James Grant News

There's always a definite vibe within the walls of a theatre; it's the nature of its purpose; to create an atmosphere, sparking the emotions and stimulating the senses.

Carl Orff's classical choral masterpiece Carmina Burana will burst into life in a lush production designed for two choruses, three soloists, a two-piano percussion ensemble, and dynamic premiere choreography of Leymis Bola os Wilmott of Sarasota Contemporary Dance. Carmina Burana in Motion is presented by Choral Artists of Sarasota, Saturday, February 3, 4 p.m., at Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. $15 student tickets are available with ID at the door.

The Choral Artists of Sarasota salute Independence Day with rousing songs celebrating America, including perennial favorites "God Bless America," "You're a Grand Old Flag," "This is My Country," "the Battle Hymn of the Republic," "America, the Beautiful" and more.

Gloria Musicae launches its 38th season with more of the innovative, cutting-edge programming that has become the organization's hallmark under the artistic direction of Dr. Joseph Holt. It also has a brand-new name-the Choral Artists of Sarasota.

The West End production of Stepping Out opens for preview performances tonight, Wednesday 1 March at the Vaudeville Theatre. The heart-warming comedy charts the lives of seven women and one man attempting to tap their troubles away at a weekly dancing class led by their ever patient teacher, Mavis.

Natalie Casey joins the previously announced Amanda Holden, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson in heart-warming comedy Stepping Out when it opens in London this Spring. Directed by Maria Friedman, this brand new staging of Richard Harris's award-winning play which toured UK venues last year, will open at West End's Vaudeville Theatre with preview performances from tonight 1 March 2017 and opening night for press on 14 March 2017.

Natalie Casey will join the previously announced Amanda Holden, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson in heart-warming comedy Stepping Out when it opens in London this Spring.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and The James Grant Group present the pre-West End dates of STEPPING OUT by Richard Harris, starring Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin and Nicola Stephenson. Directed by Maria Friedman, the production opens at the Theatre Royal Bath, tonight 12th - 22nd October followed by Richmond Theatre and Cambridge Arts Theatre.

Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tamzin Outhwaite and Nicola Stephenson will be Stepping Out in the West End when Richard Harris's award-winning comedy opens at London's Vaudeville Theatre with preview performances from 1 March 2017 and opening night for press on 14 March 2017.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions and The James Grant Group are delighted to announce the pre-West End dates of STEPPING OUT by Richard Harris, starring Amanda Holden, Angela Griffin and Nicola Stephenson. Directed by Maria Friedman, the production opens at the Theatre Royal Bath, 12th - 22nd October followed by Richmond Theatre and Cambridge Arts Theatre (additional date to be announced).

JANIS JOPLIN: FULL TILT runs tonight 11th February through 5th March 2016 at Theatre Royal Stratford East. BroadwayWorld has a first look at star Angie Darcy onstage as 'Janis Joplin' below!

The Manhattan Institute has announced that James Grant has won the 2015 Hayek Book Prize for his book The Forgotten Depression: 1921: The Crash that Cured Itself (Simon & Schuster). Grant will receive a $50,000 award and will deliver the annual Hayek lecture in New York in June. 'To share in the luminousness of the Hayek name is a thrill beyond compare. I am humbled, grateful and delighted, in equal measure,' said James Grant. Amity Shlaes, who chairs the jury for the prize, said, 'At a time when the automatic response of governments to a recession is to intervene, Grant reminds us that the opposite response, no intervention, has also worked.' 'The Hayek Book Prize celebrates authors who best represent the principles of F.A. Hayek. James Grant's book not only represents those principles but does so by reflecting both the scholarship and universal nature of Hayek,' Manhattan Institute President Larry Mone added. The Hayek Book Prize is awarded in New York each year. The finalists for this year's prize were:

'Swimmy, Frederick and Inch by Inch' returns to The Grand 1894 Opera House today, February 20 at 10am as part of the ongoing Serious Fun Children's Series. Based on Leo Lionni's Caldecott Honor book, Swimmy, Inch by Inch and Frederick, is suitable for children pre-Kindergarten through grade 3.

The Serious Fun Children's Series at The Grand 1894 Opera House continues with We're Going On A Bear Hunt. This fun-filled adventure will take place today, February 5 at 10am.

The Grand 1894 Opera House's Serious Fun Children's Series presents Monkey Baa Theatre of Australia's 'I Am Jack', Tuesday, March 4 at 10am. Best-selling author, educational specialist and most importantly Jack's mother-Susanne Gervay, tells the thought-provoking story about her son's experience with bullying.

The Grand 1894 Opera House's Serious Fun Children's Series presents The Kid's Entertainment's production of 'Dino-Light' Thursday, March 27 at 10am. Created, choreographed and directed by Ian Camey and Corbin Popp, the show displays a menagerie of illuminated figures from squiggles of thin neon piping set against a dark stage.

The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!

The Grand 1894 Opera House's Serious Fun Children's Series presents the award-winning Dallas Children's Theatre's production of Stuart Little in one fun-filled family performance today, January 29 at 10am. Based on all the charm and joy of E. B. White's classic novel, Stuart Little, this charming story proves great things can come in small packages.