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Young People's Chorus of NYC Recognizes Holocaust Remembrance Day with Special Presentation of BRUNDIBAR
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023

In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, The Young People’s Chorus of New York City (YPC) will perform the historic and poignant children’s opera, “Brundibár” at The Museum of Jewish Heritage on Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m.  The performance will feature a cast of 40 choristers and a 13-piece orchestra, conducted by YPC Associate Conductor Sophia Papoulis, with direction by Eric Einhorn of On Site Opera and costumes by Beth Goldenberg.

Opera Unlimited Announces 2022 Summer Camp Staged Production TRIAL BY JURY
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2022

The students of the 2022 Opera Unlimited Summer Opera Camp will present full-staged and costumed productions of two operettas, Hans Kràsa's Brundibár, and Gilbert & Sullivan's Trial by Jury, on July 8 and 9, 2022, 7:00pm, at the Sandia Presbyterian Church on Paseo del Norte in Albuquerque. 

Brundibár Returns to Monmouth County in Count Basie Theatre's New Production
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2017

Brundibar returns to Monmouth County in Count Basie Theatre's new production led by Eli Villanueva and Jason Tramm August 19 & 20

Santa Barbara Youth Symphony to Perform 'Brundibár'
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017

Members of the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony will take part in a fully staged production of Brundibar, Jewish Czech composer Hans Krasa's uniquely affecting children's opera, at the Libbey Bowl in Ojai on Saturday, May 13, and at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Saturday, May 20.

SB Youth Opera to present BRUNDIBAR
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2017

The Santa Barbara Youth Opera, in collaboration with Ojai Youth Opera and the Santa Barbara Youth Symphony, will present a fully staged production of Brundibar, Jewish Czech composer Hans Krasa's uniquely affecting children's opera, at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, May 20. Performances will take place at 2:30 and 5 pm. Tickets cost $22 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under.

Joseph Toltz and Opera Prometheus with Sydney Jewish Museum Present BRUNDIBÁR Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014

The children's opera Brundiba?r was the most popular cultural activity and a powerful symbol of hope when performed by the Jewish people imprisoned in the Terezi?n Ghetto (Theresienstadt), in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.

Joseph Toltz, Opera Prometheus & Sydney Jewish Museum Present BRUNDIBÁR, 8/14
by Jillian Gaier - May 5, 2014

The children's opera Brundibar was the most popular cultural activity and a powerful symbol of hope when performed by the Jewish people imprisoned in the Terezin Ghetto (Theresienstadt), in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. On August 14, the opera will be performed for the first time ever in Sydney, with a production at City Recital Hall which aims to introduce Sydney children to the joys of performing and experiencing opera, as well as introducing them to the lessons of the Holocaust.

Joseph Toltz and Opera Prometheus with Sydney Jewish Museum Present BRUNDIBÁR, 8/14
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2014

The children's opera Brundiba?r was the most popular cultural activity and a powerful symbol of hope when performed by the Jewish people imprisoned in the Terezi?n Ghetto (Theresienstadt), in Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia.

BWW Reviews: A Night of Contradictions at Central Square Theatre's BRUNDIBAR & BUT THE GIRAFFE
by Alex Lonati - Mar 23, 2014

There are few things that speak to the resilience and hopefulness of mankind more than the history of Brundibar, currently being performed at the Central Square Theatre. It is an opera for children (which is ambitious in itself), but it was created by Jewish artists and performed in the Terezin concentration camps, in spite of all of the horror and pain being inflicted.

Underground Railway Theater Presents Tony Kushner's Adaptation of BRUNDIBAR & BUT THE GIRAFFE!, Now thru 4/6
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2014

Underground Railway Theater will present Tony Kushner's adaptation of Brundibar, the Hans Krasa and Adolf Hoffmeister Opera. Brundibar will be presented with Tony Kushner's companion piece But the Giraffe! Both pieces are directed by Scott Edmiston. The press performance is Monday, March 10 at 7:30PM.

Underground Railway Theater to Present Tony Kushner's Adaptation of BRUNDIBAR & BUT THE GIRAFFE!, 3/6-4/6
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 27, 2014

Underground Railway Theater will present Tony Kushner's adaptation of Brundibar, the Hans Krasa and Adolf Hoffmeister Opera. Brundibar will be presented with Tony Kushner's companion piece But the Giraffe! Both pieces are directed by Scott Edmiston. The press performance is Monday, March 10 at 7:30PM.

TCG Releases Revised, Complete Edition of ANGELS IN AMERICA
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 10, 2013

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the publication of a Revised and Complete Edition of Angels in America by Tony Kushner. Available in both paperback and hardcover, this new edition contains both Part One: Millennium Approaches and Part Two: Perestroika in the revised versions that were performed in the 2010 Off-Broadway revival, as well as a new author's introduction.

Kushner and Sendak's Brundibar Runs April 28 - May 21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2006

Co-production of Berkeley Rep and Yale Rep includes But the Giraffe, a Curtain Raiser to Hans Krása's Brundibar

Chorus of "Rosie's Broadway Kids" Make Stage Debuts in Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2006

A chorus of young performers from Rosie's Broadway Kids, an arts education organization created by Rosie O'Donnell which enriches the lives of children through the arts, will make their professional New York City stage debuts in the upcoming productions of Brundibar and Comedy on the Bridge at The New Victory Theater.

Joe Gallagher Replaces Euan Morton in Brundibar at Yale Rep
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2005

Joe Gallagher will temporarily replace Euan Morton for the Yale Repertory Theatre run of Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak's Brundibar, which plays with Comedy on a Bridge

Moreno and Lindo to Read Sendak Books During Berkeley Run of Kushner & Sendak Pieces
by BWW News Desk - Oct 28, 2005

Rita Moreno and Delroy Lindo will be two of the readers in Once Upon a Wild Thing: Celebrating The Works of Maurice Sendak during the Berkeley run of Sendak's and Tony Kushner's Brundibar and Comedy on a Bridge

Morton, Youmans & Vidnovic to Star in Kushner & Sendak's Brundibar & Comedy on a Bridge
by BWW News Desk - Oct 9, 2005

Euan Morton and William Youmans will respectively star in Brundibar and Comedy on a Bridge, two one-act opera collaborations between Tony Kushner and Maurice Sendak that will play engagments in CA and CT before moving to New York

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