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Ballet Hispánico to Present Diálogos: Black Leadership �" Post-Pandemic Reconstruction
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

Ballet Hispánico will present Diálogos: Black Leadership - Post-Pandemic Reconstruction, in honor of Black History Month, on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 6:00pm at Ballet Hispánico's Penthouse Studio.

Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!

COCA Announces 2022�"2023 COCApresents Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2022

COCA, the fourth largest multidisciplinary community arts center in the U.S. and a leader in innovative arts education, announced its 2022–2023 COCApresents Season which is comprised of thought-provoking programming for multigenerational audiences. COCApresents, COCA's signature performance season, features returning favorites and innovative new work. The season runs November 4, 2022–July 23, 2023.

Ballet 5:8 to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month With Two Fall Performances In Chicago & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2022

Ballet 5:8, a female and minority-led premiere ballet company will celebrate 'National Hispanic Heritage Month' with two fall performances in Chicago and the VIP Premiere of The Living Room Series at Chicago Landmark Colvin House to honor Artistic Director Julianna Rubio Slager's Mexican American heritage.

World Premiere of BAREFACE & More Announced for Ballet 5:8 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2022

After celebrating a decade of beauty and innovation, Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager today announceD the 2022-2023 season of Ballet 5:8, ambitiously launching the female and minority-led premiere ballet company into the next chapter.

Second Dance Accelerator to be Presented by Orlando Ballet, Apples and Oranges and Juilliard
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 29, 2021

Orlando Ballet's Dance Accelerator 2 mock audition for choreographers will stream next week offering a real-time, behind-the-scenes look via Zoom as choreographers practice pitching their creative works before potential investors. The program will livestream on Zoom beginning at 7:00pm ET on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of WITNESS UGANDA at Wallis Annenberg Center For Performing Arts?
by Alan Henry - Feb 13, 2019

WITNESS UGANDA, a documentary musical, opened at The Wallis in Los Angeles on February 6 and is running through February 23, 2019.

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes with WITNESS UGANDA Co-Creators Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews
by Alan Henry - Feb 12, 2019

The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of The Wallis' production of WITNESS UGANDA, a groundbreaking documentary musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews starring twelve-time Grammy nominee Ledisi, Jamar Williams (Wild Goose Dreams), Amber Iman (Hamilton) and Emma Hunton (Wicked), directed by Matthews with music direction by Gould, from Tuesday, February 5 - Sunday, February 24, 2019, in The Wallis's Lovelace Studio Theater. After a successful Off-Broadway run, this new and revised production documents the story of a man battling to find his place in a world full of injustice and inhumanity.

Photo Flash: Docu Musical WITNESS UGANDA Makes West Coast Premiere at The Wallis
by Alan Henry - Feb 8, 2019

The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of The Wallis' production of WITNESS UGANDA, a groundbreaking documentary musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews starring twelve-time Grammy nominee Ledisi, Jamar Williams (Wild Goose Dreams), Amber Iman (Hamilton) and Emma Hunton (Wicked), directed by Matthews with music direction by Gould, from Tuesday, February 5 - Sunday, February 24, 2019, in The Wallis's Lovelace Studio Theater. After a successful Off-Broadway run, this new and revised production documents the story of a man battling to find his place in a world full of injustice and inhumanity.

West Coast Premiere Of The Wallis' Production Of WITNESS UGANDA A DOCUMENTARY MUSICAL Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2019

The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of The Wallis' production of WITNESS UGANDA,  a groundbreaking documentary musical by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews starring twelve-time Grammy nominee Ledisi, Jamar Williams (Wild Goose Dreams), Amber Iman (Hamilton) andEmma Hunton (Wicked), directed by Matthews with music direction by Gould, from Tuesday, February 5 - Sunday, February 24, 2019, in The Wallis's Lovelace Studio Theater. After a successful Off-Broadway run, this new and revised production documents the story of a man battling to find his place in a world full of injustice and inhumanity.   

Docu Musical WITNESS UGANDA Makes West Coast Premiere at The Wallis; Ledisi, Amber Iman, and More Star
by Julie Musbach - Jan 4, 2019

The Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts presents the West Coast premiere of The Wallis' production of WITNESS UGANDA

UPTOWN to Bring 1920s Harlem to St. Louis at COCA This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Apr 1, 2017

Continuing the celebration of COCA's 30th Anniversary, COCA brings Uptown to life in a collaborative production between its five pre-professional dance, voice and theatre companies as well as with musicians from Jazz St. Louis in a showcase celebration of the power of the arts.

Michelle Dorrance, Bill Irwin, Chris Jackson, Tiler Peck and More Set for DEMO: SONG & DANCE at The Kennedy Center
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2017

After paying tribute to artistic inspirations during Fall 2016's DEMO, Damian Woetzel continues to unite artists from across fields around a common theme in performance on April 3, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in the Eisenhower Theater. This installment of the multi-genre series brings together acclaimed artists for a special one-night performance to celebrate the combination of song and dance.

PRINCE OF BROADWAY's Mariand Torres to Star in KC Rep's 2016-17 Season Opener EVITA
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2016

Evita begins Sept. 9 and runs through Oct. 2, at KC Rep's mainstage Spencer Theatre, located on the UMKC campus. KC Rep, Kansas City's premiere equity theater, has a reputation for energizing classic musicals with fresh infusions of perspective and creativity. 'This production is about framing the conversation during this election year about who we are and what are we becoming,' says Rosen. 'Evita is about a woman who came from nowhere and through her political will and genius, brought about revolution still being felt today. This production could not be more timely as we watch American politics being redefined in historic measure.'

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Perform Engagement in SoCal, Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2016

COSTA MESA, CA – Segerstrom Center for the Arts welcomes the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in an exclusive Southern California engagement April 6 – 10, 2016. The program includes eight works never before seen at the Center, four Southern California premieres and new productions of Ailey classics. In addition to the three full repertory programs, on April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Center and the Company will hold their second free community event – Revelations Celebration – on the Arts Plaza, and on April 6 at 7:30 p.m., Discover Ailey, a special hour-long Ailey mini performance with all seats at just one price.

Allen Civic Ballet & Allen Philharmonic to Welcome Special Guests for Upcoming Concert
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 1, 2016

LILLIANA HAGERMAN and LAMIN PEREIA DOS SANTOS of the Kansas City Ballet will appear as guest artists with the Allen Civic Ballet and Allen Philharmonic at the Performing Arts Center at Allen High School in Allen, Texas on May 19, 2016. This will be a joint performance of the Allen Civic Ballet and the Allen Philharmonic featuring Ms. Hagerman and Mr. Pereia in Act II of Cinderella. Ms. Hagerman and Mr. Pereia will also be teaching master classes as part of this engagement.