Pat Catterson's NOW. Installation Event Set for NYU Tisch Later This Month
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2016
NOW. is a multimedia / performance / installation event directed and choreographed by Pat Catterson in collaboration with dance media artist Paul Galando and presented by NYU Tisch Dance and New Media Department on Saturday and Sunday, January 30 & 31, 2016 at 12 Noon. This immersive performance captures dancers in single moments in time and place performing simultaneously both in real and virtual time.
Australian Actress Carol Burns Passes Away at 68
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2015
One of Australia's most versatile and acclaimed actors, Carol Burns has passed away, aged 68, after a short battle with cancer. Her partner of 36 years, composer and musician, Alan Lawrence was at her bedside as she passed at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Talking Band's New Play Set for La MaMa in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 11, 2015
Since its founding in 1974 by Paul Zimet, Ellen Maddow and Tina Shepard-former members of Joseph Chaikin's seminal Open Theater-the Talking Band has remained a cornerstone of New York City's avant-garde theater community. Ben Brantley of The New York Times recently called them 'one of the boldest and most venerable politically minded companies in New York experimental theater.' American Theater magazine has deemed them 'one of the most exceptional theater companies in the country.' The Talking Band will present in association with La MaMa the world premiere of its latest work, Burnished by Grief, a sinister, music infused romantic comedy, at La MaMa'sfirst floor theater from January 22-February 7.
La MaMa & Talking Band to Present Symphonic Play BURNISHED BY GRIEF This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2015
Since its founding in 1974 by Paul Zimet and Ellen Maddow -- former members of Joseph Chaikin's seminal Open Theater -- the Talking Band has remained a cornerstone of New York City's avant-garde theater community. La MaMa in association with Talking Band will present the world premiere of its latest work, BURNISHED BY GRIEF, a sinister, music infused romantic comedy, at La MaMa's first floor theater from January 22-February 7.
CWHL to Host 11th Annual Charity Ball Fundraising Gala, 11/7
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 5, 2015
Children With Hair Loss (CWHL) is excited for their 11th Annual Charity Ball fundraising event, to be held this Saturday, November 7, from 6:00-11:00pm at Laurel Manor: 39000 Schoolcraft Rd., Livonia, Michigan 48150.
42nd Street Moon Presents SAIL AWAY, Now thru 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2015
42nd Street Moon, San Francisco's oldest resident professional musical theatre company, opens its 23rd season with Noel Coward's penultimate musical, the sparkling high seas comedy SAIL AWAY. Although this saucy look at travelers on a Mediterranean cruise opened on Broadway in 1961 and the West End in 1962, it has never been fully staged on the West Coast, until now.
42nd Street Moon to Present SAIL AWAY, 10/28-11/15
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015
42nd Street Moon, San Francisco's oldest resident professional musical theatre company, opens its 23rd season with Noel Coward's penultimate musical, the sparkling high seas comedy SAIL AWAY. Although this saucy look at travelers on a Mediterranean cruise opened on Broadway in 1961 and the West End in 1962, it has never been fully staged on the West Coast, until now.
PFP Sets DESIGN FOR LIVING Cast
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 3, 2015
From 1930's bohemian Paris to the dizzying heights of Manhattan society, a tempestuous love triangle unravels between a vivacious interior designer, Gilda, playwright Leo and artist Otto - three people unashamedly and passionately in love with each other.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST Shown in New Novel
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 30, 2015
Drawing from his extensive experience as an officer of the law and from his time as a non-uniformed investigator, John Charles Harper tells the thrilling story of a 'Conflict of Interest' (published by Xlibris) in the 1970s Philly drug scene. This novel is based on true events and gives readers a realistic depiction of political corruption, the trafficking and sale of illegal controlled substances by narco cartels, and the efforts of those seeking end the drug war once and for all.
DON QUIXOTE Opens Tonight at Amphibian Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jul 9, 2015
Amphibian Stage Productions opens its third main stage production of the 2015 season, The QUIXOTIC DAYS AND ERRANT NIGHTS OF THE KNIGHT ERRANT DON QUIXOTE by Brenda Withers, next Today, kicking off a four-week run of the play.
DON QUIXOTE to Open 7/9 at Amphibian Stage
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2015
Amphibian Stage Productions opens its third main stage production of the 2015 season, The QUIXOTIC DAYS AND ERRANT NIGHTS OF THE KNIGHT ERRANT DON QUIXOTE by Brenda Withers, next Thursday, kicking off a four-week run of the play.
DESIGN FOR LIVING Set for PFP's Fall Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015
Pride Films & Plays is excited to announce a new production of Design for Living, a sexy and seductive revival of this Noel Coward classic which will be directed by PFP Artistic Associate Derek Bertelsen, and running at Rivendell Theater from October 22 to November 22. The press opening is Saturday, October 24 at 7:30.
Arlo Guthrie's 50th Anniversary Tour Stops in Omaha Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 28, 2015
Omaha Performing Arts presents Arlo Guthrie in the Kiewit Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center tonight, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. Guthrie will perform live, for the first time in a decade, 'The Alice's Restaurant Massacre' in its entirety.
Debra Messing & More to be Honored by Trinity Rep
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2015
At the 19th annual Pell Awards, Trinity Rep will award Debra Messing with the Pell Award for Distinguished Achievement in the Arts. John Chan, jazz promoter and owner of Chan's Fine Oriental Dining in Woonsocket will be honored with a Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts. Dancer and choreographer Julie Strandberg will receive the Charles Sullivan Award for Distinguished Service in the Arts and Trinity Rep's former executive director, Michael Gennaro, will be awarded with the Pell Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Arts. The ceremony will be held Monday, June 15, 2015 at Trinity Rep with a reception to follow at the Providence Public Library.
Arlo Guthrie's 50th Anniversary Tour to Stop in Omaha, 4/28
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2015
Omaha Performing Arts presents Arlo Guthrie in the Kiewit Hall at the Holland Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. Guthrie will perform live, for the first time in a decade, 'The Alice's Restaurant Massacre' in its entirety.
MARILYN FOREVER Makes U.S. Premiere with Long Beach Opera Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2015
Long Beach Opera (LBO) takes on the private world of the most public life ever lived. The U.S premiere of Gavin Bryars' Marilyn Forever will be performed tonight, March 21 and March 29, 2015 at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.