Michael Hart News

Michael Hart and Claire Parkinson present a series of awards to individuals who have been indispensable in the development of knowledge and its practical applications—The Newton Awards, named after the world's greatest scientist. In so doing, the authors craft a concise and lively history of science and technology since 1600, offering insights into the lives and accomplishments of the men and women who revolutionized society and human thought.

A hilarious battle of wits plays out in one of Noel Coward's most celebrated comedies, Blithe Spirit. Directed by long-time Stratford Festival favourite Brian Bedford, the gorgeously designed production started previews on Thursday, May 16, at the Avon Theatre.

At last year's Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs (MAC) Awards, two of the big winners were T. Oliver Reid (photo left) for Male Debut and Eric Michael Gillett for Major Artist, Male (and both could very likely be MAC nominees again this year). Almost a year later, two of New York cabaret's leading men performed new shows one night apart at 54 Below; Reid on February 6 with Drop Me Off in Harlem, and Gillett the next night with Careless Rhapsody: An Evening Dedicated to the Lyrics of Lorenz Hart. Ironically, what the shows had in common--besides being a fairly good fit of material to singer--was that the majority of their sets featured songs written in the 1930s but in very different styles. With Reid it was the jazz, swing and blues of Harlem; with Gillette it was the romantic Broadway musical sensibility of Hart's lyrics (paired with the timeless melodies of Richard Rodgers). While neither Reid's 'Harlem,' nor Gillett's 'Hart' were stirring or spectacular shows, they were both solid and entertaining enough that both could be nominated for BroadwayWorld.com Awards in 2013.

A new adaptation David Mamet's SEXUAL PERVERSITY IN CHICAGO is headed for the big screen with some big names attached: Deadline reports that comedian/actor Kevin Hart and Golden Globe nominee Michael Ealy have signed on to play Bernie and Danny, respectively.

Organised Chaos presents their latest collaboration in AFTERWORDS, written by Michael Hart, Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19st May 7:30pm at Joshua Brooks, 106 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6NG. Tickets are on sale at £5-7 through www.organisedchaosproductions.co.uk

Curcio projects has announced Christopher Hart Chambers and Michael Zansky will feature at the Fountain Art Fair in booth B-105 during Armory Week in NYC.

Curcio projects has announced Christopher Hart Chambers and Michael Zansky will feature at the Fountain Art Fair in booth B-105 during Armory Week in NYC.

Organised Chaos Productions announce the launch of their fourth annual Script Call. Organised Chaos has also reveal that the two selected shows will debut with a short run at The Lowry in the spring of 2013 with further dates throughout the North West to be confirmed.

The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is set to present, Foxfire, debuting on October 28.

CLANCY O'CONNOR (TV - John Adams; Stage - The Listener, Edward II) will participate in the upcoming reading of the first evening-length act of RYAN TRACY's marriage epic, ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE during the HOT! Festival, Dixon Place's annual summer queer performance series.

The HOT! Festival, Dixon Place's annual summer queer performance series, will present a semi-staged reading of the evening-length first act of ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE, the epic marriage play by RYAN TRACY, on July 26, 2011 at 9:30pm.

The Page To Stage reading series at Dixon Place (NYC) will present an excerpt of ALL ABOUT MARRIAGE, the latest play by RYAN TRACY on May 23, 2011 at 7:30pm. Featuring Mikéah Ernest Jennings (The Shipment; Bellona, Destroyer of Cities), William Dixon Popp (Monodramas at New York City Opera; OTHER WORLDS), and Michelle Mola (Rumble Ghost). The reading is $10 and also features 'I'm Miserable But Change Scares Me' by Maxwell and Milo Cramer. For more information, please visit www.dixonplace.org.

Canadian Stage and the National Arts Centre English Theatre join forces to present a new translation of Michel Tremblay's epic play Saint Carmen of The Main in Toronto and Ottawa.

Roundabout's Education Dramaturg, Ted Sod, sits down with The Importance of Being Earnest actors, David Furr and Sara Topham, to discuss the show, working with Brian Bedford and take questions from the audience as part of our Lecture Series.

Canadian Stage and the National Arts Centre English Theatre join forces to present a new translation of Michel Tremblay's epic play Saint Carmen of The Main in Toronto and Ottawa.

When Pop Icon Michael Jackson put his stamp of approval on Larry Hart's award winning, critically acclaimed musical, 'Sisterella', he probably would have never imagined his young nephew TJ Jackson would one day grow up to star in the role that was originally developed for him. When TJ Jackson steps into the role of Prince Jean Luc, he will be fulfilling part of his famous uncle's Legacy to American theater. Sisterella, was originally developed by it's author Larry Hart at MJJ Music, with Jackson in mind to play the Prince. 'We were going through Sisterella archives a few weeks ago and found those original Costume sketches for Michael' Hart said, 'it was a surreal, bittersweet moment. Michael loved Sisterella, and at the time was looking for a creative role in Theater.

Tiny Theater is a performance festival that aims to include theater, dance, multi-media, puppetry, etc. Works are no longer than 10 minutes and are presented festival style in a 6' x 6' x 6' box constructed of PVC pipe-performers and scenic elements must not exist outside the box at any point during each piece.

Tiny Theater is a performance festival that aims to include theater, dance, multi-media, puppetry, etc. Works are no longer than 10 minutes and are presented festival style in a 6' x 6' x 6' box constructed of PVC pipe-performers and scenic elements must not exist outside the box at any point during each piece.

Company XIV presents the World Premiere of 'The Judgment of Paris', an erotically charged show with a unique fusion of dance, theater and music, choreographed and directed by Austin McCormick beginning May 9th.