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Skidmore Theater Announces EVERYTHING YOU TOUCH
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2018
Skidmore Theater is pleased to announce its Spring Black Box production, Everything You Touch by Sheila Callaghan, directed by Rachel Karp '18. Featuring an all-student production team and a script by the writer of hit television show Shameless, Everything You Touch boldly takes on the timely issues of body image and the societal pressure for perfection in a darkly comedic world of fashion and fantasy.
Viola Day to take place at Hoff-Barthelson on March 4
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
The 2017-2018 Hoff-Barthelson Music School Master Class Series continues with Viola Day! on Sunday, March 4, 2018, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm, at Hoff-Barthelson Music School, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. The public is invited to attend and participate free of charge.
Rhinebeck Writers Retreat To Receive $10,000 Grant From NEA
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA's first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018.  Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $10,000 to Rhinebeck Writers Retreat for their musical theatre writer residencies and Triple R program - 2 readings and a residency. The Art Works category is the NEA's largest funding category and supports projects that focus on the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and/or the strengthening of communities through the arts.
USITT to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $25 million in grants as part of the NEA's first major funding announcement for fiscal year 2018. Included in this announcement is an Art Works grant of $25,000 to USITT for the 2019 United States Exhibition of the Prague Quadrennial.
Bethel Woods Presents Poison, Cheap Trick, and Pop Evil
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Music fans wanting a little variety with their summer tour package will get that very thing with "Poison… Nothin' But a Good Time 2018" tour. Iconic rock band POISON, with all original members, will be joined by CHEAP TRICK and POP EVIL on its trek across the U.S. this summer stopping at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Friday, June 22nd.
Palace Announces Michele Vennard As Honoree
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
The Palace has announced that Michele Vennard will be honored at their annual Backstage Ball event, scheduled for Saturday, March 24th at 6:00pm at the Palace Theatre. Vennard will be presented with the Alan P. Goldberg "Patron of the Arts" award.
Mary Dimino To Bring One Woman Show To UCPAC
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
Union County Performing Arts Center is proud to present award-winning comedian Mary Dimino's one woman show BIG DUMMY.
BWW Review: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME is Powerful at The Baldwinsville Theatre Guild
by Natasha Ashley - February 04, 2018
Baldwinsville Theatre Guild, an ambitious community theatre in Central New York, repeatedly tackles some challenging large-scale musicals to show off local talents. Their latest musical production is none other than The Hunchback of Notre Dame, featuring a principal cast of ten, an ensemble of seven, a 22-member choir, and a live orchestra under the meticulous direction of Abel Searor.
Redhouse's ON GOLDEN POND Starring TV Star Fred Grandy Opens at Redhouse at City Center, 3/8
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2018
Redhouse Arts Center is thrilled to inaugurate its new City Center home with Ernest Thompson's classic On Golden Pond. Performances will take place March 8-18, 2018 and will mark the first performances at the brand new Redhouse at City Center, located at 400 South Salina Street, which boasts three new theatres, an attached parking garage, full service concession, larger lobby space, and much, much more. The show will feature actor and TV star Fred Grandy, lovingly know as "Gopher" by his millions of fans around the world who watched him on the long-running TV Series The Love Boat. On Golden Pond was adapted to an academy award winning movie in 1981 which starred Henry Fonda who won the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Actor in what was his final film role. Don't miss this gorgeously witty and heart warming classic featuring an all star cast.
Geva Hosts A Special Exhibit, Post Show Conversations And The Stage Door Project To Coincide With THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by BWW News Desk - February 02, 2018
To coincide with Geva Theatre Center's production of The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, the theatre is hosting a special exhibit and a series of post-show conversations. These events allow Geva's audiences to further understand the characters and the social context of this play. In addition, Geva has partnered with an area high school for The Stage Door Project: The Diary of Anne Frank.
Skidmore Theater Announces Spring 2018 Season
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018
ANNOUNCING SKIDMORE THEATER'S Spring 2018 SEASON :
Opera Ithaca Presents TOSCA
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018
Opera Ithaca presents Puccini's Tosca February 16at 7:00pm in Hamblin Hall at Ithaca's Community School of Music and Arts. Opera Ithaca's cast of Tosca features Megan Nielson in the title role, Italian-born tenor and film and tv actor, Paolo Buffagni, as Cavaradossi, Zachary James as Scarpia, Jake Stamatis as Angelotti, Benno Ressa as The Sacristan, Andrew Hudson-Sabens as Spoletta, Nathan Murphy as Sciarrone and Rachel Silverstein as Shepard Boy.
