Brandeis University News

Trisha Brown's pioneering dance style is a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance.

New Repertory Theatre, in residence at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, is thrilled to begin its 2011-2012 Season with Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical RENT.

Trisha Brown's pioneering dance style is a celebrated cornerstone of modern dance.

FESTIVAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Michael Walker's DANCING IN THE GARDEN, directed by Bruce Ward as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th. The production will take place at The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton St.

Philadelphia Theatre Company announces the appointment of SHIRA BECKERMAN as Managing Director following a national search. She will be partnering with PTC's Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik.

FESTIVAL THEATRE COMPANY is pleased to announce the world premiere production of Michael Walker's DANCING IN THE GARDEN, directed by Bruce Ward as part of the 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival - FringeNYC, August 12th-28th. The production will take place at The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton St.

Bob Dylan, who just released his latest album 'Bob Dylan In Concert - Brandeis University 1963,' a previously unknown live recording of one of his earliest performances, will kick off the Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre at the 2011 OC Fair on Friday, July 15, the opening day of the 2011 OC Fair.

Following a successful season which brought Long Beach Opera (LBO) increased ticket sales, a 20% growth in its subscriber base, and an unprecedented number of sold out performances, LBO announces its plans for 2012. The ambitious 'Absurd-Bizarre- Surreal' season will include a double bill of one-acts and three full-length operas. Commenting on his selections, LBO's Artistic and General Director Andreas Mitisek says, 'I like to provide a diverse look into the world of rarely seen, little known masterworks. Each of the 2012 operas fits that category. Where most companies cozy up to composers of the 19th century, in the coming season, LBO will highlight composers of the 20th century (Francis Poulenc, Bohuslav Martinu, Astor Piazzolla) and the 21st (Osvaldo Golijov, Michael Nyman).

GAN-e-meed Theatre Project and StageSource announce Perfecting Your Pitch, a workshop for performing artists and arts leaders.

Producers Jeffrey Finn and Jill Furman announced today that two-time Tony Award nominee, Emmy Award and Golden Globe winner Alan Rickman (Private Lives, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, the Harry Potter franchise) will make his eagerly-anticipated return to Broadway starring in the World Premiere of SEMINAR, a new play by Theresa Rebeck (Mauritius, The Understudy, Omnium Gatherum, The Family of Mann, Spike Heels, NBC's upcoming 'Smash'). Directed by acclaimed Obie Award winner Sam Gold (Circle Mirror Transformation, The Aliens, Tigers Be Still, Kin, The Coward) in his Broadway debut, the production will open at a Shubert Theatre to be announced this Fall 2011.

GAN-e-meed Theatre Project and StageSource announce Perfecting Your Pitch, a workshop for performing artists and arts leaders.

Babes With Blades, Chicago's all-female stage combat theater company, will present the world premiere of "The Double" by BWB ensemble member Barbara Lhota .

Hamme Productions is proud to be a part of the Media Theatre's Ten Nights in June 2011 film festival! Join us for a screening of the award-winning, feel-good short film for all ages, A TURN OF THE BLINDS.

Olney Theatre Center's Artistic Director Jim Petosa directs violist-turned-playwright Michael Hollinger's Opus, winner of the Barrymore Award for Outstanding New Play in 2006.

A new program on Lake Dunmore offers college-aged musicians a chance to explore contemporary chamber music.

Philadelphia Theatre Company will conclude its 35th Anniversary season celebration with a Gala honoring long-time board member Kenneth S. Kaiserman of Kaiserman Company, Inc. and PTC Producing Artistic Director Sara Garonzik on Monday, June 6 at 6PM in the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt at the Bellevue.