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The Kilroys Set To Host 29th Annual LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2019

The Kilroys have been set to host the 29th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards Ceremony on Monday, January 28, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Red carpet arrivals begin at 6pm and the ceremony begins at 7:30pm.

The Cleveland Orchestra's Presents ARIADNE AUF NAXOS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2018

On January 13, 17 and 19 Franz Welser-Most and The Cleveland Orchestra continue an ongoing commitment to present opera at Severance Hall with a made-for-Cleveland production of Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos which is being performed for the first time in the Orchestra's history. In his years as music director, Welser-Most has led The Cleveland Orchestra in performances of many orchestral works by Richard Strauss, as well as presentations of four other Strauss operas: Elektra (2004), Der Rosenkavalier (2007), Salome (2012), and Daphne (2015).

Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Up Next FOR KCRep
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018

Kansas City Repertory Theatre continues its 2018/19 season with a 38-year holiday tradition, Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL, running November 16 through December 30 at Spencer Theatre on the UMKC campus.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for ANTIQUITIES Premiering at Dances With Films June 16
by Macon Prickett - Jun 14, 2018

After his father's death, Walt (Andrew J. West) moves to his dad's hometown to learn more about who his father was. He accepts a job at a local antique mall where he's introduced to the quirky world in which his dad grew up. There, Walt learns not only about his father, but a good bit about himself.

Superb Americana Country Punk From The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018

From the darkest corner of rural Dorset, England comes The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show. Heartfelt, ramshackle, Country Punk. Formed in 2016 in the tiny village of Witchampton these 8 musicians put the words of local poet James Lynch to music.

The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show to Release New Album A SNAKE'S A SNAKE June 8
by Macon Prickett - Apr 17, 2018

From the darkest corner of rural Dorset, England comes The Two Man Travelling Medicine Show. Heartfelt, ramshackle, Country Punk. Formed in 2016 in the tiny village of Witchampton these 8 musicians put the words of local poet James Lynch to music.

Sonoran Desert Chorale Presents Long LONG ROAD TO FREEDOM: Songs Of Slavery
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2018

The Chorale closes this season with a story of survival - the journey in song of African people in bondage, from slavery to emancipation. We share this important part of our American musical heritage through the spirituals, hollers, and signal songs that eased the burdens of captivity and voiced a common humanity including There is a Balm in Gilead, Wade in the Water, I Got Shoes, and many more.

Presenters Announced for the 28th Annual Ovation Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2018

Presenters have been announced for the 28th Annual LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards on Monday, January 29, at the Theatre at Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 6pm and the ceremony, hosted by Kirsten Vangsness, is set to begin at 7:30pm.

Arye Gross to Star in UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL at Geffen Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2017

The Geffen Playhouse today announced that Arye Gross (Minority Report, Castle, Geffen's Coney Island Christmas) will star in Glen Berger's award-winning one-man play Underneath the Lintel: An Impressive Presentation of Lovely Evidences, directed by Steven Robman.

BWW Previews: “The Cunning Little Vixen” to Open The Cleveland Orchestra's 100th season
by Roy Berko - Sep 6, 2017

The Cleveland Orchestra is on the verge of reaching its centennial. In celebration of this momentous milestone, the innovative made-for-Cleveland stylized opera production of Leoš Jana?ek's 'The Cunning Vixen' will grace the Severance Hall stage.

Photo Flash: Paramour's West Hyler's GEORAMA Opens at NYMF
by Julie Musbach - Aug 4, 2017

GEORAMA: AN AMERICAN PANORAMA TOLD ON 3 MILES OF CANVAS, as an official selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of GEORAMA: AN AMERICAN PANORAMA TOLD ON 3 MILES OF CANVAS, music and lyrics by co-book writer Matt Schatz, additional music and lyrics plus arrangements by Jack Herrick, musical direction by Jacob Yates, and directed by co-book writer West Hyler.

Paramour's Hyler Directs GEORAMA in NYMF
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017

GEORAMA: AN AMERICAN PANORAMA TOLD ON 3 MILES OF CANVAS, as an official selection of the 2017 New York Musical Festival's Next Link Project, is pleased to announce the New York premiere production of GEORAMA: AN AMERICAN PANORAMA TOLD ON 3 MILES OF CANVAS, music and lyrics by Matt Schatz & Jack Herrick, musical direction by Jacob Yates, and directed by book writer West Hyler. GEORAMA: AN AMERICAN PANORAMA TOLD ON 3 MILES OF CANVAS will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's Peter Jay Sharp Theater (416 West 42nd Street, NYC).

Cleveland Orchestra Announces Details of Dubussy's PELLEAS AND MELISANDE, 5/2
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 19, 2017

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announce further details of their new production of Debussy's Pelléas and Mélisande, including the complete three-part series of behind-the-scenes production videos.  The impressionistic French opera, with its luminous and hypnotic score, is being presented at Severance Hall May 2, 4, and 6, 2017.  The creative team for this brand-new, made-for-Cleveland production is being led by Director Yuval Sharon working with Set Designer Mimi Lien, Lighting and Projection Designer Jason Thompson, Choreographer Danielle Agami, and Costume Designer Ann Closs-Farley.

