NY Philharmonic's VERY YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS To Conclude Season At Merkin Concert Hall, 6/14-15
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2009
The New York Philharmonic?s final Very Young People?s Concerts of the season will introduce children ages 3 to 6 to ?Treble and Bass,? a program created to show how high and low sounds make music fun, Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m., and Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street. The program will feature pieces by Dvo?ák, Bartók, and Smetana, along with hands-on music-making with musicians from the orchestra.
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2009
The New York Philharmonic?s final Very Young People?s Concerts of the season will introduce children ages 3 to 6 to ?Treble and Bass,? a program created to show how high and low sounds make music fun, Sunday, June 14, 2009, at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m., and Monday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m., at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street. The program will feature pieces by Dvo?ák, Bartók, and Smetana, along with hands-on music-making with musicians from the orchestra.
Shana Farr To Make Her Cabaret Debut In Pure Imagination... At Laurie Beechman Theatre, 6/30, 7/7 And 7/12
by Reynard Loki - June 11, 2009
Actress/singer/jewelry designer Shana Farr will make her long awaited cabaret debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Café in a thrilling new musical show, Pure Imagination? in which the beautiful and talented soprano will interpret imaginative songs by composers ranging from Harold Arlen to Carly Simon, Jule Styne to Francesca Blumenthal, Paul Williams to Rachmaninoff, and others.
by Reynard Loki - June 11, 2009
Actress/singer/jewelry designer Shana Farr will make her long awaited cabaret debut at The Laurie Beechman Theatre at The West Bank Café in a thrilling new musical show, Pure Imagination? in which the beautiful and talented soprano will interpret imaginative songs by composers ranging from Harold Arlen to Carly Simon, Jule Styne to Francesca Blumenthal, Paul Williams to Rachmaninoff, and others.
Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Announces A Noël Coward Fellowship With Funding From The Noël Coward Foundation
by Reynard Loki - June 10, 2009
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announced that the recipient of the Noël Coward Fellowship will be Amy Anders Corcoran. The Noël Coward Fellowship was established in April of 2009 with funding from the Noël Coward Foundation. The fellowship is designed to provide early-career Members and Associates who have a proclivity for comedic work with the opportunity to develop professionally by assisting a Mentor Director on a major production of Noël Coward?s work.
by Reynard Loki - June 10, 2009
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation announced that the recipient of the Noël Coward Fellowship will be Amy Anders Corcoran. The Noël Coward Fellowship was established in April of 2009 with funding from the Noël Coward Foundation. The fellowship is designed to provide early-career Members and Associates who have a proclivity for comedic work with the opportunity to develop professionally by assisting a Mentor Director on a major production of Noël Coward?s work.
Andersen, Darrow, Guzman & More Set For Public's 2009 Shakespeare Lab 6/15-24
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 10, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today the 12 actors selected to participate in the FREE 2009 Shakespeare Lab, running June 15 to July 24. Lemon Andersen, Nathan Darrow, Paloma Guzmán, Zainab Jah, Lanna Joffrey, Modesto Lacén, Rebecca Lowman, William Mapother, Leslie Silva, Ryan Brooke Taylor, Molly Ward, and Victor Williams were selected from hundreds of applications to participate in this year's program.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 10, 2009
The Public Theater (Artistic Director Oskar Eustis; Executive Director Andrew D. Hamingson) announced today the 12 actors selected to participate in the FREE 2009 Shakespeare Lab, running June 15 to July 24. Lemon Andersen, Nathan Darrow, Paloma Guzmán, Zainab Jah, Lanna Joffrey, Modesto Lacén, Rebecca Lowman, William Mapother, Leslie Silva, Ryan Brooke Taylor, Molly Ward, and Victor Williams were selected from hundreds of applications to participate in this year's program.
The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Irish Singer/Songwriter Jack Lukeman, And A Classic String Trio Slated To Perform 6/13
by Reynard Loki - June 09, 2009
The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Irish singer/songwirter Jack Lukeman, and an amazing classical string trio of young NYC siblings, are slated to perform on the Pier 17 stage at The Seaport as part of a free sunset concert the includes the summer's only major pyrotechnics show visible from both lower Manhattan and Brooklyn! FireworksScheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, the concert and fireworks wrap up the annual Children's Day at South Street Seaport (daytime activities noon - 5 p.m.).
by Reynard Loki - June 09, 2009
The Brooklyn Philharmonic, Irish singer/songwirter Jack Lukeman, and an amazing classical string trio of young NYC siblings, are slated to perform on the Pier 17 stage at The Seaport as part of a free sunset concert the includes the summer's only major pyrotechnics show visible from both lower Manhattan and Brooklyn! FireworksScheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, the concert and fireworks wrap up the annual Children's Day at South Street Seaport (daytime activities noon - 5 p.m.).
