The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presents Romeo and Juliet today, October 8th, 8:00 pm at the Michigan Theater. The performance includes a dramatic musical retelling of the classic story of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet narrated by Ralph Williams with Brahms Tragic Overture and Haydn's Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 84. The evening will feature solos from special guests Aaron Berofsky on violin, Sarah Cleveland on cello, Christian Green on bassoon, Timothy Michling on oboe, and narration by Ralph Williams.
Embrace a night overflowing with romance and drama. Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet paints the world's most famous love story in vivid musical tones. Brahms' Tragic Overture sets the dramatic tone for the evening. HaydnSinfonia Concertante showcases A2SO concertmaster, Aaron Berofsky, and principals Sarah Cleveland, Christian Green and Timothy Michling in this delicate piece.
The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra presents Romeo and Juliet on Saturday, October 8th, 8:00 pm at the Michigan Theater. The performance includes a dramatic musical retelling of the classic story of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet narrated by Ralph Williams with Brahms Tragic Overture and Haydn's Sinfonia Concertante, Op. 84. The evening will feature solos from special guests Aaron Berofsky on violin, Sarah Cleveland on cello, Christian Green on bassoon, Timothy Michling on oboe, and narration by Ralph Williams.
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its September 2015 schedule, featuring Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Arturo O'Farrill, The Birdland Big Band, Darius de Haas, Coltrane Revisited, The Royal Bopsters Project, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and more!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its lineup for September 7-13, 2015, including Arturo O'Farrill, Darius de Haas, Birdland Jazz Party, and more. Scroll down for details!
Birdland Jazz Club has announced its September 2015 schedule, featuring Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Arturo O'Farrill, The Birdland Big Band, Darius de Haas, Coltrane Revisited, The Royal Bopsters Project, Jim Caruso's Cast Party and more!
She Loves Me, the 1963 Tony Award-winning musical, with book by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, opens November 7, 2014 at Lakewood Theatre Company. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look below!
The Friends of the Grosse Pointe Public Library announce the second lecture in their Classics Books Lecture Series.
A team from The Royal Shakespeare Company arrives at the University of Michigan on March 20 for an intensive 10-day 'creative project' for the sole purpose of developing three new plays for its 2011 season.
A team from The Royal Shakespeare Company arrives at the University of Michigan on March 20 for an intensive 10-day 'creative project' for the sole purpose of developing three new plays for its 2011 season.
The Grosse Pointe Public Library has announced the third program of their Classics Books Lecture Series, 'If We Be Friends: Shakespeare and His Audience,' Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The talk will be presented by Dr. Ralph Williams, of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the library of Grosse Pointe South High School , 11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard at Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe Farms . General admission is $10. The lecture is free to members of Friends, students and teachers with identification. For more information call 313-343-2074 ext. 6 or visit www.gpfriends.org.
The Grosse Pointe Public Library has announced the third program of their Classics Books Lecture Series, 'If We Be Friends: Shakespeare and His Audience,' Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The talk will be presented by Dr. Ralph Williams, of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the library of Grosse Pointe South High School , 11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard at Fisher Road in Grosse Pointe Farms . General admission is $10. The lecture is free to members of Friends, students and teachers with identification. For more information call 313-343-2074 ext. 6 or visit www.gpfriends.org.
The 14th Annual Ford Honors will be held on January 24th at 6pm in Rackham Auditorium, 915 East Washington Street in Ann Arbor. The event will honor the Royal Shakespeare Company and its artistic director Michael Boyd, as well as the retiring U-M Professor of English Ralph Williams.
The Ford Honors Program is a benefit that supports UMS's nationally-acclaimed arts education program. It is sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.
The Ford Honors Program celebrates the partnership between the University Musical Society, University of Michigan and the Royal Shakespeare Company.
The evening will pay tribute to Boyd and Williams and will include a performance by members of the RSC. Following the performance there will be a benefit dinner held at the Michigan League Ballroom. There will be a presentation of the UMS School and Educator of the Year Awards.
The gala dinner includes the presentation of the UMS School and Educator of the Year Awards, sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation. Tickets may be purchased for the concert only, or for the gala dinner (which includes concert tickets).
Catch George Dvorksky and Michele Ragusa in She Loves Me at Paper Mill Playhouse.
Ralph Williams has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Ralph Williams has not appeared in the West End.
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