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HMT Tour: Behind the Scenes at His Majesty’s Theatre

The goddess of drama.

Is the name of a statue, that I had A. Never heard of or noticed before and B. they named a statue after me? Flattered. Everybody has a goddess of drama in their life. I swear Scott raised an eyebrow every time the tour guide spoke of her. But I like her. She gets me. Standing there at the top of the auditorium, decorated in gold leaf, owning it. I would say she has seen more shows at HMT than anyone else but she literally has the worst seat in the house. Higher than the highest balcony and facing towards the audience. Talk about a restricted view! But a restricted view is far from what we got when we spent our Saturday morning creeping around backstage on an HMT tour.

I had always wanted to do an HMT tour and finally, when one blog led to another, we got the opportunity. This was my moment. This was my perfect moment. It was, however, not the first time yours truly had taken to the stage. And no, I am not talking about that time I rapped I like Big Butts in McNastys and Scott left the building in pure humiliation. Oh no no. I was a stage baby. The kid who took part in every dance class known to man. I was shoved through many a dancing door as a child. Pantomimes, stage shows, Highland games, school galas. If there was a stage, my mother was at the side of it telling me I was too heavy-footed. Unfortunately, that never changed. Witch.

Baby Got Back

And now, here I was. Back on the stage, a good few stone heavier and definitely not rocking a kilt or lycra (thank God). Heavy-footed, yet light on my feet. You see, I took that heavy-footed thing to heart when I was a kid. Now I’m as heavy as a tree yet as light as it’s leaves. But standing there, looking out at an admiring audience of absolutely no humans, besides a brass cleaner on the balcony, I felt… like a panto dame. Scott was the villain, and together, that’s entertainment. But there is SO much more to HMT than just the stage.

Why His and not Hers?

So here come a couple of obvious points that I never got. Because sometimes I just canna see the trees for the breeze. Firstly, and this one has bothered me since I moved to Aberdream, is it His Majesty’s or Her Majestys? Until this year, I confused this on a semi-permanent basis. The reason it is His Majesty’s Theatre and not Her Majesty’s is that when the theatre was built, Queen Victoria was no longer on the phone. Edward VII was on the throne. Which clears everything up…

And the second completely obvious point that wasn’t obvious enough for me, is the name of the HMT restaurant, 1906. So let’s do some maths. 26 years on the planet + 6 years in Aberdeen + 5 meals eaten in ‘1906’ equals, “wonder why this place is called 1906, that is such a random name for a restaurant.” So guess whos tiny little mind was blown when she was told it was named 1906 after the year HMT was built? Ding ding ding. Moi. FYI, the food there is everything.

Stuff you never get to see but can with an HMT tour

• The green room. Spoiler, it isn’t green.
• The royal box, but no royalty, unless they happen to be there when you visit. In which case, you aren’t getting in the royal box. Unless you’re royal. It isn’t even that great a view of the stage. Purely status *eye roll*.
• The basement, which is full of horse… stories, ghosts, and stuff that makes you wonder how a show is ever pulled off successfully. Everything could go wrong.
• The old stage, which I’m not telling you anything about. Go and see it for yourself.
• The studio, which you can only see out with if you’re dramatically inclined.
• HMT, when there isn’t the dull chatter of wifeys on wine and fellas grumping about being dragged to see a wifey show.
• The audience from a panto dame perspective.
• Lots of rooms with lots of history that you wouldn’t even know existed unless you either, performed at HMT or went on an HMT tour.
• Backstage, costumes and prop’ery.
• Sandra and/or Val, two charming ladies who know more about HMT than HMT knows about HMT.

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His Majesty’s Theatre is one of the most beautiful theatres in Scotland and an iconic part of Aberdeen City. Aberdeens theatre was built in 1906 and designed by the legendary theatre architect Frank Matcham. Learn about his signature design features, and explore the new and old sections of the city centre landmark on a behind the scenes tour, where you will be taken back in time to learn about its glorious history and be let in on some of its secrets that has been kept for over a hundred years.

You will be shown the exact location where a horrific accident took place whilst a show was performing and a former employee lost his life. Jake tragically died in 1942 when he was struck in the head by a rapidly-spinning winch handle. He was 69 when he was killed, attempting to put the brake on a lift which was transporting circus horses to the lower floor. The lift was only supposed to carry three at a time but a colleague decided to fill the lift with all six horses. Jake however lives on as HMT’s resident ghost, and is described as being rather mischievous. Jake likes to move objects when your back is turned. Keep a particular eye out for him by cold spots in the passageway nicknamed “Lambeth Walk”. Although quiet since the refurbishment in 1999, people believe Jake keeps an eye on his colleagues still to this day. Some report to hear the clip-clop of hooves too.  

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The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Houston as MJ , the multi Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, begins a tour of its own. Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status.

