Los Angeles Master Chorale Receives Major Grant from The James Irvine Foundation
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 1, 2016
The Los Angeles Master Chorale announced today that The James Irvine Foundation has awarded a $450,000 Exploring Engagement Fund grant to support the Chorale's launch of Big Sing Californiathat will culminate in June 2018. This two-year grant will support the Chorale's ongoing efforts to utilize state-of-the-art live-streaming technology to enable thousands of Californians to connect with others throughout the state for a shared singing experience, led by its Swan Family Artist-in-Residence and Grammy award-winning composer/conductor Eric Whitacre.
Top 10 Screen To Stage Musical Adaptations
by Marianka Swain
- Aug 17, 2016
The path from screen to stage hasn't always been a smooth one, and celluloid success is no guarantee of musical triumph (just ask the Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark team). But London is currently awash with popular medium-jumpers, from Aladdin and The Bodyguard to new musical Groundhog Day, which opened last night at the Old Vic. Here are 10 of the best screen to stage adaptations.
Julian Calor Launches Collaborative Music and Art Project INVOLVE
by BWW News Desk
- Aug 5, 2016
Julian Calor has accomplished a lot for an artist of such tender years. At just 22, Julian can lay claim to releasing the only full length album on Hardwell's Revealed Recordings (apart from the label head himself). The result is 'Involve,' a collaborative art project Julian hopes will show he isn't just another artist following trends with his sound.
THE LION KING Generates Millions for Local Economy After Dayton Run
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 12, 2016
Disney's The Lion King concluded its second triumphant engagement in Dayton on Sunday, July 3 at the Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center. The four-week return grossed over $5 million at the box office and entertained nearly 68,000 patrons during 32 performances. The award-winning musical's four-week premiere engagement in 2011 played a record-breaking run at The Schuster Center.
Julie Taymor Adds New Character in THE LION KING Mandarin World Premiere, June 16
by Christina Mancuso
- Jun 14, 2016
Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney's THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre. The premiere launched the Grand Opening festivities for the new resort, which officially opens on June 16. A red carpet entry to the new theatre welcomed celebrities, luminaries and Julie Taymor, the Tony Award®-winning director of THE LION KING.
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