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MESSIAEN Comes to Den Norske Opera This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024


The musicians of the Norwegian National Opera Orchestra are bringing Olivier Messiaen’s strong testimony from the inside of a Nazi prison camp to the Second Stage.

Mel Brooks and Quinta Brunson to Receive Special Peabody Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 2, 2024


The Peabody Awards Board of Jurors has announced that Mel Brooks, legendary comedian and writer of The Producers, will be receiving a special honor at the 84th annual Peabody Awards. Additionally, Quinta Brunson, the award-winning writer, producer, actor, and comedian, has been honored with the Peabody Trailblazer Award. On June 9 in Los Angeles, they will both receive the awards at the annual ceremony which honors excellence in television, podcast/radio, and immersive and interactive media.

Full Lineup for Iconic Disney Films Featured on Freeform's '30 Days of Disney' Released
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2024


Summertime is the best time to transport yourself into a nostalgic world as Freeform celebrates “30 Days of Disney” with legendary Disney films starting June 1. The programming event will feature the world television premiere of Disney-Pixar’s animated film “Lightyear.” Other Freeform premieres include Disney-Pixar’s “Soul” and Disney Animation’s “Fantasia” (1940 and 2000). See the full lineup here!

Three New Musicians To Join Boston Symphony Orchestra for 2024�"25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2024


Meet the new additions to the BSO for the 2024-25 season: Principal flute Lorna McGhee, associate principal bassoon Josh Baker, and percussionist Toby Grace. Their tenure starts in September 2024.

Set in the World of Haute Couture, BIZET'S CARMEN Opens at Theatro Municipal de Sao Paulo
by Claudio Erlichman - May 1, 2024


The passionate work, which entered the canon and the hearts of the public due to its protagonist's transgression and the unforgettable Habanera aria, is set in a haute couture atelier with the signature of a specialist in the theme, director Jorge Takla, Ronaldo Zero as associate diretor and musical direction by Roberto Minczuk.

Interview: Jeremy Webb of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at BROADWAY AT THE HOBBY CENTER
by Brett Cullum - Apr 27, 2024


I initially started working on this show, and now I am the biggest Dylan fan. He's so ubiquitous. He's out there in the culture. So, of course, I knew Dylan and Dylan's songs, but this has made me a huge fan of his.

Marla Mindelle's THE BIG GAY JAMBOREE Will Premiere Off-Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2024


The world premiere production of Marla Mindelle's new musical, The Big Gay Jamboree, will premiere off-Broadway this year!

Interview: Winnie Holzman and CHOICE at McCarter Theatre Center
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 22, 2024


Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Winnie Holzman about her career and 'CHOICE' at McCarter Theatre Center.

Boston Modern Orchestra Projects Ends Season With Free Concert in May
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 21, 2024


The Boston Modern Orchestra Project (BMOP), the nation's premier orchestra dedicated exclusively to commissioning, performing, and recording new orchestral music, concludes its 26th season with a free concert at New England Conservatory's Jordan Hall, Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Broadway By Design: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 21, 2024


BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from one of the most acclaimed new plays of the year, Prayer for the French Republic- Scenic Designer Takeshi Kata, and Lighting Designer Amith Chandrashaker.

Boomerang Theatre Company to Continue 25th Season With World Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2024


BOOMERANG THEATRE COMPANY will continue their 'Super Season' of nine plays, which commenced in October 2023. Learn more!

International Contemporary Ensemble And Either/Or Present The Music Of Talib Rasul Hakim At The New York Public Library
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024


Join the International Contemporary Ensemble and Either/Or for an exploration of Talib Rasul Hakim's music at the New York Public Library.

La Orquesta De Cámara De Bellas Artes Compartirá El Esplendor De Britten
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2024


Experience the splendor of Britten with La Orquesta de Cámara de Bellas Artes. Dive into the world of classical music with this renowned orchestra's latest performance.

'The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band' Album Available Today
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2024


Marking the 80th Anniversary of Glenn Miller’s Army Air Force Band, Hindsight Records is excited to release the new historical album, The Glenn Miller Orchestra: 80th Anniversary Of The Army Air Force Band which contains fifteen hits newly recorded with strings.

CATS & SCHOOL OF ROCK Set for Theatre Under the Stars 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024


Theatre Under the Stars will present its 2024 season, featuring CATS and School of Rock. Learn more bout the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

J. Smith-Cameron & Joe Morton Join MasterVoices' THE GRAPES OF WRATH At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024


Join actors J. Smith-Cameron and Joe Morton as they narrate MasterVoices' performance of THE GRAPES OF WRATH at Carnegie Hall on April 17. Don't miss this unique theatrical experience.

Review: The Rule of Threes: The GNSO Performs Soros, Price and Mahler at Aquinas Hall, Newburgh
by Peter Danish - Apr 3, 2024


Programming is a key element in the lifeblood of every symphony orchestra.  Finding the right blend of old and new, of familiar and unfamiliar, of modern and traditional, of the accessible and the more challenging; this is the task.

Legendary Musician And Composer Herbie Hancock Comes To NJPAC This September
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


The incomparable Herbie Hancock will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 PM.

La Escuela Superior De Música Continúa Con La Formación De Músicos Profesionales Al Contar Con 22 Especialidades
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


La historia de la Escuela Superior de Música (ESM) inició cuando José Muñoz Cota, jefe del Departamento de Bellas Artes de la Secretaria de Educación Pública (SEP), en 1935, por iniciativa de un grupo de estudiantes y académicos del Conservatorio Nacional de Música (CNM), crea una institución de educación musical superior con la finalidad de brindar a todos aquellos interesados o músicos líricos (aficionados, trabajadores, obreros y empleados) que no podían tener acceso a la instrucción que ofrecía el Conservatorio.

Klea Blackhurst to Present THE BOX SET Series at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024


CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present the return of Klea Blackhurst in “The Box Set,” a fantastic season-long retrospective of the celebrated theater and concert artist’s acclaimed shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Will Host 'The All Seeing Eye: Blue Note Records Through the Lens of Francis Wolff'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame will explore the founding of America’s most influential Jazz label with “The All Seeing Eye: Blue Note Records Through the Lens of Francis Wolff.”

Boston Ballet Announces 2024�"2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Discover the 2024-2025 season of the Boston Ballet, featuring premieres of Crystal Pite's The Seasons' Canon and Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette.

Limón Dance Company And The City College Center For The Arts Present EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY: Limón Dance Company
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024


Join LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY and The City College Center for the Arts for Experience the Legacy, a celebration of José Limón's work at New York's Aaron Davis Hall. Witness poignant performances like Missa Brevis and The Exiles.

Mon Laferte To Play The Theater At Madison Square Garden In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2024


Chilean singer-songwriter and visual artist Mon Laferte recently released her new album, Autopoiética. Mon Laferte is kicking off her 2024 tour at the Theater at MSG in New York on Tuesday, May 7.

Review: The New Jewish Theatre's Production of ALL MY SONS is Explosive, Gripping, and Tragic
by James Lindhorst - Mar 22, 2024


The New Jewish Theatre picked up where they left off last season with a superior effort resulting in stellar storytelling. This well-acted production of ALL MY SONS is intense and riveting drama. Jayson Heil, Greg Johnston, and Amy Loui are outstanding as the members of the Keller family. Their simmering performances build to a boil in this pressure cooker filled drama before the lid blows sky high. The tension and intensity they bring to each of their roles is tangible. Director Gary Wayne Barker has collaborated with his actors and technical crew to tell a gripping and tragic story.

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