Shari Simpson News

The Black Box Performing Arts Center continues to emerge as the Tri-State area's premiere destination for both cutting-edge professional theater and collaborative performing arts education - in the heart of Teaneck, NJ- just a quick ride over the George Washington Bridge.

The Friday, October 7, premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie THE SWAP (8:00 p.m.) is the #1 cable TV telecast of 3Q 2016 among all major youth demographics

Peyton List (Disney Channel's 'BUNK'D') and Jacob Bertrand (Disney XD's 'Kirby Buckets') star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie THE SWAP premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00 p.m. EDT) across Disney Channel's multiple platforms

Peyton List (Disney Channel's 'BUNK'D') and Jacob Bertrand (Disney XD's 'Kirby Buckets') star in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie THE SWAP premiering FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 (8:00 p.m. EDT) across Disney Channel's multiple platforms

Fox Valley Repertory continues their 2015 season with a comical quest for compatibility in the romantic comedy, Maybe Baby It's You. Written by Charlie Shanian and Shari Simpson, this series of eleven vignettes will warm the hearts of lovers everywhere as two actors portray relatable situations of love - from the first kiss to the not-so-golden years of marriage. Directed by Brigitte Ditmars, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage from tonight, August 27, through October 25, 2015.

Fox Valley Repertory continues their 2015 season with a comical quest for compatibility in the romantic comedy, Maybe Baby It's You.  Written by Charlie Shanian and Shari Simpson, this series of eleven vignettes will warm the hearts of lovers everywhere as two actors portray relatable situations of love - from the first kiss to the not-so-golden years of marriage. Directed by Brigitte Ditmars, performances will take place at the Pheasant Run Resort Mainstage from August 27 - October 25, 2015 (4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, IL; tickets 630-584-6342 orwww.foxvalleyrep.org).

?Fox Valley Rep, in residence at Pheasant Run Resort, announces their calendar-year 2015 season of nostalgic toe-tapping Off-Broadway musicals and modern award-winning comedies, including the Off-Broadway musical thriller, No Way To Treat a Lady, the award-winning farce, Unnecessary Farce, followed by the fun 1960's music revue, The Bikinis, then to the romantic comedy, Maybe Baby It's You, to a holiday music revue, A Christmas Survival Guide.

?Fox Valley Rep, in residence at Pheasant Run Resort, announces their calendar-year 2015 season of nostalgic toe-tapping Off-Broadway musicals and modern award-winning comedies, including the Off-Broadway musical thriller, No Way To Treat a Lady, the award-winning farce, Unnecessary Farce, followed by the fun 1960's music revue, The Bikinis, then to the romantic comedy, Maybe Baby It's You, to a holiday music revue, A Christmas Survival Guide.

On Sunday, May 4th at 5pm at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER: NYC, part of a 32-city series of readings nationwide in celebration of Mother's Day, will once again take center stage in the Big Apple. This third annual New York City production features prominent local writers and performers telling their own tales of motherhood in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor.

On Sunday, May 4th at 5pm at Symphony Space on the Upper West Side, LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER: NYC, part of a 32-city series of readings nationwide in celebration of Mother's Day, will once again take center stage in the Big Apple. This third annual New York City production features prominent local writers and performers telling their own tales of motherhood in all of its complexity, diversity, and humor.

Today, May 12 at 5pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space on New York's Upper West Side, the Listen To Your Mother Reading Series (www.ListenToYourMotherShow.com) will give 'Mother's Day a Microphone' as the city and an inspirational group of women and men come together to celebrate motherhood and parenting in a meaningful new way. Included in the cast of the New York City show are former Editor in Chief of Redbook Magazine Stacy Morrison (now Editor in Chief of BlogHer.com), comedian Jaime Fernandez, New York City creative writing teacher Susan Buttenwieser, social justice attorney and LGBT activist Nivea Castro and author Tracy Beckerman (whose book Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir comes out in early April).

On Sunday, May 12 at 5pm at Peter Norton Symphony Space on New York's Upper West Side, the Listen To Your Mother Reading Series (www.ListenToYourMotherShow.com) will give 'Mother's Day a Microphone' as the city and an inspirational group of women and men come together to celebrate motherhood and parenting in a meaningful new way. Included in the cast of the New York City show are former Editor in Chief of Redbook Magazine Stacy Morrison (now Editor in Chief of BlogHer.com), comedian Jaime Fernandez, New York City creative writing teacher Susan Buttenwieser, social justice attorney and LGBT activist Nivea Castro and author Tracy Beckerman (whose book Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir comes out in early April).

American Heartland Theatre in Crown Center has announced its 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the theatre's 24th season of productions. AHT continues its tradition of providing variety in live theatre by showcasing 1 two-time Tony award winning comedy, 4 Kansas City Premieres, 1 AHT favorite and 1 Richard Rodgers Award Winner in its upcoming season.