BWW Review: The Actors' Gang's Regaling Political Commentary CAPTAIN GREEDY'S CARNIVAL Hits Home
by Gil Kaan - Oct 13, 2017
If you like your entertainment sprinkled with a generous dose of politics, The Actors' Gang's world premiere of Jack Pinter's CAPTAIN GREEDY'S CARNIVAL will definitely be right up your alley. Set in the 1930s, during the heyday of traveling carnival sideshows, Pinter uses the carney swindling Captain Greedy's Carnival as a direct analogy to the ensnaring market crash of 2008, as well as, the present day political arena.
33rd Miami Carnival to Capture Essence of Caribbean-American Community
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2017
A kaleidoscope of Caribbean cultures under one umbrella will celebrate one of Miami's premier cultural festivals that captures the spirit, passion, and essence of the Caribbean-American community. This rich tradition, in its 33rd year, will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2017, from 11am-11pm at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds (10901 SW 24 St, Miami, FL 33165).
Carnival-Set A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens This Week at African-American Shakespeare Company
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 16, 2017
Following the most well attended season in the company's history, African-American Shakespeare Company (AASC) will expand back to four productions this season, beginning with A Midsummer Night's Dream (fittingly for San Francisco, coming in mid-September when the city's weather is at its warmest and most benevolent), set in the twin-island country of Tobago and Trinidad during Carnival.
Carnival-Set A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Opens This Week at African-American Shakespeare Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2017
Following the most well attended season in the company's history, African-American Shakespeare Company (AASC) will expand back to four productions this season, beginning with A Midsummer Night's Dream (fittingly for San Francisco, coming in mid-September when the city's weather is at its warmest and most benevolent), set in the twin-island country of Tobago and Trinidad during Carnival.
Orlando Bloom Cast as Lead in Amazon Original Series CARNIVAL ROW
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 25, 2017
Amazon today announced that Orlando Bloom is set to star in its original one-hour fantasy noir CARNIVAL ROW. Bloom will play Rycroft Philostrate, a police inspector investigating the murder of a faerie showgirl on Carnival Row.
Golden Age Of Musicals Returns to Big Screen in Short Musical Film CARNIVAL KID
by Julie Musbach - Jul 1, 2017
Carnival Kid is a new short musical film set to debut in 2017. It draws heavily upon the golden age of musical film, adding an element of the classic technicolor. This comedic musical film follows Travis through a dream sequence as he just can't get his co-worker Adeline off his mind!
Ardmore to Host BIG DIG Construction-Themed Family Carnival
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 24, 2017
The Ardmore Initiative along with several Cricket Avenue businesses will present the Big Dig today, June 24, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The family-oriented construction carnival will take place along Cricket Avenue and on the building site of One Ardmore Place, the 110-unit apartment being built by Dranoff Properties in Ardmore's vibrant downtown. The Big Dig is the first in a series of community events being rolled out by the business community to spotlight Ardmore as a live, work and play destination.
Ardmore to Host BIG DIG Construction-Themed Family Carnival
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017
The Ardmore Initiative along with several Cricket Avenue businesses will present the Big Dig on Saturday, June 24, 2017, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The family-oriented construction carnival will take place along Cricket Avenue and on the building site of One Ardmore Place, the 110-unit apartment being built by Dranoff Properties in Ardmore's vibrant downtown. The Big Dig is the first in a series of community events being rolled out by the business community to spotlight Ardmore as a live, work and play destination.
BWW Review: In Tandem's Enchanting CARNIVAL Circles Audiences In Retro Magic
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - May 5, 2017
Similar to an actual carved and decorated carousel, In Tandem's musical Carnival circles audiences with the sentiment 'Love Makes the World Go Round.' The familiar song from the 1960's production written by Bob Merrill and Michael Stewart in their book, lyrics and music adapted from a 1950's novel titled 'Lilli' happens outside Paris, circa 1920. Carnivals and circuses played to packed audiences before World War ! and the depression, and in their enchanting story a young orphan named Lilli travels from hr past home when her father dies to search for her future, 'where everyone knows her name,' and of course, true love.