NJPAC to Present BOB MARLEY'S THREE LITTLE BIRDS in January
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 30, 2015
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a delightful musical production, featuring a hit score by Bob Marley ('One Love') and based on the children's book by his daughter, Cedella Marley, tells of young Ziggy, who is so terrified of hurricanes, mongooses and other things in his native Jamaica that he's afraid to leave the house! Saturday, January 23, 2016 2:00 PM at Victoria Theater. Get your tickets now at NJPAC.org or 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)
Dance Company KasheDance Presents Toronto Premiere of FACING HOME Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 26, 2015
TORONTO (October 28, 2015) - When did you first fall in love? Kevin A. Ormsby, Artistic Director of Toronto's KasheDance, and Christopher Walker, a Jamaican choreographer working out of the U.S.A., join forces for FACING Home: Love & Redemption, a powerful contemporary dance production that investigates the global impact of Bob Marley's music - its expression of humanity's struggle and its inspiration toward love, redemption and hope - and contrasts it to the active, deep-rooted homophobia in Jamaican/West Indian Culture. The Toronto premiere of this bold new work featuring eleven performers runs Today, November 26 to Sunday, November 29 at the Aki Studio Theatre in the Daniels Spectrum arts hub in the revitalizedRegent Park area of Toronto.
The two choreographers aim to engage communities in conversation about homophobia using movement, music and poetry to access ideas of liberation and highlight the blurred lines between love, survival and choice.
The Old Globe and University of San Diego's AS YOU LIKE IT Opens Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 14, 2015
The Old Globe presents the Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program's production of William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, running tonight, November 14 - November 22 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center.
Cast, Creatives Set for The Old Globe and University of San Diego's AS YOU LIKE IT This November
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 2, 2015
The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team for the Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program presentation of William Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT, running November 14 - November 22 in the Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. Opening night is Saturday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Dance Company KasheDance to Present Toronto Premiere of FACING HOME, 11/26
by Matt Smith
- Oct 29, 2015
TORONTO (October 28, 2015) - When did you first fall in love? Kevin A. Ormsby, Artistic Director of Toronto's KasheDance, and Christopher Walker, a Jamaican choreographer working out of the U.S.A., join forces for FACING Home: Love & Redemption, a powerful contemporary dance production that investigates the global impact of Bob Marley's music - its expression of humanity's struggle and its inspiration toward love, redemption and hope - and contrasts it to the active, deep-rooted homophobia in Jamaican/West Indian Culture. The Toronto premiere of this bold new work featuring eleven performers runs Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29 at the Aki Studio Theatre in the Daniels Spectrum arts hub in the revitalizedRegent Park area of Toronto.
The two choreographers aim to engage communities in conversation about homophobia using movement, music and poetry to access ideas of liberation and highlight the blurred lines between love, survival and choice.
KasheDance to Stage New Work 'FACING HOME'
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 28, 2015
When did you first fall in love? Kevin A. Ormsby, Artistic Director of Toronto's KasheDance, and Christopher Walker, a Jamaican choreographer working out of the U.S.A., join forces for FACING Home: Love & Redemption, a powerful contemporary dance production that investigates the global impact of Bob Marley's music - its expression of humanity's struggle and its inspiration toward love, redemption and hope - and contrasts it to the active, deep-rooted homophobia in Jamaican/West Indian Culture. The Toronto premiere of this bold new work featuring eleven performers runs Thursday, November 26 to Sunday, November 29 at the Aki Studio Theatre in the Daniels Spectrum arts hub in the revitalized Regent Park area of Toronto.
Palace Theater Hosts Bob Marley 70th Birthday Concert Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 24, 2015
Reggae superstar Maxi Priest and legendary guitarist Junior Marvin from Bob Marley's original Wailiers celebrate global icon Bob Marley's 70th birthday with a one-in-a-lifetime concert experience at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, tonight, Oct. 24, at 8.p.m.
BWW Review: RON CARTER QUARTET Walks at Regattabar
by Matt Hanson
- Oct 15, 2015
There's a powerfully resonant, special quality to the lifelong oeuvre of a jazz master, such as in the inimitable example of bassist Ron Carter. In the 1960s, integral to the rhythm sections of Cannonball Adderley and Miles Davis, his artistry may have seemed shadowed by the towering giants of the music that was to give voice to the Great Migration, the most significant movement of peoples in U.S. history.
The Wailers to Play Fox Theatre in January
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 2, 2015
Z2 Entertainment is proud to present The Wailers with Special Guests at the Fox Theatre on Thursday, January 7th, 2016. Tickets are on sale now for $25 advanced or $27.50 day of show.
Vintage Fats Domino Recording THRILLIN' IN PHILLY - LIVE 1973 Out Today
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 2, 2015
Fats Domino's studio recordings inspired everyone from reggae legend Bob Marley to The Beatles, whose 'Lady Madonna' was as a direct homage to the early rock pioneer. But while his songs were often imitated, Fats's live performances were absolutely untouchable, a rollicking ride through boogie jump classics like 'Let The Four Winds Blow' and 'My Girl Josephine' on to his all-time classic hits such as the libidinous 'Blueberry Hill,' 'Ain't That A Shame,' 'Walking To New Orleans' and many more. On stage, Fats attacked his piano from every which way as sweat poured from his brow, all the while keeping that magnificent, signature smile front and center, making everything he did look as effortless as a pleasant Sunday stroll.
Vintage Fats Domino Recording THRILLIN' IN PHILLY - LIVE 1973 Out This Week
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 30, 2015
Fats Domino's studio recordings inspired everyone from reggae legend Bob Marley to The Beatles, whose 'Lady Madonna' was as a direct homage to the early rock pioneer. But while his songs were often imitated, Fats's live performances were absolutely untouchable, a rollicking ride through boogie jump classics like 'Let The Four Winds Blow' and 'My Girl Josephine' on to his all-time classic hits such as the libidinous 'Blueberry Hill,' 'Ain't That A Shame,' 'Walking To New Orleans' and many more. On stage, Fats attacked his piano from every which way as sweat poured from his brow, all the while keeping that magnificent, signature smile front and center, making everything he did look as effortless as a pleasant Sunday stroll.
Palace Theater to Host Bob Marley 70th Birthday Concert, 10/24
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 30, 2015
Reggae superstar Maxi Priest and legendary guitarist Junior Marvin from Bob Marley's original Wailiers celebrate global icon Bob Marley's 70th birthday with a one-in-a-lifetime concert experience at the Palace Theater in Waterbury, on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 8.p.m. Tickets for “Get Up Stand Up: A Tribute to the Music of Bob Marley” are $59.50, $49.50, and $39.50 and can be purchased online at www.palacetheaterct.org, by phone at 203-346-2000, or in person at the Box Office, 100 East Main St. in Waterbury.
Gabrielle Stravelli Releases New Single 'Dream Dancing'
by Tyler Peterson
- Sep 30, 2015
GABRIELLE STRAVELLI - the celebrated pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter called an "outstanding singer" by The Wall Street Journal and "hotter than the equator" by The Village Voice - has released the new single that is currently available on iTunes here, a passionate reworking of the Cole Porter classic "Dream Dancing." The track, a selection from her upcoming album If Only Love, has an arrangement by Pat O'Leary and features Art Hirahara on piano, Pat O'Leary on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums. "Dream Dancing" is produced by David Cook (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Marianne Faithfull) with cover photography by Shervin Lainez (St. Vincent, Cat Power, Ellie Goulding).
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