Frank Gehry News

The Thomashefskys: Music and Memories of a Life in the Yiddish Theater, a celebration of Yiddish theater pioneers Boris and Bessie Thomashefsky by their grandson, Michael Tilson Thomas, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony, airs Thursday, March 29 at 8 p.m. (check local listings), on THIRTEEN's Great Performances.

Keep Memory Alive's 16th annual Power of Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas brought out some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to celebrate Muhammad Ali's 70th birthday and raise funds for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center.

For ten days only, through February 20, 2012, Chicago's Millennium Park is transformed into a digital canvas of light and geometrical form when it unveils Luminous Field, its first-ever site-specific video and sound installation by the Chicago-based artists, Luftwerk.

In its bid to knock out memory disorders, Keep Memory Alive will turn up the heat at its 16th annual Power of Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, as it celebrates the life and legacy of "The Greatest™," Muhammad Ali, while raising funds in support of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and the Muhammad Ali Center.

The cast of entertainers and sports icons slated to appear at Keep Memory Alive's 16th annual Power of Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Las Vegas keeps getting bigger every day, though only a limited number of tickets remain for the celebrity-filled fundraiser.

The programs for the Los Angeles Philharmonic concerts scheduled for Thursday, May 10, Saturday, May 12, Friday, May 25, and Sunday, May 27, have been changed.

Performances begin tonight for EDWARD ALBEE'S THE LADY FROM DUBUQUE, directed by David Esbjornson at Signature Theatre. The production runs February 14 - March 25, 2012 with a March 5 opening night and is the inaugural production in The End Stage Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues).

Valentine's Day comes a day early to Millennium Park when the popular series, Cabaret with a View returns to the Jay Pritzker Pavilion on Monday, February 13, 2012 with the theater actress and singer E. Faye Butler in "My Funny Valentine."

The Recording Academy® is pleased to announce its selection of world-famous architect and multitalented artist Frank Gehry to create the official artwork for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards®.

Signature Theatre will present their new production of BLOOD KNOT, written and directed by Athol Fugard.

For ten days only, from February 10-20, 2012, Chicago's Millennium Park will be transformed into a digital canvas of light and geometrical form when it unveils Luminous Field, its first-ever site-specific video and sound installation by the Chicago-based artists, Luftwerk.

Signature Theatre just announced that the company will produce the world premiere of Kenneth Lonergan's new play MEDIEVAL PLAY, which Lonergan will also direct. The production runs May 15 - June 24, 2012 with a June 7 opening night in The End Stage Theatre at the Company's new Frank Gehry-designed home The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Casting will be announced at a later date.

The cast of entertainers and sports icons slated to appear at Keep Memory Alive's 16th annual Power of Love Gala on Saturday, Feb. 18, in Las Vegas keeps getting bigger every day, though only a limited number of tickets remain for the celebrity-filled fundraiser.

Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) has announced that performances begin tonight for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

From February 7 through May 6, 2012, the Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome, Italy, will present Guggenheim Collection: The American Avant-Garde 1945-1980, an exhibition of some 60 iconic works from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's permanent collection.

Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce initial casting for the world premiere production of Katori Hall's HURT VILLAGE, directed by Patricia McGregor.

Culture at the crossroads in Belle Époque France will be explored at the ninth annual Bard SummerScape festival, which once again features a sumptuous tapestry of music, opera, theater, dance, film, and cabaret, keyed to the theme of the 23rd annual Bard Music Festival.

Signature Theatre today opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, its new, permanent home designed by Frank Gehry. Spanning an entire city block at 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues, the Center features three intimate theatres, a studio theatre, rehearsal studio, and a public café, bar, and bookstore.

Yesterday, January 30, Signature Theatre celebrated the offical opening of their new space, the Frank Gehry-designed Signature Center, located at 480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration and brings you photo coverage below!

On Wednesday, February 15, 2012, LongHouse Reserve will hold their Winter Benefit to celebrate a revival of Edward Albee's The Lady from Dubuque in Manhattan at the Signature Center on 42nd Street.