Michael Rapaport's schedule as an actor often precludes the opportunity to deliver standup. "But I have the chance to do it now, and I'm going to bring it in Spokane," Rapaport said while calling from his New York apartment. "I'm going to talk about myself, my life, being married and divorced."
Jazz vocalist James Tormé, son of three-time Grammy Award winner Mel Tormé, will take the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center stage with his interpretation of classic and new age jazz at 7:30 p.m. Friday. This performance will close out the performing arts center’s “Season in the Spotlight” series.
The touring Broadway production of “Wicked” got some mid-run tweaking during its stop in Spokane thanks to some behind-the-scenes magic at the Spokane Falls Community College recording studio. The production team behind the North American tour used the studio to rerecord several voiceovers due to cast changes.
The opening “O Fortuna” immediately grabs your attention, and each movement after flows almost seamlessly into the next, an unwavering sense of momentum propelling you onward. The piece has its dark moments, but, more than anything, it was the joy of it all that really stuck with me.
In a review last Sunday of “Wicked,” at First Interstate Center for the Arts through March 27, Carolyn Lamberson said the following of actor Jordan Litz, who portrays the dashing Fiyero: “As Fiyero, Jordan Litz is completely charming. ... His duet with (Talia) Suskauer in ‘As Long As You’re Mine’ is sublime.”
When Julia Sweeney returns to Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox on Saturday, it most likely will be the final time she takes a stage to do one of her one-woman shows. After two previous monologues, "God Said Ha!'" and "Letting Go of God," the actress/comic/writer is happy to let "Older and Wider" be the final word.
You won’t have to wait around long to hear a familiar tune in Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” The opening notes form one of the most recognizable musical sound bites in existence. From films to commercials to talk radio intros, “O Fortuna” is used so often that if you say you’ve never heard it, you must be lying.
Like many successful character actors, Tim Meadows doesn't get the chance to deliver much standup. Meadows, who was a member of the "Saturday Night Live" cast from 1991-2000, is an in-demand thespian. Meadows, 62, has been a recurring character on the ABC sitcom "The Goldbergs" since 2013.
Inland Northwest Opera’s board of directors announced Monday that Dan Wallace Miller will take over the role of artistic director from Dawn Wolski. Before accepting the role, Miller, who directed INO’s production of “Orpheus and Eurydice” last season, was already engaged to direct the opera’s 2022 season.
Julie Drake – Best-known as the winner of the 2020 Othellos comedy classic, Julia Drake has performed at the Blue Whale Comedy Festival and the Lady Laughs Comedy Festival. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Spokane Comedy Club, 315 W. Sprague Ave. $10. (509) 318-9998.
Written by four-time Tony Award winner Neil Simon, “Plaza Suite” follows a trio of couples as each successively occupies suite 719 at the Plaza Hotel. Over the course of the play, we learn that room 719 is a crucible of sorts, having born witness to the beginnings – and endings – of quite a few marriages.
The Red Hot Mamas first flashed their smiles, zany costumes and goofy props across parades and stages 30 years ago – inspired by founder Claudia "Mikki" Stevens. This week, the Coeur d'Alene-based group plans to send 10 members to perform March 17 in Limerick, Ireland, for the St. Patrick's Festival Parade.
Prior to becoming the most watched person followed on Vine in 2015 and co-starring in the film "The Babysitter," Andrew Bachelor was a standup comic. "That's how it all started for me," Bachelor said while calling from his Los Angeles home. "The plan was to do standup and then hopefully someone will give you a sitcom."
Bing Crosby’s childhood home, located on Gonzaga University’s campus, will reopen Monday. The house, built by Crosby’s father and two uncles in 1911, contains more than 200 pieces of memorabilia from throughout Crosby’s life, including gold records, trophies, awards and the Academy Award he won.
"Plaza Suite" – Neil Simon's "Plaza Suite" is a comedy-driven play following the life of three couples in a suite at the Plaza Hotel. Directed by Troy Nickerson. Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Sundays, 2 p.m. Through April 1. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. $20 adult; $10 students. (509) 325-2507.
Filipe DeAndrade credits animals with saving his life. He wants to preserve their wild spaces. DeAndrade, star of Nat Geo Wild's "Untamed," is scheduled to talk about finding life's passions Wednesday night at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox. "Fox Presents: National Geographic Live Untamed" is the second show in a series.
Before the program “Masterworks 6: The Genesis of the Spokane Symphony” began at 8 p.m. Saturday, the symphony performed the Ukraine national anthem in solidarity with the nation. There was big applause when Lowe made the announcement and a long standing ovation after it was played.
It's not surprising that George Carlin is Christopher Titus' favorite comedian. Much like the late iconic Carlin, who was as much philosopher and wordsmith as a standup, Titus is raw, blunt and uncompromising. Unlike many of his peers, Titus, 57, doesn't care who he offends.
"Back in the High Life" isn't just a Steve Winwood song that Straight No Chaser covers. It's the name of the a cappella act's tour. Straight No Chaser, which will perform Monday at Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, is trying to set a tone as it embarks on a jaunt at this point in the pandemic.
We all know the Wicked Witch of the West. You know, the scary-looking, gravely voiced crone famous for her "I'll get you, my pretty. And your little dog, too," from the classic 1939 movie "The Wizard of Oz." But there's more to the story. "Wicked" is the hit Broadway musical making its third visit to Spokane.
