The International Review 1930 - Articles Page 1.8

Director Mark Giesser returns to Upstairs at the Gatehouse with George and Ira Gershwin's madcap musical hidden gem Strike Up The Band, written with George S. Kaufman in 1927. While the original script was rewritten by Morrie Ryskind in 1930, this production presents the original, with the dark satire on America's war-mongering over a trade deal re-established.

The Orion Ensemble, winner of the prestigious Chamber Music America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, continues its 26th season with 'French Musical Treasure,' featuring compositions by three noteworthy women, a Beethoven Piano Quartet and guest violist Stephen Boe. Performances take place March 3 at the Music Institute of Chicago's Nichols Concert Hall in Evanston; March 10 at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva; and March 20 at the PianoForte Studios in downtown Chicago.  

BWW reviewer, Peter Nason, celebrates 2018 with his choices for the best in local theatre (Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota) that the past year had to offer.

Music scholar, academic and writer Alejandro L. Madrid announced on December 16, 2018 that he has signed a contract with the University of Illinois to write: 'Becoming Tania León. The Journey of an American Composer.' The projected completion date is September 2019. This is sure to be a fascinating read about an extraordinary artist now celebrating more than 50 years in the United States.

Hugo Chiarella (Book and Lyrics) and Naomi Livingston's (Music and Lyrics) new Australian musical EVIE MAY, directed by Kate Champion tells an Australian story about Australian women with humor and heartbreak.

Birdland will kick-off their exciting month of programming with the following acts:

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the independent, not-for-profit affiliate of SDC, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, today announced unique plans for its 2019 award evening, which will feature original choreographic pieces resulting from a special commissioning program, with the application period now open. SDCF also announced that Victoria Traube would receive a special 'Mr. Abbott' Award at the event, to be held March 25 at the French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF).

Of all the composers in the world Giuseppe Verdi is by far the most popular. Of all the operas in the world his 'La traviata' is by far the most frequently performed. Have you missed out on this mega hit? You can fill in that cultural gap with the splendid production now offered by Opera Theatre of St. Louis.

The Center for Ballet and the Arts at New York University (CBA), the first international institute devoted to the creation and academic study of ballet, today announced the 27 artists and scholars who will serve as CBA Fellows in the 2018-19 academic year. The group - which represents The Center's largest and most far-reaching cohort yet - features distinguished individuals in a range of disciplines, including scholar Cecile Feza Bushidi, lighting designer Brandon Stirling Baker, choreographer Chase Brock, choreographer, filmmaker, and dancer Pontus Lidberg, and scholar Janice Ross, among others.

Special Post-Show Event, April 15, after the 3pm performance. Feminist or Misogynist: Eugene O'Neill and "Anna Christie" A panel discussion with Director Scott Edmiston, O'Neill scholars Steven Bloom & Beth Wynstra, and members of the cast of Anna Christie.

Irish Repertory Theatre announced today three upcoming special events for the Francis J. Greenburger Mainstage at Irish Rep Theatre (132 West 22nd Street).

This fall, Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning conductor Fabio Luisi launches his second season as the new Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DNSO), and his sixth as General Director of Zurich Opera, which was named Best Opera Company at the 2014 International Opera Awards.

celebrates genius of songwriter and performer Louis Jordan

Author Gerard Leahy provides readers with a rare and candid account of one such unraveling, at the same time filling an important gap in the recording of the Australia's pastoral history. 'Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves in Two Generations: First Generation' (published by Xlibris AU) is an account of the life of a pastoral family important to the rural history of the Land Down Under. First published in 2015, this book receives a new marketing campaign.

Center Theatre Group received submissions from 76 local theatre companies from North Hollywood to San Pedro, Topanga to Sierra Madre for the inaugural Block Party: Celebrating Los Angeles Theatre at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Block Party will highlight some of the remarkable work being done on stages throughout Los Angeles by fully producing three previously staged productions.

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts announces programming for the 2016-17 season featuring internationally-acclaimed superstars in rock, dance, comedy, and jazz; family shows as part of the Family Discovery Series, returning favorites, the best of touring Broadway, and more!

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary 'Emerging Visions' Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary "Emerging Visions" Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary 'Emerging Visions' Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, opening today, July 7th and running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary 'Emerging Visions' Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, opening tonight, July 7th, and running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary "Emerging Visions" Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, opening this Thursday, July 7th and running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary "Emerging Visions" Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, opening July 7th and running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

The Texas Repertory Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, concludes its 11th Anniversary 'Emerging Visions' Season with The All Night Strut!, a musical review of 1930's and 40's songs, opening July 7th and running 4 performances a week through July 31st.

Tome Cousin is an interdisciplinary artist who has molded an award winning international career that includes collaboration and performance on Broadway, television, film, dance, theater, music, photography, and literature. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Dance History and Choreography and a Masters of Fine Art in New Media Art and Performance. He is an Associate Professor of Dance at the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

Amazon today announced the lineup for its next pilot season; a unique development process that gives all customers an opportunity to stream and review pilots in order to help choose the next Amazon Original Series that are then available to Prime Members.