David Koch

Video: Jonathan Groff Loves Bringing Bobby Darin to the Laps of Audiences
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2025

Watch in this video as Jonathan Groff chats more about recreating Darin's life onstage, the process of developingJust In Time from nothing, and so much more.

Photos: First Look at TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in Australia
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2023

The multi award winning TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL had its Australian Premiere gala performance last night in front of a star-studded audience. Check out all new photos here!

The Joffrey Ballet Announces 2022 Winners Of The Winning Works Choreographic Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2022

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announces the recipients of the twelfth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Audrey Ipapo Baran, Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa, Taylor Carrasco, and Derick McKoy.

Joffrey Ballet Announces Winners of Winning Works Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2021

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, announced the recipients of the twelfth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Audrey Ipapo Baran, Joffrey Company Artist Edson Barbosa, Taylor Carrasco, and Derick McKoy. 

BWW Review: The Kochs Bring Down the Triple Door with THE CARPETERS
by Jay Irwin - Sep 10, 2019

Washington DC may have the Koch brothers, but we have a Koch brother and sister, specifically David and Lisa Koch. Two of the funniest humans out there, they've brought their delicious satire to Seattle and abroad for years. In fact, 20 years ago their 70's pop duo parody a?oeThe Carpetersa?? were all the rage at Cabaret de Paris. Well, they've reunited that delightful original cast, and brought in some new friends, to make The Carpeters live once again in a concert of their original show, a?oeThe Carpeters: Uncomfortably Close to Youa??. And with the insane laughter and applause, the roof of the Triple Door may never be the same.

Summer Flashback: BILLY ELLIOT Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jul 12, 2019

We're feeling electricity because we're looking back at the 2009 Tony Award winner for Best Musical, Billy Elliot! Take a look at the show's opening night at Broadway's Imperial Theatre with the show's stars David Alvarez, Gregory Jbara, Santino Fontana, and more! Be sure to check out all the footage!

Hungarian National Ballet Makes American Debut At Koch Theater This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2018

Between 1884, when it was formed as part of the newly-established Hungarian State Opera House, and November, 2018 when it makes its American debut at the David H. Koch Theater, the Hungarian National Ballet will have performed in almost every cultural capital and on every continent in the world, except North America.

BWW Review: New York City Ballet Celebrates Jerome Robbins
by Rose Marija - May 22, 2018

Choreographer Jerome Robbins was born in New York City in 1918. On this, the occasion of what would be his 100th birthday, the New York City Ballet, for whom he choreographed and became Associate Artistic Director, presents Jerome Robbins 100 with five different programs. On Friday, May 18, 2018, I was in the David Koch Theater to see program #5.

Guangdong Song & Dance Ensemble Returns to the U.S. With Award-Winning Chinese Dance-Drama DRAGON BOAT RACING
by Julie Musbach - Jan 10, 2018

DRAGON BOAT RACING, an award-winning Chinese dance-drama performed by the Guangdong Song & Dance Ensemble, returns to the United States for two limited engagements at the Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater (Washington, DC) February 2-4 and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Merriam Theater (Philadelphia, PA) February 7 and 8. This epic ballet tells the story of the creation of one of the most iconic and enduring pieces of Cantonese music. Set in 1930s China against the backdrop of the Japanese occupation, DRAGON BOAT RACING follows two lovers whose passion for each other is equaled only by their passion for music. It tells the story of how one of the finest and most famous Cantonese compositions became a musical theme that inspired an entire nation.

New Documentary COMPANY TOWN Opens in LA Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of Company Town, a feature-length documentary about environmental injustice, corporate accountability and community action in a small rural town in Arkansas. The film opens at Laemmle's Music Hall on December 8, 2017.

BWW Review: More Raucous Holiday Hilarity with HAM FOR THE HOLIDAYS: THE HAMCHURIAN CANDIDATE at ACT
by Jay Irwin - Dec 2, 2017

Most people have that thing every year that signals the beginning of the Holiday season; seeing the lights downtown, that first pumpkin spice whatever, or braving the crowds on Black Friday. For me, the Holidays don't really begin until I get to enjoy my favorite annual show from Seattle treasures Peggy Platt and Lisa Koch, Ham for the Holidays . And their current incarnation, The Hamchurian Candidate currently playing at ACT certainly rang in the holiday season with a bang and a chainsaw and some aerobicize videos that I can never un-see.

New Documentary COMPANY TOWN Opens in LA 12/8
by Emily Bruno - Nov 28, 2017

First Run Features announces the Los Angeles premiere of Company Town, a feature-length documentary about environmental injustice, corporate accountability and community action in a small rural town in Arkansas. The film opens at Laemmle's Music Hall on December 8, 2017.

Sir Patrick Stewart Will Be Honored with San Diego International Film Festival's Gregory Peck Award
by Movies News Desk - Aug 29, 2017

The San Diego International Film Festival (SDiFF), produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, announced today that iconic stage and screen actor Sir Patrick Stewart will be the recipient of the Gregory Peck Award for Excellence in Cinema.

SCERA presents Scottish Musical BRIGADOON 8/4-19
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2017

With more than six decades of theater to his credit, Jerry Elison has directed hundreds of plays. "Brigadoon" rests at the top of his favorites.