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Review: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Trinity Street Playhouse
by Victoria Schwarz - Feb 24, 2024

What did our critic think of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS at Trinity Street Playhouse?

The Secret Not-So-Secret Show Comes to Feinstein's/54 Below Starring Courtney Reed
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2020

FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Courtney Reed, Telly Leung and friends in The Secret not-so-secret Show on January 12, 2020, 9:30pm. The cousins that get them shows buzzin', Brock Harris and Johnson Brock, bring you 'The Secret not-so-secret Show.' Mums the word but if you happen upon this ad please join us for a rousing night of jazz and drinks a?"speakeasy style. Rumor has it Courtney Reed (Aladdin, In the Heights) will be headlining with Telly Leung (Aladdin, Glee) and there are whispers of other Broadway types to serenade you for this hotsy-totsy evening. The roaring 20s are upon us, join for a night of crooning, swooning, and vintage costuming. Formal attire required.'

NADA & Artadia Celebrate Artists and Curators with Group Exhibition at NADA Miami 2018
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018

The New Art Dealers Alliance (NADA) and Artadia are pleased to announce a collaborative group exhibition at NADA Miami 2018, which will celebrate past NADA Artadia Award recipients. Since 2012, NADA and Artadia have partnered to present the NADA Artadia Award, a $5,000 unrestricted grant to an artist exhibiting at each fair, in New York and Miami, through a curator-driven jury process.

The AlphaNYC Presents F*CKED UP FAIRY TALES
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2018

F*cked up Fairy Tales, Written and Directed by Alice Camarota, is a sexy, drug-filled, and downright scary retelling of some of your favorite child hood stories. 'Little Red in the Hood' involves a coke dealing Red, her schizophrenic costumer who will stop at nothing to get his fix, and a grandmother who will kill to protect her family. 'Snow White and the Seven Whores' takes place at a whore house where seven trashy prostitutes are cleaned up and classed up when Snow comes to live with them. The evil Detective Queens doesn't like that the Whores are prospering, so she takes matters in to her own hands to get rid of the problem. '

ALL MY SONS, Arthur Miller's American Classic Comes to City Theatre Austin This May
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2018

Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.

ALL MY SONS, Arthur Miller's American Classic Comes to City Theatre Austin This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2018

Coming in May, City Theatre Austin proudly presents the critically-acclaimed stage drama All My Sons, Arthur Miller's masterpiece about one man search for the American dream - and the ultimate destruction in his pursuit. This gripping portrait of a life and family won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and Antoinette Perry Award when it first opened in 1947 and, with its relevance, is still being produced in theatres today. It plays May 11 - June 3 and is directed by City Theatre guest director Tracy Arnold.

Des Moines Community Playhouse Announces 2017 Dionysos Awards Honorees
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2017

The Des Moines Community Playhouse held the 2017 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The theatre honored 21 backstage, front-of-house, and education volunteers, and announced 10 acting award winners.

DM Playhouse to Host 2017 Dionysos Awards This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2017

Join the Des Moines Community Playhouse for the 2016-17 Dionysos Awards on Sunday, July 23. The Dionysos Awards celebrates the contributions of more than 1,700 individuals, giving 77,000 hours annually as actors, backstage crews, and front-of-house volunteers.  

Des Moines Playhouse Presents THE GREAT GATSBY
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2017

The Des Moines Community Playhouse presents the new play, 'F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby,' Jan. 27-Feb. 12, 2017. Tickets may be purchased online at dmplayhouse.com, by phone at 515-277-6261, or at the Playhouse ticket office, 831 42nd St. "F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby" is sponsored by Edward Jones.  

Sony Music to Reissue George Michael's Iconic Album 'Listen Without Prejudice Vol.1'
by Caryn Robbins - Sep 14, 2016

In celebration of the album's reissue, Channel 4, BBC Worldwide and Sony Music have commissioned Freedom: George Michael (w/t), a stunning newfilm, narrated by George.

The Jewish Museum to Display Multi-Generational UNORTHODOX Exhibit, Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2015

New York, NY -This November, the Jewish Museum will present Unorthodox, a large-scale group exhibition featuring 55 contemporary artists from around the world whose practices mix forms and genres without concern for artistic conventions. Though the artists in Unorthodox come from a wide variety of backgrounds and generations, they are united in their spirit of independence and individuality. Through over 200 works, the exhibition will highlight the importance of iconoclasm and art's key role in breaking rules and traditions. Organized by Jens Hoffmann, Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Public Programs, Leon Levy Assistant Curator Daniel S. Palmer, and Assistant Curator Kelly Taxter, Unorthodox will be on view from November 6, 2015through March 27, 2016.

