BWW Interviews: Stephen Pier - Heart to Hartt
by Barnett Serchuk - Sep 17, 2013
Stephen Pier has achieved a uniquely rich and varied career as a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. His credits as a performer include many years with the Jose Limon Dance Company where the New York press hailed him as '...one of the most gifted dancers on the modern dance scene today.' He went on to become a leading soloist with the Hamburg Ballet in Germany, performing the title roles in John Neumeier's Othello and Saint Matthew's Passion, and creating numerous other major roles during his nine years with the company. As a member of the Royal Danish Ballet for six years, Mr. Pier had the privilege of dancing leading roles in works of Bournonville, Balanchine, MacMillan, Bejart, and collaborating with many of Europe's finest contemporary choreographers.
Photo Flash: Playwrights Realm Celebrates 5th Anniversary at MoMA
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012
The Playwrights Realm, www.playwrightsrealm.org, under the leadership of Artistic Director Katherine Kovner, celebrated its fifth birthday with a Writers Block Party at The Museum of Modern Art on Tuesday, April 17. See photos from the event below!
Lincoln Center Launches 50th Anniversary Celebration At The Starr Theater 5/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 11, 2009
Today, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts officially launches a yearlong celebration of its 50th Anniversary with a commemorative ceremony in the Starr Theater at Alice Tully Hall. Hosted by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, the program pays tribute to the many achievements and contributions of Lincoln Center, from the milestones of its past half century to the transformation of its campus.
Cook, Rivers And More To Appear At Barnes & Noble In Jan '09
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 2, 2009
Barnes and Noble has announced the January Calendar of Music and Theatre Related Events at the Lincoln Triangle location.
Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle is located at 66th St. and Broadway, New York City.
All events are free and open to the public. For large events, B&N gives seating priority to those who purchase the promoted book or CD.
Alice Tully Hall To Re-Open With A Bang In February '09
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2008
After saying 'Good Night Alice' last April, a transformed Alice Tully Hall, designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro in association with FX Fowle, will open on February 22, 2009 with the Alice Tully Hall Opening Nights Festival, an exciting two-week celebration designed to highlight the artistic range of Alice Tully Hall's primary tenants, and showcase the Hall's prominence as one of New York City's premier concert venues.