Mike Jones News

Broadway is alive and well and living in Las Vegas. The influence of the Great White Way on the Las Vegas Strip is more evident than ever and the word of the day is "QUALITY!" For theatre goers visiting Las Vegas who have digested just about "one Cirque too many" - Caesars Entertainment offers the antidote, producing the finest theatrical experiences in town ranging from a first rate production of JERSEY BOYS to Jerry Mitchell's tantalizing PEEPSHOW to the always surprising PENN AND TELLER, and more. On a recent trip to Sin City I attended five of Caesar's great theatrical offerings and was treated to a feast for the senses at every turn.

Mark Twain's play "Is He Dead?", adapted by David Ives, is an uproarious hysterical romp. Or it can be. Unfortunately the current production from Theater Schmeater, while still funny, lacks a cohesiveness that could take it to the realm of "seriously funny".

The Encore Association has announced the nominees for Plays and Musicals for the 2011- 2012 Season of Encore. The winners will be announced at the 43rd Annual Encore Awards Fundraiser which will be held on Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Madame Walker Theatre Center, 617 Indiana Avenue in Indianapolis. The evening will begin with a social hour from 6 to 7 pm; with the fundraiser starting at 7 pm.

The Muny will present its second show of its 94th season, Chicago (June 25 - July 1), directed and choreographed by Denis Jones. Click below to watch videos of Director Denis Jones in discussions with Executive Producer, Mike Isaacson.

The thing I love about catching shows from the only three year old STAGEright is that you can see the amount of heart and love they pour into their productions. From the casting to the sets to the material itself you can tell that these folks have a definite love for what they are presenting rather than just putting something up for the hell of it. Their current production, "The Book of Liz" is no exception with its absurd yet hilarious send up of small town life and finding where you fit in.

The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Award nominees have been announced, and the complete list is as follows:

The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards nominees have just been announced. Check out the full list below:

One of Seattle's younger theater companies is really starting to show its maturity. At only two years old STAGEright Theatre has shown it can consistently put on quirky, engaging and underdone pieces, with a minimal production budget and do them well. And their latest endeavor, "Melancholy Play" by Sarah Ruhl, is no exception.

Man Alone Productions is pleased to announce the opening of 3 Screams, by Vincent Delaney on Friday February 4th, 2011. 3 Screams will then run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM through February 26th, 2011.

Man Alone Productions is pleased to announce the opening of 3 Screams, by Vincent Delaney on Friday February 4th, 2011. 3 Screams will then run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM through February 26th, 2011.

Tony Award winner Catherine Zeta-Jones is interested in playing Dame Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming film based on Sam Kashner's and Nancy Schoenberger's book 'Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century,' Entertainment Tonight reports. Angelina Jolie is also interested in the role. Among those interested in the part of Richard Burton are Russell Crowe, Clive Owen, and Colin Farrell.

Indianapolis' Footlite Musicals will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! thru March 28.

Indianapolis' Footlite Musicals will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on March 12, 13, 19, 21, 21, 26, 27, and 28. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8 PM and Sunday performances will be at 2:30 PM.

Indianapolis' Footlite Musicals will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's OKLAHOMA! on March 12, 13, 19, 21, 21, 26, 27, and 28. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 8 PM and Sunday performances will be at 2:30 PM.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage the Rhode Island premiere of 4:48 Psychosis, a powerful, illuminating window into one woman's struggle with clinical depression.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage the Rhode Island premiere of 4:48 Psychosis, a powerful, illuminating window into one woman's struggle with clinical depression.

The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) is pleased to stage the Rhode Island premiere of 4:48 Psychosis, a powerful, illuminating window into one woman's struggle with clinical depression.

Prior to its New York run, Shout! The Mod Musical plays Florida's Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, where it opened on June 13th for a run through July 2nd