Stoneleaf Residency Announces Open Call For Women Artists
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2018
STONELEAF is pleased to announce their first open call for the 2018 residency program, which invites women artists to apply. This upcoming program is open to women artists of all disciplines, however preference will be given to artists with a focus on social practice. The deadline is February 28th, 2018 and successful applicants will be notified in March.
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Announces 'TIL DEATH DO US PART...YOU FIRST
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
Downstairs Cabaret Theatre is pleased to announce a 3-Week Engagement of: TIL DEATH DO US PART...YOU FIRST!, written and performed by Peter J. Fogel, February 1 - 17, 2018. Eternal bachelor Peter Fogel has MAJOR commitment issues. He also senses his own mortality and after much soul searching decides to revisit the scene of all his romantic disasters.
CRT Offers a 'Sweet Night On The Town' for Valentines
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
Looking for a unique and special way to celebrate Valentine's Day? How about a "Sweet Night on the Town" with desserts, drinks and dancing in a swanky nightclub? 
Jewish Repertory Theatre Presents SIGHT UNSEEN
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2018
The Jewish Repertory Theatre completes its 2017/2018 season with SIGHT UNSEEN, the third production in a season called A Sentimental Journey.
Roger Daltrey to Perform The Who's TOMMY at Bethel Woods
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
Legendary Who frontman and Woodstock '69 alum Roger Daltrey will be performing the band's most iconic masterpiece this summer, the groundbreaking TOMMY, on a special 10 city solo tour featuring full orchestral backing. 
Catherine Russell's HARLEM ON MY MIND Comes to Landmark
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
Catherine Russell brings Harlem to Main Street with her Harlem on My Mind show at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater in February.  This is the second of three programs celebrating Black History Month at Landmark.
Main Street presents SONGS OF PROTEST: REFRAMING THE CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE IN AMERICA
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
How do we talk about race in America? How do the protest songs of our times reflect the evolution of this conversation?
Jewish Community Center Of Greater Buffalo Launches Special Fundraiser in Honor of Irv Weinstein and The Variety Club of Buffalo Telethon
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is launching a special fundraising campaign to honor the memory of WNY legend Irv Weinstein and help the Variety Club of Buffalo and Western New York.
Hudson Stage Announces Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
HSC announces its Spring schedule of events! Check out the full listings below:
Opera Saratoga's 2017 Fiscal Year Closes With National Acclaim For Artistic Programs
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2018
At Opera Saratoga's Annual Meeting, Rosemarie Rosen, President of the Board of Directors, announced results from the company's 2017 fiscal year, which closed on September 30, 2017. The company reported another year of artistic and financial success thanks to the generosity, engagement and partnership of communities throughout the lower Adirondack and the New York State Capital Region.
BWW Review: NEXT TO NORMAL is Electrifying at Syracuse Stage
by Natasha Ashley - January 28, 2018
Under the brilliant direction of Robert Hupp, the Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, Next to Normal is thrilling audiences at Syracuse Stage with its intense story, dynamite singers, and powerful score. The uniquely brilliant musical covers many controversial topics such as grief, suicide, drug abuse, and modern psychiatry. The Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical is one that demands excellent actor-singers to properly showcase the music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Director Hupp has assembled a top-notch group of performers that beautifully capture the emotional and powerful music and story. The lead role of Diana is played by Broadway veteran Judy McLane. Among her impressive credits includes more than 4,000 performances of the Broadway hit Mamma Mia!. She and the other cast members, deliver intense, emotional, and delivers truly electrifying performances.
Porter Carroll Jr. To Be Special Guest At Lagond's Adult Funk/Soul Jam
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2018
On Sunday, January 28th at 7:00 PM singer, songwriter, drummer, percussionist and founder of '70s Atlantic Starr, Porter Carroll, Jr. - a native of Greenburgh, NY, and a graduate of Woodlands High School - will be the Special Guest at Lagond's Adult Funk/Soul Jam. Hosted by Charlie Lagond, the jam sessions take place Sunday nights at The Haven, located at 9 Haven Street in Elmsford. This is a FREE event!
The Mike Stern Band To Headline The 7th LES PAUL FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018
The Mike Stern Band featuring Teymur Phell and Richie Morales will headline the 7th Les Paul Festival Concert at Ramapo College on Saturday, February 24, 2018 in the Berrie Center's Sharp Theater at 8:00 p.m.  The annual festival celebrates Mahwah resident Les Paul's innovative spirit as a musician and technologist by hosting a week of guest speakers and workshops for Ramapo's music students culminating in a concert for the college and regional community. The Les Paul Festival is presented by the Ramapo College Music Program, the Berrie Center for the Performing and Visual Arts, the School of Contemporary Arts, the student-run Ramapo Music Club, and the Mahwah Museum.

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