Harolyn Blackwell News

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

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts today announced the selection of the individuals who will receive the Kennedy Center Honors of 2009. Recipients to be honored at the 32nd annual national celebration of the arts are: writer, composer, actor, director, and producer Mel Brooks; pianist and composer Dave Brubeck; opera singer Grace Bumbry; actor, director, and producer Robert De Niro; and singer and songwriter Bruce Springsteen.

Calendar of Events for December 2009 - February 2010 for the Curtis M. Phillip Center for the Performing Arts, University Auditorium and 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.

Calendar of Events November 2009 - January 2010 Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts University Auditorium Alan & Carol Squitieri Studio Theatre

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??

OPERA America, the national service organization for opera, will present the first Making Connections session of the 2009-2010 season on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. Making Connections is OPERA America's professional development program for early-career opera artists, including singers, composers, librettists, designers and directors. ??

Tickets to all Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' 2009-10 performances officially go on sale to the general public Sunday, September 13.

Tickets to all Ordway Center for the Performing Arts' 2009-10 performances officially go on sale to the general public Sunday, September 13.

Michael Blachly, Director of University of Florida Performing Arts, has announced the line-up for the 2009-10 Season. If variety is the spice of life, then there is plenty of spice in store this season. From world-famous classical artists and Celtic virtuosos to highly anticipated Broadway tours and renowned dance companies, the UFPA 2009-10 Season has plenty of excitement in store for the new season.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today unveiled its 2009-10 Theater Season and planet Ordway? Target? World Music and Dance Season. The announcement, made by Ordway President and CEO Patricia Mitchell, revealed a performance calendar filled with ambitious productions reflecting the breadth of American artistry and emerging global talent.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day weekend festival will include Paquito d'Rivera, Regina Carter, Nnenna Freelon, Kenny Barron, Mulgrew Miller, John Pizzarelli, Jessica Molaskey, Dave Holland, Jon Faddis, and Harolyn Blackwell.