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PACE Hosts OUR URBAN JUNGLE With Music By Oliver, Kerrigan & Lowdermilk 5/7 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 21, 2009 On May 7th and 8th 2009, 8:00pm at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts, members of PACE University's Musical Theatre program will host an evening of song entitled 'Our Urban Jungle' featuring contemporary musical theatre works by composers Ryan Scot Oliver (2009 Jonathan Larson Grant recipient), Kerrigan & Lowdermilk (2006 Jonathan Larson Grant recipients), Pasek & Paul (2007 Jonathan Larson Award), David Dabbon & Tom Bruett, Drew Fornarola & Scott Elmegreen, Danny Larsen & Michele Elliott, Joshua Salzman & Ryan Cunningham, Jonathan Reid Gealt, Tony Asaro & Vadim Feichner, Gordon Leary & Karlan Judd in benefit to Artists Striving To End Poverty (ASTEP).
Auditions Held For GRATE PERFORMANCES, Video/Audio Auditions Due By 4/21 by BWW News Desk
- April 21, 2009 Calling all musicians, singers, dancers, performance artists and other street entertainers! The Times Square Alliance is looking for the very best New York City performers to audition for a chance to be part of 'Grate Performances - Best of the Buskers,' a free street performance series in New York City's best known public space, Times Square.
Minnelli, Holliday, Grey & More Sing 'NEW YORK MOMENTS' with NY Philharmonic 4/20 by BWW News Desk
- April 20, 2009 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Marvin Hamlisch will lead the New York Philharmonic in New York Moments, a concert featuring iconic musical moments from Broadway and film, with stars from the stage and screen (in alphabetical order): Ashley Brown, who originated the title role in Mary Poppins on Broadway; Maria Friedman, who played Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd and Marian in The Woman in White in London; Joel Grey, whose numerous starring roles have included the famous M.C. in Cabaret, on Broadway and in the film; Jennifer Holliday, one of the original Dreamgirls; Liza Minnelli, last seen on Broadway in Liza's at The Palace; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot, stars of the current Lincoln Center Theater production of South Pacific; and 15-year-old up-and-coming singer, Nikki Yanofsky. The concert will take place Monday, April 20, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. All except Mr. Hamlisch and Ms. O'Hara are making their New York Philharmonic debuts.
Lawrence Public Library Hosts Free Acting Workshop & Illiad Performance 4/28 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 17, 2009 The Lawrence Public Library will host a free acting workshop, at 4 pm, and performance of The Iliad: Book One, at 7 pm, on Tuesday April 28 at the Library. Seating is limited; to reserve a seat, call 843-1178. For more information, visit the web site at http://pageandstage.org/.
10th Annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX Held 4/17-22 At Skirball, Open To Public by BWW News Desk
- April 17, 2009 Three hundred of the best young dancers ages 9 to 19 from across America and around the globe will descend on New York City for a week this spring to compete for $250,000 in scholarships and coveted spots with leading dance companies worldwide at the 10th annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX, to be held from April 17 to 22, 2009 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) and New York City Center (130 W. 56 St.) in Manhattan.
Laurel Masse Returns To Birdland On April 27 by Reynard Loki
- April 16, 2009 Jim Caruso's Cast Party is thrilled to announce the return of Laurel Massé to the Broadway at Birdland stage on Monday, April 27 at 7pm. Tickets cost $25 + $10 food/drink minimum (per person). Tickets can be purchased online at www.birdlandjazz.com or by calling 212.581.3080.
Alan Gilbert To Conduct NY Philharmonic Concerts In the Parks And At Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival by Reynard Loki
- April 16, 2009 New York Philharmonic Music Director Designate Alan Gilbert will lead the New York Philharmonic in five free concerts this summer throughout the City of New York, from July 14 to 20. He will conduct all of the 2009 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks, Presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, sponsored by Target, which will take place July 14?17, 2009 in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx, as well as two free indoor concerts, in Staten Island and Queens, on July 18 and July 20 respectively.
Auditions Held For GRATE PERFORMANCES, Video/Audio Auditions Due By 4/21 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 15, 2009 Calling all musicians, singers, dancers, performance artists and other street entertainers! The Times Square Alliance is looking for the very best New York City performers to audition for a chance to be part of 'Grate Performances - Best of the Buskers,' a free street performance series in New York City's best known public space, Times Square.
Mitchell, New York City Opera Set For 2009 River To River Festival In NYC by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 15, 2009 Making music to the ears of budget-conscious audiences, the River To River® Festival today unveiled a stellar line-up of completely free music, dance, and cultural events that firmly establishes Lower Manhattan as the city's summer arts capital.
Singer Suzanne Vega Comes To Dow Brands Ampitheater In SC 5/8 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 14, 2009 The Peace Center, in collaboration with Artisphere, is proud to present recording star Suzanne Vega at the Dow Brands Amphitheater on May 8th. Vega, who has sold over 7 million albums worldwide, is best known for her hit songs 'Luka' and 'Tom's Diner.'
RIOULT Presents THE GREAT MASS, Running 4/14-19 At The Joyce by BWW News Desk
- April 14, 2009 RIOULT will present the world premiere of The Great Mass along with three acclaimed repertory pieces during its 2009 New York season, running April 14 - 19, at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street. The Great Mass is a full-evening work set to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Mass in C Minor, and will be joined on the schedule by Mr. Rioult's Wien (1994), Views of the Fleeting World (2008) and Les Noches (2005). The season will include a Gala Fundraiser honoring two-time Emmy Award-winner Sonya Hamlin, president of Sonya Hamlin Communications, to be held at the Altman Building in Chelsea on Wednesday, April 15th (*formerly The Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre).
