Lawrence Brownlee Performs at Emory, 3/22February 25, 2013International opera tenor and Atlanta resident Lawrence Brownlee performs at Emory's Schwartz Center for Performing Arts on Friday, March 22, at 8 p.m., part of his 2013 US solo recital tour. Noted pianist Martin Katz accompanies him. They will perform works ranging from Giuseppe Verdi to traditional African American spirituals.
LA Philharmonic Announces 2013/14 New SeasonFebruary 25, 2013Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and President Deborah Borda today announced the 2013/14 season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This new season, the Orchestra's 95th, celebrates both the 10th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall and Gustavo Dudamel's 5th year as Music Director.
RDT's Young Dancer Workshop Set for 3/9 & 16February 25, 2013Repertory Dance Theatre is opening their studio to young dancers, ages 13-17, this March. Students are invited for a two day workshop (held over two weekends) to master the skills of dance partnering.
Voices of Afghanistan Comes to Hannaford Hall, 3/16February 25, 2013Portland Ovations presents Voices of Afghanistan, a traditional musical ensemble showcasing some of the finest musicians from Central Asia and Afghanistan at Hannaford Hall, USM Portland campus for an evening concert Saturday, March 16th at 8pm.
THE LION KING Cast Members Set for DIRTY BLONDE Benefit, 3/4February 25, 2013This very special one-time event will be held on Monday, March 4 at The Century Theatre located inside The Historic Gem Theatre at 333 Madison Street Detroit; MI. Tickets are currently on sale for $75.00 including dinner at the Century Grille beginning at 6:00PM.
ATC Extends COLUMBINUS Through 4/7February 25, 2013American Theater Company (ATC) announces new performance dates for its world premiere production of the revised version of columbinus, written by Stephen Karam and PJ Paparelli, with dramaturgy by Patricia Hersch, and conceived and directed by Artistic Director PJ Paparelli. The production is now extended through Sunday, April 7, 2013 at American Theater Company, 1909 W Byron St, Chicago, IL. columbinus has garnered rave critical reviews of its new third act, which premieres material devised from recent interviews with survivors of the Columbine High School Shootings, families of victims and residents of Littleton, Colorado. The new material includes never-before-released information on the shooters and their families and first-hand accounts of both the Columbine and Aurora shootings.
'Reality is Broken' Sandbox @ CTG Free Event Set for 3/8February 25, 2013Center Theatre Group presents a discussion between the visionary game designer, futurist and bestselling author of "Reality is Broken," Jane McGonigal, and playwright Jennifer Haley, winner of the 2012 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City, Friday, March 8 at 8 p.m.
Danny Scheie to Host Berkeley Rep's OVATION GalaFebruary 25, 2013On April 20, Berkeley Repertory Theatre invites guests to 'don their bowties, boas, and bling for the grandest, funniest, and most delicious party of the year. Join Danny Scheie - the Bay Area's prince of comedy - for OVATION, a night of delectable food, fine wine, and extravagant revelry to celebrate the neighborhood playhouse with an international reputation.'
MAMA AND HER BOYS Adds 3/21 PerformanceFebruary 25, 2013Due to overwhelming ticket demand, Mama and Her Boys at the new Underground Theatre, 955 West End Avenue (at W. 107th and Broadway) has added a performance on Thursday, March 21 at 7pm.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Mourns the Death of Conductor Laureate Wolfgang SawallischFebruary 25, 2013It is with great sadness that The Philadelphia Orchestra mourns the death of Wolfgang Sawallisch, conductor laureate of the Orchestra and its music director from 1993 to 2003. Mr. Sawallisch passed away on Friday at his home in Grassau, upper Bavaria, Germany. He was 89 years old. In a special tribute and dedication to him, the Orchestra performed Wagner's Siegfried Idyll to open its Sunday afternoon concert.
World Premiere Musical TRAILS Opens at Village Theatre, 3/14February 25, 2013Village Theatre's commitment to nurturing new musicals continues with the world premiere of TRAILS, opening March 14, 2013 at the Issaquah theatre. This musical expedition had its first reading in 2011 as part of Village Theatre's Festival of New Musicals; now, Village Theatre is preparing for a full scale production. The three TRAILS creators, Christy Hall (book), Jordan Mann (lyrics), Jeff Thomson (music), are all in town to work with local director Eric Ankrim and the talented NW-based cast and crew.
The Pink Collar Comedy Tour Comes to Luna Stage, 3/14February 25, 2013Stand-Up Comedy Night at Luna Stage, in celebration of Women's History Month, will present The Pink Collar Comedy Tour Thursday, March 14th at 8pm. These New York City based comics travel far and wide to bring their cutting-edge, hilarious stand-up to live audiences all around the country. And now, they're coming to Luna! It will be a very special treat to have all female comedians grace the stage.
Florida Studio Theatre Extends URBAN COWBOYS Through 4/6February 25, 2013Florida Studio Theatre's tribute to the toe-tapping sounds that brought Americans to their feet, Urban Cowboys, has once again been extended and will now play until April 6. The boot-scootin' revue opened in Florida Studio Theatre's (FST) John C. Court Cabaret on Friday, January 4 at 7:30pm. Tickets for the premiere music revue are now on sale through April 6, 2013 and can be purchased by phone at (941) 366-9000, online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, or by visiting the Box Office.
SCOOBY-DOO, ROCK OF AGES and More Set for Sony Centre For The Performing Arts in MarchFebruary 25, 2013The Sony Centre For The Performing Arts is gearing up for a month of musical madness this March with a unique offering of shows. The fun kicks off during March Break with the Mystery Inc. gang in SCOOBY-DOO LIVE! MUSICAL MYSTERIES, followed by the return of Toronto fan-favourite ROCK OF AGES. The month's musical offerings come to an end as the Sony Centre plays host to the Toronto debut of Maria Pages' AUTORRETRATO (Self Portrait), described as a virtuosic flamenco spectacle.