Described by the New York Post as "fascinating, rewarding and above all, entertaining," and by the Los Angeles Times as "a showpiece extravaganza," Lord of the Dance is a mesmerizing blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and dance. The story is based upon mythical Irish folklore as Don Dorcha, Lord of Darkness, challenges the ethereal lord of light, the Lord of the Dance. Battle lines are drawn, passions ignite and a love story fueled by the dramatic leaps and turns of dancers' bodies begins to build against a backdrop of Celtic rhythm. The action is played out over 21 scenes on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting.
The Lord of the Dance will play Portland's Keller Auditorium on November 16th and November 17th for two performances only.
This holiday season, MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER will celebrate a quarter-century of being America's favorite Christmas music artist with a 58-city, 25th Christmas Anniversary Tour of their spectacular and beloved holiday show. The group will perform live for ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY in San Antonio at the MAJESTIC THEATRE on Friday, Nov. 27th at 8 p.m.
The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy (BYCA) board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Executive Director, Valerie G. Lewis. Ms. Lewis brings extensive and multi-faceted experience in leadership and marketing to BYCA, which provides performance-based music education to a diverse student body of 285 students and which supports the celebrated Brooklyn Youth Chorus (BYC), one of the foremost children's choruses in America.
The Theatre League has announced its season will include 8 touring shows, including several Broadway musicals, at the Fred Kavli Theatre.
The Marriott Theatre continues its highly acclaimed 2009 season with Hairspray, the show the New York Post calls "A great big fat gorgeous hit!" This all-new production of the Tony Award-winning international phenomenon explodes onto the Marriott Theatre stage September 23rd. Direct from Broadway, where it played for over 2,500 performances, the production begins previews September 23rd, opens Wednesday, September 30th at 8 p.m., and runs through December 6th, 2009. Chicagoland favorite and multiple Jeff Award winner Marc Robin (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Full Monty), has been tapped to direct and choreograph.
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to Philadelphia's Academy of Music! Performances begin on Nov. 3 and run through Nov. 8.
Lord of the Dance has announced its tour dates including the Seattle engagement on Saturday, November 7. Lord of the Dance will perform two shows only at the Paramount Theatre on November 7 at 2 pm and 8 pm.
Whatsonstage.com reports that Arlene Phillips, most famous for her choreography and directing work on shows such as SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER an STARLIGHT EXPRESS and for her recent stint on 'Strickly Come Dancing,' is directing and choreographing a new dance spectacle, SACRED FLAME, that will premiere at the O2 Arena on December 28th. The show will star Marti Pellow.
Sir Ian McKellen is confirmed to be the 2009 recipient of the William Shakespeare Award for Classical Theatre. He will be honored The Shakespeare Theatre Company at its annual gala on October 25th at the Harman Center for the Arts.
The Collegiate Chorale, led by new music director James Bagwell, announces its 68th season, including The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a concert performed live to the film on October 9 and 10, 2009 at 7:30pm at Radio City Music Hall; a Gala Evening, A Jubilant Song, on December 1, 2009 at 7pm at Carnegie Hall; the World Premiere Two Act Concert Version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie's rendering of The Grapes of Wrath on March 22, 2010 at 8pm at Carnegie Hall; and George Frideric Handel's Israel in Egypt, conducted by James Bagwell, on May 12, 2010 at 8pm at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York University.
The razzle-dazzle musical visits Philadelphia from September 15-20, 2009 starring JERRY SPRINGER, direct from London.
The Fountain Theatre expands its commitment to dance on the second Sunday of each month, partnering with Chitresh Das Dance Company to bring classical North Indian Kathak to Los Angeles audiences. Disciples of internationally renowned Kathak master and guru Pandit Chitresh Das will bring Mehfil-e, a series of dynamic dance and music performances, to the Fountain stage, kicking off on Sunday, October 11 at 7:30 pm.
Lord of the Dance (http://www.lordofthedance.com) has announced its next lineup of tour dates including Flint on October 23. Lord of the Dance will perform 1 show at The Whiting on October 23 at 8:00pm. For information visit www.thewhiting.com.
Harry Boychick - the great grandson of Grandma Sylvia -- remember her funeral? -- is becoming a man and ALMOST everyone is invited to his Bar Mitzvah! Invitations to The Boychick Affair-The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick -- one of the most anticipated Bar Mitzvahs of the 21st century - are going out now! Everyone - including A-Listers -- will be welcome.
Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical. As a Broadway/San Diego ~ A Nederlander Presentation, it will play the San Diego Civic Theatre from June 1 - 6, 2010.
Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management, and international producer Luis Alvarez are pleased to announce that Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith.
Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The 101 Dalmatians Musical will play the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for a limited engagement October 20-25, 2009.
Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. York makes her debut in The 101 Dalmatians Musical when the North American tour kicks off at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis on October 13, 2009.
Broadway In Chicago is excited to announce Drama Desk Award Winner Rachel York has joined the cast of the highly anticipated national stage production of The 101 Dalmatians Musical, based on the 1956 classic story written by Dodie Smith. Announced today by Magic Arts & Entertainment/Tix Productions, Troika General Management and international producer Luis Alvarez, York joins an impressive creative team in the starring role as the sinister Cruella de Vil, notorious for kidnapping Dalmatian puppies for their distinctive spots, in a one-of-a-kind musical adventure for the entire family about what it means to be a family, canine and courageous. The Chicago engagement will play the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited two week engagement February 16 - 28, 2010.
This year, one of the world's greatest classic tales hits the stage for the first time with THE 101 DALMATIANS MUSICAL.
Many graduates of the Franklin School for the Performing Arts are currently appearing with notable summer stock companies. Nadine Malouf of North Grafton (FSPA '05) is appearing in Rent at the Weston Playhouse in Vermont; Chris LeBeau of Holliston (FSPA '04) is currently featured in Crazy For You at The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, Meghan Trahan of Franklin (FSPA '04) is performing in Side Show with the Elden Street Players in Herndon, VA, Matt Rickard of Franklin (FSPA '04) is working with the Reagle Players in Waltham, Ma.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is proud to present an exciting year of diverse performances from compelling dance and unique comedy to magic and live music. The eclectic mix of programming is at the heart of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's mission to create a vibrant Cultural District neighborhood.
The razzle-dazzle musical visits Philadelphia from September 15-20, 2009 starring JERRY SPRINGER, direct from London.
The new musical Girls Vs Boys, a developmental production of the American Music Theatre Project at Northwestern University (AMTP) and The House Theatre of Chicago, begins performances Friday, July 10, in the Hal and Martha Hyer Wallis Theater on Northwestern University's Evanston campus.
Harry Boychick - the great grandson of Grandma Sylvia -- remember her funeral? -- is becoming a man and ALMOST everyone is invited to his Bar Mitzvah! Invitations to The Boychick Affair-The Bar Mitzvah of Harry Boychick -- one of the most anticipated Bar Mitzvahs of the 21st century - are going out now! Everyone - including A-Listers -- will be welcome.
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