New York, NY - Soprano Arianna Zukerman returns to her hometown in April 2014 to sing the New York City premiere of James Whitbourn's celebrated oratorio at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Annelies, the first major choral setting of the writings of the world's most famous teenager, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl will also include clarinetist Bharat Chandra, the Lincoln Trio, The Westminster Williamson Voices, and conductor James Jordan. The concert is presented by Daniel Schwartz of Schwartz Arts & Entertainment.
Annelies, James Whitbourn's internationally acclaimed choral setting of The Diary of Anne Frank receives its New York City premiere at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts this April 26, 2014 by an internationally and nationally renowned ensemble of artists: soprano Arianna Zukerman, clarinetist Bharat Chandra, The Lincoln Trio, and The Westminster Williamson Voices led by choir conductor James Jordan.
Distinguished British composer James Whitbourn, nationally renowned choir conductor James Jordan and internationally celebrated soprano Arianna Zukerman will participate in a special moderated discussion and Q & A with the audience of Whitbourn's internationally acclaimed Annelies, the first major choral setting of The Diary of Anne Frank, on April 24, 2014. Taking place at the Lowenstein Auditorium of Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El on the Upper Eastside at 6:30 PM, this conversation will include the Grammy nominated artists' roles in bringing the work, commissioned by the Jewish Music Institute of London, and premiered at a royal commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005, to life.
Anyone who could not feel the sense of macabre sensuality on the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts should join the members of the undead in Dracula. The Kansas City Ballet production of Michael Pink's Dracula opened on Friday February 21 with the Kansas City Symphony performing the musical score.
The Bonstelle Theatre breaks through the misery of one of Detroit's coldest winters with the Michigan premiere of a stellar addition to the canon of African American theatre, In the Red and Brown Water. Performances run tonight, February 7 through 16, 2014 at the Bonstelle Theatre.
The Bonstelle Theatre breaks through the misery of one of Detroit's coldest winters with the Michigan premiere of a stellar addition to the canon of African American theatre, In the Red and Brown Water. Performances run February 7 through 16, 2014 at the Bonstelle Theatre.
Soprano Arianna Zukerman returns to her hometown in April 2014 to sing the New York City premiere of James Whitbourn's celebrated oratorio at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Annelies, the first major choral setting of the writings of the world's most famous teenager, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl will also include clarinetist Bharat Chandra, the Lincoln Trio, The Westminster Williamson Voices, and conductor James Jordan. The concert is presented by Daniel Schwartz of Schwartz Arts & Entertainment.
New York, NY - Soprano Arianna Zukerman returns to her hometown in April 2014 to sing the New York City premiere of James Whitbourn's celebrated oratorio at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Annelies, the first major choral setting of the writings of the world's most famous teenager, Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl will also include clarinetist Bharat Chandra, the Lincoln Trio, The Westminster Williamson Voices, and conductor James Jordan. The concert is presented by Daniel Schwartz of Schwartz Arts & Entertainment.
The Kansas City Ballet's 41st annual production of The Nutcracker, presented at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, featuring the choreography of Todd Bolender, returns for 18 public performances and three matinees for schools.
Kansas City, Mo. (Oct. 23, 2013) – Tickets for Kansas City Ballet's 41st annual production of The Nutcracker,presented at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, went on sale at 9:00 a.m., October 21. The production, featuring the choreography of Todd Bolender, returns for 18 public performances and three matinees for schools. This two-act ballet continues to delight audiences with its magnificent sets, costumes and special effects. Three casts of Kansas City Ballet dancers and the new KCB II, plus more than 175 local youngsters ages 7 to 22 selected from Kansas City Ballet School, will perform E.T.A. Hoffman's story.
Since 2000, the Studio Theatre has hosted the Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Playwriting One Act Festival, encouraging young playwrights to submit their original works. Each year, 6-7 semi-finalists are chosen out of all submissions. The plays are then read at a Workshop, where they are critiqued by judges. Three finalists win a scholarship as well as the opportunity to produce their play in front of a live audience. Each winning playwright has a chance to work with a student director and student performers to realize their productions on the stage.
Since 2000, the Studio Theatre has hosted the Louise Heck-Rabi Dramatic Playwriting One Act Festival, encouraging young playwrights to submit their original works. Each year, 6-7 semi-finalists are chosen out of all submissions. The plays are then read at a Workshop, where they are critiqued by judges. Three finalists win a scholarship as well as the opportunity to produce their play in front of a live audience. Each winning playwright has a chance to work with a student director and student performers to realize their productions on the stage.
Denise Van Outen - who's starred in Chicago, Legally Blonde and Tell Me On A Sunday - jived with partner James Jordan in the final of BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing tonight!
West End stars Denise Van Outen (Chicago, Tell Me On A Sunday, Rent: Remixed) and Kimberley Walsh (Shrek) were beaten by Olympic gymnast Louis Smith in the final of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday night!
The Studio Theatre presents Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson a story about a loving African American family. Playing for a limited engagement of only two weekends, Broke-ology will run from tonight, November 15 through Saturday, November 24, 2012.
The Studio Theatre presents Broke-ology by Nathan Louis Jackson a story about a loving African American family. Playing for a limited engagement of only two weekends, Broke-ology will run from Thursday November 15 through Saturday, November 24, 2012.
THE PAN SHOW will be presented by Touchstone Theatre (321 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA) from May 13-22. Shows are at 8pm Thursdays and Fridays, and on Saturdays there will be an 8pm show and a special late night, 10:30pm performance. Writing and design for the off-Broadway style musical are by two Lehigh Valley artists- James Jordan of the Touchstone Theatre Ensemble and Christopher Shorr, Theatre Director of Moravian College. THE PAN SHOW offers a re-imagining of both the musical, and a classic figure from Greek mythology, as the half-man, half-goat god Pan is dropped into a contemporary milieu of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The music features a variety of styles, including marches, techno, house, and rock, and has all been newly created by Jordan and Shorr.
THE PAN SHOW will be presented by Touchstone Theatre (321 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA) from May 13-22. Shows are at 8pm Thursdays and Fridays, and on Saturdays there will be an 8pm show and a special late night, 10:30pm performance. Writing and design for the off-Broadway style musical are by two Lehigh Valley artists- James Jordan of the Touchstone Theatre Ensemble and Christopher Shorr, Theatre Director of Moravian College. THE PAN SHOW offers a re-imagining of both the musical, and a classic figure from Greek mythology, as the half-man, half-goat god Pan is dropped into a contemporary milieu of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The music features a variety of styles, including marches, techno, house, and rock, and has all been newly created by Jordan and Shorr.
THE PAN SHOW will be presented by Touchstone Theatre (321 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA) from May 13-22. Shows are at 8pm Thursdays and Fridays, and on Saturdays there will be an 8pm show and a special late night, 10:30pm performance. Writing and design for the off-Broadway style musical are by two Lehigh Valley artists- James Jordan of the Touchstone Theatre Ensemble and Christopher Shorr, Theatre Director of Moravian College. THE PAN SHOW offers a re-imagining of both the musical, and a classic figure from Greek mythology, as the half-man, half-goat god Pan is dropped into a contemporary milieu of sex, drugs and rock and roll. The music features a variety of styles, including marches, techno, house, and rock, and has all been newly created by Jordan and Shorr.
