My City 2011 - Articles Page 9

Opened: September 15, 2011
Closing: November 05, 2011

My City - 2011 - West End History , Info & More

Almeida Theatre
Almeida St, The Angel, London N1 1TA, United Kingdom London

How would you feel if, 15 years after you last saw them, you bumped into the one person who had the biggest influence on your life?



On a dusky evening, old friends Richard and Julie find their primary school headmistress lying on a park bench in the shadow of St Paul's Cathedral. As they become reacquainted with her and the other teachers that helped shape them, memories of their vivid and imaginative lessons come to life and their tales of London inspire Richard and Julie once more.



Stephen Poliakoff's first new theatre play for over a decade celebrates the power of storytelling to raise the human spirit.

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The Playwrights Realm Extends World Premiere of Emma Horwitz's MARY GETS HERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


The Playwrights Realm will present a one-week extension of the world premiere production of 2021/22 Realm Writing Fellow Emma Horwitz’s Mary Gets Hers.

The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Present World Premiere Of Mendelssohn's Rendition Of Bach's Saint Matthew Passion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2023


The Bach Choir of Bethlehem will present a ground-breaking world premiere of Mendelssohn's interpretation of the Saint Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach on Saturday afternoon, November 4, 2023, 3 p.m. at Packer Memorial Chapel at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

NY Time Best-Selling Author Peter Reynolds Partners With The Boch Center For International Dot Day, September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2023


As millions of people around the globe are preparing to celebrate International Dot Day this month, a grassroots “creativity and courage” movement, New York Times #1 best-selling children's book author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds - whose best-selling picture book The Dot inspired the worldwide event - is coming to the Boch Center. International Dot Day inspires young and old to embrace the power of personal creativity to help make their mark on the world and move it to a better place. 

Bombay Bicycle Club Releases New Single 'Turn the World On'
by Michael Major - Sep 13, 2023


Production comes from Paul Epworth on the track Heaven and Ben Allen who co-produces Turn The World On—the band previously worked with Allen on their hit single “Shuffle” back in 2011. The record was mixed by Dave Fridmann (renowned for his work with The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT, HAIM).

Alexandra Silber, Jack DiFalco & More to Star in OUR CLASS at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2023


OUR CLASS, the award-winning play by Polish writer Tadeusz Słobodzianek, will be performed for the first time in New York at Brooklyn Academy of Music. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Playwrights Realm Unveils 2023-24 Cohort of Writing Fellows and Scratchpad Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2023


The Playwrights Realm has revealed its 2023-2024 cohort: a dynamic group of storytellers participating in its Writing Fellows program.

Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023


Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams and Joshua Henry will perform at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.

Art Center Sarasota's New Season Opens With Four Exhibits Beginning Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023


Art Center Sarasota's 2023-2024 exhibition season will begins with four exhibits, October 12-November 11.

Richard Cortez, The Hot Sardines, and More to Play Birdland This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023


Check out the details on all jazz programming at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater running September 11th - September 24th here!

Interview: Maria-Christina Oliveras of HADESTOWN at The Orpheum Theatre & San Jose Center For The Performing Arts Is Thrilled to Return to the Bay Area
by Jim Munson - Sep 8, 2023


BroadwayWorld checks in with Maria-Christina Oliveras who is playing Persephone in the national tour of Tony-Award winning Best Musical 'Hadestown' in San Francisco Sept 12-17 and San Jose September 26 - October 1.

LOVE! VALOUR! COMPASSION! Kicks Off Island City Stage's 12th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023


 Love! Valour! Compassion! - Terrence McNally's most honored and celebrated play about eight gay friends who spend the holidays over one summer at one's beautiful hundred-year-old house in upstate New York, kicks off Island City Stage’s 12th season. Learn more about the production here!

Carbonell Awards Names New Coordinator & Adds Five New Judges For 2023-24 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2023


Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida's most highly coveted recognition of theatrical and performance excellence, today announced that Elizabeth Dashiell has joined the nonprofit organization as Carbonell Coordinator for the 2023-2024 season.

