``Cover Girls'' Arrives at Wilshire Theatre in Los Angeles for Nine Shows; Production Stars Kim Fields and Grammy Nominee Ann Nesby.Entertainment Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2004 Clear Channel Entertainment, T. D. Jakes Thomas Dexter "T. D." Jakes Sr. (born June 11, 1957 in Charleston, West Virginia) is an American televangelist. He currently is the pastor of The Potter's House (not to be confused with the similarly named church in Australia), a primarily African-American non-denominational Enterprises and Mathew Knowles
Mathew Knowles is an American record executive and manager. are bringing the theatrical production Noun 1. theatrical production - the production of a drama on the stage staging production - a presentation for the stage or screen or radio or television; "have you seen the new production of Hamlet?" of "Cover Girls," on its first national tour, to Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . "Cover Girls" is scheduled to perform nine shows at the Wilshire Theatre from February 4-10. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for "Cover Girls" are available now and range from $27 to $47. "Cover Girls" dates and show times are February 4-6, 8 p.m.; February 7, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; February 8, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and February 9-10, 8 p.m. Tickets for the Wilshire Theatre engagement are available at all Ticketmaster locations, ticketmaster.com or by calling 213-365-3500 or 714-740-7878. Tickets can also be purchased through the Wilshire Theatre Box Office at 8440 Wilshire Blvd., open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Groups of 12 or more can call 866-326-3065 for discounts. "Cover Girls" stars actress Kim Fields Kim Victoria Fields (born May 12, 1969 in New York, New York) is an American actress. Fields was discovered by an acting agent for the sitcom The Facts of Life after appearing in a commercial for Mrs. Butterworth's pancake syrup. of the hit television show "Living Single" and Ann Nesby Ann Bennett Nesby is an American R&B, gospel, and dance music singer from Joliet, Illinois who started out as the lead vocalist for Sounds Of Blackness. She had several big dance hits as part of that group in the nineties and then pursued a solo career, earning four consecutive , a gospel legend and Grammy(R) winner who most recently appeared in the movie "The Fighting Temptations." Mathew Knowles, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Music World Entertainment/Sanctuary Theatrical Productions and father of R & B superstar Beyonce Knowles, is executive producing the musical stage play with Music World/Sanctuary Theatricals. "'Cover Girls' is a project I am so passionate about," says Knowles. "I am happy to be partnering for the first time with Clear Channel Entertainment and T. D. Jakes to bring an incredible production to the stage." Knowles manages recording artists Destiny's Child  This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling.You can assist by [ editing it] now. , Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Michelle Williams may refer to an actress or a singer born in 1980:
Based on the best-selling novel by renowned Bishop T.D. Jakes, "Cover Girls" tells the story of four women who seemingly have nothing in common. Yet, every day they each face the complex realities of 21st century urban life as they try to balance their needs with their belief in God. In 2003, the novel "Cover Girls" reached #17 on the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times Bestsellers expanded list. The novel is released by Warner Faith Books. "'Cover Girls' is about coming to terms with the past, discovering who we truly are, and recognizing the unexpected friendships and small miracles that reveal God's all-encompassing love," says Jakes. He adds, "This theatrical production is the next step in furthering the gospel genre for the stage, and I am incredibly proud to be a part of it." "Cover Girls" tells the story of Michelle, a driven career woman and survivor of abuse, who swears she'll never be used again; Tonya, who knows what it's like to have a happy marriage shattered by unimaginable tragedy; Mrs. Judson, who believes her wealth and influence can protect her against all harm, but shocked when a family scandal threatens both her hard-earned reputation and the values she's made the center of her world; and "Miz" Ida, who has dedicated her life to God and giving others a shoulder to cry on. Soon she'll need all her faith to help herself and these women at last find themselves -- and each other. Actress Kim Fields, who recently toured with the hit play "Vagina Monologues," is playing the role of Michelle. Fields has spent more than 20 years in show business starring in two long running television series, "The Facts Of Life" and "Living Single." She has accumulated numerous starring credits in commercials, guest-starring roles, theater productions, as well as TV movies. This year, she received extraordinary reviews for her role in the one-woman show "Pandora's Box Pandora’s box contained all evils; opened up, evils escape to afflict world. [Rom. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 799] See : Evil ," in which she starred, as well as for her involvement as Executive Producer in Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park Barefoot in the Park is a play by Neil Simon. Its focus is on newlywed couple Corie and Paul Bratter, who are setting up house in a minuscule fifth-floor walkup apartment in a downtown-Manhattan brownstone. ." In 1994, Kim received the NAACP NAACP in full National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Oldest and largest U.S. civil rights organization. It was founded in 1909 to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality for African Americans; W.E.B. Du Bois and Ida B. Theater Award for best director with her stage directorial debut -- the hit comedy "Vanities." Talented Gospel legend and Grammy award The Grammy Awards (originally called the Gramophone Awards) are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the record industry. The current President of the Academy is Neil Portnow. winner Ann Nesby joins "Cover Girls," playing the role of Miz Ida. Nesby has worked with gospel choir The Sounds of Blackness Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award-winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz. , one of the most nationally recognized gospel choirs in the world, generating the Top 10 Gospel/R&B hits "Optimistic," "Testify" and "The Pressure" and earning two Grammy awards. After releasing her debut solo album in 1996, she found herself with two smash hits topping the Billboard Dance Charts. On Ann's next LP, she had the opportunity to record a duet with Al Green, "Put it on Paper," the title track and first single. In 1996, Ann began acting, joining the cast of the musical "I know I've Been Changed I Know I've Been Changed was the first major successful play from famed playwright Tyler Perry. Tyler was homeless and decided to give the theater scene one more chance. The play focuses on critical issues including child abuse and rape. ." Recently, she was nominated for a 2003 Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In 2003, Ann appeared in her first major motion picture, Paramount Pictures' "The Fighting Temptations," starring Beyonce Knowles and Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. James Stovall, who previously directed "Black Nativity," will direct "Cover Girls." Cheryl Davis, whose previous plays include "Barnstormer" and "The Color of Justice" is adapting the "Cover Girls" novel for the stage. The composers and co-lyricists are Cedric and Victor Caldwell. They have worked with Whitney Houston, Take 6, Andrae Crouch, Chante Moore, Bobby Brown, Donnie McClurklin and BeBe & CeCe Winans. Bishop T. D. Jakes is founder of T.D. Jakes Enterprises, Inc. and is the co-writer and co-producer of "Cover Girls." He is also a contributor to the show's lyrics. Curtis Wallace, C.O.O. of T.D. Jakes Enterprises, is associate producer of "Cover Girls." Paul Weimer, who has credits with "Phantom of the Opera" and "Cabaret," is the scenic designer; lighting design is by Jeff Crotier; costume designer is Sosa. For more updates about the "Cover Girls" tour, log onto www.covergirlsontour.com. Detailed ticket information ($2.00 facility fee included in price): DAY SECTION PRICE Tues, Wed, Thur Pit/Orchestra/Mezzanine $37.00 Tues, Wed, Thur Front Balcony $32.00 Tues, Wed, Thur Rear Balcony $27.00 Fri & Sat Evening Pit/Orchestra/Mezzanine $47.00 Fri & Sat Evening Front Balcony $42.00 Fri & Sat Evening Rear Balcony $37.00 Sat & Sun Matinee Pit/Orchestra/Mezzanine $37.00 Sat & Sun Matinee Front Balcony $32.00 Sat & Sun Matinee Rear Balcony $27.00 Sun Evening Pit/Orchestra/Mezzanine $42.00 Sun Evening Front Balcony $37.00 Sun Evening Rear Balcony $32.00 |
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