NY Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker Sets Guinness World Record
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 05, 2009
New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker, who will retire from the Orchestra at the end of the 2008-09 season concluding a 60-year tenure, has set a new Guinness World Record for the 'Longest Career as a Clarinetist.' The record text reads: 'The longest career as a clarinetist was achieved by Stanley Drucker (USA, b. 4 February 1929) who performed professionally for 62 years, 7 months, 1 day as of June 4, 2009.'
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 05, 2009
New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker, who will retire from the Orchestra at the end of the 2008-09 season concluding a 60-year tenure, has set a new Guinness World Record for the 'Longest Career as a Clarinetist.' The record text reads: 'The longest career as a clarinetist was achieved by Stanley Drucker (USA, b. 4 February 1929) who performed professionally for 62 years, 7 months, 1 day as of June 4, 2009.'
Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker To Make Final NY Philharmonic Concerto Appearances 6/4,6/ 6, And 6/9
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2009
New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker, who will retire from the Orchestra at the end of the 2008?09 season concluding a 60-year tenure, will give his final concerto appearances in performances of Copland?s Clarinet Concerto, conducted by Lorin Maazel, Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Drucker, who joined the New York Philharmonic at age 19 in 1948, and whose tenure encompasses one-third of the history of the 167-year-old orchestra, will have performed as soloist with the Orchestra some 200 times (both at home and abroad), and will have played in more than 10,200 concerts under nine New York Philharmonic conductors at the conclusion of his tenure.
by BWW News Desk - June 04, 2009
New York Philharmonic Principal Clarinet Stanley Drucker, who will retire from the Orchestra at the end of the 2008?09 season concluding a 60-year tenure, will give his final concerto appearances in performances of Copland?s Clarinet Concerto, conducted by Lorin Maazel, Tuesday, June 4, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 6, at 8:00 p.m., and Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Drucker, who joined the New York Philharmonic at age 19 in 1948, and whose tenure encompasses one-third of the history of the 167-year-old orchestra, will have performed as soloist with the Orchestra some 200 times (both at home and abroad), and will have played in more than 10,200 concerts under nine New York Philharmonic conductors at the conclusion of his tenure.
The New York Philharmonic Presents Asian Horizons: Alan Gilbert 10/8-24
by Reynard Loki - June 02, 2009
At a press conference in Tokyo today, New York Philharmonic Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert and President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta announced the details of Asian Horizons: Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, October 8?24, 2009. This will be the Orchestra?s inaugural international concert tour under the leadership of Alan Gilbert, who will begin his tenure as Music Director in September 2009. Asian Horizons will consist of eleven concerts, spanning five Asian countries, with performances in Tokyo, Japan (a destination of special significance in light of Mr. Gilbert?s Japanese heritage); Seoul, Korea; Singapore; and the Philharmonic?s debut performances in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pianist Emanuel Ax and violinists Frank Peter Zimmermann and Ye-Eun Choi (Philharmonic debut) are the featured soloists on the tour. Asian Horizons marks the fourth New York Philharmonic concert tour under the aegis of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra?s Global Sponsor, and the second in Asia.
by Reynard Loki - June 02, 2009
At a press conference in Tokyo today, New York Philharmonic Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert and President and Executive Director Zarin Mehta announced the details of Asian Horizons: Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, October 8?24, 2009. This will be the Orchestra?s inaugural international concert tour under the leadership of Alan Gilbert, who will begin his tenure as Music Director in September 2009. Asian Horizons will consist of eleven concerts, spanning five Asian countries, with performances in Tokyo, Japan (a destination of special significance in light of Mr. Gilbert?s Japanese heritage); Seoul, Korea; Singapore; and the Philharmonic?s debut performances in Hanoi, Vietnam, and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Pianist Emanuel Ax and violinists Frank Peter Zimmermann and Ye-Eun Choi (Philharmonic debut) are the featured soloists on the tour. Asian Horizons marks the fourth New York Philharmonic concert tour under the aegis of Credit Suisse, the Orchestra?s Global Sponsor, and the second in Asia.
