Streep, Jay-Z et al. Donate Signatures to Benefit BC/EFA
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2010 Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jay-Z join a host of legendary stars of stage and screen who have lent their signatures to Audemars Piguet (O-de-mar Pee-gay) timepieces to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS....
Murphy, Huffington et al. Honored with 2010 Hetrick-Martin Emery Awards, 11/9
by Jessica Lewis - October 19, 2010 The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community t...
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson Star In Met's 'Thais' 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 08, 2008 Ren?e Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic Tha?s in thirty years. The rarely performed opera opens at the Met on Monday, December 8, and runs through January 8, with the December 20 matinee transmitted live worldwide as part of The Met:...
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off 8/17
by BWW News Desk - August 16, 2010 The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage....
BROTHERS FROM THE BOTTOM Opens at Billie Holiday Theatre Thru 12/19
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2010 The award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre launches its 39th season on October 15, with the world premiere of Jackie Alexander's play Brothers from the Bottom. The Equity production, also directed by Jackie Alexander, will open October 28 and run through December 19 at the 200-seat Billie Holiday The...
Cutting Ball Ends Extension of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI 4/25
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2010 San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater will close the once-extended production of it's roof-raising production of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, a new play by Marcus Gardley on April 25th....
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson Star In Met's 'Thais' 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 28, 2008 Ren?e Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic Tha?s in thirty years. The rarely performed opera opens at the Met on Monday, December 8, and runs through January 8, with the December 20 matinee transmitted live worldwide as part of The Met:...
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson Star In Met's 'Thais' 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - November 28, 2008 Ren?e Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic Tha?s in thirty years. The rarely performed opera opens at the Met on Monday, December 8, and runs through January 8, with the December 20 matinee transmitted live worldwide as part of The Met:...
The Matrix Theatre Co Presents NEIGHBORS, Previews 8/19
by BWW News Desk - October 24, 2010 Subtitled 'A Play with Cartoons,' Neighbors is guaranteed to be the most provocative play you'll see this year. Following on the heels of last season's multiple award-winning production of Stick Fly, Joseph Stern's Matrix Theatre Company is back with Brenden Jacobs-Jenkins' shocking, explosive, and ...
Jacob's Pillow Receives National Medal of Arts at the White House 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2011 The National Medal of Arts is awarded to individuals or organizations who 'are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.' Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003, Jacob's Pill...
TV: NYC Public School Kids Surprise MEMPHIS with 'Steal Your Rock & Roll' Dance
by Jessica Lewis - February 05, 2011 World-renowned watchmaker Audemars Piguet partnered with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA) and the Tony Awards on Thursday, to host more than 1,000 underserved New York City Public School Students at their very first Broadway show. Through 'Inspire Change,' an initiative launched by the pro...
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off 8/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 03, 2010 The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage....
Renee Fleming and Thomas Hampson Star In Met's 'Thais' 12/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 08, 2008 Ren?e Fleming and Thomas Hampson star in the Met's first new production of Jules Massenet's richly melodic Tha?s in thirty years. The rarely performed opera opens at the Met on Monday, December 8, and runs through January 8, with the December 20 matinee transmitted live worldwide as part of The Met:...
Amway Global Sponsors 'Pops On Independence' Concert 7/2
by Charlie Piane - June 09, 2010 Mayor Nutter announced June 9th that, due to the generous support of Amway Global, Peter Nero and the Philly Pops will return to celebrate America's birthday in a special 'POPS on Independence' performance in front of Independence Hall on Friday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. One of Philadelphia's most popula...
Ailey II Launches International Tour 5/18 In Germany
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010 Recently hailed as 'second to none' by Dance Magazine, Ailey II, the celebrated junior company of America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on its first international tour, giving over 35 performances throughout Europe in Germany, Austria, France, an...
The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Join forces for RAGTIME Oct. 16 - Nov. 1
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2009 Set predominantly in New York, RAGTIME follows three families - one Jewish immigrant, one upper-class Protestant and one African-American - as their lives intertwine amidst the era's social upheavals. At the center of the story is Coalhouse Walker Jr., a successful and easygoing ragtime piano player...
Hello Pasta Opens in New York City Today
by Gabrielle Sierra - July 07, 2010 Hello Pasta, a new model in fast-casual dining that serves perfectly cooked pasta with delectable sauces, will launch its first of four restaurant locations at 649 Lexington Avenue between 54th and 55th in New York City today, July 7, 2010....
Ailey II Launches International Tour 5/18 In Germany
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 19, 2010 Recently hailed as 'second to none' by Dance Magazine, Ailey II, the celebrated junior company of America's cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will embark on its first international tour, giving over 35 performances throughout Europe in Germany, Austria, France, an...
Cutting Ball Extends ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI Thru 4/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 30, 2010 San Francisco's cutting-edge Cutting Ball Theater announces the extension of it's roof-raising production of ...AND JESUS MOONWALKS THE MISSISSIPPI, a new play by Marcus Gardley. The play, a hit with critics and audiences alike, will now play through April 25 (added shows on April 15, 16, 17, 22, 23...
Jacob's Pillow Receives National Medal of Arts at the White House 3/2
by Kelsey Denette - March 01, 2011 The National Medal of Arts is awarded to individuals or organizations who 'are deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to the excellence, growth, support and availability of the arts in the United States.' Named a National Historic Landmark in 2003, Jacob's Pill...
Photo Flash: BROTHERS FROM THE BOTTOM Opens at Billie Holiday Theatre
by BWW Photo Special - October 18, 2010 The award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre launches its 39th season on October 15, with the world premiere of Jackie Alexander's play Brothers from the Bottom. The Equity production, also directed by Jackie Alexander, will open October 28 and run through December 19 at the 200-seat Billie Holiday The...
The Black Rep and Washington University Performing Arts Department Join forces for RAGTIME Oct. 16 - Nov. 1
by Chris Gibson - September 25, 2009 Set predominantly in New York, RAGTIME follows three families - one Jewish immigrant, one upper-class Protestant and one African-American - as their lives intertwine amidst the era's social upheavals. At the center of the story is Coalhouse Walker Jr., a successful and easygoing ragtime piano player...
Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival Kicks Off 8/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 03, 2010 The first annual Rockstar Energy Drink UPROAR Festival is set to rock North America with a late summer trek featuring a stellar active rock lineup including multi-platinum headliners Disturbed and Avenged Sevenfold, along with Stone Sour and Halestorm featured on the main stage....
The Hetrick-Martin Institute Celebrates 2010 EMERY AWARDS 11/9
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2010 The Hetrick-Martin Institute celebrates the 2010 Emery Awards on Tuesday, November 9, by reflecting on its 31-year history and looking forward to the next generation of leadership and creative minds to empower the LGBTQ youth of today and change public understanding and acceptance of the community t...
BROTHERS FROM THE BOTTOM Opens at Billie Holiday Theatre Thru 12/19
by BWW Photo Special - November 11, 2010 The award-winning Billie Holiday Theatre launches its 39th season on October 15, with the world premiere of Jackie Alexander's play Brothers from the Bottom. The Equity production, also directed by Jackie Alexander, will open October 28 and run through December 19 at the 200-seat Billie Holiday The... |