Interview: Jonathan Slavin's High on Introducing Us to FREUD ON COCAINE
by Gil Kaan - Sep 4, 2023


The world premiere of Howard Skora’s Freud on Cocaine opens September 8, 2023, at the Whitefire Theatre. Howard also directs this comedy based on Freud’s Cocaine Papers with the cast of Jonathan Slavin, Barry Brisco, Kim Hopkins, Aaron LaPlante, Sara Maraffino, Sigute Miller and Amy Smallman-Winston. Jonathan graciously carved out some time from his rehearsals as the titular character Freud to answer a few of my analyzing queries.

PHILADELPHIA BOUND? Fall Presents Over 120 Festivals, Block Parties, Shows, Charity Events and More
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 3, 2023


Are you bound for the Philadelphia area this fall.  There’s so much to see and do that our readers will like to know about. 

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on Broadway- A Complete Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 2, 2023


Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Boston Ballet Reveals its Fall Experience Program
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


Boston Ballet and Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen present Fall Experience, a program featuring four ballets that will awaken your senses and touch your soul. Boston Ballet is the first American company to perform Akram Khan's profound Vertical Road.

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Comes to Kansas City Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023


Kansas City Repertory Theatre opens its 60th Anniversary 2023-24 season with the timeless passionate tour-de-force, Cyrano de Bergerac, written by Edmond Rostand, freely adapted by Martin Crimp and directed by Associate Artistic Director Nelson T. Eusebio III. Performances run September 5 through 24, 2023, at Spencer Theatre.   

Common King Release 'Celebration' & Touring Dates
by Michael Major - Aug 28, 2023


With musical influences that include Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, Michael Jackson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind and Fire, Bob Marley, Common Kings’ approach brings diverse people together for a good time. There’s also a strong connection with the post-punk ska scene.

San Diego Opera's Season Opens With a Concert With Latonia Moore and J'Nai Bridges
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023


San Diego Opera’s 2023-2024 Season opens with the exciting return of soprano Latonia Moore and mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 7:30 PM in concert at the Balboa Theatre with the San Diego Symphony.

The Green Room 42 to Present Australian Drag and Theater Legend Trevor Ashley Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 27, 2023


THE GREEN ROOM 42 – the intimate concert venue dubbed Broadway's “off-night hotspot” by The New York Times – will present Australian drag and theater legend Trevor Ashley, best known from the TV hit “Queen of the Universe,” in the new show “Queen of the Moment” for two performances on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, September 15 at 9:30 PM.

New York Debut of THE FABULIST FOX SISTER is Coming to The Green Room 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023


Get ready for the highly anticipated New York debut of THE FABULIST FOX SISTER at The Green Room 42. Don't miss this limited engagement performance! Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

Review: 10x10x10 2023 At Fells Point Corner Theatre: Longer Than A Tweet, Shorter Than An Indictment
by Cybele Pomeroy - Aug 21, 2023


Ten playwrights offer ten-minute plays performed by an ensemble of ten actors in the Fells Point Corner Theatre's annual 10x10x10 competition. Strong writing dominates the production, and each piece is different enough from its fellows that determining the “best” show is challenging, as the plays vary widely in format, pacing, tone and subject.

BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONY to Return to Mexico With Four City Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023


Bugs Bunny and friends are returning to Mexico with a four-city tour this autumn. Don't miss this unforgettable concert experience in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Puebla, and Monterrey.

Vineyard Theatre Sets World Premiere & New York Premiere for 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2023


Discover the eagerly anticipated lineup of world premiere and New York premiere shows coming to Vineyard Theatre for their 2023-24 season. Get all the details on performance dates and highlights in this comprehensive article.

Hartford Stage Announces New Members of the Board of Directors and Stage One Emerging Leaders
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 19, 2023


The Hartford Stage Board of Directors at their Annual Meeting held on Tuesday, June 20 announced the one-year extension of current Board President, Jack Sennott, who will continue to work alongside Artistic Director Melia Bensussen and Managing Director Cynthia Rider leading Hartford Stage.

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