New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang Have Announced 2020–21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jan 22, 2020
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang have announced the Orchestra's 2020-21 season. Classical highlights include a Winter Festival featuring works by Gershwin and other luminary composers who blend classical and popular traditions; performances of commissions from Tyshawn Sorey, Thomas Adès and a quartet of jazz composers; a continuing celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday; return engagements by violin superstars Joshua Bell and Jennifer Koh and solo performances by multiple NJSO musicians.
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents the Return of THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 14, 2020
Lookingglass Theatre Company presents the return of Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman's instant holiday classic The Steadfast Tin Soldier, from the story by Hans Christian Andersen. This holiday show, perfect for the whole family, runs through January 26, 2020 at Lookingglass Theatre Company, located inside Chicago's historic Water Tower Water Works, 821 N. Michigan Ave. at Pearson.
Boulet Brothers To Host WOMEN BEHIND BARS
by Stephi Wild
- Jan 13, 2020
The Boulet Brothers, whose a?oeDragulaa?? TV series is now in its third season on Netflix and OUTtv.ca, will be special guest hosts at the Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 PM performance of Tom Eyen's a?oeWomen Behind Barsa?? at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. Known individually as Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet, they are internationally-known nightlife producers and hosts who developed the a?oeDragulaa?? TV series based loosely on their long-running club event of the same name, which ran monthly in Los Angeles and San Francisco, with special events in New York and Austin, Texas.
Kathy Griffin To Introduce WOMEN BEHIND BARS
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 7, 2020
a?oeWomen Behind Bars,a?? the classic Tom Eyen comedy hit, will feature a live special introduction by Kathy Griffin at the Jan. 26 Sunday matinee performance, 3 PM at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood.
Riverside Symphony To Present Rare Gems For String Orchestra
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 19, 2019
Riverside Symphony will open its 39th season on Saturday evening, February 1 at Merkin Concert Hall. Music Director George Rothman will lead the orchestra in a multi-textured program pairing music by two Oscar-winning composers, Schubert's ebullient Rondo for Violin and Orchestraa?"featuring 2017 Concert Artists Guild Competition Winner YooJin Janga?"and a vivacious concert-opener by up-and-coming American composer Jessie Montgomery.
WOMEN BEHIND BARS Opening At Montalban Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 17, 2019
a?oeWomen Behind Bars,a?? the classic prison comedy by a?oeDreamgirlsa?? writer Tom Eyen, will have its first new Equity revival Jan. 24-Feb. 2, at the 900-seat Montalban Theatre in Hollywood (formerly the Doolittle). It is being directed and co-produced by award-winning director-choreographer Scott Thompson.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE RED SHOES at Sadler's Wells
by Stephi Wild
- Dec 12, 2019
New Adventures has announced that Adam Cooper and Ashley Shaw will star in the return of Matthew Bourne's double Olivier award-winning, smash hit production of 'THE RED SHOES'. a seven-week Christmas season at Sadler's Wells, London, from Tuesday 3 December to Sunday 19 January 2020.
Ginger Minj Joins Cast Of WOMEN BEHIND BARS
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 4, 2019
Ginger Minj, a fan-favorite on a?oeRuPaul's Drag Racea?? and a?oeRuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars,a?? has joined the cast of the Los Angeles revival of Tom Eyen's cult prison comedy a?oeWomen Behind Bars,a?? playing the role of Ada. The Equity production will run for eight performances only for two consecutive weekends, Jan. 24-Feb. 2, at the 900-seat Montalban Theatre in Hollywood (formerly the Doolittle), directed by Scott Thompson. Minj replaces the previously-announced Thorgy Thor, who has withdrawn due to a conflict.
Family Days Announced For Lookingglass Theatre's THE STEADFAST TIN SOLDIER
by A.A. Cristi
- Dec 4, 2019
Lookingglass Theatre Company announces Family Days for The Steadfast Tin Soldier, from the story by Hans Christian Andersen, written and directed by Ensemble Member Mary Zimmerman. Family Days will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, Thursday, December 5, 2019, Thursday, December 12, 2019, and Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. with a pre-show activity at 1:15 p.m. and meet and greet with the cast following the show at 3:10 p.m.
Take A Risk On New Works At PLAYFEST 2019
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 30, 2019
The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest. Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF's PlayFest 2019 is set for November 1 a?" 3 and 8 a?" 9, 2019 and features seven readings of new plays in development.
LA Opera Presents PSYCHO —Live With Orchestra This Halloween
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 10, 2019
LA Opera's annual residency at the extraordinary Theatre at Ace Hotel has become one of Halloween's most anticipated traditions. This year, cinephiles and music lovers alike can experience Alfred Hitchcock's horror masterpiece Psycho with its classic Bernard Herrmann soundtrack score played live by the LA Opera Orchestra.
Take A Risk On New Works At Orlando PLAYFEST 2019
by A.A. Cristi
- Sep 27, 2019
The Basel-Kiene Family joins City Beverages in presenting PlayFest. Orlando Shakes in partnership with UCF's PlayFest 2019 is set for November 1 a?" 3 and 8 a?" 9, 2019 and features seven readings of new plays in development. At the two-weekend festival, patrons will experience ground-breaking new works while participating in the creative process. Tickets to individual PlayFest readings ($10) may be purchased online at orlandoshakes.org, by phone at (407) 447-1700 ext. 1, or in person at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center (812 East Rollins Street). PlayFest Passes ($56) and PlayFest VIP Passes ($100) are on sale now and may be purchased by phone or in person.
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