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Faith HIll To Make Her Hollywood Bowl Debut In LA Phil's 2009 Weekend Spectaculars Series Concert 7/1718
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2009


Five-time Grammy-winner Faith Hill makes her Hollywood Bowl debut with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and fellow Grammy-winner, conductor David Campbell, for a special evening of music from the iconic performer?s multi-platinum recording career, Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, at 8:30 p.m. The first half of the concert, performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO), features an unexpected mix of movie scores and other eclectic selections chosen by Campbell and Hill. No strangers to each other, Hill and Campbell?s previous collaborations include her 2002 release, Cry, Christmas CD, Joy to the World, and Hill?s recording of the Oscar-nominated ?There You?ll Be,? from the Pearl Harbor soundtrack, arranged and conducted by Campbell. For the second half of the concert, Hill joins the orchestra to delight the audience with some of her best-loved No. 1 hits from her multi-platinum career, including ?Breathe,? ?This Kiss,? ?The Way You Love Me,? ?Cry? and ?Piece of My Heart.?

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF With Jones, Rashad, Lester & Lathan Previews 11/21 In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

Faith HIll To Make Her Hollywood Bowl Debut In LA Phil's 2009 Weekend Spectaculars Series Concert 7/1718
by Reynard Loki - Jul 10, 2009


Five-time Grammy-winner Faith Hill makes her Hollywood Bowl debut with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and fellow Grammy-winner, conductor David Campbell, for a special evening of music from the iconic performer?s multi-platinum recording career, Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18, at 8:30 p.m. The first half of the concert, performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra (HBO), features an unexpected mix of movie scores and other eclectic selections chosen by Campbell and Hill. No strangers to each other, Hill and Campbell?s previous collaborations include her 2002 release, Cry, Christmas CD, Joy to the World, and Hill?s recording of the Oscar-nominated ?There You?ll Be,? from the Pearl Harbor soundtrack, arranged and conducted by Campbell. For the second half of the concert, Hill joins the orchestra to delight the audience with some of her best-loved No. 1 hits from her multi-platinum career, including ?Breathe,? ?This Kiss,? ?The Way You Love Me,? ?Cry? and ?Piece of My Heart.?

Arvada Center Announces Three Visual Arts Exhibitions 6/11-8/30 In The Gallery
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 11, 2009


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities announces three new visual art exhibitions--'Jill Greenberg: Monkeys and Bears,' 'Haze Diedrich: Devotion - New Work' and 'Scramble' Campbell: Music with a View'--that will be on display June 11 - August 30, 2009 in the Center's three gallery spaces. An opening reception for all three exhibitions will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. An exhibition discussion will also be held on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. Both events are free to the public.

Kevin Spacey to Star in Old Vic 'Inherit the Wind' and Grindley to Direct 6 Degrees of Separation
by Robert Diamond - Jun 5, 2009


The Old Vic today announced two new productions beginning in September with Trevor Nunn returning to direct Inherit the Wind, starring Kevin Spacey.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Opens In West End At Novello Theatre 12/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 4, 2009


The award-winning smash hit Broadway production of Tennessee Williams's 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF', which enjoyed a sell out run on Broadway last year with an all black cast, will open in London's West End this winter. 'CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF' will open at the Novello Theatre on Tuesday 1 December, following previews from 21 November. The limited season will finish on Saturday 10 April 2010.

Arvada Center Announces Three Visual Arts Exhibitions 6/11-8/30 In The Gallery
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities announces three new visual art exhibitions--'Jill Greenberg: Monkeys and Bears,' 'Haze Diedrich: Devotion - New Work' and 'Scramble' Campbell: Music with a View'--that will be on display June 11 - August 30, 2009 in the Center's three gallery spaces. An opening reception for all three exhibitions will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. An exhibition discussion will also be held on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 a.m. Both events are free to the public.

THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES Opens 5/30 At El Portal Forum Theater In North Hollywood
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 26, 2009


Green Beetle Productions are thrilled to present a World Premiere Play by acclaimed playwright Stephen Belber, THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will be directed by Jennifer Chambers. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will preview on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm; Sunday, May 24 at 3pm; Thursday, May 28 at 8pm; Friday, May 29 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm and run through Sunday, June 29 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES Previews 5/23 At El Portal Forum Theater
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2009


Green Beetle Productions are thrilled to present a World Premiere Play by acclaimed playwright Stephen Belber, THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will be directed by Jennifer Chambers. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will preview on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm; Sunday, May 24 at 3pm; Thursday, May 28 at 8pm; Friday, May 29 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm and run through Sunday, June 29 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

Aquila Theatre's The ILIAD: Book One Opens 4/16
by Eddie Varley - Apr 16, 2009


AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) continues their season with Homer's Iliad: Book One. Previews began March 31st, and performances continue through April 25th. Opening Night is April 16th. Directed by Peter Meineck, Iliad: Book One will have original music by Anthony Cochrane and movement by Desiree Sanchez.

