Long Beach Opera Interviews David Henry Hwang About AINADAMAR Libretto Today, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2012
Which came first, the music or the libretto? Today, May 5, 2012, 4:00PM, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Andreas Mitisek, Artistic and General Director of Long Beach Opera, will interview Tony award-winning author David Henry Hwang about his libretto for Ainadamar, the opera by Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov based on the life of Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca and his murder by Fascists during the Spanish Civil War.
Long Beach Opera Presents Oswaldo Golijov & David Henry Hwang's AINADAMAR, 5/20-26
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2012
For the first time on the West Coast, audiences will have the opportunity to see Ainadamar fully staged in its acclaimed revised version. Long Beach Opera (LBO) presents Argentine composer Oswaldo Golijov and librettist David Henry Hwang's powerful Grammy Award-winning opera on May 20 and May 26, 2012 at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, CA. Based on the life of famous writer Federico Garcia Lorca and his murder by Fascists during the Spanish Civil War, Ainadamar celebrates Lorca's fight for artistic, political and personal freedom.
ROCK OF AGES, DREAMGIRLS, WEST SIDE STORY & Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Part of The McCallum Theatre’s Starry 25th Anniversary Season Line-Up
by David Green - Apr 30, 2012
The McCallum Theatre, the Coachella Valley's premiere theatrical venue, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary Season with a star-studded lineup of Classical Music, Jazz, Cabaret, Comedy and a Broadway Blockbuster Series which includes Rock of Ages, Dreamgirls and West Side Story. The season kicks off on August 31 with comedy legend Steve Martin joined by the Grammy nominated Steep Canyon Rangers. This wonderfully eclectic season also includes Pink Martini, Howie Mandell, Barbara Cook, Michael Feinstein, Elaine Page and Yo-Yo Ma, to name a few.
Theatre Communications Group and The Greene Space Continue Discussion Series With David Henry Hwang, 5/7
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 26, 2012
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC and WQXR, announce the fourth event in the series, TCG Playwrights in Conversation: Discussions and Readings - An Evening with David Henry Hwang. In celebration of TCG's 50th anniversary, events featuring conversations with TCG authors and featured artists are being presented at The Greene Space, WNYC and WQXR's innovative broadcast studio and performance venue.
Long Beach Opera Interviews David Henry Hwang About AINADAMAR Libretto, 5/5
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2012
Which came first, the music or the libretto? On Saturday, May 5, 2012, 4:00PM, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Andreas Mitisek, Artistic and General Director of Long Beach Opera, will interview Tony award-winning author David Henry Hwang about his libretto for Ainadamar, the opera by Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov based on the life of Spanish poet and playwright Federico Garcia Lorca and his murder by Fascists during the Spanish Civil War.
Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly Thru 3/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2012
Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.
Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly 2/15-3/4
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 15, 2012
Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.
Northern Stage Presents M.Butterfly 2/15-3/4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2012
Based on a true story that shocked the world, the Pulitzer-nominated drama M. Butterfly takes audiences from Paris to Beijing and back again, and the trip is unforgettable.
CPP Presents Golden Child by David Henry Hwang
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 29, 2012
Director/Producer Andy Lowe and Chinese Pirate Productions teams with the 10th Avenue Theatre and the San Diego Chinese Center for their joint presentation of GOLDEN CHILD, by David Henry Hwang.
CPP Presents Golden Child by David Henry Hwang
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 3, 2012
Director/Producer Andy Lowe and Chinese Pirate Productions teams with the 10th Avenue Theatre and the San Diego Chinese Center for their joint presentation of GOLDEN CHILD, by David Henry Hwang.
The Opera Orchestra of New York Presents Wagner's Rienzi at Avery Fisher Hall, 1/29
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 22, 2011
The Opera Orchestra of New York continues its 41st season with an opera-in-concert performance of Wagner's Rienzi conducted by Music Director Laureate, Eve Queler at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The opera, based on the life of Cola di Rienz (1313-1354), the Italian medieval politician and popular leader of the Roman people whose goal was to transform society by raising the power of the people, stars tenor Ian Storey in the title role, with soprano Elisabete Matos as Irene and mezzo-soprano Geraldine Chauvet in her US debut as Adriano. All three artists will be making their Opera Orchestra of New York debuts.
Guests Set for Ann Harada's CHRISTMAS EVE WITH CHRISTMAS EVE Benefit
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 9, 2011
Ann Harada is back as Christmas Eve, the beloved, opinionated, heavily-accented therapist from Avenue Q, returning to make her holiday fantasies come true with the third annual Christmas Eve with Christmas Eve, a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS on Monday, December 12.
Review Roundup: CHINGLISH - All the Reviews!
by BWW Special Coverage - Oct 27, 2011
CHINGLISH will play at the Longacre Theatre making its Broadway premiere following its world premiere production at Goodman Theatre in Chicago this summer. The show began performances on October 11 and opened tonight, October 27. What did the critics thing? Find out now!
Jerry O’Connell To Co-Host Live With Regis And Kelly 10/13
by BWW
News Desk - Oct 13, 2011
Film and television star Jerry O'Connell, now in rehearsals to make his Broadway debut in the World Premiere of Alan Rickman starring in the new comedy SEMINAR by Theresa Rebeck, will co-host 'Live! with Regis and Kelly' this Thursday morning, October 13.
STAGE TUBE: How Well Do You Speak CHINGLISH?
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 11, 2011
According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances today. Find out how well you know Chinglish below!
CHINGLISH Begins Previews Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2011
According to the Chinese Almanac, Tuesday, October 11th is a good day for starting a business. So the producers of CHINGLISH, the new comedy about an American businessman doing business in China by Tony Award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), have decided to start performances today.
Seven New Productions Headline Met Opera's 2011-12 Season
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 26, 2011
The Metropolitan Opera's 2011-12 season will feature the world's leading singers, conductors, and stage directors in seven new productions, including a world premiere, a Met premiere, and the first complete performances of a new Der Ring des Nibelungen cycle conducted by Music Director James Levine and directed by Robert Lepage.
CHINGLISH Tickets Available Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 3, 2011
Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel previously announced that tickets for CHINGLISH would go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 12:00am.
CHINGLISH Tickets Available Tomorrow for American Express Members
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 9, 2011
Producers Jeffrey Richards and Jerry Frankel announced that tickets for CHINGLISH will be on sale exclusively to American Express Cardmembers from Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 at 10:00 am through Sunday, August 28th, 2011 at 11:59 pm, at Telecharge.com ( 212-239-6200 ). Also, Preferred Seating is available to American Express Gold Card, Platinum Card® and Centurion® members. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 12:00am.