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Opened: October 25, 1985
Closing: November 17, 1985

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Photo Flash: The Joffrey Ballet Stages CINDERELLA at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 1/28-1/31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


The Joffrey Ballet under the direction of Ashley C. Wheater, Artistic Director, presents 'Cinderella'. Choreography by Sir Frederick Ashton. Music by Serge Prokofiev. 'Cinderella' will be performed from January 28 to 31, 2010 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2010


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

WINTER JAZZ FESTIVAL Heats Up the Blue Note Jazz Club Stage From January 19-31
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.

Limited Engagement of THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins January 12 at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Performances start Tuesday, January 12, for 'The Pee-wee Herman Show' at Club Nokia @ L.A. LIVE for a limited 4-week engagement, through February 7.

Karen Jones Meadow's One-Woman Show HARRIET's RETURN Plays Intimate Octagon Stage, 2/5-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2010


Underground Railroad conductor and American hero Harriet Tubman's life will be dramatized on the stage of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in Karen Jones Meadow's inspiring one-woman show Harriet's Return: Based Upon the Legendary life of Harriett Tubman, February 5-28.

Tharp's COME FLY AWAY Featuring Sinatra Vocals to Open at Marquis in March
by Robert Diamond - Jan 4, 2010


The new Broadway musical, COME FLY AWAY, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winner Twyla Tharp and featuring vocals by Frank Sinatra, will open this spring at the Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway). Previews will begin on Monday, March 1, 2010 with an opening night slated for Thursday, March 25. COME FLY AWAY played its sold-out, critically lauded world premiere engagement at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre this fall.

The Fountain Theatre Celebrates 20 Years, Announces New Season
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 18, 2009


Fresh from receiving six 2009 Ovation Award nominations (including two for Best Production of a Play and one for Best Overall Season), the multiple award-winning Fountain Theatre celebrates 20 years of excellence with an exciting 2010/2011 season of premieres.

Esa-Pekka Salonen Set To Conduct The New York Philharmonic In Works By Bartok, Ravel and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2009


Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta; Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, with David Fray as soloist in his Philharmonic debut; and Debussy's La Mer, Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Esa-Pekka Salonen Set To Conduct The New York Philharmonic In Works By Bartok, Ravel and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 4, 2009


Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta; Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, with David Fray as soloist in his Philharmonic debut; and Debussy's La Mer, Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Esa-Pekka Salonen Set To Conduct The New York Philharmonic In Works By Bartok, Ravel and More
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2009


Esa-Pekka Salonen will conduct the New York Philharmonic in Bartók's Music for Strings, Percussion, and Celesta; Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, with David Fray as soloist in his Philharmonic debut; and Debussy's La Mer, Thursday, December 3, 2009, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, December 4, at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by BWW News Desk - Nov 21, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Janis Brenner and Dancers Celebrate Five Decades of Dance At The Joyce Soho 11/12, 11/14, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


Led by dancer, choreographer, singer, and artistic director Janis Brenner, the seven-member Janis Brenner & Dancers conveys a myriad of stories through movement in 5 Decades - an evening of both retrospection and celebration that reconnects generations past with the present.

Janis Brenner and Dancers Celebrate Five Decades of Dance At The Joyce Soho 11/12, 11/14, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


Led by dancer, choreographer, singer, and artistic director Janis Brenner, the seven-member Janis Brenner & Dancers conveys a myriad of stories through movement in 5 Decades - an evening of both retrospection and celebration that reconnects generations past with the present.

Janis Brenner and Dancers Celebrate Five Decades of Dance At The Joyce Soho 11/12, 11/14, 11/15
by BWW News Desk - Nov 12, 2009


Led by dancer, choreographer, singer, and artistic director Janis Brenner, the seven-member Janis Brenner & Dancers conveys a myriad of stories through movement in 5 Decades - an evening of both retrospection and celebration that reconnects generations past with the present.

THE PEE-WEE HERMAN SHOW Begins Its Limited Engagement 1/12/2010 At Club Nokia
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 11, 2009


'The Pee-wee Herman Show,' starring Paul Reubens, will begin a limited engagement starting January 12, 2010, at Club Nokia @ LA Live. This theatrical production is rated PG!

Janis Brenner and Dancers Celebrate Five Decades of Dance At The Joyce Soho 11/12, 11/14, 11/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 9, 2009


Led by dancer, choreographer, singer, and artistic director Janis Brenner, the seven-member Janis Brenner & Dancers conveys a myriad of stories through movement in 5 Decades - an evening of both retrospection and celebration that reconnects generations past with the present.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

Frank Rich Talks Sondheim, Music and the Nature of Media to Dan Savage
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


Tonight, Monday, October 26, 2009 musical theater's living legend, Stephen Sondheim, will make this first momentous journey to Seattle; and will hold what promises to be an enormously entertaining and informative onstage conversation with his friend and respected New York Times columnist Frank Rich. In advance of this once-in-a-lifetime event Rich spoke to famed writer Dan Savage about Sondheim, the current state of Broadway and the ever evolving business of news coverage in this modern age.

Northrop Dance Presents Clytemnestra by Martha Graham Dance Company 11/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 22, 2009


Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the 50th anniversary production of Clytemnestra from the Martha Graham Dance Company. Demonstrating Graham's pioneering approach to time and space on stage, the psychodrama is deemed a masterpiece of 20th Century American modernism.

BAMcinematek To Present Robert Redford September 8-16
by BWW News Desk - Sep 16, 2009


From September 8-16, BAMcinématek, the repertory film program at BAM Rose Cinemas, presents Robert Redford: Artist & Activist, a 16-film tribute to Redford's 50-year career in film. Robert Redford will be at BAM in-person to discuss his work as one of the 20th century's most celebrated actors and as an Academy-award winning director, as well as a leading environmental and social change activist, and champion of independent cinema as founder of The Sundance Institute.

The Van Wezel Announces 2009-2010 Season Of 'Fierce' Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 4, 2009


The Van Wezel's 2009-2010 40th Anniversary Season is going to be fierce! It features a lineup of the hottest stars, performers and acts for everyone.

Chautauqua Playhouse Announces Emergency Casting for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE
by Yosi Merves - Aug 28, 2009


'A View From the Bridge' by Arthur Miller 5325 Engle Road in the La Sierra Community Center in Carmichael

BAMcinematek To Present Robert Redford September 8-16
by Charlie Piane - Aug 21, 2009


From September 8-16, BAMcinématek, the repertory film program at BAM Rose Cinemas, presents Robert Redford: Artist & Activist, a 16-film tribute to Redford's 50-year career in film. Robert Redford will be at BAM in-person to discuss his work as one of the 20th century's most celebrated actors and as an Academy-award winning director, as well as a leading environmental and social change activist, and champion of independent cinema as founder of The Sundance Institute.

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