The fourth annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP) has announced its lineup. The program includes a roster of more than 35 features, shorts, and documentaries by artists from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, The Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, The United Kingdom, and the United States. The festival takes place on Thursday, March 1; Friday, March 2; and Saturday, March 3 at The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, located at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, NYC, 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th Street.
The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center announces the fourth annual Segal Center Film Festival on Theatre and Performance (FTP). The program includes a roster of more than 35 features, shorts, and documentaries by artists from Argentina, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, The Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, The United Kingdom, and the United States. The festival takes place on Thursday, March 1; Friday, March 2; and Saturday, March 3 at The Martin E. Segal Theatre Center, located at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, NYC, 365 Fifth Avenue, at 34th Street.
The Met: Live in HD, the Metropolitan Opera's award-winning series of live high-definition cinema simulcasts, will begin its 13th season on October 6, with the Met's grand production of Verdi's Aida, starring one of the world's most acclaimed sopranos, Anna Netrebko.
Azuka Theatre continues its commitment to local playwrights with the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere and The Virginia & Harvey Kimmel New Professionals Production of Ready Steady Yeti Go by David Jacobi. Allison Heishman directs this uplifting, hilarious and tender comedy about young star-crossed lovers navigating the pitfalls of falling in love while dealing with prying eyes - and the 'White Guilt Perfect Storm' that threatens to drown their relationship.
Young Dominican violinist, Aisha Syed, debuts in New York City at Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall, on February 27th at 8pm. The performance marks one of the first on her 'Golden Land World Tour' which takes her to 14 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia - including her homeland of the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Heritage and Culture Society, based in New York, presents the concert to commemorate the 174th Anniversary of Dominican Independence.
Accelerating his arrival as Music Director by two seasons, Yannick Nezet-Seguin will take up the post in time for the start of the Metropolitan Opera's 2018-19 season, it was announced today.
I must preface this article to indicate that as much as I found this production of ALL MY SONS to be beguiling and devastatingly gripping, I found myself thinking, 'Wow, people just don't talk this way anymore. In fact, they really don't act this way anyone, either.' The play was written and set in 1947.
Natural Talent Productions of St. Charles, Illinois has announced its cast and creative team for their February 2018 production of Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, featuring music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Peter Parnell, follows deformed Quasimodo on his journey to find acceptance and community, set in 15th century France. The work is based on the Victor Hugo novel of the same title and includes songs from the Disney animated film as well as newly added music.
BoucharDanse proudly presents HISTOIRE D'AMOUR, a dance theatre trio exploring the feeling of love through the ages. The show is directed by award-winning multidisciplinary artist Marie-Josee Chartier, performed by Sylvie Bouchard, Brendan Wyatt and Vincent Leblanc-Beaudoin, and is composed of vignettes created by top Canadian choreographers Julia Aplin, Susie Burpee, Louis-Martin Charest, Denise Fujiwara, Sylvie Bouchard and Louis Laberge-Cote. The production is part of the NextSteps Contemporary Dance Series, onstage from April 5 - 7, 2018 at the Harbourfront Centre Theatre, with performances in French and in English.
Tonight's primetime Winter Olympics coverage live across all time zones on NBC continues at 8 p.m. ET, as Mikaela Shiffrin is expected to contend for gold in women's giant slalom in her delayed PyeongChang debut. Her first run will take place in primetime, while the final run of women's giant slalom will air in 'Primetime Plus,' beginning at 12:05 a.m. ET. In speed skating's 1000m gold medal final, American Heather Bergsma, who won gold in this event at last season's World Single Distance Championships, and teammate Brittany Bowe, the 2015 world champion in this event, are expected to contend.
Netflix has announced the first six episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season four launch on May 30, 2018. The second half of the fourth season will launch later in 2018.
This Valentine's Day, Philadelphia is invited to a night of free entertainment and socializing with #KimmelMingle, the Kimmel Center's brand new community-building experience for anyone looking to meet someone new or enjoy a night out with friends. #KimmelMingle will launch Wednesday, February 14 at 9 p.m. in conjunction with the sixth anniversary of Sittin' In - the Kimmel Center's popular (and free) monthly concert series - which will feature the lineup of returning favorites including Ursula Rucker; Jacqueline Constance; Luke Carlos O'Reilly; and more.
DENVER- The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults-including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards-at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
AnthonyKen, LLC (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) presents the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REIGNING DIVAS. Featuring some of New York City's best vocal talent - culled from Broadway stages and church choirs alike - performing the beloved songs of soul singers such as Aretha Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige and many more, QUEENS OF SOUL will be performed on Saturday, April 7th at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 8th at 7:00 PM at The Triad Theatre (158 West 72nd Street, 2nd Floor, between Amsterdam & Columbus). For tickets and information, visit www.AnthonyKen.com or call 212-279-4200.
You want to talk about singers? This lineup is something to look forward to. The Dynamic Duo ANTHONYKEN, LLC. (Anthony Wayne and Kendrell Bowman, Producers) are pleased to announce TONY Winner Lillias White, The Voice's Sasha Allen, The Color Purple's Jeannette Bayardelle and R&B Soul Singer Monifah will join the premiere of QUEENS OF SOUL: A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO OUR REGNING DIVAS which will be performed for two shows exclusively the first weekend of April (April 7th & 8th). Additional powerhouse vocalists will include Jacqueline B. Arnold (PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT, AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Enga Davis (AN EVENING WITH PHYLLIS HYMAN), Rashidra Scott (BEAUTIFUL), DeAnne Stewart (MIGHTY REAL: A FABULOUS SYLVESTER MUSICAL), Lady Pepper (A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS), Trish Divina, Milah Jae, Kareema Khouri and many more surprise guests as well.
Today, February 9, Amazon Music adds 30 new songs to the Amazon Original playlists “Love Me,” and “Love Me Not.” Each playlist offers original songs and covers from artists of various genres to help satisfy the lovers and the haters this Valentine's Day. The pair of playlists, available on Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music, offer recordings that embrace the love - or in some cases - ease the pain of heartbreak. Find them both at www.amazon.com/lovemelovemenot.
A warm and charming comedy from the author of Amadeus and Equus about a flamboyant tour guide consigned to the 'dullest castle in England' who embellishes its history until she is confronted by her fact-conscious boss.
Lettice and Lovage is by Peter Shaffer, Directed by Hal Houston, Produced by Booth Muller, Stage Manager Wendy Brinker. Featuring: Sharifa Andrews, Cory Baker, Mony Carpenter, Bronwynn Hopton, Jeff Kemeter, & Jacqueline Salvador.
Performances run February 9th thru the 25th at Curtain Players, 5691 Harlem Road, Galena, Ohio 43021. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit: http://curtainplayers.org
