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Date of Death: April 03, 1950 (50)

Birth Place: Dessau, GERMANY

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RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY is Now Playing at The Greek National Opera
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2024


The Greek National Opera is now presenting Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s iconic opera Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny, from 12 April 2024 and for a run of six performances, at the Stavros Niarchos Hall, in the SNFCC.

Review: Lighter Side of the Fall of the Weimar Republic, in Death of Classical's TIERGARTEN?
by Richard Sasanow - Apr 20, 2024


I wouldn’t say that Andrew Ousley’s TIERGARTEN cabaret draws parallels between Weimar Germany—from World War I, leading up to the Nazification of the country and finally World War II—and the current political climate in the US. But you could. After all, who doesn’t love a little escapist fiddling while Rome (and other entities)—burns, here performed as part of the Carnegie Hall festival “Fall of the Weimar Republic: Dancing on the Precipice”?

Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams To Announce 2024 Drama League Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 19, 2024


Broadway stars Bebe Neuwirth and Vanessa Williams join forces to announce the 2024 Drama League Nominees, marking a significant event in the theatre industry.

Video: Vanessa Williams & Bebe Neuwirth Announce the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominees
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024


In this video, watch as Grammy, Emmy, and Tony nominee Vanessa Williams and Bebe Neuwirth co-host the 2024 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement from the Lincoln Center’s New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. You can watch the live stream exclusively here at BroadwayWorld.

Judi Mark Brings Tribute to Gwen Verdon to Don't Tell Mama
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2024


DON’T TELL MAMA will present Judi Mark with a musical celebration of four-time Tony Award winner Gwen Verdon and her hit Broadway shows including “Damn Yankees,” “Redhead,” “Sweet Charity” and “Chicago.”

Interview: Richard Tognetti and Satu Vänskä Return to Café Carlyle This Week
by Rebecca Kaplan - Apr 16, 2024


Violinist Richard Tognetti returns to Café Carlyle for a five-night residency from April 16 to 20, 2024. Tognetti, Principal Violin Satu Vänskä, violist Elizabeth Woolnough and cellist Eliza Sdraulig will perform music from JS Bach to Nick Drake, ito the Weimar Republic. We spoke with Tognetti and Vänskä about the show.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Comes to Texas State University Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2024


Texas State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will present Urinetown April 16-21 in the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre.

In a Deconstructed and Immersive Production CABARET KIT KAT CLUB Opens in Brazil
by Claudio Erlichman - Apr 11, 2024


In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920's draw to a close, a garish MC welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the Cabaret. With the Emcee's bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life of Berlin's natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Richard Tognetti Will Return to Cafe Carlyle Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2024


Australian violinist Richard Tognetti, Artistic Director of the acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), will make his much-anticipated return to New York’s Café Carlyle for a five-night residency, April 16 - 20, 2024.

Santa Barbara Symphony Unveils 24/25 Season Under Music And Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Santa Barbara Symphony has revealed its 24/25 season. See the full lineup!

92NY to Present COTTON: Denyce Graves, Mezzo-Soprano And Justin Austin, Baritone
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2024


Join the 92nd Street Y for COTTON: Denyce Graves, mezzo-soprano and Justin Austin, baritone. See when you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: ZAZIE DANS LE METRO at Maison De La Culture d'Amiens
by Patrick Honoré - Mar 29, 2024


Zazie dans le Métro is a witty, vulgar, funny, and ultimately inventive musical adaption of the surrealist novel by Raymond Queneau and film by Louis Malle.

URINETOWN Comes to Cal State Fullerton This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024


Cal State Fullerton’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present “Urinetown the Musical.” With music by Mark Hollmann and lyrics by Greg Kotis,“Urinetown” is directed by Collette Rutherford, with musical direction by Michelle Do and choreography by Tula B. Strong.

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024


The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!

Ten Singing Actors Selected as Finalists in 2024 Lotte Lenya Competition
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2024


The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music has named the ten exceptional singing actors who will compete for a top prize of $25,000 in the final round of the twenty-sixth annual Lenya Competition, the internationally renowned theatrical singing contest.

Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Will Host 30th Anniversary Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


 The Los Angeles Jewish Symphony will celebrate 30 years presenting music of the Jewish experience on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30pm with its 30th Anniversary Celebration, a retrospective concert at Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s newly renovated Resnick Family Campus. 

Samantha Hankey and Carrie-Ann Matheson Come to the Dianne and Tad Taube Atrium Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 15, 2024


The Schwabacher Recital Series, presented by Merola Opera Program and San Francisco Opera Center, will come to a close this season with an intimate concert featuring mezzo-soprano Samantha Hankey and pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson on Wednesday, April 3.

PORGY AND BESS, World Premieres & More Set for Washington National Opera 2024�"2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2024


The Washington National Opera will present a 2024–2025 season that pays tribute to the grand tradition of opera, while shaping its future with two new productions. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

The Green Room 42 To Present Carolyn Bacon's WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT WOMEN VOL. 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Carolyn Bacon returns to The Green Room 42 with her feminist solo show WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT WOMEN VOL. 2 on March 25. Learn how to purchase tickets.

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