Oakland Opera Theater to Stage Stravinsky's Masterpieces
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 2, 2008
Oakland Opera Theater, applauded by critics and audiences for its intimately staged, professionally produced performances of 20th and 21st century operas, will present audiences with a breathtaking look at celebrated composer Igor Stravinsky's masterpieces, L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT and RENARD: TALE OF THE VIXEN AND THE COCK. Originally penned in 1918 with a WWI setting, L'HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT ('A Soldier's Tale') will be reset in the Iraq War, providing a thoroughly modern take on this Faustian tale of a soldier who trades his violin to the devil in exchange for riches and power.
Retro Productions to Present 'The Tender Trap' November 6-22
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 17, 2008
At the dawn of the atomic age, before Boeing Boeing and Doris Day rom-coms, there was THE TENDER TRAP, a light sex comedy about a New York bachelor and the various women seeking to marry him. This will be the first New York production of THE TENDER TRAP since its 1954 Broadway
premiere.
National Yiddish Theatre Moves to New Offices
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2008
Propelled by a surge of support on several fronts, the Drama Desk Award-winning National Yiddish Theatre - Folksbiene is moving this week to new office space in midtown Manhattan.
Broadway Bullet Interview: Piaf-Love Conquers All
by Michael Gilboe - Aug 8, 2007
We interview Naomi Emmerson (Actor/Producer/Director), and Stephanie Layton (Actor/Accompanist). They perform two songs, in-studio. For those who have loved, suffered and survived, come share a cocktail with a French legend, as she shares her passion for music, men and morphine! 'Top Ten of the 2005 Toronto Fringe'. Experience the power of chansons and l'amour!