Aquila's THE POWER OF ILIAD TODAY Series Comes To NYC 4/10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009


AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) will bring its 'The Power of The Iliad Today' series to New York, in conjunction with their upcoming production of Homer's Iliad: Book One at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES Previews 5/23 At El Portal Forum Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2009


Green Beetle Productions are thrilled to present a World Premiere Play by acclaimed playwright Stephen Belber, THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will be directed by Jennifer Chambers. THE MUSCLES IN OUR TOES will preview on Saturday, May 23 at 8pm; Sunday, May 24 at 3pm; Thursday, May 28 at 8pm; Friday, May 29 at 8pm and will open on Saturday, May 30 at 8pm and run through Sunday, June 29 at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood.

The ILIAD: Book One Comes To Aquila Theater 3/31-4/25
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2009


AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) is proud to announce that they will continue their season with Homer's Iliad: Book One, beginning March 31st, and continuing through April 25th. Opening Night is set for April 16th. Directed by Peter Meineck, Iliad: Book One will have original music by Anthony Cochrane and movement by Desiree Sanchez. Iliad: Book One will feature John Buxton, Nathan Flower, Jeffrey Golde, Jay Painter, Natasha Piletich, and Vaishnavi Sharma.

The ILIAD: Book One Comes To Aquila Theater 3/31-4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 13, 2009


AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) is proud to announce that they will continue their season with Homer's Iliad: Book One, beginning March 31st, and continuing through April 25th. Opening Night is set for April 16th. Directed by Peter Meineck, Iliad: Book One will have original music by Anthony Cochrane and movement by Desiree Sanchez. Iliad: Book One will feature John Buxton, Nathan Flower, Jeffrey Golde, Jay Painter, Natasha Piletich, and Vaishnavi Sharma.

BLACK WOMEN-State Of The Union Runs At COA 2/20-3/15
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2009


Kanye, LeBron, Will Smith and now the new American President encapsulate the ideal African-American male of 2009; but beyond a dependable Oprah identity, and an enigmatic First Lady, where does the collective black woman fit into the changing culture of her gender and race? February 20 through March 15, 2009 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm/ Sundays @ 7pm $20; $15 Student/Senior; $10 group of ten plus (323) 883-1717

BLACK WOMEN-State Of The Union Runs At COA 2/20-3/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 12, 2009


Kanye, LeBron, Will Smith and now the new American President encapsulate the ideal African-American male of 2009; but beyond a dependable Oprah identity, and an enigmatic First Lady, where does the collective black woman fit into the changing culture of her gender and race? February 20 through March 15, 2009 Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm/ Sundays @ 7pm $20; $15 Student/Senior; $10 group of ten plus (323) 883-1717

Old Globe Offers Post Show Chat with 'SIX DEGREES' Scribe Guare 2/10
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto announced today that the Theatre will present a special one-night Post Show Forum with John Guare, playwright of Six Degrees of Separation. The event will feature the Obie and New York Drama Critics Circle Award-winning playwright of such plays as House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation (which won London's Olivier Award as Best Play and for which he also wrote the screenplay), and Landscape of the Body, and Executive Producer, Lou Spisto in the Old Globe Theatre on Tuesday, February 10 at 8:30pm, following the performance of Six Degrees of Separation at 7pm.

Old Globe Offers Post Show Chat with 'SIX DEGREES' Scribe Guare 2/10
by Eddie Varley - Jan 31, 2009


Old Globe Executive Producer Lou Spisto announced today that the Theatre will present a special one-night Post Show Forum with John Guare, playwright of Six Degrees of Separation. The event will feature the Obie and New York Drama Critics Circle Award-winning playwright of such plays as House of Blue Leaves, Six Degrees of Separation (which won London's Olivier Award as Best Play and for which he also wrote the screenplay), and Landscape of the Body, and Executive Producer, Lou Spisto in the Old Globe Theatre on Tuesday, February 10 at 8:30pm, following the performance of Six Degrees of Separation at 7pm.

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Thurs. Jan 22 - James Earl Jones, Liam Neeson & More
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2009


Well known for his film and television appearances, James Earl Jones' acting career is firmly rooted in the theater. He was part of the historic company of Jean Genet's The Blacks, which incubated a generation of future black stars, and his long association with Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival saw him in classical plays including Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and King Lear. Awards for his theater work include Tony Awards for the Broadway productions of The Great White Hope and Fences, a Tony Award nomination for On Golden Pond, and Obie Awards for Clandestine on the Morning Line, The Apple, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and Baal, a Theatre World Award for Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Fences. Additional theater credits include Paul Robeson, The Iceman Cometh,Of Mice and Men and seven different productions in the title role of Othello. He recently starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.

DVR Alert: Talk Show Listings Thurs. Jan 22 - James Earl Jones, Liam Neeson & More
by Robert Diamond - Jan 18, 2009


Well known for his film and television appearances, James Earl Jones' acting career is firmly rooted in the theater. He was part of the historic company of Jean Genet's The Blacks, which incubated a generation of future black stars, and his long association with Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival saw him in classical plays including Hamlet, The Merchant of Venice and King Lear. Awards for his theater work include Tony Awards for the Broadway productions of The Great White Hope and Fences, a Tony Award nomination for On Golden Pond, and Obie Awards for Clandestine on the Morning Line, The Apple, Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and Baal, a Theatre World Award for Moon on a Rainbow Shawl and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Fences. Additional theater credits include Paul Robeson, The Iceman Cometh,Of Mice and Men and seven different productions in the title role of Othello. He recently starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway.

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