Jean Butler News

NYU SKIRBALL Presents the New York City Premiere of Tere O'Connor's LONG RUN

by Stephi Wild — September 7, 2018

NYU Skirball will present the New York City premiere of Tere O'Connor's Long Run, playing for two performances on Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 pm.

Irish Arts Center Presents New Season Of Muldoon's Picnic

by Stephi Wild — September 4, 2018

Muldoon's Picnic - the critically acclaimed omnium-gatherum of music, storytelling, poetry, and more - has become a staple of New York's cultural diet.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2018-19 Season Of Pillow Lab Artist Residences

by Julie Musbach — August 29, 2018

Jacob's Pillow announces the second season of residencies offered through the Pillow Lab, a year-round incubator of new work that encompasses a robust series of customized artist residencies.

Dance Premieres From Boris Charmatz, Bill T Jones, and More At NYU Skirball

by A.A. Cristi — July 19, 2018

Nyu Skirball has announced its 2018-19 Dance Season! See full details below!

2018 ADF Announces Lineup for Week #4

by Julie Musbach — June 26, 2018

The American Dance Festival (ADF) kicks off week #4 with the return of Tere O'Connor Dance performing the ADF-commissioned Long Run.

BWW Review: RIVERDANCE Amazes at the Hobby Center

by Pnina Topham — March 15, 2018

I have never written 'tour de force' without a hint of irony.

BWW Review: DON'T HUG ME, WE'RE FAMILY Has World Premiere in North Hollywood

by Ilana Lifshitz — February 19, 2018

The small house at T.

BWW Review: RIVERDANCE 20 Delights With its Blend of Dance, Music, and Telling of Tales

by Roy Berko — February 15, 2018

Mention the name 'Riverdance' and the general thought of many is Michael Flatley.

MULDOON'S PICNIC to Feature Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Prodigals and More

by Julie Musbach — January 8, 2018

Pulitzer Prize-winning Irish poet, former New Yorker Poetry Editor and pop music lyricist Paul Muldoon returns for his eighth season of the critically acclaimed feast of music, storytelling, poetry, and more.

Cathy Weis Projects Slates SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Fall 2017 Season

by BWW News Desk — September 14, 2017

Cathy Weis Projects announces the fall 2017 season of Sundays on Broadway, an ongoing series of performances, film screenings, and discussions on Sunday evenings at WeisAcres.

Actor Stephen Rea and Cellist Neil Martin Bring Seamus Heaney's AENEID BOOK VI to Life at 92Y

by A.A. Cristi — April 13, 2017

Actor Stephen Rea and cellist Neil Martin visit 92Y's Unterberg Poetry Center on Monday, May 22 at 7:30 PM for a words and music performance of  Seamus Heaney's translation of Virgil's Aeneid Book VI.

BWW Review: RIVERDANCE the 20th Anniversary Tour Charms at The Oncenter Crouse Hinds Theater

by Natasha Ashley — March 1, 2017

The international Irish dance phenomenon, Riverdance, is delighting Syracuse audiences at the Crouse Hinds Theater.

BWW Review: A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS at GROUP rep

by Don Grigware — November 7, 2016

The annual dysfunctional family Christmas gathering? Oy! This family lives in Minnesota.

A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS has World Premiere Today

by BWW News Desk — November 4, 2016

The Group Rep presents the world premiere comedy A Nice Family Christmas written by Phil Olson, directed by Doug Engalla, produced by Alyson York.

A NICE FAMILY CHRISTMAS has World Premiere Friday

by BWW News Desk — November 1, 2016

The Group Rep presents the world premiere comedy A Nice Family Christmas written by Phil Olson, directed by Doug Engalla, produced by Alyson York.

RIVERDANCE Brings 20th Anniversary Tour to NJPAC This Month

by Tyler Peterson — April 7, 2016

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS to Play Harris Center, 11/28-30

by BWW News Desk — November 28, 2014

It just wouldn't seem like the holidays at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom without the wildly successful An Irish Christmas making another welcome return.

AN IRISH CHRISTMAS to Play Harris Center, 11/28-30

by Tyler Peterson — October 30, 2014

It just wouldn't seem like the holidays at Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom without the wildly successful An Irish Christmas making another welcome return.

BWW Reviews: Olson Brothers' Latest DON'T HUG ME, WE'RE MARRIED Plays Group Rep in NoHo

by Don Grigware — October 16, 2014

Folks who are unfamiliar with the Don't Hug Me series of shows need look no further than at the signs in the lobby of the group rep that say 'Have a Crappie Day!' It's obvious that the show inside is unlike any other with an unmistakable individuality and peculiarly regional point of view, that ever

DON'T HUG ME, WE'RE MARRIED Begins Tomorrow at Lonny Chapman Theatre

by Tyler Peterson — October 2, 2014

The Group Rep presents the world premiere musical comedy Don't Hug Me, We're Married with book and lyrics by Phil Olson, music by Paul Olson, directed by Doug Engalla, choreography by Stan Mazin, and produced by Laura Coker for the Group Rep.