James Wright News

BWW Review: TCC's Uncut THE CRUCIBLE Is a Powerful Classic

by Trevor Durham — November 17, 2016

Director Matthew Watson presents an unabridged production of Miller's classic, with strong performers and supporting tech.

BWW Review: FLOOD Teaches a Valuable Lesson at Old 505 Theatre

by Brodie Paparella — November 12, 2016

BWW Interview: Get Ready to Rock! ROCK OF AGES Debuts at Apollo Civic Theater

by Johnna Leary — September 23, 2016

'Don't Stop Believin' ' and get ready to rock this weekend as the area premiere of Rock of Ages debuts at the Apollo Civic Theater!

Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Chorus to Present BraVO! Concert, 6/2

by Matt Smith — May 23, 2016

Vancouver, BC ~ On June 2, four of Canada's most talented singers will join forces with the Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Vancouver Opera Chorus for a celebratory concert featuring timeless opera favourites.

Jerry Joseph's 'By The Time Your Rocket Gets to Mars' Launches Today

by Caryn Robbins — April 15, 2016

Jerry Joseph releases By The Time Your Rocket Gets To Mars today on Voodoo Doughnut Recordings/Cosmo Sex School Records.

Brownstone Poets Presents Michael Graves, Sarah Sarai, and Francine Witte, 5/7

by Christina Mancuso — April 5, 2016

Brownstone Poets presents Michael Graves, Sarah Sarai, Francine Witte on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 2:30 p.

Bay Street Theatre to Present DON PASQUALE

by BWW News Desk — April 4, 2016

Bay Street Theater in collaboration with Divaria Productions and Spanish opera company Rioja Lirica will present Donizetti's classic comedic masterpiece, DON PASQUALE.

Bay Street Theater to Present DON PASQUALE, 4/16

by Tyler Peterson — March 23, 2016

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Donizetti's Classic Comedic Masterpiece, Don Pasquale, a night of Opera on Saturday, April 16 at 8 pm.

BWW Interview: KISS ME KATE to Open at Washington County Playhouse

by Johnna Leary — March 1, 2016

It's time to 'Brush Up Your Shakespeare' when Kiss Me, Kate opens at the Washington County Playhouse Dinner Theater on March 4.

Vancouver Opera Announces Full Schedule for 'Landmark' 2016-2017 Season

by Matt Smith — February 18, 2016

Vancouver, BC ~ Vancouver Opera is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2016-2017 season, featuring Vancouver Opera Festival 2017: a landmark experience of events, performances, art and entertainment.

Nominees Announced for 2015 Glugs Theatre Awards

by Christina Mancuso — January 7, 2016

The Glugs proudly announce the nominees of the 2015 Glugs Theatre Awards to be presented Monday 1 February 2016 at Sydney's Castlereagh Boutique Hotel.

Vancouver Opera and PuSh Festival to Premiere Verdi's MACBETH, 1/16/17

by Matt Smith — December 15, 2015

Vancouver, BC ~ Vancouver Opera and PuSh International Performing Arts Festival are excited to announce they will together present the Canadian premiere of a stunning take on Verdi's Macbeth by one of South Africa's most exciting producing companies.

Cooking Channel Presents New Special PATTI LABELLE'S HOLIDAY PIES Tonight

by TV News Desk — December 16, 2015

PATTI LABELLE Grammy-winning® artist Patti LaBelle and viral video sensation James Wright Chanel come together to cook, sing and, of course, bake Patti's Sweet Potato Pie in the holiday special Patti LaBelle's Holiday Pies, premiering tonight, December 16th at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT on Cooking Channel

Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans to Present SMALL CRAFT WARNINGS

by Tyler Peterson — December 4, 2015

The recently-formed Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans will present Small Craft Warnings, an introspective and comedic play written late in Tennessee Williams' life.

Vancouver Opera Premieres DARK SISTERS Tonight

by BWW News Desk — November 26, 2015

Vancouver, BC ~  Religious and political tension, media hysteria and the lives of six women facing threats to their children, their family and the only way of life they've ever known are at the heart of Dark Sisters, Nico Muhly's opera about life in a fundamentalist community.

Vancouver Opera to Premiere DARK SISTERS, 11/26

by Matt Smith — November 6, 2015

Vancouver, BC ~  Religious and political tension, media hysteria and the lives of six women facing threats to their children, their family and the only way of life they've ever known are at the heart of Dark Sisters, Nico Muhly's opera about life in a fundamentalist community.

Sherrill Milnes to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Metropolitan Opera Debut

by Reilly Hickey — September 29, 2015

After celebrating his 80th birthday earlier this year, now Sherrill Milnes – the definitive Verdi baritone of his generation – looks forward to commemorating the 50th anniversary of his Metropolitan Opera debut.

BWW Reviews: HATCHED 'N' DISPATCHED, Park Theatre, September 2 2015

by Gary Naylor — September 3, 2015

Gary Naylor sees a unapologetically entertaining comedy set in a Derby household as the 1950s were turning into the 1960s starring the family from hell!

Cast Set for Park Theatre's HATCHED 'N' DISPATCHED

by Tyler Peterson — June 1, 2015

An all-star cast is announced today for the world premiere of Hatched 'n' Dispatched, a black comedy set in the industrial north of England by Gemma Page and Michael Kirk.