David Freeman News

San Diego REPertory Theatre (San Diego REP) presents "Steal Heaven," a world premiere production by Herbert Siguenza and directed by Todd Salovey and Siguenza. Previews begin Jan. 3, 2015. Opening night is Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 and runs throughSunday, Jan. 25, 2015 in the Lyceum Space.

Many people in Toronto's arts communities, especially theatre, are still grieving the loss of TheatreBooks after the venerable bookstore closed its doors forever this July after 39 years. Now, many are lost when needing scripts or monologues for auditions. And others feel the same who just love to read about the performing arts.

MADAM BUTTERFLY, Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece of doomed love and tragic passion, will play a limited run at the Royal Albert Hall, beginning on 26 February 2015. David Freeman will direct, reviving his Japanese water garden production, designed by David Roger.

MADAM BUTTERFLY, Giacomo Puccini's masterpiece of doomed love and tragic passion, will play a limited run at the Royal Albert Hall, beginning on 26 February 2015. David Freeman will direct, reviving his Japanese water garden production, designed by David Roger.

Proudly celebrating the dedication, artistry and extraordinary talent of its young musicians, Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra (PSYO) presents the 2013-14 Concerto Competition winners in its season finale concert this Mother's Day! Under the guidance of Music Director Alejandro Gutiérrez, PSYO is being quickly recognized as one of the most outstanding youth orchestras in the country. The premier training ensemble in Orange County, PSYO draws musicians of the highest caliber from across Southern California—five of whom have been chosen to perform as soloists in this concert. Cellist Matthew Gustafson from Long Beach, tuba player David Freeman from Corona, violinist Sydney Mariano from Irvine and flutists Ramakrishnan Kumaran from Hemet and Gloria Liu from Irvine are highlighted in concertos by Haydn, Vaughan Williams and Lalo, as well as Borne's “Carmen Fantasy.” To conclude, the Youth Orchestra performs Tchaikovsky's stunning Fifth Symphony.

Tonight, November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff at Joe's Pub in New York City.

On November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins, whose "gorgeous vocals" have been hailed by The New York Times and described as "hauntingly lovely" and "sweetly beguiling" by LA Weekly, will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff atJoe's Pub in New York City. The controversial piece explores the spiritual implications of the financial collapse through the story of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, attempting to uncover hidden meanings in this contemporary tragedy. A second performance follows on November 15. See reverse for details.

On November 8th, renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF at Joe's Pub in New York City. A second performance follows on November 15th.

On November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff at Joe's Pub in New York City.

Renowned soprano Jee Hyun Lim sings the pivotal role of Cio-Cio San in Nashville's 2012-13 season opening production of Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly, with tenor Cody Austin as Lieutenant Pinkerton and baritone Levi Hernandez as Sharpless.

Numerous visual and performance art projects are slated for installation on the grounds of Seattle Center during The Next Fifty. Tied thematically to the six months of the World's Fair 50th anniversary celebration, the installations are intended to spark the imagination, provoke reflection, delight the spirit, and enhance the visitor experience. The projects will be on view throughout the 74-acre campus at various times between Apr 21 to Oct 21, 2012.

Numerous visual and performance art projects are slated for installation on the grounds of Seattle Center during The Next Fifty. Tied thematically to the six months of the World's Fair 50th anniversary celebration, the installations are intended to spark the imagination, provoke reflection, delight the spirit, and enhance the visitor experience. The projects will be on view throughout the 74-acre campus at various times between Apr 21 to Oct 21, 2012.

On May 23, Darius Campbell will play the role of Escamillo in Bizet's CARMEN at London's O2 Arena. The production, directed by David Freeman, will run from May 21-23.

On May 23, Darius Campbell will play the role of Escamillo in Bizet's CARMEN at London's O2 Arena. The production, directed by David Freeman, will run from May 21-23.

On May 23, Darius Campbell will play the role of Escamillo in Bizet's CARMEN at London's O2 Arena. The production, directed by David Freeman, will run from May 21-23.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) is pleased to present Best of Both Worlds, a new musical for the whole family.

LA BOHÈME is transported to the gritty realism of vibrant modern day North London from 1830s Bohemian Paris. The inspirational experience of Puccini's music is brought to an intimate staging with a young cast and chorus. This production has been conceived to make LA BOHÈME as visceral, funny, accessible and emotionally engaging for audiences as its first performance in 1896.

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, a new musical. Featuring the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds features book and lyrics by Randy Weiner, music by multiple Obie-winner Diedre Murray, and is directed by Tony nominated Diane Paulus (Director of HAIR - Tony Winner: Best Musical Revival 2009).

The American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) will present BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, a new musical. Featuring the sounds of R&B and gospel, Best of Both Worlds features book and lyrics by Randy Weiner, music by multiple Obie-winner Diedre Murray, and is directed by Tony nominated Diane Paulus (Director of HAIR - Tony Winner: Best Musical Revival 2009).