Life and Death of an American 1939

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Review: The Rule of Threes: The GNSO Performs Soros, Price and Mahler at Aquinas Hall, Newburgh
by Peter Danish - Apr 3, 2024


Programming is a key element in the lifeblood of every symphony orchestra.  Finding the right blend of old and new, of familiar and unfamiliar, of modern and traditional, of the accessible and the more challenging; this is the task.

Baryshnikov Arts to Present MERCE / MISHA / MORE_A Film Event Featuring Cunningham, Baryshnikov & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024


As part of its new 2024 Spring Season, Baryshnikov Arts will present MERCE / MISHA / MORE_A Film Event, featuring Cunningham, Baryshnikov, Jacquelin Harris, Chalvar Monteiro and the Merce Cunningham Dance Company.

CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama to Feature Performances by Calidore, Schumann, Cremona, and Escher Quartets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2024


CMS Winter Festival: Quartet Panorama, taking place in February and March showcases the future of string quartets. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Symphony Space Announces New Programs For Spring 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Symphony Space has announced additional Spring 2024 programming. The coming months abound with bespoke evenings that offer playful and candid experiences of some of today's most beloved voices in music, literature, theater, and more.

Symphony Space Unveils Spring 2024 Programming Featuring George Takei, Judy Collins & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2024


Symphony Space has revealed additional Spring 2024 programming. See performance dates and learn who is taking part!

West Boca Theatre Company to Present Five Plays as Part of Levis JCC Sandler Center's 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2023


Discover the exciting lineup of five professional and topical musical, comedic, and dramatic performances presented by the West Boca Theatre Company as part of the Levis JCC Sandler Center's comprehensive season of arts, culture, and learning. Don't miss these limited-engagement live performances at the Levis JCC Sandler Center.

Levis JCC Reveals West Boca Theatre Company 2023-2024 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023


 The Levis JCC Sandler Center has revealed this season’s award-winning line-up of five professional and topical musical, comedic and dramatic performances presented by West Boca Theatre Company.

The Wadsworth Atheneum Unveils October Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 11, 2023


Discover the exciting October events happening at The Wadsworth Atheneum. From art exhibitions to film screenings, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Bucks County Playhouse to Offer Charter Bus Trips From NYC For BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Starring Kate Baldwin
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 26, 2023


Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA is offering a special opportunity for New York City area theatre lovers to see its acclaimed production of “The Bridges of Madison County” starring Kate Baldwin (“Finnian's Rainbow,” “Hello, Dolly!') and Nicholas Rodriquez (“Tarzan,” “The Sound of Music” national tour) with a new, bus and theater package.

Kate Baldwin & Rodriguez to Star in THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Bucks County Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2023


Get ready for a captivating evening of romance as Kate Baldwin and Nicholas Rodriguez star in the Tony-winning musical 'The Bridges of Madison County' at Bucks County Playhouse.Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience.

PURLIE VICTORIOUS Starring Leslie Odom, Jr. Sets September Opening Night Date on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2023


The first Broadway revival of the American comedy Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by legendary Ossie Davis will officially open in September. Learn how to purchase tickets!

59E59 Theaters to Present PREJUDICE AND PRIDE, Primary Stages' DIG, and More in Summer 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - May 23, 2023


59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) has announced their Summer 2023 Season.

Lucas Hnath, Trevor Nunn, Noel Coward, and More Set For The Orange Tree Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023


The Orange Tree (OT) has announced its first full year of programming under new Artistic Director Tom Littler. It features world and European premieres by Zoe Cooper and Lucas Hnath; revivals from Mustapha Matura, Noël Coward and Oliver Goldsmith; directors including Trevor Nunn and Matthew Dunster; and Niamh Cusack headlining the first major London revival of Polly Stenham's breakout hit That Face.

Merrimack Repertory Theatre to Present GASLIGHT, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and More in 2023-24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - May 2, 2023


Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) has announced its 2023-2024 Season of five plays, celebrating the company's 45th Anniversary Season bringing the best new plays and musicals from national artists to Lowell and the entire Merrimack Valley region.

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Announces 2023-24 Season Featuring 51 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2023


The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center has announced its 2023-24 season, which celebrates the passing of the artistic torch and the theme of Legacy, with the final farewell concerts of two esteemed American string quartets, both with long histories at CMS.

Colburn School Awarded Federal Grant to Preserve Archives of Music Pioneer, Dachau Survivor Herbert Zipper
by Stephi Wild - Jan 24, 2023


As Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches, The Colburn School is proud to announce that it has received a prestigious Save America's Treasures grant to preserve and digitize the Herbert and Trudl Zipper Archive at Colburn. Herbert Zipper, for whom Colburn's Zipper Hall is named, was a pioneer of the community music movement and had a deep commitment that every student should be able to participate in the performing arts.

Film at Lincoln Center Announces Jordan Peele Curation
by Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022


Widely hailed as one of this century’s great directorial debuts, Jordan Peele’s era-defining Get Out injected new life into horror with its witty subversion of racial politics and elitist social mores. Two years later, his wildly entertaining Us plumbed everything from isolationist fears and late-capitalist power structures to the rich lineage.

The Museum of Modern Art Announces The 2023 Line-Up For TO SAVE AND PROJECT
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2022


The Museum of Modern Art announces To Save and  Project: The 19th MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation, the latest edition of  the annual festival dedicated to celebrating newly preserved and restored films from  archives, studios, distributors, foundations, and independent filmmakers from around the world.

Review: THE GOOD SHIP ST. LOUIS at Upstream Theater
by Steve Callahan - Nov 14, 2022


The world premiere of 'The Good Ship St. Louis' is beautiful, theatrical, stylish, poetic, rich. It's a gracefully told tale of doomed refugees.

Take A Look Back at Gabriel Byrne's Journey on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022


Internationally renowned actor and writer Gabriel Byrne has returned to Broadway in his acclaimed solo show, Walking with Ghosts, adapted from his best-selling memoir of the same name. Learn more about Byrne's journey on Broadway by taking a walk down memory lane through his past credits!

Full Cast Announced For World Première Of Christopher Isherwood's A SINGLE MAN at Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022


Troupe, in association with Park Theatre, today announce the full cast for the world première of Christopher Isherwood's A Single Man, in a new adaptation from Simon Reade with direction by Philip Wilson.

Dee Dee Bridgewater & Charity Angél Dawson to Lead Industry Presentation of ELLA: AN AMERICAN MIRACLE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2022


ELLA: An American Miracle, a new musical written by Anna Deavere Smith (Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Notes From The Field) and featuring music from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook, is currently in development, with an upcoming work session held from August 25-September 21 to conclude with a private industry presentation.

OPERA America Awards $100,000 To Support Opera By Women At Seven Opera Companies
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2022


OPERA America announces its latest support of women composers with Commissioning Grants to seven opera companies across the country through its Opera Grants for Women Composers program.

Previews: AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Cape Playhouse
by Kristen Morale - Jul 31, 2022


Based on the book by Craig Lucas and inspired by the seven-time Academy Award-winning 1952 musical comedy film, An American in Paris brings the legendary music of George and Ira Gershwin to the stage from August 3rd -13th. Featuring such classics as “I Got Rhythm,” “S’Wonderful” and “Shall We Dance”, this marks the show’s debut performance on a Cape Cod theater’s stage. With a timeless story and unforgettable characters, audiences have something quite special to look forward to this August.

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