Mannheim Steamroller Coming to Memorial Auditorium
The already-busy December season for the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts just got tighter. Christmas tour for will hit Memorial Auditorium on December 1. Tickets are $44-$86 and are .
WCPSS’ "A Chorus Line" Coming To Memorial Auditorium
The Wake County Public School system’s School-To-Career program will present the musical “” for four shows on September 12 and 13 in Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium.
The show is being directed by , who actually played Larry in the version of the show. In addition to his heavy involvement with North Carolina Theatre, you also may remember Mann for his Tony Best Actor nominations for his work in “Les Miserables” and “Beauty and the Beast” in New York.
The School-to-Career program is a system-wide effort to blend relevant “real world” experience with the classroom curriculum. It’s a collaborative effort between teachers, administrators, students, parents, and business people. For more information on the program, see .
Tickets for the shows are .
Get Discounts for "Peter Pan" Starring Ira David Wood
Peter Pan will soon fly into Raleigh’s Memorial Auditorium as part of North Carolina Theatre’s 25th Anniversary Season. The production stars (of “A Christmas Carol” fame) as “Hook” and runs from July 12-20.
Tickets are still available thru Ticketmaster, but gogoraleigh readers can get 20% off (Word File).
Seeing Wood is always a special opportunity, and this production, I’ve hear, is no exception.
Lauren Kennedy Heads Back To Broadway in "Vanities"
Casting has been announced for “” by Jack Heifner, and Lauren Kennedy will be starring as Mary. The production will first be presented by Pasadena Playhouse August 22 through September 28, 2008 (opening August 29) prior to heading to a yet-to-be-announced Broadway theater.
Based on the hit 1976 comedy (that ran for 1,785 performances Off-Broadway) “Vanities” is a “funny, sexy and poignant look at the journey of three All-American girls as they mature from cheerleaders to sorority sisters to independent women. Spanning the turbulent ’60s through the late ’80s, Vanities celebrates the lives and loves of three best friends caught up in rapidly changing times.” Vanities, A New Musical, was originally produced at TheatreWorks in Palo Alto in the summer of 2006. It earned two Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards for Outstanding Musical Production and Best Original Score, and was also showcased at the 2006 National Alliance for Musical Theatre (NAMT) Festival of New Musicals.
(Mary) has most recently appeared on Broadway as Lady of the Lake in . Past credits include Sunset Boulevard with , Side Show as Daisy Hilton, and as Fantine. Also, Cinderella at New York City Opera. London: ‘s revival of as Nellie Forbush at The Royal National Theatre. Lauren starred opposite in The Ten Commandments at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Most recently she starred in pre-Broadway tryout of with The Red Clay Ramblers. Other new works and premieres: Zelda Fitzgerald in ‘s Waiting For The Moon (LENAPE, Barrymore Award Nom. for Best Actress), The Rhythm Club (Signature Theatre, Nom. for Best Actress), White Christmas, Breakfast At Tiffany’s (St. Louis MUNY), Hot Shoe Shuffle (TUTS) and The Last Five Years (Northlight). National Tour: Sunset Boulevard as Betty Schaeffer. Both her new album Here And Now and her debut album Songs Of have both received rave reviews and are available on PS Classics.
Broadway Series South Announces New Season
Recently the theater group announced its 6-show season. All productions occur in the Memorial Auditorium at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
- : Nov 4-9
- : Dec 2-7
- : Jan 6-11, 2009
- : March 31-April 5, 2009
- : April 14-19, 2009
- : May 5-10, 2009
Downtown Amphitheater Under The Big Top
The block that has been long-occupied by Sir Walter Chevrolet () is slated for long term convention center expansion. The plan is for the main convention hall space to expand under McDowell Street into the future expansion space. The block is currently being used as a staging area for convention center construction, but medium range plans call for a downtown amphitheater.
Opening in May of 2009, the 5,000 seat outdoor amphitheater is planned to feature nearly 50 shows. About half of those will be booked by Live Nation (the company that books and operates Walnut Creek Amphitheater).
The amphitheater will be mostly covered by a tent structure’s with a rich history. It was originally used in Boston until it was and sent to Denver. Live Nation bought the structure and is giving it to Raleigh. We just have to replace the fabric canopy and erect it ourselves. It’s a win/win situation and excellent example of successful recycling.
Does anyone have any proposals for a name for this facility?
Yamaguchi Wins "Dancing"
Raleigh resident was the winner of this year’s TV series on ABC. She was the overwhelming odds-on favorite to win it all this year, and consistently surpassed expectations each week. In the season finale Monday night, Yamaguchi and partner Mark Ballas performed and incredibly difficult cha cha routine, and executed it masterfully.
Yamaguchi is married to Carolina Hurricane defenseman Bret Hedican, who is currently contemplating retirement. It is assumed that the family will return to Florida once Hedican retires to be closer to family.
Dave Attell Coming to Goodnights
Charlie Goodnights will host on July 18 and 19 for 4 shows only. .
Sheryl Underwood Coming to Goodnights
Black Entertainment Television’s ComicView kicked off its 14th hilarious season on this week with new host . She’ll be appearing for five shows at Charlie Goodnights on Friday and Saturday. Vince Morris opens.
Annie Get Your Gun Opens
welcomes Larry Gatlin and Raleigh native for their production of Annie Get Your Gun. If you haven’t seen Lauren Kennedy live, you really are missing out. That’s all there really is to it. She’s so good, that even the .
Pink Floyd Experience Coming To Memorial Auditorium
Promising a "full-on sensual attack", the is coming to Memorial Auditorium in the Progress Energy complex on February 19 and 20, 2009.
This Canadian tribute band to Pink Floyd excites intimate audiences with a huge combination of music, sound, lights, and video. They will actually be playing in Charlotte Wednesday and Thursday night this week.
The Circus is Here
The is in town for a 5-day stay at the (thru Monday). The Red Tour group of the circus group is here which features Bello the Clown, Tyron McFarlan, Brian and Tina Miser’s double cannon shot, Taba and his Tigers, and the Aguilar brothers.
are generally , and are available through Ticketmaster outlets.
J B Smoove Coming to Charlie Goodnight’s
You may know him as "Leon Black" from HBO’s , or you may know him as Trucky from from . Comedian J B Smoove will be at Charlie Goodnight’s nightly from March 13 thru March 16. are still available.
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