Angela Meade & Jason Vieaux are Caramoor's 2017 Artists-in-Residence
by A.A. Cristi
- May 3, 2017
Angela Meade and Jason Vieaux (photos: Gabe Palacio) This summer, Caramoor welcomes back Angela Meade and Jason Vieaux as its 2017 Artists-in-Residence. Having first catapulted to prominence at Caramoor, Meade - hailed as "the most talked-about soprano of her generation" (Opera News) - was the natural first choice to headline this season's 20th anniversary celebrations of the "Bel Canto at Caramoor" series.
Chan Centre Marks 20 Years with Monumental Season of Globe-Spanning Artistry
by A.A. Cristi
- May 2, 2017
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) marks its 20th anniversary with a tremendous 2017/18 concert series, filled with unique collaborations, brand new productions, and much-adored favourites in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Gospel vocalists from America's Deep South; virtuosic acrobatics direct from Down Under; Cuban musical trailblazers; South African jazz legends; and many more will take part in this milestone season, celebrating one of Vancouver's treasured venues.
Shakespeare As You've Never Seen It Before At Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- May 2, 2017
After great success at The Watermill Theatre earlier this year, Paul Hart's powerful, explosive production of Shakespeare's immortal tale of an all-consuming love, ROMEO AND JULIET with music by Mumford and Sons and Hozier will tour nationally and internationally in rep alongside a brand new production of TWELFTH NIGHT featuring the music of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.
Tony Bennett Headlines His 30th Ravinia Season
by Julie Musbach
- Apr 30, 2017
On August 3rd TONY BENNETT, the master interpreter of The Great American Songbook, will celebrate his 91st Birthday! On SATURDAY evening, AUGUST 4th, at 8:30 PM, the beloved music icon will once again headline under the RAVINIA stars for his 30th spectacular season. He first performed at the renowned suburban Chicago venue (America's oldest outdoor music festival) in the summer of 1984!
Chicago Tap Theatre's presents CHANGES 6/30-7/16
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 28, 2017
Artistic Director Mark Yonally and Chicago Tap Theatre (CTT) are proud to present Changes, a science fiction tap dance story show set to all-new arrangements of the music of David Bowie, directed by Harrison McEldowney, based on an original show created by Chicago Tap Theatre, choreography by Yonally with musical arrangements and direction by Kurt Schweitz, June 30 - July 16, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave.
Multimedia Show Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates' BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME Highlights Apollo Theater's 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 26, 2017
The Apollo Theater today announced details of its upcoming 2017-2018 season. Marking the first full season with Executive Producer Kamilah Forbes at the helm of the legendary theater's artistic and community programs, it will encompass commissions, premieres, and collaborations with local, national, and international artists working across a range of disciplines and genres-from dance and theater to jazz, soul, and opera.
DECFA to Present Free Musical Performance Celebrating Duke Ellington's 118th Birthday
by BWW News Desk
- Apr 25, 2017
The Duke Ellington Center for the Arts (DECFA) will celebrate the 118th birthday of Duke Ellington with a Free all-Ellington musical performance on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 1 to 3 PM which will be staged at the Duke Ellington statue that stands majestically at the corner of 110th Street and Fifth Avenue - the Gateway to Harlem, it was announced by noted dancer/choreographer Mercedes Ellington, Duke Ellington's granddaughter, who is Founder/President of DECFA.
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