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NYMF Announces Extensions for ENCORE, FAT CAMP, F#@KING UP EVERYTHING & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 17, 2009
Due to popular demand, the following shows have added additional performances: Encore: Friday, October 2nd at 5pm Fat Camp: Friday, October 2nd at 4pm
Alan Gilbert & The Philharmonic Launch New Season With Mahler's Symphony No. 3 & More
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2009
Alan Gilbert will launch the New York Philharmonic's 168th season's subscription concerts in his new role as Music Director, conducting works that reflect his interest in creating programs that feature established repertoire and new and lesser-known music in innovative contexts.
TCG Announces 9th Round Of New Generations Program Recipients
by Reynard Loki - September 15, 2009
Thirteen theatres (13) theatres and ten (10) individuals have been selected to participate in the ninth round of the New Generations Program, a grant initiative cooperatively designed by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Theatre Communications Group (TCG). In nine rounds of the program, over $12.5 million in grants have been awarded to over 200 theatres in support of three grant objectives.
Ann Bartek and the Milk Can Theatre Company Awarded 2009 Princess Grace Award
by Alexandra Johnson - September 15, 2009
On August 11th The Princess Grace Foundation-USA announced their 2009 award winners in theatre, dance & film. Set designer Ann Bartek, who has worked extensively with Milk Can (Galileo, Running, The 5 Borough Plays, The Science Plays, P.O.V., and By Oscar Micheaux), in conjunction with The Milk Can Theatre Company, has been awarded the Theater Fellowship, Pierre Cardin Theater Award.
Governor Mario Cuomo's Vintage 77B Radio Microphone to Make Stage Debut in Diverse City Theater's RACE MUSIC
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
Former Governor Mario Cuomo came to the rescue of Diverse City Theater's production of Race Music written by Warren Bodow, the former president of WQXR, when he agreed to lend his RCA 77B broadcast microphone.
Photo Flash: Broadway Tonight with Menken and Friends
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 15, 2009
Premier Performing Arts, a non-profit professional theatre company producing in Westchester County, presented its inaugural fundraiser, Broadway Tonight with Alan Menken and Friends, at the Tarrytown Music Hall to an enthusiastic crowd.
Kaufman Center And NYFOS Present WHERE WE COME FROM 10/13 At Merkin Concert Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2009
Kaufman Center and New York Festival of Song (NYFOS, www.nyfos.org) will present Where We Come From on Tuesday October 13, 8 PM at Merkin Concert Hall at Kaufman Center.
Toy Box Theatre Company Kicks Off 8th Season With Adaptation of 'TIS PITY SHE'S A WHORE 9/26
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2009
To kick off their 8th season, Toy Box Theatre Company presents an adaptation of John Ford's 'Tis Pity She's a Whore, opening on September 26, 2009. The classic tragedy will be scored with live, original music by Brooklyn based rockers, Colonna Sonora. Performances will be at Teatro IATI, 64 E. 4th Street, New York, NY.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis Returns To MAC 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2009
On Saturday, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. nine-time GRAMMY® award winner, Wynton Marsalis, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra return to Mesa Arts Center for a swinging night of jazz.
NY Philharmonic Receives $10 Million Gift From Henry R. Kravis Endow Its New Composer-in-Residence position
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2009
The New York Philharmonic will receive a $10 million gift from Henry R. Kravis in honor of his wife, Marie-Josée Kravis, to endow its new Composer-in-Residence position, a major initiative of Alan Gilbert's tenure as Music Director, which begins this month.
Elizabeth LaCause Named Executive Director Of Rioult
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 14, 2009
Hope Greenfield, Chair of the Board of RIOULT, has announced the appointment of Elizabeth LaCause as Executive Director, beginning immediately.
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater Presents 'Great Music for a Great City': Celebrating the Birthday and Legacy of Antonin Dvorak 9/12
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2009
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presents the first concert of its Fall 2009 Season - part of the classical music series Great Music for a Great City - Celebrating the Birthday and Legacy of Antonin Dvo?ak, on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is FREE.
