Bill Barnes News

Tony Sheldon and More Join World Premiere of AMELIE at Berkeley Rep; Full Cast Announced!

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2015

Berkeley Rep has announced the full company for its 2015-16 season opener Amelie, A New Musical, starring award-winning actress Samantha Barks.

Kennedy Center to Host World Stages Series 2015-16

by Tyler Peterson — August 7, 2015

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Photo Flash: Invisible Familiars, Monica Bill Barnes & More Celebrate Accabonac House

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2015

Artistic Director Alex Kilgore hosted a launch party and first annual silent auction to benefit Accabonac House yesterday, July 21, 2015 at Ashawagh Hall (780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY).

Artists Retreat Accabonac House Hosts Launch Party and Silent Auction Today

by BWW News Desk — July 21, 2015

Artistic Director Alex Kilgore announced today that a launch party and first annual silent auction to benefit Accabonac House will be held today, July 21, 2015 at Ashawagh Hall (780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY).

BWW Reviews: Groundworks Dance Theater Captivates at Cain Park

by Roy Berko — July 20, 2015

As the capacity audience was settling in on opening night of Groundworks Dance Theatre's summer concert in Cain Park's Alma Theatre, there was a loud electronic sound stage right.

Artists Retreat Accabonac House to Host Launch Party and Silent Auction This Month

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2015

Artistic Director Alex Kilgore announced today that a launch party and first annual silent auction to benefit Accabonac House will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Ashawagh Hall (780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY).

Glenn Howerton and Rory O'Malley to Star in The Old Globe's THE COMEDY OF ERRORS; Cast & Creative Team Announced!

by BWW News Desk — July 9, 2015

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for The Comedy of Errors as The Old Globe's 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival continues the Globe's 80th Anniversary festivities as part of the Balboa Park Centennial Celebration.

Rutina Wesley Leads TWELFTH NIGHT, Opening Tonight at The Old Globe

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2015

The Old Globe presents William Shakespeare's delightful and romantic Twelfth Night, directed by Rebecca Taichman, whose production of the time-traveling Time and the Conways fascinated audiences last April, as part of the 2015 Summer Shakespeare Festival.

2015 DANCENOW Joe's Pub Festival Slated for September

by BWW News Desk — June 17, 2015

DANCENOWNYC continues its twentieth anniversary celebration with the 2015 DANCENOW Joe's Pub Festival.

Ira Glass Set for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival This Weekend

by BWW News Desk — June 13, 2015

This month, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival presents Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, a special pre-Festival performance starring Ira Glass, the host and executive producer of the famed public radio program This American Life.

Accabonac House Retreat to Launch This Summer with Pulitzer Winner Annie Baker

by Tyler Peterson — June 10, 2015

Artistic Director Alex Kilgore announced today that Pulitzer Prize Winning Playwright Annie Baker was awarded the first residency of Accabonac House, a year-round interdisciplinary artists retreat dedicated to the memory of Lisa de Kooning, who grew up in the house, located in the heart of Historic

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival 2015 Announces Full Free Lineup

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2015

Following the critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance of Festival 2014, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival opens its 2015 season in June.

Jacob's Pillow to Kick Off 2015 Festival with Performances, Classes, Exhibits, & More, 6/13

by Matt Smith — May 27, 2015

May 26, 2015 - (Becket, MA) Following the critical acclaim and record-breaking attendance of Festival 2014, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival opens its 2015 season in June.

SPACE on Ryder Farm Sets 2015 Season

by Tyler Peterson — May 26, 2015

SPACE on Ryder Farm, a nonprofit artist residency program announces its 5th season.

Rutina Wesley to Lead The Old Globe's TWELFTH NIGHT; Cast, Creatives Set!

by BWW News Desk — May 20, 2015

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for The Old Globe production of William Shakespeare's delightful and romantic Twelfth Night.

Photo Flash: Inside the 2015 NYU Tisch Gala with Michael C. Hall, Ewan McGregor, Lauren Graham & More

by Tyler Peterson — May 11, 2015

More than 400 alumni, donors and supporters gathered at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P.

DANCENOWNYC Presents Mark Dendy's NEWYORKnewyork@AstorPlace This Week at Joe's Pub

by BWW News Desk — May 6, 2015

DANCENOWNYC kicks off its 20th anniversary season with the world premiere of NEWYORKnewyork@AstorPlace, a new dance-theater work by Obie and Bessie Award-winning choreographer Mark Dendy.

Ira Glass Set for Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, 6/13-14

by Tyler Peterson — May 4, 2015

This June, Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival presents Three Acts, Two Dancers, One Radio Host, a special pre-Festival performance starring Ira Glass, the host and executive producer of the famed public radio program This American Life.

Monica Bill Barnes & Company Brings HAPPY HOUR to Velocity Tonight

by BWW News Desk — April 16, 2015

For one night only -- the hilarious and affecting Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass (NYC) trade their signature sequins and feather headdresses for a pair of everyday men's suits in Happy Hour, the world's first-ever cocktail party dance show tonight, April 16 at 7:30PM at Velocity Founders Theater 1

Monica Bill Barnes & Company to Bring HAPPY HOUR to Velocity, 4/16

by BWW News Desk — March 19, 2015

For one night only -- the hilarious and affecting Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass (NYC) trade their signature sequins and feather headdresses for a pair of everyday men's suits in Happy Hour, the world's first-ever cocktail party dance show.