Florence Gould News

The Drama Desk, Lortel and Obie Award-winning Mint Theater Company is pleased to announce a new lineup of EnrichMINT Events, an exciting series of post and pre-show discussions throughout the Mint's upcoming rare revival of Jules Romains' Dr. Knock, Or The Triumph Of Medicine. All of the EnrichMINT Events are free and open to the public.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.

In a revelatory two-night showcase this spring, REDCAT celebrates the long-lasting legacy of French iconoclast, Gérard Grisey. Performed by CalArts New Century Players and the CalArts Orcheastra under the direction of Mark Menzies, Les Espaces Acoustiques and Beyond: New Music after Grisey is presented on Friday April 30, 2010 and May 1, 2010 at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater. Curtain for the performances is 8:30pm.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.

After a successful nine week run at Florida Studio Theatre, Shear Madness will close on Sunday, April 18, 2010. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. 'That was hysterical,' 'That was tremendous fun,' and 'Dynamite' are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed 'Crazy fun,' reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 'Great fun,' remarked Sarasota Magazine and 'Howling with Laughter,' exclaimed the Pelican Press. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy

AMERICAN OPERA PROJECTS (AOP) will present an evening of new music from two New York composers, Georgia Shreve and Alvin Singleton, including new works that explore the global and local ramifications of significant moments in history.

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

New York City Opera will celebrate the opening of its 2010 Spring Season on Thursday, March 18, with a gala performance of Emmanuel Chabrier's glittering, comic L'Étoile, followed by a grand evening on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater and dancing to waltzes played by the New York City Opera Orchestra.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome esteemed French actor and comedian Sami Frey in Samuel Beckett's acclaimed work, Premier Amour. On April 9 and 10, Frey will inhabit Beckett's poetry and wit for two nights only of special performances.

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

Florida Studio Theatre adds performances through the end of March for the hit Shear Madness and one must-see performance! A line-up of special guest stars will be incorporated into the Wednesday, March 17th evening performance.

Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

Florida Studio Theatre adds seven additional performances to the hit Shear Madness. Shear Madness opened to audiences raving on February 18, 2010. "That was hysterical," "That was tremendous fun," and "Dynamite" are a few of the exiting comments. The critics have agreed "Crazy fun," reviewed the Sarasota Herald-Tribune and "Great fun," remarked Sarasota Magazine. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy. Shear Madness will now run through March 21, 2010.

The Hartt School presents the Lions Gate Trio on Saturday, February 27, at 7:30PM in Berkman Recital Hall on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus. Lions Gate Trio includes violinist Katie Lansdale, pianist Florence Millet, and cellist Marcy Rosen. The Trio performs works by Haydn, Dvorak, and Brahms and is joined by special guest artist Rita Porfiris, Hartt's new viola professor. Admission is free. Seating is limited. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

New York City Opera will celebrate the opening of its 2010 Spring Season on Thursday, March 18, with a gala performance of Emmanuel Chabrier's glittering, comic L'Étoile, followed by a grand evening on the Promenade of the David H. Koch Theater and dancing to waltzes played by the New York City Opera Orchestra.

The Met Museum has announced its schedule of upcoming exhibitions.

Florida Studio Theatre opens a special event in the Gompertz Theatre February 18, 2010. Shear Madness, by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan; Original Director: Bruce Jordan, is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of American Theatre and is hailed as America's Favorite Comedy.

The Hartt School presents the Lions Gate Trio on Saturday, February 27, at 7:30PM in Berkman Recital Hall on the University of Hartford's West Hartford campus. Lions Gate Trio includes violinist Katie Lansdale, pianist Florence Millet, and cellist Marcy Rosen. The Trio performs works by Haydn, Dvorak, and Brahms and is joined by special guest artist Rita Porfiris, Hartt's new viola professor. Admission is free. Seating is limited. Please call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit www.hartford.edu/hartt for more information.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, will welcome back legendary French chanteuse Jane Birkin for two evening performances on her Enfants d'Hiver World Tour.