Daytime Emmys Announce Drama Pre-Nominations
by Julie Musbach - Jan 28, 2017

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 44th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.

New Dragon Ball Book is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 19, 2016

A new book based on the #1 anime, manga and video game series Dragon Ball reveals the stories of 108 fans and professional voice actors from 25 countries around the world, and shows you how to free your Dragon Soul. Amazon: http://amzn.to/2gvPwVo With a foreword from Christopher Sabat and Sean Schemmel, Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom is an entertaining, inspirational, and enlightening celebration of the world's greatest anime and manga's 30th anniversary. Readers are taken on a global adventure in search of the 7 dragon balls, as they head west toward Japan, the birthplace of Dragon Ball. Along the way they'll meet 81 fans from 25 countries who will share their Dragon Ball story. From artists to authors, collectors to philosophers, they'll meet such famous fans as Lawrence Simpson (MasakoX) from Team Four Star, Johnny Millenium from Happy Console Gamer, Malik from Dragon Ball New Age, Salagir from Dragon Ball Multiverse, MMA fighter Marcus Brimage, YouTube celebrities SSJGoshin4, Nelson Junior (Casa do Kame), and film critic Chris Stuckmann, famous cosplayers 'Living Ichigo,' Atara Collis, and Jah'lon Escudero, the creators of Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, Twitter star @Goku, authors Patrick Galbraith, Nestor Rubio, and Vicente Ramirez, and dozens more. Joining them will be 27 professionals from 7 countries, including American voice actors Chris Sabat (Vegeta), Sean Schemmel (Goku), Chris Ayres (Freeza), Chris Rager (Mister Satan), Mike McFarland (Master Roshi), Chuck Huber (Android 17), Kyle Hebert (Son Gohan), Jason Douglas (Beerus), Chris Cason (Tenshinhan), FUNimation employees Justin Rojas, Adam Sheehan, and Rick Villa, Dragon Ball Z composer Bruce Faulconer, Dragon Ball manga editor Jason Thompson, Canadian voice actors Peter Kelamis (Goku) and Brian Drummond (Vegeta), Latin American voice actors Mario Castaneda (Goku), Rene Garcia (Vegeta), Eduardo Garza (Krillin), French voice actor Eric Legrand (Vegeta), French journalist Olivier Richard, Spanish voice actors Jose Antonio Gavira (Goku), Julia Oliva (Chichi), and manga editor David Hernando, Danish voice actors Caspar Philllipson (Goku) and Peter Secher Schmidt (Freeza), and Brazilian voice actor Wendel Bezerra (Goku). Dragon Soul: 30 Years of Dragon Ball Fandom is the newest book by acclaimed Dragon Ball scholar Derek Padula, author of the #1 best-selling 'It's Over 9,000!' book, the Dragon Ball Culture book series, webmaster of The Dao of Dragon Ball, and screenwriter of the live-action Dragon Ball Z: Light of Hope, forever changing how Dragon Ball fans view the series. Contact: Derek Padula Phone: 310 987-5394 Email: derek(at)thedaoofdragonball(dot)com Web: http://thedaoofdragonball.com/books/dragon-soul/ Social: @DerekPadula and The Dao of Dragon Ball Facebook Page Store Links: Amazon, iBooks, Google Play, Kobo, Nook, The Dao of Dragon Ball

Scoop: THE TALK on CBS - Monday, October 10, 2016
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2016

Get all the scoop on THE TALK, airing on CBS on Monday, October 10, 2016!

The Cleveland Orchestra and Franz Welser-Möst Present PELLEAS AND MELISANDE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2016

The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst announce further details of their new production of Debussy's Pelléas and Mélisande.  The impressionistic French opera, with its luminous and hypnotic score, is being presented at Severance Hall this coming spring, with performances May 2, 4, and 6, 2017.  The creative team for this brand-new, made-for-Cleveland production is being led by Director Yuval Sharon working with Set Designer Mimi Lien, Lighting and Projection Designer Jason Thompson, Choreographer Danielle Agami, and Costume Designer Ann Closs-Farley.

CBS Daytime to Celebrate Thirty Years at No. 1
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 29, 2016

CBS Daytime is commemorating 30 years at #1 with a variety of celebrations throughout the year, and wants its audience to join the fun.

LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Among Winners of 43rd Annual DAYTIME EMMYS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - May 2, 2016

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) last night announced the winners of the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in a grand gala held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

Rita Moreno, Mario Lopez & More to Present at 2016 Daytime EMMY Awards
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016

Some of the biggest and brightest stars of daytime television are scheduled to present at the 43rd Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards on Friday, April 29th and Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites.

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