A friendship between prominent historical figures is a fascinating subject, and reimagining their discussions about their shared experiences as well as their own areas of expertise can be grounds for great theatre. Unfortunately, while the concept is wonderful, the Hub Theatre's execution comes up short.
Two sold out audiences leaped to their feet in group appreciation of 'Disney's Newsies,' a co-production of the Jewish Community Center's White Theatre (in Overland Park) and The Coterie Theatre (normally operating out of Crown Center).
The Coterie Theatre and the White Theatre at "The J," the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, will "Seize the Day" with their co-production of Disney's Newsies for a limited run opening July 7 and continuing through July 29.
Jacob's Pillow announces the participants of the 2018 National Dance Presenters' Forum, a three-day dance leadership development intensive held on its site in Western Massachusetts, July 12-14. Reinstated after over a decade and developed in collaboration with key partners from across the U.S., the immersive experience is framed as a catalytic opportunity for emerging dance presenters. The Forum will provide a learning environment for participants to discuss critical issues, strengthen curatorial practice, grow professional networks, and bolster support for the field of dance. The 2018 Forum planning committee selected 17 emerging dance presenters with diverse backgrounds as curators, cultural organizers, and service providers to artists and audiences, from a pool of over 71 applicants from 25 states and the District of Columbia.
The Coterie Theatre and The White Theatre at "The J," the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City, will "Seize the Day" with their co-production of Disney's Newsies, which opens for a limited run on July 7 and continues through July 29. The show will mark The Coterie and The White Theatre's first collaboration, as well as the Kansas City region's first production of Newsies that is being locally produced. This show features a cast of all-local professional and non-professional adult and youth actors, and will be performed live on stage at The White Theatre at The J, 5801 W. 115th Street, in Overland Park.
Excitement is in the air as The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City announces its 2018-2019 season of arts and cultural offerings,
The New Group has announced four world premiere productions for its upcoming 2018-2019 Season. The company's new season begins in Fall 2018 with Sharr White's The True, directed by Scott Elliott, with Edie Falco, Michael McKean and Peter Scolari. The company's season continues in Fall 2018 with Clueless, The Musical, by Amy Heckerling, with choreography by Kelly Devine, directed by Kristin Hanggi; followed in Winter 2019 by Jeremy O. Harris' 'Daddy,' a co-production with Vineyard Theatre, directed by Danya Taymor, featuring Alan Cumming; and in Spring 2019, Jesse Eisenberg's Yea, Sister!, directed by Scott Elliott.
The Hub Theatre, continues its foray into new plays that highlight our common humanity with the world premiere of The Secrets of the Universe (and other songs) by playwright Marc Acito. Secrets, the final production in The Hub's 10th season, will run from July 6-29, 2018 at the John Swayze Theatre in Fairfax, Virginia and is a Co-Production with the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. Secrets marks The Hub's third production by Marc Acito, after audience favorite Birds of a Feather (2012 Helen Hayes Outstanding New Play winner; Outstanding Ensemble nominee), and How I Paid for College (starring Broadway's Tony Nominated Alex Brightman). The show will be directed by Hub's founding Artistic Director, Helen R. Murray, and produced by incoming Artistic Director, Matt Bassett.
More than 500 people packed The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center (The J) cheering on 21 singers during the Semifinals of KC SuperStar. But in the end, 10 area high school students were chosen as finalists* for the 2018 KC SuperStar singing competition!
Twenty-two area high school students have been chosen as semifinalists* for the 2018 KC SuperStar singing competition!
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo will report on achievements, upcoming plans for facility and program enhancements, and will feature guest presentations from JCC members, at its Annual Meeting, to be held Thursday, June 28, 7 pm in the Maxine and Robert Seller Theatre/Rochwager Auditorium, at the JCC Benderson Family Building, located at 2640 North Forest Road, Getzville, NY. The meeting will also feature the presentation of the Ralph Kushner Volunteer Service Award to Janet Desmon, in honor of her exceptional volunteer contributions to the Jewish Community Center.
Complementing the highly-anticipated performances of Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen on the stage of the War Memorial Opera House (June 12-July 1), San Francisco Opera presents its ongoing Ring Festival of ancillary events and activities. Designed to deepen public engagement and provide informative, fun ways to explore Wagner's profound masterwork, the Ring Festival offers a diverse schedule of lectures, exhibitions, film screenings, musical programs and opportunities to hear from artists, production team members and Wagner experts.
The Berman Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce The JCC Ethan & Gretchen Davidson Music Festival May 24-27, 2018. With a focus on indie, folk, and rock music - the music festival is being reimagined right here in metro Detroit. Music and culture lovers will enjoy the second-annual festival at The Berman featuring musicians and composers with Jewish roots. The festival will unite some of the country's most creative performers and their fans for a true celebration of song.
San Diego Repertory Theatre presents The 25th Annual Lipinsky Family San Diego Jewish Arts Festival,May 27-June 27, 2018. The slate of 10 performances will take place at four different San Diego and North County venues celebrating San Diego's varied and diverse performing arts community. These include San Diego REP/Lyceum Theatres, Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Encinitas Library and Congregation Adat Yeshurin in La Jolla.
Strathmore and Beth Morrison Projects will present the world premiere of Iron & Coal, a multi-media rock opera by composer/lyricist Jeremy Schonfeld and director Kevin Newbury, in the Music Center at Strathmore on Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4, 2018 at 8 p.m.
The Myers Family Tel Aviv Cafe, located in the Benderson Family Building, Jewish Community Center, 2640 North Forest Road, has reopened with an all new, healthy focused menu, under the direction of Annie Krause, founder of The Rogue Cellar.
The Michigan Board of Cantors returns to The Berman Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. May 2 for their annual concert. The live show will take audiences on an unforgettable musical journey while paying tribute to the Jewish influence in music of all kinds
The quiet semi-autobiographical drama gives harsh treatment to narrow interpretations of family as well as those who see the pain and suffering of another human being as an opportunity for a good story.
Canadian classical pianist Anastasia Rizikov will perform at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 29. Rizikov made her orchestral debut at the tender age of seven and has since appeared as soloist with major orchestras in North America and Europe.
WIESENTHAL, comes to Kansas City for a limited three-performance engagement at The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre of the Jewish Community Center (The J) on Wednesday and Thursday, April 11 and 12 and Saturday, April 14. Curtain time for all performances is 7:30 p.m.
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