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Opened: June 15, 1971
Closing: July 25, 1971

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ODC/Dance Presents Its Annual Home Season DANCE DOWNTOWN
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2023


​​​​​​​ODC's flagship dance company, ODC/Dance, has announced program details for DANCE DOWNTOWN, the company's annual home season at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Dance Downtown runs Wednesday, March 29 through Sunday, April 2. In conjunction with Dance Downtown, the company's annual Gala will take place on Friday, March 31.

Bush/Marshall/Meyer/Meyer To Take The WYO Stage For One Night Only
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


American music masters Sam Bush, Mike Marshall, and Edgar Meyer join with George Meyer for a special collaboration unlike anything you've seen at the WYO on Saturday January 28 at 7pm.

Slovo Theater Group, Matt Braunger & More Announced for The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage December Schedule
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 23, 2022


Millennium Stage will offer free live community performances, streamed live, plus online programs and film screenings, Wednesday–Sunday each week throughout our campus.

New Jersey Repertory Company to Present EDEN PRAIRIE, 1971 Starting Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 18, 2022


New Jersey Repertory Company, located in Long Branch will present the National New Play Network premiere of “Eden Prairie, 1971” written by Mat Smart. Directed by Evan Bergman, the play stars Andrea Gallo, Oriana Lada, and Emilio Cuesta.

See Eva Noblezada, James Jackson Jr. & John-Andrew Morrison and More at The Green Room 42 This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2022


The Green Room 42 has announced their September line-up for in-person cabaret performances, featuring See Eva Noblezada, James Jackson Jr. & John-Andrew Morrison and more. See the full lineup here!

VIDEO: First Look At TAMBO & BONES At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022


The World premiere production of Dave Harris' new work, 'Tambo & Bones,' is now on stage in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre and continues through May 29. A co-production with Playwrights Horizons, this explosive new work from one of the country's fastest rising playwrights will be directed by Taylor Reynolds.

The Django to Welcome Today's Premier Swing Band, 15+ Vocalists, and Hot Latin Tuesday Nights This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2022


THE DJANGO will bring another month of stellar jazz by some of the field’s heroes alongside young, emerging artists.

TAMBO & BONES Opens May 8 At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2022


The World premiere production of Dave Harris' new work, “Tambo & Bones,” opens in Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre on May 8 at 6:30 p.m. and continues through May 29. A co-production with Playwrights Horizons, this explosive new work from one of the country's fastest rising playwrights will be directed by Taylor Reynolds.

W. Tré Davis, Tyler Fauntleroy & More to Star in TAMBO & BONES at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2022


Casting has been announced for the World premiere production of Dave Harris’ new work, “Tambo & Bones,” coming to Los Angeles at the Center Theatre Group’s Kirk Douglas Theatre May 1 through May 29, 2022, opening May 8, 2022.

New Film Series at Japan Society to Hold Screenings from May 13th through June 3rd
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 13, 2022


Japan Society presents Part of the Okinawa in Focus series and the Globus Film Series, Visions of Okinawa: Cinematic Reflections. The screenings of these films are set for May 13th through June 3rd. In-theater screenings are set for May 13th through May 21st. Virtual screenings will run from May 14th through June 3rd. The films will be available to stream in North America or globally. For details, see the individual titles of the films below. 

Lani Hall to Release First Album in 24 Years
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022


Lani Hall recently announced her new album, Seasons of Love. The album marks the artist's first studio release in over 20 years and features her long time partner Herb Alpert both on trumpet and acting as co-producer. Today she has also released the single “Here Comes The Sun,” her take on the George Harrison penned Beatles classic.

The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE Appoints New Faculty, Fellows, and Launches Creative Writing Fellowship Program
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2022


The Africa Institute in Sharjah, UAE---a center for research, documentation, and study of Africa and its diaspora---has announced seven new faculty appointments, fellows of its Research Fellowship Program, the fellows of its inaugural class of Global Africa Translation Fellows, and the launch of a new Creative Writing fellowship program.

25 Theater Books for Your Winter 2022 Reading List
by Team BWW - Jan 29, 2022


Winter is here and what better time of year to stay in and snuggle up with a great book? You're in luck, because this year, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 25 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's winter reading list.

Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - Jan 18, 2022


Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the full list of nominees now!

New England Conservatory Announces Spring Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2022


New England Conservatory has announced their spring 2022 Season. Highlights include NEC Wind Ensemble and Choirs offer a 50th anniversary celebration of the Wind Ensemble by presenting Igor Stravinsky's 'Symphony of Psalms,' and the world premiere commission of Chris Brubeck's first wind ensemble piece, 'Fifty'.

Major Retrospective Of Alma W. Thomas At Frist Art Museum Examines Artist's Wide-Ranging Creative Life
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2022


The Frist Art Museum presents Alma W. Thomas: Everything Is Beautiful, a comprehensive overview of the artist's long, dynamic life (1891–1978) and multifaceted career that was defined by constant creativity.

MOCA Toronto's Online Platform 'Shift Key' Launches New Film And Video Offerings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2021


Curated by Carly Whitefield, Assistant Curator, International Art at Tate Modern, What we carry forward touches upon specific questions and themes raised in the Museum's inaugural triennial Greater Toronto Art 2021 (GTA21), and expands this dialogue with the participation of eight international artists.

Works & Process at the Guggenheim Continues Fall 2021 Season with The Met, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2021


Works & Process will continue its fall 2021 Season with more evening performances in the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Peter B. Lewis Theater this November and December at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128.

FUNNY GIRL Adds Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch & Jared Grimes; Previews Begin This March At the August Wilson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021


Excited for FUNNY GIRL's return to Broadway? We've got casting news today about Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch and Jared Grimes joining the cast for the first Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, April 30- with Betty Buckley, Donna Murphy, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2021


Today (April 30) in live streaming: Broadway Rocks the Who!, Stars in the House reunites The Mystery of Edwin Drood, and more!

Gaither Gospel Classic 'Because He Lives' Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 17, 2021


Fifty years later, “Because He Lives” has been recorded by a long list of artists, including Alabama, the Gaither Vocal Band, Matt Maher, Bradley Walker, David Osborne, Guy Penrod, Jimmy Fortune, Kristin Chenoweth, Órla Fallon, Rudy Pérez, Steven Curtis Chapman and many others.

Tony Winner Peg Murray Passes Away at 96 Years Old
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 4, 2020


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen star Peg Murray, who won a Tony Award for her performance in the original cast of Cabaret, passed away last week. She was 96 years old.

Portland Duo Wonderly Steps Out From Behind The Curtains For New Release STORY WE TELL VOLUME 1
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2020


What if longtime friends Jim Brunberg and Ben Landsverk came clean about the fact that their bevy of instrumental theme songs and film soundtracks-including the New York Times' famed podcast The Daily, Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar Radio, and many indie film scores-were only half of the story?

Long Beach Opera Announces Three Programs For Fall 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2020


While the Covid-19 pandemic has shuttered many performing arts organizations around the world, Long Beach Opera (LBO) has been industriously devising live innovative performance opportunities for both its artists and audiences. 

The Little OPERA Theatre Of NY Streams Free Production Highlights
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2020


The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) streams highlights of its productions of Owen Wingrave, Piramo e Tisbe, L'Amant Anonyme, Slow Dusk & Markheim, available to view for free.

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