WQXR's online new-music station Q2 Music will broadcast the 2016 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute concert, "Scores: New Orchestral Works," on Tuesday, October 18, at 9 pm. The program-a live NJSO performance under the baton of David Robertson, recorded on July 16 at the Richardson Auditorium in Princeton-features new works by the four composers of the 2016 NJSO Edward T. Cone Composition Institute, as well as a work from Institute Director Steven Mackey.The broadcast, which will include interviews with the Institute composers, will become available for on-demand listening in the archives at www.q2music.org.
The Ailey organization is launching a Young New York program in conjunction with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's annual holiday season at New York City Center (November 30 - December 31).
Set sail on an epic adventure this holiday season with a dramatically reimagined production of Moby Dick. Adaptor and director David Catlin brings his daring new adaptation of the classic seafaring tale to Arena Stage, using bold trapeze and acrobatic work to bring to life Captain Ahab's harrowing quest for the legendary great while whale.
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) announced today that it will hold a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Media Tour to commemorate the largest gift received in the history of the company. General Director and CEO Susan Danis said, "We are speechless. This generosity exceeds anything we could have imagined."
In celebration of the upcoming release of Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and String Orchestra, the first-ever classical work composed and performed by R.E.M. bassist and songwriter Mike Mills, Rolling Stone is premiering the track 'Sonny Side Up,' which they call 'a propulsive, upbeat piece full of weeping violin, driving rhythm guitar and an energetic backbeat.'
New York City Center today announced additional casting for the concert performances of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Sunday in the Park with George, October 24 through 26.
Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is proud to announce the launch of a new volunteer program at the start of its 2016-2017 season. This new initiative invites individuals of all ages and skill sets to become involved in the company's work to increase organizational capacity.
Florida Grand Opera will host its 75th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 8:30 PM at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. The gala will benefit FGO's future productions, education and outreach initiatives. These programs include free access to opera education for at-risk youth and intensive training for young opera singers as they enter the first phase of their careers.
Leaders of the Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation today celebrated the expansion of Ailey's permanent home, The Joan Weill Center for Dance, with a ceremonial roof-breaking to mark the company's upward growth.
Florida Grand Opera (FGO), with its new artistic vision, is proud to announce the casting choices for the four productions of its 2016-17 Season, which include Georges Bizet's Carmen, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin, Jorge Martin's Before Night Falls, and Giuseppe Verdi's A Masked Ball (Un Ballo in Maschera).
The House Theatre of Chicago announces the return of Dennis Watkins in The Magic Parlour, at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe, for an open run starting September 2.
The National Tour of the Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning hit musical JERSEY BOYS, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, will welcome Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) beginning September 15 in Syracuse, NY. He will join a company that includes Matthew Dailey (Tommy DeVito), Aaron De Jesus(Frankie Valli) and Keith Hines (Nick Massi) as The Four Seasons, with Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella.
On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami from October 11 - 16, 2016 as part of its current North American tour to more than 50 cities.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County and Broadway Across America announced that tickets to the 2016-2017 Broadway in Miami season shows and the season option will go on sale on Saturday, September 10, 2016, during the Center's ARTSLAUNCH2016.
The House Theatre of Chicago announces the return of Dennis Watkins in The Magic Parlour, at the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe, for an open run starting September 2.
Broadway Across America - Miami and Florida Theatrical Association in partnership with the Adrienne Arsht Center of Miami-Dade County present the 2016 / 2017 Broadway In Miami season featuring:
Jodee Nimerichter, Director of the American Dance Festival (ADF), today announced ADF's first New York City season, running August 1-6 at The Joyce Theater. The season includes the New York City debut of Russian choreographer Tatiana Baganova's Provincial Dances Theatre and the return of Miami's Rosie Herrera Dance Theatre with a new ADF commissioned work.
Great news this morning! New York City Center's gala concert performance of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE will now star Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford opposite Jake Gyllenhaal, previously announced in the title role of George.
The Old Globe presents the West Coast premiere of Paul Gordon's delightfully romantic new musical SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, developed with Rick Boynton and presented in association with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, where it was commissioned and had its world premiere in April 2015.
