John Lewis News

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, will conclude its 27th Season with the Tony Award-winning musical Passing Strange. Directed by Kate Warner, with music direction by Todd C. Gordon, and choreography by Kelli Edwards, Passing Strange begins performances on May 1 and runs through May 22, 2011.

To celebrate 40 years of one of Britain's best loved animated characters, MR BENN is brought vividly to life in a brand new musical production by the creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Goodnight Mister Tom, and on Wednesday 13 April writer Michelle Magorian will read from Goodnight Mister Tom at John Lewis in Kingston at 3.30pm.

The Rose Theatre has a variety of children's show on offer this summer.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, will conclude its 27th Season with the Tony Award-winning musical Passing Strange. Directed by Kate Warner, with music direction by Todd C. Gordon, and choreography by Kelli Edwards, Passing Strange begins performances on May 1 and runs through May 22, 2011.

The Rose Theatre is a 900-seat venue located in the London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. The astonishing circular auditorium is modelled on the original Elizabethan Rose Theatre, situated on London's Bankside. Its unique design incorporates a pit area where audience can sit on cushions for only £8.

THE WORKSHOP THEATER celebrates Pride month with the world premiere of Fabulous Ganesh at the WorkShop Mainstage Theater June 2nd-June 24th, Thursday-Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. The WorkShop Theater is located at 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor. Subway: A, C, or E to Penn Station. General admission tickets to Fabulous Darshan are $18, $15 for students and seniors.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Goodnight Mister Tom, and on Wednesday 13 April writer Michelle Magorian will read from Goodnight Mister Tom at John Lewis in Kingston at 3.30pm.

A brand new adaptation of Goodnight Mister Tom is coming to the Rose Theatre, with Olivier Award Winning actor Oliver Ford Davies playing Mister Tom and six local budding actors aged 8 -12 years old, playing supporting roles.

The Madame Walker Theatre Center has announced its plans to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17th, 2011. On the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday, the Walker has invited The College of Aspiring Artists (TCAA) from Little Rock, Arkansas to film the days' program for a national documentary that will be housed in the Presidential Library in Washington, D.C.

The Madame Walker Theatre Center has announced its plans to celebrate and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17th, 2011. On the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday, the Walker has invited The College of Aspiring Artists (TCAA) from Little Rock, Arkansas to film the days' program for a national documentary that will be housed in the Presidential Library in Washington, D.C.

Actress Pauley Perrette attends the opening night of The Asian Elephant Habitat at The Los Angeles Zoo on December 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Today, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is the Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The awards will be presented at a White House ceremony early next year.

California Shakespeare Theater's 2010 season concludes with Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, from September 22 through October 17, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone.

California Shakespeare Theater's 2010 season concludes with Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, from September 22 through October 17, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone.

California Shakespeare Theater's 2010 season concludes with Shakespeare's romantic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, from September 22 through October 17, directed by Cal Shakes Artistic Director Jonathan Moscone.

The jazz world and The Hartt School lost a great musician and friend on Sunday, May 16, 2010, when the legendary Hank Jones passed away. Mr. Jones, an artistic collaborator with and personal friend of Hartt faculty members Steve Davis and Nat Reeves, presented a master class, performed a concert with Hartt faculty and students, and received an honorary degree from the University of Hartford on April 13, 2009. He died in New York City yesterday, at 91 years of age.

Jazz, once a singularly American invention and one of the United States' greatest exports, has become a truly international phenomenon, with important players from all over the world making valuable contributions to the music's evolution. Europe, previously home to many of the most devoted connoisseurs of the art form, is now also the producer of some of the most innovative voices in jazz. With the inauguration of its European Modernists series Dreyfus Jazz is proud to bring U.S. audiences some of the best creative music being made on the continent today. The first releases in the collection showcase musicians from Belgium, France and Italy, spotlighting two long respected veterans and a pair of important younger voices. Taken together, Belgian guitarist Philip Catherine, French pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and Italians, drummer Aldo Romano and saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, these artists represent the continuing trend of noteworthy original music emanating from European environs.

Jazz, once a singularly American invention and one of the United States' greatest exports, has become a truly international phenomenon, with important players from all over the world making valuable contributions to the music's evolution. Europe, previously home to many of the most devoted connoisseurs of the art form, is now also the producer of some of the most innovative voices in jazz. With the inauguration of its European Modernists series Dreyfus Jazz is proud to bring U.S. audiences some of the best creative music being made on the continent today. The first releases in the collection showcase musicians from Belgium, France and Italy, spotlighting two long respected veterans and a pair of important younger voices. Taken together, Belgian guitarist Philip Catherine, French pianist Jean-Michel Pilc and Italians, drummer Aldo Romano and saxophonist Rosario Giuliani, these artists represent the continuing trend of noteworthy original music emanating from European environs.

The Seventh Annual Langston Hughes African American Film Festival will end its run April 25. The festival featured a full schedule of events including the Genie Award-winning film, 'Nurse.Fighter.Boy', appearances by filmmakers including Altrick Brown, Ava DuVernay, Charles Officer, and Morgan Stiff, the Seattle Premiere of 'Soundtrack for a Revolution' and 'Mississippi Damned', a Family Friday, and a filmmaking workshop. The film festival is expected to draw over 2,500 people who are passionate about creating and appreciating films for the Black community. The Festival is run by community volunteers under the Direction of Jacqueline Moscou, Langston Hughes' Artistic Director.