MetroStage August 27 through October 18, 2009.

'One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.' - Dolly Parton

'One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.' - Dolly Parton

'One of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today.' - Dolly Parton

The Metropolitan Opera has reason to celebrate; $2.5 million worth of tickets were sold on Sunday, the first day of sales, through its box office, telephone call center and Web site, up from $2 million on the first day of sales last year, according to the Associated press.

Producing Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin is pleased to announce that the 2007 smash hit Musical of Musicals (The Musical!) is returning to MetroStage August 27 through October 18, 2009.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Announces their upcoming events. August 2009 Thursday, August 6 Music in the Grand Lobby 6-8 p.m. The Contrarian Ensemble

For theatre lovers who want something old and something new, South Puget Sound's Resident Professional Theatre, Centerstage has something for everyone. The 2009-2010 Season is off to a stellar start with a brand new musical: Carl Sagan's CONTACT running September 24 - October 18 2009.

Lifetime's new one-hour comedic drama series, Drop Dead Diva, became the Network's highest-rated original drama series debut across key demographics since the June 3, 2007, launch of the hit drama Army Wives. The July 12, 2009, premiere of Drop Dead Diva averaged a 1.6 rating, a 148% increase from the 9:00 PM time period's prior four-week average, among the highly coveted advertiser demographic of Women 18-49 and a 1.9 among Women 25-54, a 158% increase from the prior four week average. In Households, Drop Dead Diva scored a 2.2 rating, up 103% from the prior four week time period and averaged more than 2.8 million total viewers, a 129% jump from the prior same four weeks.

Coming Up This July at The Landor Theatre The Bright & Bold Design by Peter Whelan

In addition to 2 B'way shows, Brandi has chalked up several regional credits as a 'quirky character actress.'

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) has announced the New York premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy The Understudy, directed by Scott Ellis with Tony Award winner Julie White as 'Roxanne'.