The Jewish Museum to Display Multi-Generational UNORTHODOX Exhibit, 11/6
by Matt Smith - Sep 26, 2015

New York, NY -This November, the Jewish Museum will present Unorthodox, a large-scale group exhibition featuring 55 contemporary artists from around the world whose practices mix forms and genres without concern for artistic conventions. Though the artists in Unorthodox come from a wide variety of backgrounds and generations, they are united in their spirit of independence and individuality. Through over 200 works, the exhibition will highlight the importance of iconoclasm and art's key role in breaking rules and traditions. Organized by Jens Hoffmann, Deputy Director, Exhibitions and Public Programs, Leon Levy Assistant Curator Daniel S. Palmer, and Assistant Curator Kelly Taxter, Unorthodox will be on view from November 6, 2015through March 27, 2016.

THE GRADUATE Makes Austin Theatre Premiere Tonight at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Apr 17, 2015

The City Theatre Company is thrilled to continue its 2015 season with Terry Johnson's stage adaptation of the highly successful book and movie The Graduate. The delightful satirical comedy-drama is an Austin theatre premiere, starring power-house actress Tracy Hurd as Mrs. Robinson and directed by guest director Tracy Arnold. Playing tonight, April 17 - May 10 at the City Theatre.

THE GRADUATE to Make Austin Theatre Premiere, 4/17-5/10 at City Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2015

The City Theatre Company is thrilled to continue its 2015 season with Terry Johnson's stage adaptation of the highly successful book and movie The Graduate. The delightful satirical comedy-drama is an Austin theatre premiere, starring power-house actress Tracy Hurd as Mrs. Robinson and directed by guest director Tracy Arnold. Playing April 17 - May 10 at the City Theatre.

CD REVIEW: The Principal Brass - Debut CD 'New York'
by Peter Danish - Sep 4, 2013

Who says classical music can't be fun?

Photo Flash: Liza Minnelli, The Nederlanders and More at 'Living Landmarks' Fall 2012 Gala
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2012

The 19th annual "Living Landmarks" gala was a star-studded event attracting some 450 people to The Plaza ballroom on November 8th. Each year, The New York Landmarks Conservancy recognizes New Yorkers who have made outstanding contributions to the City and honors them as Living Landmarks. This year the honorees are: Daniel Boulud, Robert Caro, Peter L. Malkin, Liza Minnelli, James M. Nederlander, James L. Nederlander, and E. John Rosenwald, Jr. Scroll below for photos from the event!

Photo Flash: ANY GIVEN MONDAY Opens at 59E59 Theaters
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 13, 2011

The company of Any Given Monday - Lauren Ashley Carter (Night Sky), Michael Mastro (recent Broadway includes Twelve Angry Men, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof), Hillary B. Smith ('One Life to Live') and Paul Michael Valley ('Another World,' 1776), playwright Bruce Graham and director Bud Martin - celebrated their opening night performance on Wednesday, October 12 at Bistro 60.

Hartt Wind Ensemble Performs At Carnegie Hall 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010

The Hartt Wind Ensemble will be performing at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium, on Sunday May 30th, 2010, at 8:00 PM. The dynamic program will feature the 54-member Hartt Wind Ensemble, conducted by Hartt's Director of Bands Glen Adsit, performing the Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare (Strauss), a brilliant new piece by Hartt graduate student composer Jess Turner called Rumpelstilzchen, and a world premiere of the internationally celebrated composer Chen YI called Dragon Rhyme.

Hartt Wind Ensemble Performs At Carnegie Hall 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2010

The Hartt Wind Ensemble will be performing at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium, on Sunday May 30th, 2010, at 8:00 PM. The dynamic program will feature the 54-member Hartt Wind Ensemble, conducted by Hartt's Director of Bands Glen Adsit, performing the Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare (Strauss), a brilliant new piece by Hartt graduate student composer Jess Turner called Rumpelstilzchen, and a world premiere of the internationally celebrated composer Chen YI called Dragon Rhyme.

Hartt Wind Ensemble Performs At Carnegie Hall 5/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 7, 2010

The Hartt Wind Ensemble will be performing at Carnegie Hall's Isaac Stern Auditorium, on Sunday May 30th, 2010, at 8:00 PM. The dynamic program will feature the 54-member Hartt Wind Ensemble, conducted by Hartt's Director of Bands Glen Adsit, performing the Vienna Philharmonic Fanfare (Strauss), a brilliant new piece by Hartt graduate student composer Jess Turner called Rumpelstilzchen, and a world premiere of the internationally celebrated composer Chen YI called Dragon Rhyme.

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