James M. Keller To Curate And Host MUSIC IN THE TIME OF WAR An Insights Series Event 6/2
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2009
New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller will curate and host ?Music in Time of War,? a multimedia Insight Series event, Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, Rose Building, 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The lecture will include musical examples that trace the relationship between composers and war over the centuries, and archival footage of Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic?s 1959 tour to the Soviet Union.
by BWW News Desk - June 02, 2009
New York Philharmonic Program Annotator and Leonard Bernstein Scholar-in-Residence James M. Keller will curate and host ?Music in Time of War,? a multimedia Insight Series event, Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 6:30 p.m., in the Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, Rose Building, 65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The lecture will include musical examples that trace the relationship between composers and war over the centuries, and archival footage of Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic?s 1959 tour to the Soviet Union.
Avi Scher's MIRRORS & NO MATTER WHAT Plays One Night Only 6/29 At John Jay
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
AVI SCHER & DANCERS presents a program of six pieces, including three World Premieres and two New York Premieres, on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 8pm at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
AVI SCHER & DANCERS presents a program of six pieces, including three World Premieres and two New York Premieres, on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 8pm at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College.
Shubert Foundation Awarded Over $17.5 million For Not-for-profit Support
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Foundation has awarded $17,588,000 in general operating support to 448 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States in May 2009.
by Gabrielle Sierra - June 01, 2009
The Board of Directors of The Shubert Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Foundation has awarded $17,588,000 in general operating support to 448 not-for-profit organizations throughout the United States in May 2009.
BWW INTERVIEWS: Kerrigan and Falcone Honored With Kleban Awards
by TJ Fitzgerald - May 31, 2009
It's the time of year where the Theatre World celebrates the best of the best and special recognition is bestowed upon certain individuals for their work. No...I am not talking about the Tony Awards...although I know where I will be that evening. I talking about the 19th Annual Kleban Awards, which will be presented in a private ceremony on June 1st, 2009.
by TJ Fitzgerald - May 31, 2009
It's the time of year where the Theatre World celebrates the best of the best and special recognition is bestowed upon certain individuals for their work. No...I am not talking about the Tony Awards...although I know where I will be that evening. I talking about the 19th Annual Kleban Awards, which will be presented in a private ceremony on June 1st, 2009.
Spend 'An Evening With Barbara Cook' At The Philharmonic 5/30
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2009
Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic - Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker
by BWW News Desk - May 30, 2009
Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic - Saturday, May 30 at 8:00 p.m. - with the Philharmonic conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker
Resonance Ensemble Hosts A Benefit Reading Honoring Arthur Giron 6/1 In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
On Monday, June 1, Resonance Ensemble's (Eric Parness, Artistic Director; Rachel Reiner, Managing Director) Chairman of the Board Dori Thompson and the Resonance Ensemble Board of Trustees will celebrate and honor award winning playwright Arthur Giron. The reception and silent auction will begin at 6PM (reading beginning at 7PM) at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
On Monday, June 1, Resonance Ensemble's (Eric Parness, Artistic Director; Rachel Reiner, Managing Director) Chairman of the Board Dori Thompson and the Resonance Ensemble Board of Trustees will celebrate and honor award winning playwright Arthur Giron. The reception and silent auction will begin at 6PM (reading beginning at 7PM) at Theatre Row's Lion Theatre (410 West 42nd Street).
Guitarist Peter Fletcher Performs At The Bower Center For The Arts 6/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at the Bower Center for the Arts, on June 20th at 8PM. The concert program will be identical to his acclaimed March 27th recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
Award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at the Bower Center for the Arts, on June 20th at 8PM. The concert program will be identical to his acclaimed March 27th recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Gorilla Rep Auditions Over 800 Actors For Joan Of Arc 6/1 In Central Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
In a massive outpouring of volunteer spirit from New York's acting community, GORILLA REPERTORY THEATER has had record numbers of professional actors request an audition for roles in its free, outdoor world premiere production of JOAN OF ARC by Robert Steven Ackerman.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 29, 2009
In a massive outpouring of volunteer spirit from New York's acting community, GORILLA REPERTORY THEATER has had record numbers of professional actors request an audition for roles in its free, outdoor world premiere production of JOAN OF ARC by Robert Steven Ackerman.
Groff, De Shields, Kandel Set For Public's THE BACCHAE, Runs at Delacorte 8/11-8/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 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.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 28, 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.
