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Video: Luis Alfaro & Jon Fosse Deliver International World Theatre Day Message 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2024


The Global Theater Initiative is inviting all theatres, individual artists, institutions, and audiences to celebrate the 62nd annual World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024.

Cynthia Erivo & More to be Featured in New York Philharmonic 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024


The New York Philharmonic has revealed its 2024–25 season. Learn more about the season!

Bay Area Artists to Perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of LOVE SEPARATED IN LIFE…LOVE REUNITED IN HONOR
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 25, 2024


Bay Area artists Hope Briggs and Lawrence Beamen, alongside Atlanta's Sylvia Camille, will perform at the Tenth Anniversary Commemoration of a fallen Vietnam War hero in Washington, D.C. on March 9, 2024.

James Conlon Presents The Music Of William Grant Still And Alexander Zemlinsky, February-March 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 26, 2024


This February and March, James Conlon directs and curates a series of performances and events across Los Angeles highlighting the music of William Grant Still and Alexander Zemlinsky around the momentous return of Conlon’s Recovered Voices initiative at LA Opera featuring the Los Angeles premiere of Still’s Highway 1, USA and the revival of Zemlinsky’s The Dwarf (Der Zwerg) from February 24 to March 17. 

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!

Brooklyn Art Song Society Presents CIRCLES V: THE MINNESOTA CONNECTION
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2024


Brooklyn Art Song Society (BASS) continues its seasons on Friday, February 2 at 7:30PM at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn with Circles V: The Minnesota Connection.

Photos: Dr. Clarence B. Jones Visits PURLIE VICTORIOUS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2024


The Broadway production of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch by Ossie Davis welcomed Dr. Clarence B. Jones to the evening show over the weekend on Saturday, January 13. Check out photos here!

PAGLIACCI, THE MAGIC FLUTE & More Set for Seattle Opera 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024


Seattle Opera has unveiled its 2024/25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets!

X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X, to Have West Coast Premiere at Seattle Opera
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024


The groundbreaking opera X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X will receive its West Coast premiere at Seattle Opera February 24–March 9.

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE Is Coming To The Metro Theatre From �¿January 4-14, 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 28, 2023


First Impressions Theatre (Deep Cove) is on tour and making its first stop at Metro Theatre. ALWAYS … PATSY CLINE is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.

Japan Society to Present 'Transcending Time: Japanese Art & Technology' in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2023


Transcending Time: Japanese Art & Technology exhibition presented by Japan Society in January.

Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2023


Seattle Opera Announces Lineup For 60th Anniversary Concert featuring world-class singers in a celebration of the company's artistic highlights. Join them on May 11, 2024, at McCaw Hall for an unforgettable evening of music and memories.

Brooklyn Art Song Society to Present CIRCLES IV: LES SIX at First Unitarian Church of Brooklyn
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2023


Brooklyn Art Song Society presents Circles IV: Les Six, a program exploring the rebellious French composers who revolutionized music in the early 20th century. Don't miss this unique musical experience.

Review: OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR, Southwark Playhouse
by Mica Blackwell - Nov 24, 2023


Revolutionising musical theatre when it first premiered in 1963, Joan Littlewood’s Oh What A Lovely War found humour in expressing its anti-war sentiments to songs popular for the period, even garnering a film adaptation directed by Richard Attenborough.

Seattle Opera Appoints Chris Burkett Director Of Development
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2023


Seattle Opera has appointed Chris Burkett as the Director of Development. Burkett brings years of experience in building donor relationships to the role.

Trinity Repertory Company Joins Forces With Rhode Island Foundation and Rhode Island Community Food Bank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2023


Trinity Rep partners with Rhode Island Foundation and Rhode Island Community Food Bank to inspire giving during the holiday season.

Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir to Present WELCOME TO THE EARTHCHXRH!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 14, 2023


Reverend Billy and the Stop Shopping Choir will perform 'Welcome to the Earthchxrch!' every Sunday in October at Earthchxrch on Loisaida Ave. The show combines activism, entertainment, and music to confront climate grief and inspire activism.

Guest Blog: 'War as a Concept is a Circus': Director Nicky Allpress on Satire and Audience Connection in OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR
by Guest Author - Oct 4, 2023


When I began re-reading the original material I instantly felt drawn to a circus backdrop in terms of design and aesthetic. A troop of entertainers, from the Ringmaster to the clowns, coming together to put on a show in a worn-out tent filled with the ammunition needed to put on a touring show, travelling away from home.

Seattle Opera Chorus Offers Festive Program In One-of-A-Kind Holiday Chorus Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2023


Seattle Opera Chorus presents a festive program in a one-of-a-kind Holiday Chorus Concert, featuring seasonal tunes, opera gems, and choral favorites. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the impressive range of the renowned Seattle Opera Chorus.

Rev. Billy And The Stop Shopping Choir Set Five Shows In October
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 23, 2023


Rev. Billy and The Stop Shopping Choir will be performing five shows in October at Earthchxrch on Loisaida Ave. Each performance will be a one-of-a-kind show aimed at confronting climate grief, inspiring activism, and building community. Get all the event information here!

South Street Seaport Museum to Present Free Lecture on Discovery of Shackleton's Endurance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023


Join British marine archaeologist Mensun Bound at South Street Seaport Museum for a free lecture on the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton's lost ship, Endurance. Learn about the challenges of preserving shipwreck sites and the impact of climate change. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of the past and reflection on our planet's future.

Listen: Two New Barbra Streisand Albums Set For Release In October, Listen to the First Track!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2023


Two new albums featuring Barbra Streisand will be released next month. EVERGREENS: Celebrating Six Decades on Columbia Records and YENTL: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition will both be available on Friday, October 27. Learn more about both albums, and how to pre-order them now, here!

Trinity Repertory Company To Celebrate 60th Anniversary Season HOMECOMING �"  A NIGHT OF NOSTALGIA AND PERFORMANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023


Trinity Repertory Company, the State Theater of Rhode Island, announces a special event -- “Homecoming: Celebrating 60 Years of Trinity Rep,” to mark its milestone anniversary season. 

Wadada Leo Smith Premieres 4-Day Work AMERICA TRANSFORMED At Brooklyn College, September 8�"11
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2023


At 81 years of age, Wadada Leo Smith is deep in the midst of the most creative and prolific period of an already formidable career.

Seattle Opera to Celebrate 60th Anniversary with Exciting Lineup of Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 9, 2023


Learn about the upcoming events and festivities as Seattle Opera commemorates its 60th anniversary. Find out the details of their exciting lineup and plan your attendance accordingly.

The Connection FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Connection have there been?
The Connection has had 3 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1959, Off-Broadway which opened in 1961 and Off-Broadway which opened in 1963.

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