Xanadu is a 1980s Roller Disco Glitter Explosion!

 

City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present the Broadway hit musical Xanadu for six performances October 10-19 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.  Adapted from the Universal Pictures cult film by Douglas Carter Beane and featuring music by Jeff Lynne (of the Electric Light Orchestra) and John Farrar, Xanadu follows the journey of the magical and beautiful Greek muse Kira, who descends from Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest artistic creation of all time - the first roller disco! But when Kira falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and chaos abounds.  The musical adaptation contains all the great Electric Light Orchestra and Olivia Newton-John music from the film, plus four additional classic songs.

Xanadu was a surprise hit on Broadway and one of the best-reviewed musicals of 2007.  The New Yorker called it "ridiculously brilliant" and The Washington Post called it "the most infectious show to land on Broadway since Spamalot."

Director Christopher Okiishi promises a top-flight comic cast of City Circle veterans and newcomers for this production, including Victoria Vaughn as Kira and Skyler Matthias as Sonny.  "This hilarious musical is loosely based on the cult classic film, but has a brand new, much better script that actually makes sense," says Okiishi.  "It's like a mash up of Percy Jackson and Dance Fever.  Or Clash of the Titans and Donna Summer with some Queen thrown in.  Only much, much funnier."

The production will feature a special appearance by members of the Cedar Rapids Rollergirls and Iowa City Roller Derby teams and is sponsored by TheLuxeZone and Mike & Jan Finlayson.

With its message of following your dreams despite the limitations others set for you, Xanadu is hilarity on wheels for the whole family.  (Contains one instance of profanity.)

Performances are October 10-19, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.  Tickets ($12-$27) are available at coralvillearts.org, by phone at 319.248.9370, and in person at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts box office (1301 5th Street) and Coralville Recreation Center (1506 8th Street).

City Circle Acting Company is a community theater organization in residence at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts.  Since 1997, City Circle's mission has been the production of high quality dramatic, musical, and performing art pieces for the enjoyment of the public.  Upcoming City Circle productions include A Year with Frog and Toad (December 12-21) Black Comedy and The Real Inspector Hound (February 13-15), and Into the Woods (April 24-May 3).

Owned and operated by the City of Coralville, the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts is dedicated to enriching the community and contributing to the vitality of Coralville by offering an accessible, affordable venue for a variety of performances, presentations, and public and private events.  The 472 seat theater opened August 26, 2011 and has hosted performances from City Circle Acting Company, Orchestra Iowa, Cedar Rapids Opera Theatre, Dan Knight, Lola Astanova, Lorie Line, Judy Carmichael, Jim McDonough, Nolte Academy of Dance, and many others.  Coralville schools are also able to use the Center free of charge up to three times per year; 15 school events took place at the Center in the 2013-2014 school year. The Center was named 2012 Member of the Year by the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico would like to invite you to their 30th Anniversary Celebration  November 29, 2014 at the Camden Center located at 2701 1st Street in East Milan, Illinois.  Doors open at 6:00 PM with Dinner starting at 7:00 PM.

Entertainment will be provided by Mariachi Real Guadalajara of Chicago with DJ Rebelde during intermissions.   Also performing will be the Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico and a special appearance from our Alumni.

Tickets for this special occasion are $25, with proceeds going to Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico. There will be a limited number of tickets available.

For tickets or more information please contact Jessica Munos at 309-792-8947 or Beatriz Camarillo (espanol) at 309-762-0949.

Brief History:

The Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico (QCBF) is a traditional Mexican Folkloric dance group that was founded by Arnulfo Camarillo in 1984. Originally created as a small project for a Mother's Day event, QCBF has thrived for 30 years and is a Non-Profit Organization (501c3) which is committed to sharing the beautiful culture of Mexico, through music and dance.

QCBF has performed all over the nation, including such places as Arizona, Minnesota, Indiana and all over the Midwest.  QCBF performs a variety of traditional folkloric songs from over 20 different states of Mexico. Currently there are 55 dancers ranging in age from 4-18, and the group has always had a strong base of committed parents and volunteers assisting in performances and practices.

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Ericka Nicole Malone Readies to Take 'In Love with Tyrone' to 42^nd Street

Cincinnati, OH - September 15, 2014 - Playwright Ericka Nicole Malone is looking to take her popular Gospel Musical "In Love with Tyrone" to the Big Apple and is currently in talks with directors and producers to bring the touring show to Broadway for a run on the "Great White Way." Malone has partnered with a famed New York City General Manager and Tony Award-winning Producer, who has produced past and current shows on Broadway.

Malone and her business team currently making plans to raise necessary capital, and are working to secure sponsorship support for the eyed $10 million Broadway production. Malone points to the high accomplishments of one of her personal favorites, "Motown: The Musical" which debuted in 2012 and is still running strong on Broadway and "A Raisin In The Sun" receiving four Tony Awards and a prestigious Theatre World Award this year.

"In Love with Tyrone" toured in 2012 and made stops throughout the Midwest and East Coast to rave reviews in 2012. The musical featured actress Robin Givens in the lead role as Danetta and Leon Robinson of The Five Heartbeats as lead of the male antagonist of the story, Sullivan. The musical is a story about a woman's struggle to redefine herself after she is betrayed by her first love and best friend - her husband Tyrone. The urban contemporary, inspiring musical features eight original songs by Malone, including the hit single "Stay."

"It's amazing to be in a position where we're even considering a run on Broadway," Malone explained. "The show touches so many different types of audiences and the message is universal. It's funny, it's sad, it's inspiring and uplifting and we're thrilled to have an opportunity to bring this to arguably the largest stage in the world."

And while additional funds for the proposed Broadway run are required, Malone says she has all the necessary pieces in place to deliver a winning performance at this level. "The show has been honed and perfected on the road, and the response from the audience and the media has been overwhelming. It's a proven winner, and it's time to bring it to life on Broadway," Malone said.

About Ericka Nicole Malone

Greater Cincinnati resident Ericka Nicole Malone has written, directed and produced nine successful stage plays including "I Feel Like Praising Him" and "You Can't Keep a Good Woman Down." Her latest project and tenth stage play, "In Love With Tyrone" toured throughout 2012 and is eyeing a Broadway run. For additional information, visit www.InLoveWithTyrone.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre presents Cinderella, the 2014 Fall Theatre For Young Audiences show. Cinderella hits the Main Stage on September 20 and runs through October 4. Performances are on September 20, September 27, and October 4 at 1:00 pm and September 27 at 10:00 am. Book and lyrics by Jim Eiler and Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy.

All of the fantasy of the classic Cinderella story, with a few twists and turns. Sure to tickle your funny bone, this musical version will keep you laughing from the first wave of the Fairy Godmother's magic wand up until the last stroke of midnight.

The cast includes Katie Coletta, Keegan Christopher, Jeff Haffner, Joshua Jones, Jackie McCall, Natalie Schmit, Michael Sheridan, Clark Skaggs, and Jim Vogt.

Tickets are $9 and everyone gets the opportunity to meet the cast after the show! Cinderella is sponsored by Scheels and the media sponsor is 96.5 Kiss Country. Call the box office for tickets and information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com. Cinderella is rated G.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. In 2014, the company is celebrating 43 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.