The MJ creative team features Scenic Design by Tony and two-time Emmy Award winner Derek McLane, Lighting Design by seven-time Tony Award winner Natasha Katz, Costume Design by Tony and Emmy Award winner Paul Tazewell, Sound Design by Tony Award winner Gareth Owen, Projection Design by two-time Tony Award nominee Peter Nigrini, and Hair & Wig Design by two-time Emmy Award nominee Charles LaPointe. The creative team will also feature Musical Supervision by David Holcenberg, Orchestrations and Arrangements by David Holcenberg and Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb, and Music Direction by Jason Michael Webb.

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KIDZ BOP is coming to Kansas City on its brand new tour, KIDZ BOP Live 2-24, and will be performing at Starlight Theatre on July 20.

The tour is a partnership with Live Nation and is bringing the pop concert for kids to over 60 cities in the U.S.

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The mountaintop, by katori hall, march 8 - 24, 2024  | studio theatre, directed by dimonte henning.

Featuring Bryant Bentley and N'Jameh Russell-Camara

Designed and created by Joy Ahn, Alexis Asare, Nathan Crocker,  KaiLee Evans,  Adam Hastings, Victoria Hudziak,  Rasean Davonté Johnson, Malaina Moore, Camille Toshiko Peotter, Ellie Rabinowitz, Lauren Marie Stoner, Emily Marie Wilke, and Austin Winter

Executive Producers |  Jackie Herd-Barber and Michael Barber,

R obert and Susan Lueger,  Debbie and Jamshed Patel

Producers | Max and Marni Seigle

Associate  Producers |  Kristy N ielson and Willia m  Lorbe r   and

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On April 3rd, 1968, after delivering one of his most memorable speeches, an exhausted Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. retires to his room at the Lorraine Motel while a storm rages outside. When a mysterious stranger arrives with surprising news, King is forced to confront his destiny and his legacy. 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall’s breakout play is a gripping and inspirational reimagining of the final night of the life of the legendary Civil Rights leader. 

Run time: Approximately 100 minutes, no intermission

Please note that the production features non-tobacco cigarette smoking and theatrical haze.

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Here2Play: Thursday, February 15, 6-8 pm at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.

Preview: Friday, March 8 at 7:30 pm

Opening: Saturday, March 9 at 8 pm

Pay-What-You-Choose: Monday, March 11 at 7:30 pm (walk-up tickets available starting one hour before the show)

Talkbacks: Thursdays, March 14 and March 21 (following the 7:30 pm performances)

ASL Interpretation: Friday, March 15 at the 7:30 pm performance

SipStudio: Saturday, March 16 (Open to attendees of that day's matinee and evening performances)

Student Matinee: Wednesday, March 20 at 11 am (email [email protected] for more details)

Legacy Night:  Friday, March 22 at 7:30 pm, hosted by CopyWrite Magazine . We invite our Black and African  American audience members to  join us for this performance of THE MOUNTAINTOP on a night specially dedicated to and cel ebrating the Black community. Click here to get all the details!

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THE MOUNTAINTOP; A re-imagined look at MLK's final night. TMJ4 interview with Stephanie Brown

"The use of light comedy cuts through intense moments of the production and brings a level of humanity to such a revolutionary leader." Review by Maria Peralta-Arellano for Carvd N Stone

‘ The Mountaintop’ Delivers a Powerful Message Through an Intimate Story . Review by Carmella D'Acquisto, Milwaukee Magazine  

"Driven by two powerhouse performers... a thrilling dramatic ride that can take one’s breath away. " Review by Anne Siegel, The Shepherd Express

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre's 'The Mountaintop' imagines MLK's final test of faith. Review by Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"...emotionally captivating from beginning to end." Review by Russ Bickerstaff, The Small Stage

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Camae Scenic Designer Lighting Designer Costume Designer Costume Associate Properties Designer Sound and Video Designer Stage Manager Assistant Stage Manager Intimacy Director Co-Intimacy Director Dialect Coach Technical Director and Scenic Builder Wardrobe  

Joy Ahn Ellie Rabinowitz Austin Winter Alexis Asare Camille Toshiko Peotter Rasean Davonté Johnson*** Emily Marie Wilke* Malaina Moore

KaiLee Evans

Victoria Hudziak

Nathan Crocker

Adam Hastings

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Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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Ellen DeGeneres cancels multiple shows on 2024 comedy tour

Ellen DeGeneres , who's currently on her farewell tour Ellen’s Last Stand… Up, has canceled four of her upcoming shows.

The Ticketmaster pages for her tour stops in Dallas (July 10), San Francisco (July 21), Seattle (July 23) and Chicago (Aug. 11) show a message that reads: "Unfortunately, the Event Organizer has had to cancel your event. You don't need to do a thing. We'll issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, as soon as funds are received from the Event Organizer."

A previously announced show at San Antonio's Majestic Theater on July 12 also appears to have been canceled.

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USA TODAY reached out to reps for DeGeneres and Live Nation for comment.