NY Philharmonic Set To Premiere TIME TURNS ELASTIC By Phish's Trey Anastasio At Carnegie Hall 9/12
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2009
The New York Philharmonic will give the New York premiere of Time Turns Elastic - a work for vocals, electric guitar, and orchestra composed by Trey Anastasio, lead singer and guitarist of Phish, and his longtime collaborator, Don Hart - at Carnegie Hall, Saturday, September 12, 2009, at 8:00 p.m.
NYMF Announces Casting For 2009 Festival, Extensions Announced for COUNT TO TEN, HURRICANE and PLAGUED
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 11, 2009
In the glory days of the movie musical, folks joked that MGM stood for 'Makes Great Musicals' and it boasted more stars than in the heavens.
CityListen Audio Tours Releases 'Walkin' Broadway'; Features Stories From Broadway Creators and Artists
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 11, 2009
CityListen Audio Tours Releases Walkin' Broadway, featuring exclusive stories from creators and artists behind dozens of Broadway classics. The Audio Walking Tour of New York City?s theater district is hosted by Peabody Award winning broadcaster and producer Elliott Forrest.
Andrea Bocelli Performs Handel, Bach, Schubert & More 9/8, 9/9, 9/11 At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2009
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Stella Adler Studio Announces 4th Annual Harold Clurman Festival Lineup, Begins 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 10, 2009
The Stella Adler Studio of Acting will be holding its 4th annual Harold Clurman Festival of the Arts this fall, bringing artists and activists together to discuss the relationship between art and social activism. Events will take place beginning on September 18th and end on September 28th.
Andrea Bocelli Performs Handel, Bach, Schubert & More 9/8, 9/9, 9/11 At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2009
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Andrea Bocelli Performs Handel, Bach, Schubert & More 9/8, 9/9, 9/11 At Carnegie Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2009
Tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his Carnegie Hall debut with three acoustic performances of arias by Handel, Bach, Schubert, Bellini, Verdi, and other composers on An Evening with Andrea Bocelli and the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Asher Fisch, Tuesday, September 8, Wednesday, September 9, and Friday, September 11, 2009, all at 8:00 p.m.
Miller Theatre At Columbia Presents 3rd Season Of Free Lunchtime Concerts; Koh, Hochman, Weilerstein Play Solo Bach In Philosophy Hall
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 03, 2009
Miller Theatre at Columbia University kicks off the third year of its acclaimed LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
NEW ISLAND FESTIVAL Provides Shows, Installations, and Music Acts For All Ages
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2009
The New Island Festival will provide many theatrical shows, art installations and music acts that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater Presents 'Great Music for a Great City': Celebrating the Birthday and Legacy of Antonin Dvorak 9/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2009
The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presents the first concert of its Fall 2009 Season - part of the classical music series Great Music for a Great City - Celebrating the Birthday and Legacy of Antonin Dvo?ak, on Saturday, September 12, 2009 at 7:30pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is FREE.
Brooklyn Center Kicks Off 55th Season With Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO 9/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - September 01, 2009
Brooklyn Center launches its 55th anniversary season with Irving Berlin's I LOVE A PIANO on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 3pm at the Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts.
Groff, De Shields, Kandel Set For Public's THE BACCHAE, Runs at Delacorte 8/11-8/30
by BWW News Desk - August 30, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced casting for the Shakespeare in the Park production of Euripides' THE BACCHAE, directed by JoAnne Akalaitis with original music by Philip Glass and translated by Nicholas Rudall. THE BACCHAE will run August 11-August 30 at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park with an official press opening on Monday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Bank of America returns as lead sponsor of Shakespeare in the Park 2009.
The New York Musical Theatre Festival Announces Complete Schedule For 2009 Festival
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 26, 2009
The New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF) today announced the complete schedule for the 2009 Festival, which will begin September 28th and continue through October 18th. A full breakdown of this year's performances and venues follows.

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