Soren Anders To Perform At The Lucille Lortel Theatre On 4/20 by Reynard Loki
- April 12, 2009 Alternative Baroque-pop songwriter Soren Anders will be performing at the Lucille Lortel Theatre (121 Christopher St, NYC) on April 20, 2009 at 7:30pm. The event, benefitting the Church of St. Luke in the Fields, is hosted by Robyn Cradles and Deryck Todd, and will also feature the rock act Dandy Pants, among others. Tickets vary in price and can be purchased in advance at www.ticketcentral.com, by phone at (212) 279-4200, or by visiting the Lucille Lortel Box Office. Tickets will also be available at the door. All tickets include a post-performance buffet and champagne reception at The Church of St. Luke in The Fields.
BARDISMS, STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS & More Set For Drama Book Shop Upcoming Events by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 10, 2009 'Bardisms' with Barry Edelstein
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:00 p.m. -- Free Event!
BARDISMS
In addition to waxing about the bard, Edelstein will talk about his work with the Public Theater and how a director is a combination of literary figure and practitioner.
Lark Presents THE MOUNTAINTOP Workshop Production 4/29-5/2 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 08, 2009 This month, the Lark Play Development Center will present a BareBones® production of THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall (Hoodoo Love). This workshop production comes as the next stage of development for the play, which was part of the Lark's 2007-08 Playwrights' Workshop program led by Lark Playwright Advisor Arthur Kopit.
10th Annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX Held 4/17-22 At Skirball, Open To Public by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 08, 2009 Three hundred of the best young dancers ages 9 to 19 from across America and around the globe will descend on New York City for a week this spring to compete for $250,000 in scholarships and coveted spots with leading dance companies worldwide at the 10th annual YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX, to be held from April 17 to 22, 2009 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place, at Washington Square South) and New York City Center (130 W. 56 St.) in Manhattan.
NY Cabaret Artist Karen Akers Comes To BCBC's 2009 Red Curtain Cabaret Gala 5/20 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 07, 2009 Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts (BCBC) will welcome Karen Akers, one of New York's premier cabaret artists, to the 2009 Red Curtain Cabaret gala benefit to be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 on the stage of the magnificent Walt Whitman Theatre at Brooklyn College.
King's LINES Ballet Announces Touring Dates, Lands At The Joyce Theater 5/5-10 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 07, 2009 Alonzo King's LINES Ballet was founded in San Francisco in 1982, and has developed into a celebrated international touring company. This year touring began in February in Indianapolis, and was followed by 4 Hawaii cities continuing in March to Forli; Bolzano; and Civitanova, Italy then March 19-28 in Lyon, France for the Maison de la Danse, followed by Toulouse, and Arcachon, France.
Barnes & Noble/Lincoln Triangle Announces April Calendar Of Events by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 06, 2009 Barnes & Noble/Lincoln Triangle April Calendar of Events, 1972 Broadway @ 66th St
All events are free and open to the public. For large events, we give seating priority to those who have purchased the promoted book or CD.
Monday, April 6 at 6:00 PM
Cool Mondays: ZigZag Quartet
Jill Johnson, Mario Zambrano Named 2009 Artists In Residence At The New School by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 02, 2009 Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts has named renowned Forsythe dancers and educators Jill Johnson and Mario Zambrano as the 2009 Artists in Residence at The New School. Johnson and Zambrano will create with the students an original work inspired by One Flat Thing, reproduced, a work by choreographer William Forsythe of The Forsythe Company, which premiered in 2000.
NY Philharmonic's 'VERY YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERTS' 'Play' at Merkin Hall 5/10 -5/11 by Reynard Loki
- April 02, 2009 Children ages three to five will be introduced to Forte and Piano? in a program created to show how dynamics make music fun, at the New York Philharmonic's Very Young People's Concerts, Sunday, May 10, 2009, at 12:30 and 3:00 p.m., and Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m., at Merkin Concert Hall, 129 West 67th Street. The program will feature pieces by Antonín Dvo?ák, along with hands-on music-making with musicians from the Orchestra.
Roundabout to Present Saltzman Shaped Berlin & Joplin Musical TIN PAN ALLEY RAG for Summer 2009 by Eddie Varley
- April 01, 2009 Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the New York premiere of the new musical The Tin Pan Alley Rag, written by Mark Saltzman, with Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin & Scott Joplin, directed by Stafford Arima.
THE COLONISTS Puppet Show Opens In Brooklyn 4/26 by Gabrielle Sierra
- April 01, 2009 The Brick Theater, Inc. and Terrible Baby Theater Co. present THE COLONISTS (A Puppet Show)
Conceived by Nick Jones and Raja Azar
Co-Created and Directed by Robin Frohardt
Music Directed by Raja Azar
Esparza, McNally, Monk, Pierce, Rivera Headline COME TO THE CABARET 5/4 by Gabrielle Sierra
- March 31, 2009 Raúl Esparza, Terrence McNally, Debra Monk, David Hyde Pierce, Chita Rivera, Tom Wopat, Karen Ziemba, among other Kander and Ebb alums, will headline Come to the Cabaret: A Celebration of Kander and Ebb. Directed by John Doyle with Mary-Mitchell Campbell lending her talents as music director, the May 4th star-studded evening to benefit The Acting Company is at The Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45thSt.) An intimate Patron's Dinner with the cast follows the performance at the Marriot Marquis Hotel.