David Brown News

May is promising to be a busy month at the Epstein Theatre where there is a packed programme of theatre, music, comedy and family entertainment.

The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was honored with the Trailblazer Award at the annual Dream Ball Gala on Monday, February 19 at the Bomb Factory in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas. The gala is produced by Nancy Lieberman Charities, a 501(c)(3) organization that promotes healthy lifestyles and educational opportunities for young girls and boys, and is dedicated to expanding and ensuring that educational and sports opportunities exist for economically disadvantaged youth. Moore was presented with the Trailblazer Award by former Dallas Police Chief David Brown, and also performed a short set during the program, garnering rave reviews. Fellow honoree Billy Crystal was joined by Bo Derek, Tony Dorsett, Deion Sanders, Jose' Guzman, and Spud Webb, among other celebrities and local dignitaries, who were also in attendance. The Dream Ball Gala is one of several annual charity events organized by Nancy Lieberman Charities.

Theater For the New City (TNC) presents the world premiere engagement of AMERICA'S FAVORITE NEWSCASTER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tom Attea, music by Arthur Abrams, and directed by Mark Marcante (the creative team behind the acclaimed Heather Smiley For President, Living in a Musical, An American Worker, etc.).

This spring sees the world premiere of a dynamic new adaptation of Turn of the Screw embark on a UK tour, starring Carli Norris (Pygmalion, Albery Theatre; EastEnders, BBC; Hollyoaks, Channel 4) and Maggie McCarthy (Children of the Sun, Cocktail Sticks and Mother Clap's Molly House, National Theatre; Doctors, BBC; Call the Midwife, BBC/Neal Street Productions; Attack the Block, Film 4; Calendar Girls, Touchstone Pictures). This thrilling production of Henry James' much-loved classic ghost story is faithful to the original and captures its much-celebrated ambiguity.

Theater For the New City (TNC) presents the world premiere engagement of AMERICA'S FAVORITE NEWSCASTER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Tom Attea, music by Arthur Abrams, and directed by Mark Marcante (the creative team behind the acclaimed Heather Smiley For President, Living in a Musical, An American Worker, etc.).

Acclaimed Melbourne composer and musician Adam Simmons returns to fortyfivedownstairs for four nights in August, with a rare opportunity to experience his The Usefulness of Art suite performed by a world-class 20-piece ensemble.

CBS News' FACE THE NATION was the #1 Sunday morning public affairs program on July 9, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings. FACE THE NATION delivered 2.98 million viewers and 0.6/04 in adults 25-54, the demographic most important to those who advertise in news.

Brisbane residents will be forgiven for seeing double in June/July when multi award-winning playwright and actor Margi Brown Ash performs a rare and compelling double act.

MasterVoices (formerly The Collegiate Chorale) raised more than $275,000 at its annual Spring Benefit in support of its artistic programming and education and outreach initiatives at the Metropolitan Club on Thursday, March 30. To view photos of the event, visit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/44778923@N06/sets/72157679237533394/

MasterVoices (formerly The Collegiate Chorale) raised more than $275,000 atits annual Spring Benefit in support of its artistic programming and education and outreach initiatives at the Metropolitan Club on Thursday, March 30. 

The American Revolution was a defining moment in world history and the Concord Museum will commemorate Patriots' Day Saturday, April 15 and Monday, April 17, 2017 with demonstrations, living history with Concord Minutemen, a walking tour, colonial crafts, and gallery talks. 

Following its merger with UK-based arts consultancy BON Culture, formally US-based TRG Arts is now an international firm focused on increasing the resilience of the arts sector.

Next Wednesday, March 1st, Shadowbox Live and Six in the City: Columbus will present a unique, one night only show: Six in the City: Live! at Shadowbox!

Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College continues its 2016-17 season with the much-anticipated return of National Dance Theatre Company of Jamaica (NDTC) on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 8pm and on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 3pm.

UK-based arts consultancy BON Culture is merging with US-based TRG Arts to create an international firm focused on increasing the resilience of the arts sector. From March 2017 the company will be known throughout the world as TRG Arts, with the former BON team establishing TRG's UK and Europe office.

Parents in Performing Arts (PIPA), a Consortium of 18 leading Industry organisations, led by The Old Vic, announces the preliminary findings of their Best Practice Research Project.

Today, Parents in Performing Arts (PIPA) announces the formation of a new consortium of leading UK theatres and arts organisations who will work together for the first time to support PIPA's campaign for equal opportunities and access for parents and carers working in the performing arts.

NBC Olympics, in association with the USOC, U.S. Paralympics and NASCAR Productions, will premiere ROAD TO RIO: 2016 U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM TRIALS, a one-hour special that chronicles the making of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team, on Monday, July 18 at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

NBC Olympics, in association with the USOC, U.S. Paralympics and NASCAR Productions, will premiere ROAD TO RIO: 2016 U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM TRIALS, a one-hour special that chronicles the making of the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team, on Monday, July 18 at 11 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

NEW YORK, May 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Most people today live under the misconception that sleep limits their ability to be productive and reduces their chance of achieving success in their daily life, whether it's in business, school, or athletic and creative pursuits. Two nationally recognized experts are here to debunk that myth and show that sufficient sleep and success go hand in hand.