Festival 1979

Opened: May 16, 1979
Closing: unknown

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REVIEW: Andrew Lloyd Webber's TELL ME ON A SUNDAY Showcases Erin Clare's Beautiful Voice
by Jade Kops - Apr 20, 2024


Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s one act song cycle TELL ME ON A SUNDAY receives a rare staging at Hayes Theatre, showcasing Erin Clare as the solo character.

Theater Resources Unlimited Town Hall: Adding Accessibility To The D.E.I. Conversations In-Person & Virtual
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2024


Join Theater Resources Unlimited for their live monthly panel discussion on adding accessibility to D.E.I. conversations. The event, held both in-person and virtually, will be co-hosted by actor Carey Cox.

Atlanta Opera Presents Its Third Annual 96-Hour Opera Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024


Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.

Spotlight: SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 4, 2024


Don't Miss an Orchestral Version of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street!

2024 Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival to Take Place This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2024


Celebrate the 45th Anniversary Season of the CAPE COD CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL this summer! See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Theatre Life with Peter Anastos
by Elliot Lanes - Apr 2, 2024


Today’s subject Peter Anastos has been living his theatre life as one of the co-Founders of Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all- male dance troupe has been parodying the classics of ballet for 50 years now. You can see the company in action for three performances only from April fourth through sixth in the Opera House at Kennedy Center.

El Acervo De Octavio Paz Es Conservado Como Parte Fundamental Del Patrimonio Artístico De México
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 31, 2024


La Secretaría de Cultura federal y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) recuerdan al poeta, ensayista, luchador social, promotor cultural, traductor y diplomático mexicano Octavio Paz en el 110 aniversario de su nacimiento, que se conmemora este domingo 31 de marzo, a través del arduo trabajo de conservación de su acervo documental y personal del Premio Nobel de Literatura 1990 y cuyo legado es parte fundamental del patrimonio artístico de México.

Tory Kittles, Brittany Inge & Stori Ayers to Star in HOME on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2024


Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the complete cast for the new production of Home by Samm-Art Williams, not seen on Broadway in more than 40 years, directed by Kenny Leon. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ryan G. Hinds Will Host the 44th Dora Mavor Moore Awards; New Category Announced
by Joshua Wright - Mar 27, 2024


The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced today that the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held Monday, June 24th at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. The celebration will be hosted by Toronto theatre icon Ryan G. Hinds.

Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2024


The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical  will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!

Pasadena Symphony Appoints Brett Mitchell Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2024


Pasadena Symphony Board President Kimberly Winick has announce that the Board of Directors has appointed highly acclaimed conductor Brett Mitchell Music Director.

Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre Team Up To Present SISTER ACT the Musical In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024


Experience the joyous musical SISTER ACT, a co-production by Red Mountain Theatre and UAB Department of Theatre.

Historic Deertrees Theatre Announces 88th Summer Entertainment Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Historic Deertrees Theatre has announced its 88th season summer of events and entertainment. 

THE WHY OF MY CITY - FAIR GROUND Comes to ZACK Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024


The WHY of MY City – Fair Ground comes to ZACK Theatre in April. Performances are on April 18 and 19, 2024 at 7:00. 

Paula Poundstone & More to Perform at Berkshire Theatre Group This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024


Join Berkshire Theatre Group has revealed its spring lineup at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets!

James Conlon To Become Conductor Laureate Of LA Opera In 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2024


James Conlon, Music Director of LA Opera since 2006, has announced that the 2025/26 season will be his final season as music director.

Donna Lynne Champlin & More to Star in SWEENEY TODD at Virginia Arts Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024


Virginia Arts Festival will present Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Sweeney Todd in an orchestral performance. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
by Claudio Erlichman - Mar 12, 2024


The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.

Sarasota Opera Will Perform Haydn's DECEIT OUTWITTED This Week
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2024


Once again Sarasota Opera will produce a rarely heard work by a major composer when Joseph Haydn’s Deceit Outwitted (L’infedeltà delusa) opens, the last work in the company’s 2024 Winter Opera Festival.

El Museo De Arte Moderno Presenta La Gran Visión Italiana. Colección Farnesina, Curada Por Achille Bonito Oliva
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024


Explore the grand Italian vision with LA GRAN VISIÓN ITALIANA. COLECCIÓN FARNESINA, curated by Achille Bonito Oliva at the Museo de Arte Moderno, featuring 71 works from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation collection.

ArtsConnection Celebrates 45 Years in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024


This year ArtsConnection will celebrate their 45th year of serving NYC public school students with arts education in-school, afterschool and in community programs.

The Coterie To Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2024


Learn about The Coterie's new arts education programs for Kansas City youth funded by Spencer Fane Charitable Grant. Discover how this initiative will enrich the community through arts education.

Photos: In Rehearsal for FAITH HEALER At Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


Take a first look inside the rehearsal room of Faith Healer written by Olivier and Tony Award-winning Brian Friel and directed by the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre’s Artistic Director, Rachel O’Riordan.

The Coterie Will Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024


The Coterie, a not-for-profit professional theater for youth and family audiences, has received the 2024-2026 Charitable Giving Program grant in Kansas City.

Clarinetist Charles Neidich to Return to the WA Concert Series at Tenri Cultural Institute
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2024


Renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich will return to the WA Concert Series at Tenri Cultural Institute on March 1, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Festival FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Festival have there been?
Festival has had 1 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1979.

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