Harolyn Blackwell News

Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via major digital service providers.

Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via major digital service providers.

Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via major digital service providers.

The Kennedy Center's An American Playlist queues up three free shows celebrating the arts, and Mary Poppins unpacks her bag in the Opera House in the upcoming month.

The Kennedy Center's An American Playlist queues up three free shows celebrating the arts, and Mary Poppins unpacks her bag in the Opera House in the upcoming month.

The Kennedy Center's An American Playlist queues up three free shows celebrating the arts, and Mary Poppins unpacks her bag in the Opera House in the upcoming month.

The Kennedy Center's An American Playlist queues up three free shows celebrating the arts, and Mary Poppins unpacks her bag in the Opera House in the upcoming month.

Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

A cast of performing arts luminaries will join Gala Chair and Host Liza Minnelli at the 18th annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala, Sunday, May 2 at 8:30 pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

A cast of performing arts luminaries will join Gala Chair and Host Liza Minnelli at the 18th annual Kennedy Center Spring Gala, Sunday, May 2 at 8:30 pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.

Rejoice in the music of one of the greatest jazz legends of all time with 'Dreaming the Duke,' a one-of-a-kind tribute to Edward 'Duke' Ellington performed by Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson. 'Dreaming the Duke' is at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ordway's Target World Music and Dance Series.

Rejoice in the music of one of the greatest jazz legends of all time with 'Dreaming the Duke,' a one-of-a-kind tribute to Edward 'Duke' Ellington performed by Nnenna Freelon, Harolyn Blackwell and Mike Garson. 'Dreaming the Duke' is at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts on February 21, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. as part of Ordway's Target World Music and Dance Series.

Jazz meets classical in this unique celebration of the music of Edward 'Duke' Ellington called Dreaming The Duke, making its way to Gainesville, Friday, January 22, at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Jazz meets classical in this unique celebration of the music of Edward 'Duke' Ellington called Dreaming The Duke, making its way to Gainesville, Friday, January 22, at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Calendar of Events January 2010 - March 2010 Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts University Auditorium Alan & Carol Squitieri Studio Theatre

A slew of Broadway talent joined in the 32nd annual Kennedy Center Honors on December 6th to honor acclaimed Broadway producer, Mel Brooks. The group included Gary Beach, Matthew Broderick, Richard Kind, Jane Krakowski, Matthew Morrison, Frank Langella and Martin Short. Brooks was honored as a winner of the 2009 Kennedy Center Honors for his contributions to both stage and screen.