A Noise Within (ANW) presents AWAKE AND SING!, an American classic by CLIFFORD ODETS, opening Saturday, March 20 and closing Sunday, May 23, 2010 (previews begin Saturday, March 13), directed by Andrew J. Traister. Featuring veteran actor Len Lesser (Jacob), who is well known to contemporary audiences at Seinfeld's 'Uncle Leo' and highly regarded ANW Resident Artists Deborah Strang (Bessie Berger) and Joel Swetow (Myron Berger), the play also features Alan Blumenfeld (Uncle Morty), Molly Leland (Hennie Berger), David Lengel (Sam Feinschreiber), Daniel Reichert (Moe Axelrod), Adam Silver (Ralph Berger) and Alan Waserman (Schlosser).
The Momentum Dance company is hosting the 7th annual Miami Dance Festival from 4/9 through 5/29 featuring performances by seven dance companies and special guests displaying diverse international dance styles, all sharing a common passion for the art. Returning to the festival this year is a performance of Obamanomics, an encore of last year's popular contemporary dance work satirizing the economic crisis. The festival will also feature awards, lectures, film, parties and social events.
Maestro Leonard Slatkin raises his baton as the internationally renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra tunes up for a concert Feb. 13 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $65-$90 (with a limited number of 'smart seats' priced at $30).
Maestro Leonard Slatkin raises his baton as the internationally renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra tunes up for a concert Feb. 13 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets for the 8 p.m. concert are $65-$90 (with a limited number of 'smart seats' priced at $30).
San Francisco artist Keith Hennessy, award-winning performer, choreographer, teacher, organizer, and member of Sara Shelton Mann's legendary Contraband, makes a rare Minneapolis appearance with his solo performance piece Crotch. On the surface, with references to the images and actions of artist Joseph Beuys, Crotch is about art, its histories and heroes. Deeper, a sadness grows, a queer melancholy where chaos through play becomes form. 'Crotch' will be staged at the Southern Theatre from January 21-23, 2010.
San Francisco artist Keith Hennessy, award-winning performer, choreographer, teacher, organizer, and member of Sara Shelton Mann's legendary Contraband, makes a rare Minneapolis appearance with his solo performance piece Crotch. On the surface, with references to the images and actions of artist Joseph Beuys, Crotch is about art, its histories and heroes. Deeper, a sadness grows, a queer melancholy where chaos through play becomes form. 'Crotch' will be staged at the Southern Theatre from January 21-23, 2010.
February is "superstar" month at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, with tributes to Elvis and the Beatles-and big-name stars Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Joan Rivers, Gladys Knight and Patti LuPone among the luminaries onstage.
TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 13th season with Martin Sherman's When She Danced, directed by Nick Bowling, running November 7 through December 20, 2009 (previews November 4 through November 6) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
Savor this holiday season with something a little sweet (but oh so good for you) with YES SWEET CAN, the latest intimate theatrical circus from Sweet Can Productions.
San Francisco artist Keith Hennessy, award-winning performer, choreographer, teacher, organizer, and member of Sara Shelton Mann's legendary Contraband, makes a rare Minneapolis appearance with his solo performance piece Crotch. On the surface, with references to the images and actions of artist Joseph Beuys, Crotch is about art, its histories and heroes. Deeper, a sadness grows, a queer melancholy where chaos through play becomes form. 'Crotch' will be staged at the Southern Theatre from January 21-23, 2010.
TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 13th season with Martin Sherman's When She Danced, directed by Nick Bowling, running November 7 through December 20, 2009 (previews November 4 through November 6) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago
TimeLine Theatre Company continues its 13th season with Martin Sherman's When She Danced, directed by Nick Bowling, running November 7 through December 20, 2009 (previews November 4 through November 6) at TimeLine Theatre, 615 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) will be honored posthumously with the 2009 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The show will be followed by an 'Anniversary Supper with the Stars' at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC. Tony Award winner and Broadway Star Ann Reinking joins the Gala, which will be the entertainment-dance event of the new season. The Rolex Dance Award will be given to Patrick Swayze. Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation will receive the Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center, 131 West 55 Street (bet. 7 & 6 Aves) NYC.
Savor this holiday season with something a little sweet (but oh so good for you) with YES SWEET CAN, the latest intimate theatrical circus from Sweet Can Productions.
Rolex presents 'AMERICA DANCES! Celebrating Our Sparkling Heritage - Broadway, TV & Film'- Career Transition For Dancers' 24th Anniversary Jubilee on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm at New York City Center. Patrick Swayze (1952 - 2009) will be honored posthumously with the 2009 Rolex Dance Award. The Career Transition For Dancers' Awards for Outstanding Contributions to the World of Dance will be given to Lawrence Herbert and the Lloyd E. Rigler - Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation. The show will be followed by an 'Anniversary Supper with the Stars' at The Grand Ballroom at The Hilton New York.
