Vienna State Opera Announces LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR Cast ChangesJune 15, 2012Hibla Gerzmava singt die Titelpartie in 'Lucia di Lammermoor' an der Wiener Staatsoper in den Vorstellungen am 20. und 24. Juni 2012 anstelle der erkrankten Diana Damrau. Die russische Sopranistin gibt damit ihr Hausdebüt im Haus am Ring. Diana Damrau wird aller Voraussicht nach die Lucia in den Vorstellungen am 27. und 30. Juni 2012 singen.
Vienna State Opera Announces Four Performances of ELEKTRAJune 15, 2012Vier Vorstellungen von Richard Strauss' 'Elektra' stehen ab 18. Juni 2012 auf dem Spielplan der Wiener Staatsoper. Ihre Rollendebüts im Haus am Ring geben Linda Watson als Elektra, Anne Schwanewilms als Chrysothemis, Herbert Lippert als Aegisth und Albert Dohmen als Orest. KS Agnes Baltsa ist als Klytämnestra zu erleben. Am Dirigentenpult: Simone Young.
Franck de Las Mercedes’s The Peace Box Joins ART TAKES TIMES SQUAREJune 15, 2012Franck de Las Mercedes's The Peace Box has been selected to be exhibited in one of the most iconic locations in the world. As part of 'Art Takes Times Square', a massive, global art project curated by the Times Square Alliance and Chashama, The Priority Boxes will make their big screen debut - on 9ft x 12ft LED screens!
Will Hornyak Storyteller Performance and Workshop Set for Today and TomorrowJune 15, 2012Will Hornyak teaches storytelling at Marylhurst University in Portland, Oregon and performs throughout the Northwest. He was named Artist of the Year by Young Audiences of Oregon and was awarded the Brimstone Grant by the National Storytelling Network for his environmental education program "Living Streams: Stories for Healthy Watersheds."
Betty Buckley to Offer NYC Workshop in AugustJune 15, 2012Following the successful run of her new show, "Ah, Men! The Boys of Broadway!" at Feinstein's, Broadway star Betty Buckley returns to New York this August to offer her Song Interpretation & Monologue Master Class at T. Schreiber Studio and Theatre.
FREUD’S NAKED TRUTHS Premieres 7/3 on the Smithsonian ChannelJune 14, 2012Lucian Freud, the controversial grandson of Sigmund Freud, has been called 'one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. His extraordinary portraits- of children, lovers, gangsters, supermodels, even the Queen of England - pushed the boundaries of art and broke world records at auction. They also enraged sitters and ended friendships.'
'Malocchio: The Truth about The Evil Eye' Set for 6/24 at the Historic Garibaldi-Meucci MuseumJune 14, 2012Have you ever had a string of bad luck and wondered if perhaps it wasn't just bad luck? On Sunday, June 24, at 1 p.m., Rosemary Feterik will present 'Malocchio: The Truth about 'The Evil Eye.' In an enlightening look at the misconceptions about this Italian folk tradition, Ms. Feterik will discuss beliefs related to the "evil eye" -how it happens, and what can be done to protect against it. Discussion, input and questions are welcome, and a demonstration will be performed.
Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts Opens 67th Season, 6/25June 14, 2012On Saturday, June 23, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts opens its 67th annual Summer Music Festival with an evening of Mendelssohn. Celebrated violinist Gil Shaham opens the program with Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64.
Martina McBride Plays the Beacon Theatre, 10/25June 14, 2012Martina McBride, who has already kicked off the first of several intimate theatre performances across the country as part of her ONE NIGHT tour, will appear at the legendary Beacon Theatre on Thursday, October 25 at 8PM.
Usdan Center's USDAN UNIVERSITY Set for 7/15June 14, 2012Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, (www.usdan.com), will present the 9th annual Usdan University, the popular one-day summer arts camp experience for grownups, on Sunday July 15, 2012 from 9 AM to 2:30 PM.
TheatreWorks to Present UPRIGHT GRAND, 7/11-8/10June 14, 2012TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley, launches its 43rd season with the world premiere of UPRIGHT GRAND, a play with live music by acclaimed playwright Laura Schellhardt (Auctioning the Ainsleys). A hit at last year's New Works Festival, this tender and intelligent portrait of the complex relationship between a father and daughter will be helmed by TheatreWorks New Works Director Meredith McDonough. Dan Hiatt will star as aging songwriter "Pops," with Renata Friedman as "Kiddo" and Brett Ryback as "The Accompanist." UPRIGHT GRAND plays July 11 - August 10, 2011 (press opening July 14) at TheatreWorks at the Lucie Stern Theatre in Palo Alto. For tickets ($24-$73) and information the public may call (650) 463-1960 or visit www.theatreworks.org.
Indianapolis Opera Announces 2012-2013 SeasonJune 14, 2012A combination of grand and modern operas will be performed during Indianapolis Opera's 37th season, at both Clowes Memorial Hall and the Frank and Katrina Basile Opera Center. From Akhnaten, a new partnership with the Indiana University Opera Theater, to Amahl and the Night Visitors, a new holiday tradition, to the eerie story of The Flying Dutchman, this season's lineup offers something for everyone.
Ray of Light Theatre Presents SWEENEY TODD, 7/12-8/11June 14, 2012Ray of Light Theatre (www.rayoflighttheatre.com), San Francisco's inimitable non-profit musical theatre company, is pleased to present Stephen Sondheim's award-winning musical thriller Sweeney Todd to San Francisco. Haunting, sinister and darkly funny, Sweeney Todd is armed to give you the creeps in a way most musicals can't. You'll learn about this sordid character, watch as his sanity crumbles and sit agape as he begins a closely-shaved killing spree that leaves the residents of Fleet Street both terrified and well-fed. Featuring a talented cast of local performers and a live, on-stage orchestra.
THE LION KING North American Tour Opens Tonight in GreenvilleJune 14, 2012The Greenville premiere of Disney's THE LION KING opens tonight, Thursday, June 14 at 7:30pm at the Peace Center for a limited engagement of four weeks through Sunday, July 8. In Greenville, THE LION KING plays Tuesday through Thursday evenings at 7:30pm, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm, Sunday evenings at 6:30pm, Saturday matinees at 2:00pm and Sunday matinees at 1:00pm. There will be a 7:30pm performance on Monday, July 2 and a 2:00pm matinee performance on Thursday, July 5. There will not be a performance on Wednesday, July 4.