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The NY Philharmonic Begins Their Winter U.S. Tour 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 24, 2009


The Philharmonic begins the Winter U.S. Tour 2009 with performances in Atlanta and West Palm Beach led by Lorin Maazel, who is making his final tour with the Orchestra as Music Director. The trip, which will take the musicians to 10 cities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and will include 13 concerts, marks the first American tour under the aegis of Credit Suisse, the Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic.

Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Broadway on 5/11 at Freud Playhouse
by Robert Diamond - Feb 13, 2009


Reprise Theatre Company presents Brian Stokes Mitchell Sings Broadway, a program especially created for Reprise. It will have one performance only on Monday, May 11 at 8 pm, at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.

Nevin Performs Obama Tribute at AUSTRALIA PLAYS BROADWAY Concert 1/20
by Reynard Loki - Jan 19, 2009


Robyn Nevin AM and the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Arvo Volmer, will present a stirring tribute to President-elect Barack Obama in New York City on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 8PM at Carnegie Hall - following the inauguration of the 44th President earlier that day. The performance will be a feature of the Australia Plays Broadway concert being presented as part of G?Day USA: Australia Week 2009. Widely regarded as the first lady of the Australian stage, Robyn Nevin will deliver the spoken word component of Aaron Copland?s Lincoln Portrait, to be performed by the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Arvo Volmer. Copland?s emotionally charged composition features extracts from President Abraham Lincoln?s letters and speeches, most notably the Gettysburg Address. One of the most quoted speeches in United States history, the Gettysburg Address was delivered by Lincoln in 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers? National Cemetery in Gettysburg Pennsylvania. With the Civil War in progress, the two-minute speech invoked the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence.

Merkin Hall's 'Broadway Close Up' Celebrates Jones and Schmidt 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2008


Merkin Hall celebrates American musical theater old and new with the Broadway Close Up series, which offers backstage insights from the theater's top professionals and inside look at the world of musical theater. The next Broadway Close Up features Jones & Schmidt on Monday, October 06, 2008 at 8:00 pm.

Merkin Hall's 'Broadway Close Up' Celebrates Jones and Schmidt 10/6
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 3, 2008


Merkin Hall celebrates American musical theater old and new with the Broadway Close Up series, which offers backstage insights from the theater's top professionals and inside look at the world of musical theater. The next Broadway Close Up features Jones & Schmidt on Monday, October 06, 2008 at 8:00 pm.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Presents Festival Honoring American Composers
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 26, 2008


The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will present a four week 'American Originals' festival, celebrating music written by American and European composers while living in America. The festival opens with a program of works by Bernstein, Barber and Rachmaninov on Thursday, October 30, 2008, and concludes with the Atlanta debut of a concert-staged production of John Adams' Dr. Atomic on Sunday, November 23, 2008.

Strouse Continues 80th Birthday Celebration in UK 9/17-23
by BWW News Desk - Sep 17, 2008


This September, Charles Strouse's year-long 80th birthday celebration continues in the United Kingdom. Following tributes at venues ranging from New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Paley Center for Media, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, Chicago's Theatre Building and Washington DC's The Library of Congress and The Kennedy Center, Strouse will cross the Atlantic where he will celebrate his 80th birthday, his 50 years of composing for the theatre, film and television and the release of his new book, Put On a Happy Face - A Broadway Memoir.

Charles Strouse Continues 80th Birthday Celebration in UK; Schedule of Events Announced
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 16, 2008


This week, Charles Strouse's year-long 80th birthday celebration continues in the United Kingdom. Following tributes at venues ranging from New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Paley Center for Media, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, Chicago's Theatre Building and Washington DC's The Library of Congress and The Kennedy Center, Strouse will cross the Atlantic where he will celebrate his 80th birthday, his 50 years of composing for the theatre, film and television and the release of his new book, Put On a Happy Face - A Broadway Memoir.

Lyrica Chamber Orchestra Sways to the Music of Dance
by Jordan Westfall - Sep 11, 2008


'Music that Makes us Dance' soon opens at the Lyrica Chamber Orchestra.

Strouse Continues 80th Birthday Celebration in UK 9/17-23
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 27, 2008


This September, Charles Strouse's year-long 80th birthday celebration continues in the United Kingdom. Following tributes at venues ranging from New York's Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Paley Center for Media, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, Chicago's Theatre Building and Washington DC's The Library of Congress and The Kennedy Center, Strouse will cross the Atlantic where he will celebrate his 80th birthday, his 50 years of composing for the theatre, film and television and the release of his new book, Put On a Happy Face - A Broadway Memoir.

Strouse To Teach at Camp Broadway On 8/08
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 7, 2008


On Thursday August 8th Camp Broadway, Broadway's Original Summer Camp, hosts legendary composer Charles Strouse for a Masterclass on Annie and Bye, Bye Birdie. Kids ages 6 - 10 are able to participate for Annie and kids ages 10 - 16 for Bye Bye Birdie. The class will take place at Chelsea Studios (151 W 26th Street).

Photo Flash: Miranda, Rapp and Strouse Guests At Camp Broadway
by Faetra Petillo - Jul 24, 2008


Camp Broadway®, Broadway's Original Summer Camp, hosts legendary composer Charles Strouse, Anthony Rapp and Tony Award Winner Lin Manuel Miranda in a Camp Broadway Family Finale.

Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole and Charles Strouse Celebrate CD and Book Signing
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2008


On July 10th, Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center hosted Legendary Broadway/film/TV composer Charles Strouse (Bye Bye Birdie, Applause, Annie, 'All in the Family,' Bonnie & Clyde) at the piano in conversation with columnist and author Steven Suskin (Playbill, Variety, Second Act Trouble).

Charles Strouse Donates Papers to Library of Congress
by BWW News Desk - May 14, 2008


Celebrated American composer Charles Strouse will present his papers to the Library of Congress in a ceremony on May 14.

City Opera's VOX Showcase returns May 10 & 11
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2008


New York City Opera's acclaimed series VOX 2008: Showcasing American Composers returns for its ninth season on May 10 and 11, presented at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at NYU

Photo Coverage: MacDowell Colony Celebration
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2006


MacDowell Colony celebrated its upcoming centennial by hosting a gala benefit on December 4th

Stay Tuned! PBS-KQED Broadcasts: November
by Eugene Lovendusky - Nov 9, 2006


San Francisco's KQED has several great Broadway and theatre related broadcasts for the month of November including 'Singin' In The Rain' and two Great Performances!

Carol Burnett to Appear at Charles Strouse Tribute, May 7
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2006


Carol Burnett has signed on to the Encompass New Opera Theatre's starry May 7th tribute to legendary composer Charles Strouse

Seldes, Gleason, Kaye, Kudisch and More to Honor Charles Strouse, May 7
by BWW News Desk - Mar 29, 2006


Joanna Gleason, Judy Kaye, Marc Kudisch and more will perform at a May 7th gala, hosted by Marian Seldes, honoring legendary composer Charles Strouse

McDonald Performs in Bringing Back the Music Concert, Oct. 28
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2005


Audra McDonald will sing in Bringing Back the Music, an October 28th benefit concert for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

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