Photo Flash: MAESTRO Opens at Royal George Theatre
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 10, 2011
Award-winning actor and musician Hershey Felder (George Gershwin Alone, Monsieur Chopin, Beethoven As I Knew Him) returns to Chicago with Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein. Combining first-person narrative with the music of composer Bernstein and the artists who inspired him, Maestro: The Art of Leonard Bernstein is the story of the legendary American composer and longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic. Helmed by award-winning director Joel Zwick, Hershey Felder will return to Chicago's Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted, where from September 2004 through January 2006, he held residence with George Gershwin Alone and the World Premiere of Monsieur Chopin, culminating in 70 weeks of live performances. Maestro will begin previews on November 1st with press opening November 9th, and will play through December 30.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance Kicks Off Eat to the Beat Lunchtime Series
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 10, 2011
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance kicks off the third season of its celebrated Eat to the Beat lunchtime series on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 12 pm with 'Eine Kleine Lunchmusik'-a performance by Harris Theater favorite, conductor and pianist Francesco Milioto and members of his dynamic New Millennium Orchestra.
Porchlight Music Theatre Presents A CATERED AFFAIR, Previews 2/18
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Nov 9, 2011
Porchlight Music Theatre, American Musicals. Chicago Style, presents the Chicago premiere of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein's A Catered Affair, directed by Nick Bowling with music direction by Doug Peck, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
James Conlon Leads the LA Phil and Yuja Wang at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 11/4-6
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 4, 2011
Los Angeles Opera Music Director James Conlon returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances of music by Benjamin Britten, Sergei Prokofiev and Antonín Dvorák, Friday, November 4, at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 5, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Brilliant 24-year-old pianist Yuja Wang, whose performance of Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this summer mesmerized the audience, plays Prokofiev's popular Third Piano Concerto in the program.
Drury Lane Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Previews 10/20
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 27, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Tony Award and Academy Award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, previewing October 20, opening October 27 and running through December 23.
Harris Theater for Music and Dance Kicks Off Eat to the Beat Lunchtime Series
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 25, 2011
The Harris Theater for Music and Dance kicks off the third season of its celebrated Eat to the Beat lunchtime series on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 12 pm with 'Eine Kleine Lunchmusik'-a performance by Harris Theater favorite, conductor and pianist Francesco Milioto and members of his dynamic New Millennium Orchestra.
James Conlon Leads the LA Phil and Yuja Wang at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 11/4-6
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 24, 2011
Los Angeles Opera Music Director James Conlon returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three performances of music by Benjamin Britten, Sergei Prokofiev and Antonín Dvorák, Friday, November 4, at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 5, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Brilliant 24-year-old pianist Yuja Wang, whose performance of Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this summer mesmerized the audience, plays Prokofiev's popular Third Piano Concerto in the program.
Northlight Theatre Presents SEASON'S GREETINGS 11/11-12/18
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Oct 21, 2011
Northlight Theatre, under the direction of Artistic Director BJ Jones and Executive Director Timothy J. Evans, presents Season's Greetings by Alan Ayckbourn, directed by Artistic Director BJ Jones.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Begins Previews at Drury Lane Theatre
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 20, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will extend THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Tony Award and Academy Award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, through January 8, 2012 due to popular demand. The production opens October 27.
Drury Lane Presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Previews 10/20
by BWW
News Desk
- Oct 20, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, presents THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Tony Award and Academy Award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, previewing October 20, opening October 27 and running through December 23.
Patti LuPone to be Honored with Signature Theatre's 2011 Stephen Sondheim Award
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 19, 2011
The Tony Award-winning Signature Theatre will honor esteemed stage actress Patti LuPone with the company's third Stephen Sondheim Award. The award, established in 2009 in honor of America's most influential contemporary musical theater writer and composer, will be presented at a black-tie Gala Benefit on April 16, 2012 at the Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC. Signature Theatre Artistic Director Eric Schaeffer said, 'I am thrilled that Patti LuPone will be this year's recipient of the Stephen Sondheim Award. With her wonderful performances in Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Company, Passion, and more - she has had an amazing connection to Steve's words and music. It's wonderful to add her name to the distinguished honorees Angela Lansbury and Bernadette Peters. We look forward to saluting Patti and her extraordinary talents in April.'
Drury Lane Extends THE SOUND OF MUSIC Through January 8
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 7, 2011
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, will extend THE SOUND OF MUSIC, the Tony Award and Academy Award-winning musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, through January 8, 2012 due to popular demand.
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