On May 29, DeGeneres announced the summer tour across North America, which is described as "the last opportunity for fans to witness a comedy legend in her final curtain call." Organizers added an extra date each in San Francisco, Seattle and Chicago, but now those cities only have one show.

Several shows in Washington, Oregon and California had previously been announced, and DeGeneres kicked off the tour in Los Angeles back in April.

According to  Rolling Stone  and  People , during her opening night, DeGeneres took the opportunity to address the elephant in the room: Her absence from the limelight in recent years.

"We were both just laying low for a while," she said of herself and her wife of 15 years,  Portia de Rossi , per the outlets.

Ellen DeGeneres 2024 tour dates

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• June 23: The Fox in Spokane, Washington
• June 24: The Fox in Spokane, Washington
• June 25: Newmark Theatre in Portland, Oregon
• June 26: Newmark Theatre in Portland, Oregon
• June 28: Hult Center for the Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon
• June 30: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California
• July 1: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California
• July 2: Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa, California
• July 8: Paramount Theatre in Denver
• July 13: ACL Live – Moody Theater in Austin, Texas
• July 20: The Masonic in San Francisco
• July 22: S. Mark Taper Auditorium in Seattle
• July 29: Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston
• July 30: DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.
• July 31: Academy of Music in Philadelphia
• Aug. 1: Radio City Music Hall in New York City
• Aug. 5: Meridian Hall in Toronto
• Aug. 7: DPAC in Durham, North Carolina
• Aug. 8: Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte, North Carolina
• Aug. 10: Chicago Theatre in Chicago
• Aug. 13: Ryman Auditorium in Nashville
• Aug. 15: Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis
• Aug. 16: Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis
• Aug. 17: Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis

The final two shows in Minneapolis on Aug. 16 and 17 are labeled as a "special taping." DeGeneres has confirmed she's coming out with a new Netflix stand-up comedy special that'll be released later this year.

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Free movies at Emagine Entertainment in July? Teachers, school staff only! What to know

Teacher Appreciation Month may have been in May, but Emagine Entertainment is still celebrating teachers and school staff with a free treat for Educator Appreciation Month in July, according to a release.

All educators and school staff can score free movie tickets at Emagine theaters every Wednesday in the month of July, simply by showing proper school identification.

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Yes, participating theaters are offering free movies to educators and school staff with proper identification or proof of school employment are eligible.

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Teachers and school staff can score a free movie ticket every Wednesday during the month of July for any show slated before 5 p.m. Online advance ticket sales are unavailable, as the free tickets must be purchased on-site at the theater box office with valid proof of identification.

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Tickets on sale for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s ‘Stage of Discovery’ student show

For the ninth year, aspiring actors, dancers and singers ages 8-19 are taking the stage with Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe as part of its Stage of Discovery program. The five-week summer musical theater program is free for participants and culminates with three performances of “Make Room for Me!” on July 12-14.

The students are under the direction of WBTT Artistic Director Nate Jacobs and Education Director Jim Weaver. WBTT staff and guest instructors offer lessons in dance, acting, singing and improvisation, and provide behind-the-scenes experience with set and costume design.

This year Weaver added a new component: the 26 participants were given a chance to express their vision, writing about topics such as: “You think you know me?” “My truth,” “The colors of love,” and “Believe.” Once the written pieces were submitted, Weaver selected music, featuring artists including Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, The Staple Singers, Luther Vandross, Simon & Garfunkel, and Whitney Houston.

“The addition of self-expression provides a holistic theater experience for our teen participants, helping them to express how they see the world, where they fit in, and their experiences in it thus far,” said Weaver. “To paraphrase what some of our students have said, ‘We’re young, talented, and have a lot to say – if you give us the chance!”

The Stage of Discovery program is free thanks to foundation grants and individual donations. The founding sponsor is the Robert E. Dods Family Foundation (in honor of Michael & Karen Gardiner). Other sponsors include Carol Beeler (in memory of Tom Beeler); Community Foundation of Sarasota County; Kenneth and Sarah Goldblatt; Sy Goldblatt; Gulf Coast Community Foundation; Annette Orso Rickel Foundation; Lee and Lydia Rainer, Rainer’s Grace Donor Fund; Dona and Sam Scott; and Pat Singletary.

Performances take place in The Donelly Theatre at WBTT (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. (preview show – tickets $17); Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 2 p.m. (tickets $27/adults, $17/active military and students age 25 and under). Visit  westcoastblacktheatre.org  or call the Box Office at 941-366-1505.

"It is our honor and pleasure to provide our young participants with a rigorous – and fun – formal theater experience; many of these students have never had access to this level of training previously," Jacobs said. "While WBTT is dedicated to producing the finest dramatic and musical theater, my dream – my true calling and purpose for founding this organization – has always been to help young, aspiring artists who may not otherwise have the opportunity to develop their talents and achieve success."

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