James Burke News

Death on the Supermarket Shelf premieres at Federal Way's Centerstage Theatre from March 4-26, 2016.

On Good Friday, Friday 25th March, the renowned  Wintershall Players return to the heart of London with their awe-inspiring full scale re-enactment of The Passion of Jesus, performed for free in the shadow of the National Gallery.

At its June Board meeting, the final gathering of the 2014/2015 season, McCarter Theatre Center bid a fond farewell to eight outgoing board members.

McCarter Trustee and Burke Foundation Officer James Burke said, "We're so pleased to support McCarter in this way.  The arts have such meaning for me, and for the Foundation, and have a larger role to play in the development of tomorrow's citizens and leaders. The Burke Foundation is excited to partner with McCarter Theatre's Education and Engagement programs to bring the richness of the theatrical experience to children who would otherwise not be able to enjoy the magic of theater.'

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DisruptiveLA, a cutting-edge marketing and distribution company for filmed entertainment, has acquired the US Distribution Rights to the feature documentary 'JAMES CAMERON'S DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D,'

H1N1. Staph aureus. Traveler's diarrhea. All examples of human interaction with the microbial world, which counts viruses, bacteria, and parasites too numerous to mention. Oregon infectious disease physician Mark Crislip has a strange relationship with this world-he spends most of his time trying to kill it, even as he appreciates the vital role microorganisms play in the Earth's ecosystems.

The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that James Burke has been named Executive Director of the WHBPAC effective November 18th, 2013. Since 2001, Burke has served as General Manager and then Director of Arts & Cultural Programs at the City Parks Foundation, the largest presenter of free, outdoor programming in New York City, where he stewarded more than 1,000 performing arts programs from conception to presentation. He is responsible for the renowned SummerStage and SummerStage Kids festivals, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, and youth puppet programs produced at the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre and its touring component, the CityParks Puppet Mobile. Burke is the founder and chair of New York Music Presenters & Festivals, a coalition that meets quarterly to share concerns and best practices.

Prosecutors are demanding a year in prison and $30k bail for William Talen (aka Reverend Billy) and Nehemiah Luckett, Music Director of the Reverend's Church of Stop Shopping, for a recent performance the Stop Shopping Choir, costumed as extinct toads, gave in a JP Morgan Chase bank in Manhattan. The 15-minute performance in the Chase Bank has earned criminal charges of "Riot," "Menacing" and "Unlawful Assembly."

Votes are cast, polls are closed, and results have been tabulated! This was our BIGGEST year yet! After a record number of voters in over 30 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is VERY excited to announce the 2012 Atlanta Winners! Thanks to all who voted and HUGE congrats to all the winners!

Voting is now underway for Atlanta and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January.

Voting is now underway for Atlanta and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for Atlanta and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the live standings below.

Voting is now underway for Atlanta and continues until December 31, 2012. Winners will be announced in early January. Check out the latest standings below!

The Three Year Lie is the chronicle of a young girl's life and the powerful and revered Senator's manipulative and self-serving behavior that came close to destroying her.

The Whitefire Theatre, celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, presents the world premiere of Andy Bloch's The Bellflower Sessions directed by Bryan Rasmussen, produced by Scott Disharoon.

The Whitefire Theatre, celebrating its 30th Anniversary Season, presents the world premiere of Andy Bloch's The Bellflower Sessions directed by Bryan Rasmussen, produced by Scott Disharoon.

The Wintershall Estate is the setting for The Life of Christ, described as a 'five hour open-air play that tells the story of Jesus from the Angel's Annunciation to Mary to the Ascension on the banks of the sea of Galilee. The 38 separate scenes show the childhood and manhood of Jesus, the miracles He performs and the life changing teaching He delivers. The lakes and hills lend themselves to showing Christ in all his glory.'

City Parks Foundation recently announced the 2011 season of SummerStage, New York's largest free performing arts festival.

'Pilot' -- Detectives Washington and Fitch investigate a double homicide at a pharmacy. Was it a drug theft gone bad or something else entirely? Meanwhile, Longford and Mahajan try to track down the killer of an attorney with many enemies. When both cases intersect, the cops are in a race against time to stop the killing spree, culminating in a high-speed pursuit and a perilous standoff, putting the cops in harm's way, on 'Detroit 1-8-7,' TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (Rebroadcast. OAD 9/21/10)