The irresistible, finger-snappin' and toe-tappin' Tony® Award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', a celebration of the music of Thomas "Fats" Waller, will end its run at the San Jose Repertory Theatre's stage April 18th.
The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!
COME FLY AWAY follows four couples as they fall in and out of love during one song and dance filled evening at a crowded nightclub. Blending the legendary vocals of Frank Sinatra with a live on stage 19-piece big band and 15 of the world's finest dancers, COME FLY AWAY weaves an unparalleled hit parade of classics, including 'Fly Me To The Moon,' 'My Way,' and 'That's Life' into a soaring musical fantasy of romance and seduction.
According to a report by Variety, the recent union dispute surrounding Broadway's Come Fly Away has caused American Guild of Musical Artists to try to play a bigger role in the Broadway community. Alan Gordon, AGMA exec director, expressed interest in representing dancers not ony in dance-heavy shows like Come Fly Away, but other productions as well. Gordon stated, 'We think that down the road it's better for dancers appearing in anything, including Broadway shows, to be represented by AGMA.'
According to a report by Variety, the recent union dispute surrounding Broadway's Come Fly Away has caused American Guild of Musical Artists to try to play a bigger role in the Broadway community. Alan Gordon, AGMA exec director, expressed interest in representing dancers not ony in dance-heavy shows like Come Fly Away, but other productions as well. Gordon stated, 'We think that down the road it's better for dancers appearing in anything, including Broadway shows, to be represented by AGMA.'
Composer Nico Muhly's relationship with the Southern Theater continues to deepen as his Twin Cities audience expands year by year. Since his Minneapolis debut at the Southern in 2007, Muhly has amassed world-wide attention and commissions from such heavyweight institutions as the American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Metropolitan Opera and English National Opera. Yet in his 20s, Muhly's bio includes film scores, two critically acclaimed albums, and conductor/arranger credits for Björk, Grizzly Bear, The National and Rufus Wainwright (to name a few).
Parsons Dance, praised around the world for its virtuosity, exceptional theatricality, athleticism, energy and accessibility, seeks a male dancer and a female dancer. Auditions will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 from 1-6pm at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 West 60th Street, NYC. Appointments are required for the audition and dancers must bring headshots and resumes.
Two world premieres, a number of new productions and some old favorites will be on exhibit at Bloomington's Musical Arts Center during Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater's 2010-2011 season.
Composer Nico Muhly's relationship with the Southern Theater continues to deepen as his Twin Cities audience expands year by year. Since his Minneapolis debut at the Southern in 2007, Muhly has amassed world-wide attention and commissions from such heavyweight institutions as the American Ballet Theatre, Paris Opera Ballet, Metropolitan Opera and English National Opera. Yet in his 20s, Muhly's bio includes film scores, two critically acclaimed albums, and conductor/arranger credits for Björk, Grizzly Bear, The National and Rufus Wainwright (to name a few).
ABT II will present four performances in New York City as part of the 1.2.3. Festival at The Joyce Theater, April 13-25, 2010. The Festival's opening night performance, which includes works by Ailey II and Taylor 2, will be highlighted by ABT II's World Premiere of Ballo Per Sei, choreographed by Edwaard Liang.
American Ballet Theatre has named Ina Clark to the position of Director of Development. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced today by Executive Director Rachel S. Moore.
The pre-professional division of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School will showcase the talents of its students in their year-end performance on Sunday, April 11, 2009 at 4:30 P.M and 7 P.M at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College.
The Richmond Ballet, the acclaimed company under the artistic direction of Stoner Winslett, returns April 6 - 11, 2010 to The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).
The Richmond Ballet, the acclaimed company under the artistic direction of Stoner Winslett, will end its run April 11, 2010 at The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).
Actors' Equity has just released the following statement regarding COME FLY AWAY.
Big band sound transforms the Lincoln Theatre into a Duke Ellington jazz club as Arena Stage presents Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, choreographed by and starring Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Uptown... It's Hot!) with direction by Charles Randolph-Wright (Arena's Guys and Dolls and Blue).
Parsons Dance - praised around the world for its virtuosity, exceptional theatricality, athleticism, energy and accessibility - presents the culminating performance of its tenth annual New York City Summer Intensive Workshop for pre-professional and professional dancers, the Summer Intensive Showcase, on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 7pm.
The Richmond Ballet, the acclaimed company under the artistic direction of Stoner Winslett, returns April 6 - 11, 2010 to The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).
The Richmond Ballet, the acclaimed company under the artistic direction of Stoner Winslett, returns April 6 - 11, 2010 to The Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue (at 19th Street).
AVI SCHER & DANCERS will end its debut New York Season with a program including two World Premiere productions and four New York Premieres on April 5, 2010 at The Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater, 405 W. 55th Street, NYC (at Ninth Avenue).
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