Listings

Original Broadway Musical: Sister Act

Date: Oct 15-25 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Beijing Exhibition Center Theater

Price: 180-1,080 yuan

A newly revised adaptation of the show opened on Broadway at the Broadway Theatre on April 20, 2011, after previews beginning March 24, 2011. Jerry Zaks was the new director with Douglas Carter Beane rewriting the book. Patina Miller, who originated the role of Deloris in the West End production, reprised the role on Broadway, making her Broadway debut. The original cast featured Victoria Clark (Mother Superior), Fred Applegate (Monsignor), Sarah Bolt (Sister Mary Patrick), Chester Gregory (Eddie), Kingsley Leggs (Curtis), Marla Mindelle (Sister Mary Robert) and Audrie Neenan (Sister Mary Lazarus). Sister Act is a musical written by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner with additional book material by Douglas Carter Beane, with lyrics by Glenn Slater and music by Alan Menken. It is based on the hit 1992 film comedy of the same name. The 2009 West End production was produced by Stage Entertainment, Whoopi Goldberg, and Michael Reno for Sis Acts LLC. Goldberg is also a producer of the 2011 Broadway adaptation.

Contact: 400-610-3721

The Taming of the Shrew by TNT Theater Britain

Date: Oct 10 - 7:30 pm

Venue: Nine Theater

Price: 60-380 yuan

The Taming of the Shrew is a comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1592. The play begins with a framing device, often referred to as the induction, in which a mischievous nobleman tricks a drunken tinker named Christopher Sly into believing he is actually a nobleman himself. The nobleman then has the play performed for Sly's diversion. The main plot depicts the courtship of Petruchio and Katherina, the headstrong, obdurate shrew. Initially, Katherina is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio tempers her with various psychological torments - the "taming" - until she becomes a compliant and obedient bride. The subplot features a competition between the suitors of Katherina's more desirable sister, Bianca.

Contact: 400-610-3721

ACTIVITIES

Shout! Rock Choir

Date: Oct 10-Nov 5 - 10:30 am

Venue: Beijing Riviera, No 1 Xiang Jiang Bei Road

Price: Phone for prices

Love to sing? Get together with other music lovers and sing your heart out with the new season of Shout! Rock Choir. We take pop and rock songs and arrange them into multi-section pieces ready for all abilities. Our professional singing coaches from Ukraine and USA guide the group in a friendly and supportive way, giving technique tips and using a teaching method that allows participants to choose whether to follow sheet music or simply follow by ear. It's never too late to come along for a free trial session! After this, you can join the rest of the course, which ends in an exciting performance opportunity. Your first try is always free.

Contact: 010-5739-4933

Mentor Walks at Ritan Park

Date: Oct 10-Nov 13 - 8 am

Venue: Ritan Park

Price: Free

Capital M, Ellevate, AustCham, AmCham, and Viva bring together established and emerging women leaders in our community to connect, learn, mentor and share experiences. As they walk, they discuss their professional and personal challenges, successes, aspirations, and lessons learned. Mentees will have the opportunity to select a mentor based on preferences and their availability. Mentor and mentee groups are typically 3-5 people. You will have the incredible opportunity to seek advice from seasoned professionals who will provide an open ear, honest feedback, and meaningful guidance. Mentoring is proven to be one of the most important components to a successful career. It creates an effective support system to help women overcome professional and personal challenges. Mentors come from a diverse variety of backgrounds including, international development, foreign affairs, law, finance and banking, business development, marketing, public relations, humanitarian and non-profit work, corporate social responsibility, academia, entrepreneurship, hospitality, healthcare, technology and media, sustainability, energy, international trade, and more. Mentees are emerging professionals from an equally diverse array of fields. Nearly two-third of women who have been mentored go on to become mentors themselves.

E-mail: michelle@m-restaurantgroup.com

PARTIES

Swing Night: Nanci & The Delicatessen Band

Date: Oct 21 - 9:30 pm

Venue: Modernista European Style Cafe

Price: Phone for prices

Nanci & The Delicatessen, the last swing kids in town, are bringing the rhythms of a bygone era to the endless dance of Beijing vintage fans. The only golden swing era band in Beijing, Nanci and her guys are taking over the residency of Modernista's well-established Wednesday Swing night. An international combo of four passionate musicians, they are sure to keep you sipping Manhattans while your feet tip tap the old chest floor all night."

Contact: 136-9142-5744