Symphony Space News

Continuing their mission of developing new works and cultivating the next generation of playwrights, Urban Stages (Frances Hill, Artistic Director) will present a reading of David Koteles' The Cook's Tour, directed by Chris Henry. The reading will take place on Tuesday, February 8 at 6PM.The free reading will take place at Urban Stages Theatre (259 West 30 Street) reservations can be made by calling 212 421-1380.

In its ninth year, Modfest is Vassar College's exploration of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. This year's program will celebrate the visual arts, dance, drama, film, literature, poetry, and music in a series of events that will take place across the Vassar campus from January 20 through February 5, 2011.

Verdi's tragic tale of courtesan Violetta Valery is brought to life on the stage of London's Royal Opera House - and on a movie screen near you. La Traviata (or, 'the Fallen Woman,') stars beloved American soprano Renée Fleming in the title role, with tenor Joseph Calleja as her lover Alfredo and bass Thomas Hampson as Germont.

Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), in association with Tracy Aron, announces additional casting for the new Broadway musical THE PEOPLE IN THE PICUTRE, starring two time Tony® Award-winner Donna Murphy, directed by Leonard Foglia. THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE features book & lyrics by Iris Rainer Dart and music by Mike Stoller and Artie Butler.

Andrew Gerle may be one of the most talented and promising composers/writers for the theatre today.

Three-time Richard Rodgers and Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer Andrew Gerle presents an evening of his songs from his shows MEET JOHN DOE, THE TUTOR, GLORYANA, plus stand-alone cabaret numbers from his recently-released songbook. Signing after the show!

Affinity Company Theater and 3-Legged Dog will present the world premiere of Sheila Schwartz's "SPY GARBO," directed by Kevin Cunningham, in a multi-media production.

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.

YALE REPERTORY THEATRE (James Bundy, Artistic Director; Victoria Nolan, Managing Director) presents August Wilson's THE PIANO LESSON, directed by Liesl Tommy, at Yale Repertory Theatre (1120 Chapel Street, at York Street) January 28-February 19, 2011.

Cole Escola, acclaimed for his inspired musical performances in Joe's Pub's recurring smash Our Hit Parade and Casserole Live, the live performance component of his hit television series, Jeffery & Cole Casserole, makes his eagerly anticipated solo debut. With Cole's broad showmanship and sweetheart charm, his act will hearken back to a time when the great ladies of stage and screen dazzled the crowds in smoky rooms all over town. An exciting bill of standards, showtunes, Motown and original material brought to life by Cole's decidedly fresh perspective and raw energy under the direction of Ben Rimalower (Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches) and featuring a band led by Bistro Award-winner Ray Fellman. Cole Escola premieres at Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette Street) on Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th at 11:30 PM.

Manhattan Movement & Arts Center presents workshops with Larry Keigwin on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 from noon - 2pm at the Manhattan Movement & Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street, NYC (between 10th and 11th).

Parsons Dance returns to The Joyce Theater from January 26 - February 6, 2011, with three programs including three World Premieres, two new pieces by David Parsons and one by Monica Bill Barnes.

Symphony Space has announced several casting updates for award winning Selected Shorts Performances. Scheduled guests are as follows:

Parsons Dance returns to The Joyce Theater from January 26 - February 6, 2011, with three programs including three World Premieres, two new pieces by David Parsons and one by Monica Bill Barnes.

Parsons Dance returns to The Joyce Theater from January 26 - February 6, 2011, with three programs including three World Premieres, two new pieces by David Parsons and one by Monica Bill Barnes.

Parsons Dance returns to The Joyce Theater from January 26 - February 6, 2011, with three programs including three World Premieres, two new pieces by David Parsons and one by Monica Bill Barnes.

Continuing Friday...Rosie's back with her unique, swingin', and sexy tribute to Sting! It's all the buzz!

Conductor Daniel Harding will make his debut performance with the New York Philharmonic on Thursday, March 3 at 7:30 PM at Avery Fisher Hall, with additional concerts on Friday, March 4 at 2:00 PM and Saturday, March 5 at 8:00 PM. Mr. Harding, who has been described by the New York Times as 'one of the consequential artists of his generation,' will lead the ensemble in Mahler's Symphony No. 4, with soprano Lisa Milne singing Das himmlische Leben, a ‘Humoresque' for voice and orchestra which serves as the symphony's culminating fourth movement. The program will also feature concertmaster Glenn Dicterow in a performance of Szymanowski's Violin Concerto No. 1, a work marked by the composer's unique musical language which spans late Romanticism, impressionism, and polytonality.

Conductor Daniel Harding, acclaimed for his intense and compelling operatic interpretations, will lead a live broadcast from La Scala of Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci at Symphony Space's Peter Jay Sharp Theatre on Thursday, January 20 at 2 p.m.

In its ninth year, Modfest is Vassar College's exploration of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. This year's program will celebrate the visual arts, dance, drama, film, literature, poetry, and music in a series of events that will take place across the Vassar campus from January 20 through February 5, 2011.