Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition & Wexford Festival Opera Announce New Partnership
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 27, 2015
For over 20 years the Veronica Dunne International Singing competition has brought to the fore many new exciting voices. Throughout its history Wexford Festival Opera has featured and nurtured many of the rising stars and new faces of Opera. Today it was announced that these two renowned organisations are forming a new alliance which will see them working closely together.
63rd Wexford Festival Opera, Reports Increased Sales and Announces Details of Next Festival
by Sally Henry Fuller - Nov 2, 2014
As the lights went down on the 63rd Wexford Festival Opera, Festival organisers reported an increase in overall ticket sales for this internationally renowned opera festival. Over 20,000 tickets were sold for the 12 day Festival, which featured three mainstage operas and a number of Shortworks operas and other daytime events.
Sir David Davies Named Next President of Wexford Festival Trust
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 15, 2014
Wexford Festival Trust has announced the appointment of Sir David Davies as the new President of Wexford Festival Trust. Following in the tradition of the eminent previous presidents including Sir Compton Mackenzie, Sir Alfred Beit and most recently Sir Anthony O'Reilly, Sir David brings to the role a remarkable knowledge of the opera world from his extensive involvement over a long number of years in many of the leading international opera companies and festivals. His family moved from Wales to Ireland after the war, and he has always maintained a home in Ireland.
ACT's ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY To Close 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 14, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) announced that the record-breaking world premiere musical Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City, which has been extended four times, will close July 31.
Until There's A Cure Foundation to Raise Funds at A.C.T.'s TALES OF THE CITY
by BWW News Desk - Jun 28, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is proud to host Until There's A Cure Foundation (www.until.org) at its world premiere production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. During three performances (Tuesday, June 28, at 8 p.m.; Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.), the foundation will sell its unique line of bracelets before the show, during intermission, and following the performance.
Until There's A Cure Foundation to Raise Funds at A.C.T.'s TALES OF THE CITY
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 24, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is proud to host Until There's A Cure Foundation (www.until.org) at its world premiere production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City. During three performances (Tuesday, June 28, at 8 p.m.; Wednesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.), the foundation will sell its unique line of bracelets before the show, during intermission, and following the performance.
Opening Gala for ARMISTEAD MAUPIN'S TALES OF THE CITY Raises $950,000
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 7, 2011
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.)'s Opening Night Gala celebrating the world premiere of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City took place on Wednesday, June 1, 2011, and raised $950,000 to support the production and A.C.T.'s educational programs.
ACT Extends TALES OF THE CITY Through 7/3
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 7, 2011
American Conservatory Theater's (A.C.T.) highly anticipated production of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City is already taking off at the box office. Due to high demand, A.C.T. has added two weeks of performances to the run of the world premiere musical, which will now play through July 3, including a new special 7 p.m. performance on June 26, the evening of the San Francisco Pride Parade. A new preview performance has also been added on Wednesday, May 18, at 8 p.m.