Experience THE SOUNDS AND COLORS OF TURKEY 6/27 In Central Park
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
ISTANBULIVE THE SOUNDS AND COLORS OF TURKEY plays Saturday, June 27 - Free Admission 2:00pm to 7:00pm in Central Park: A Celebration of Turkish Music and Culture
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
ISTANBULIVE THE SOUNDS AND COLORS OF TURKEY plays Saturday, June 27 - Free Admission 2:00pm to 7:00pm in Central Park: A Celebration of Turkish Music and Culture
Brooklyn Youth Chorus Begins A Six Week Run Of Performances 5/28
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
With a vital role on band sensation Grizzly Bear's new CD Veckatimest (officially released today) and an appearance this Thursday backing up the band at Town Hall, the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus embarks on a six-week run of performances spanning music as diverse as indie rock and Mahler's 8th.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
With a vital role on band sensation Grizzly Bear's new CD Veckatimest (officially released today) and an appearance this Thursday backing up the band at Town Hall, the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus embarks on a six-week run of performances spanning music as diverse as indie rock and Mahler's 8th.
Helen Sjoholm and Russell Watson to Headline Andersson and Ulvaeus' KRISTINA at Carnegie Hall
by Eddie Varley - May 27, 2009
Helen Sjöholm, who originated the title role in the Swedish production of KRISTINA, and internationally renowned tenor Russell Watson, will headline the concert version of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' musical at Carnegie Hall featuring a 50 piece symphony orchestra conducted by Paul Gemignani. Directed by Lars Rudolfsson, the complete 32 member company will be announced shortly.
by Eddie Varley - May 27, 2009
Helen Sjöholm, who originated the title role in the Swedish production of KRISTINA, and internationally renowned tenor Russell Watson, will headline the concert version of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus' musical at Carnegie Hall featuring a 50 piece symphony orchestra conducted by Paul Gemignani. Directed by Lars Rudolfsson, the complete 32 member company will be announced shortly.
Trey McIntyre Project Plays Week-Long 6/2-6/7 At The Joyce Theatre NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
Trey McIntyre Project begins Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30pm at The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue @ 19th Street). This week-long engagement, the company's NY debut, will run through June 7 at The Joyce Theater.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 27, 2009
Trey McIntyre Project begins Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30pm at The Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue @ 19th Street). This week-long engagement, the company's NY debut, will run through June 7 at The Joyce Theater.
GAME PLAY Celebrates Video Game Theatre At The Brick 7/2-7/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
The Brick Theater, Inc. presents GAME PLAY, A Celebration of Video Game Theater from July 2 through July 25 at The Brick, 575 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn one block from the Lorimer stop of the L train / Metropolitan stop of the G train. Tickets available soon at www.bricktheater.com or Theatermania (212-352-3101)
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
The Brick Theater, Inc. presents GAME PLAY, A Celebration of Video Game Theater from July 2 through July 25 at The Brick, 575 Metropolitan Avenue, Williamsburg, Brooklyn one block from the Lorimer stop of the L train / Metropolitan stop of the G train. Tickets available soon at www.bricktheater.com or Theatermania (212-352-3101)
The Lagacy Project: Echoes Presents The World Premiere Of Tikkun 5/29-30 In NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company and Norwegian/Jewish actress/vocalist Bente Kahan present The Legacy Project: Echoes, an evening of dance, theater and live music. The Legacy Project: Echoes includes elements of their individual repertoires and the collaborative piece Silent Echoes and features the world premiere of Tikkun with commissioned score by renowned jazz and Klezmer musician Greg Wall.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company and Norwegian/Jewish actress/vocalist Bente Kahan present The Legacy Project: Echoes, an evening of dance, theater and live music. The Legacy Project: Echoes includes elements of their individual repertoires and the collaborative piece Silent Echoes and features the world premiere of Tikkun with commissioned score by renowned jazz and Klezmer musician Greg Wall.
Red Bull Theater Hosts VOLPONE Staged Reading 5/25 With Murray, Baldwin & More
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
Red Bull Theater presents a staged reading of VOLPONE on 5/25, written by Ben Jonson, directed by David Esbjornson.
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 21, 2009
Red Bull Theater presents a staged reading of VOLPONE on 5/25, written by Ben Jonson, directed by David Esbjornson.
Barbara Cook's 6/2 Performance Of AN EVENING WITH BARBARA COOK Cancelled
by Reynard Loki - May 20, 2009
Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for a one-night-only performance Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m., conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook plans to bring to the Avery Fisher Hall stage songs she has never before performed with the New York Philharmonic, such as Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, selections from Meredith Wilson?s The Music Man, and Sondheim?s ?No One Is Alone? from Into the Woods.
by Reynard Loki - May 20, 2009
Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for a one-night-only performance Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m., conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook plans to bring to the Avery Fisher Hall stage songs she has never before performed with the New York Philharmonic, such as Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, selections from Meredith Wilson?s The Music Man, and Sondheim?s ?No One Is Alone? from Into the Woods.
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