George Gershwin News

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) and Snap-Two Productions' new musical Signs of Life opens on Thursday, February 25 at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theatre.

The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.

Arizona Theatre Company's post-show discussion at [title of show] following the performance on Thursday, March 4 at 7:30 PM will feature the creators and original stars themselves, Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell; and original keyboardist and musical arranger Larry Pressgrove.

For old-world cabaret, performers still swoon over the stately, romantic elegance of the Oak Room at the Algonquin, but this sleek, two-year-old spot is threatening to encroach on the turf of such established institutions.

National Tour of PORGY AND BESS Plays Final Performance at Southern Theatre 2/21.

GEORGE GERSHWIN ALONE will close on February 21, 2010.

An enchanting evening of music from The American Songbook, with tunes from Broadway, Hollywood and Tin Pan Alley, is on tap for Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 pm at UConn's Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts.

BroadwayWorld.com's SHOW BIZ: Rush, Lottery & Standing Room Only Ticketing Policies - updated on 2/19/2010.

Today, Friday, February 19, Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops announced details of the orchestra's 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20, 2010, outlining programs that celebrate the orchestra's rich tradition of performing the great music of this country's past and present, for which the Boston Pops is so well known.

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra today announced its programs for the 2010-11 season of classical, Best of ..., pops and family concerts.

Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre celebrates the 10th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures' "Fantasia 2000" with a special limited engagement of the film from February 17 to 27. The music for "Fantasia 2000" was conducted by James Levine, and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

42nd Street Moon's Artistic Director, Greg MacKellan, today announced that the Company will present Klea Blackhurst in her highly-acclaimed one-woman show, Everything the Traffic Will Allow: The Songs and Sass of Ethel Merman for five performances only at the Eureka Theatre from April 21 - 25.

Hollywood's El Capitan Theatre celebrates the 10th anniversary of Walt Disney Pictures' 'Fantasia 2000' with a special limited engagement of the film from February 17 to 27. The music for 'Fantasia 2000' was conducted by James Levine, and performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is pleased to announce BROADWAY REFLECTIONS on Friday February 26, 2010 at 8PM AND BROADWAY HERITAGE on Saturday February 27, 2010 at 8PM, Produced exclusively for the theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis. Both shows will feature Big Broadway talent in the intimate 400 seat setting of the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport. Tickets are ON SALE NOW and are $50.

Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook finishes up its twelfth season celebrating the diversity of American popular song with a final week of different and dazzling concerts. For 16 nights of pop, folk, cabaret, country, rock, and show tunes, the series explored the best of the golden age of musical standards through to today's most dynamic contemporary songwriting.

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Producing Artistic Director) and Snap-Two Productions' will begin performances of the new musical Signs of Life this Tuesday, February 16, 2010.

The inspiration behind CENTERSTAGE's newly introduced Cabaret Series, Center Stage Associate Artist E. Faye Butler returns for a Valentine's week-end. After her rousing performances in Ain't Misbehavin'; Dinah Was; and Caroline, or Change, Butler will be presenting her own show entitled 'Just 'N Time'.

Nashville Ballet presents three American original dances Valentine's weekend, February 12-14, 2010.

With each passing year and with each new offering, Vasterling and the other powers-that-be at Nashville Ballet gain new admirers for their troupe, whose skills are confidently and expertly highlighted by the choices made in regard to the company's repertoire. Clearly, Nashville Ballet has gained stature with its beautiful and much-lauded treatment of the classics, but it may well be contemporary offerings, such as those included in American Originals, that more assuredly showcase the company's extraordinary depth. Quite honestly, the panache with which each performance is delivered is awe-inspiring - and certain to lift the collective spirit and ward off even the most frigid temperatures.