John Hardy News

Duke City Repertory Theatre presents The Drowning Girls, directed by Dr. John Hardy and written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, and Daniela Vlaskalic. Company members Amelia Ampuero, Katie Becker Colon, and Lauren Myers bring to life 20 characters, including the three 'Brides of the Bathtub." The production runs October 2 - October 12, 2014 at The Cell Theatre, 700 1st. Street NW.

John Hardy, a leading luxury designer jewelry brand, announced that it has been acquired by Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Duke City Repertory Theatre opens Melanie Marnich's beautiful and riveting biopic "These Shining Lives" tonight at The Cell Theatre.

Duke City Repertory Theatre presents These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, directed by John Hardy. The show will run today, May 15-25, 2014.

Producers Bob Guza and John Hardy of Shelton Street announced today the first industry-only reading of A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES based on the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel by John Kennedy Toole. As plans move forward towards a Broadway production, the invited reading will take place on Monday, April 28th in New York City.

Duke City Repertory Theatre presents These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, directed by John Hardy. The show will run May 15-25, 2014.

After years, of toil, good luck, bad luck, plans made, plans dashed, things are looking up for fans of the best-selling and Pulitzer Prize winning novel A CONFEDERACY OF DUNCES. Shelton Street Theatrical, LLC, the international stage rights holder to the novel which has sold millions of copies in 25 different languages, has announced plans to launch the play.

The story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play for the major leagues, is told with a time-traveling twist in Jackie & Me, tonight, February 28 - March 16, at The Rose Theater. Jackie & Me paints a touching and inspiring portrait of the challenge Robinson faced as he broke the color barrier through the eyes of a young boy who is transported back in time to see it first-hand.

The story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play for the major leagues, is told with a time-traveling twist in Jackie & Me, February 28 - March 16, at The Rose Theater. Jackie & Me paints a touching and inspiring portrait of the challenge Robinson faced as he broke the color barrier through the eyes of a young boy who is transported back in time to see it first-hand.

Celebrating red carpet style for the fifth consecutive year, global multimedia retailer QVC will once again set up shop in Los Angeles to capture the magic of awards season with an exciting three-hour live broadcast. The fifth annual 'Red Carpet Style Live from L.A.' will serve as a unique shopping experience within an exclusive soiree from the Wetherly Gardens at the Four Seasons Beverly Hills. Viewers will be offered specially designed and curated products that are reminiscent of a true red carpet event.

Duke City Repertory Theatre presents A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, adapted and directed by Dr. John Hardy. The show will run March 6-16, 2014.

This year Neiman Marcus' Fashion Director, Ken Downing, has curated an exclusive gift collection of 37 gifts ranging in price from $32 - $1,800. Ten percent of the sales of each of these gifts will benefit a local charity supporting arts experiences for youth. NM Short Hills has selected Paper Mill Playhouse.

Saks Incorporated's Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH (NYSE:SKS) announced today that it plans to open a second store in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, October 3, 2013. The new 26,000 square-foot store is located in Orlando Premium Outlets - Vineland Avenue. The new location will be at The Promenade and will be designed after Saks OFF 5TH's 'luxury in a loft' concept. The boutique-style store will hold over 800 world-renowned luxury designer labels at an exceptional value, including the latest trends in sportswear, footwear, accessories and fine jewelry.

The Rose Theater, one of the country's largest theaters specializing in professional productions for young audiences, will present nine shows for the 2013-14 season. Included are two world premieres, Leo Lionni's Frederick, a musical based on the popular 1968 children's book, and The Grocer's Goblin & The Little Mermaid adapted from two Hans Christen Andersen tales by Rose Playwright-in-Residence Brian Guehring and Rose Director of Youth Productions Stephanie Jacobson.

Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced that it plans to officially unveil its newly renovated store in Sunrise, FL, on Friday, August 23 at the Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills. The approximately 40,000-sq.-ft. store will be a Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH flagship and is considered to be one of the largest in the portfolio. The store is renovated in the company's innovative 'luxury in a loft' store design and will have exclusive merchandise and services.

QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) are uniting once again for 'QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE.' Scheduled to broadcast live from the Hamptons on Saturday, July 27 at 2 PM (ET), this unique 'designer charity sale' will offer premier fashion, beauty, jewelry, accessories and home items for HALF the manufacturer's suggested retail price* with net proceeds** benefitting OCRF's research grants and its patient support program, Woman to Woman.

The Rose Theater, one of the country's largest theaters specializing in professional productions for young audiences, will present nine shows for the 2013-14 season. Included are two world premieres, Leo Lionni's Frederick, a musical based on the popular 1968 children's book, and The Grocer's Goblin & The Little Mermaid adapted from two Hans Christen Andersen tales by Rose Playwright-in-Residence Brian Guehring and Rose Director of Youth Productions Stephanie Jacobson.

Saks Incorporated's Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH announced today that it plans to open its doors in Chandler, AZ on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The new 28,000-square-foot store is located in Phoenix Premium Outlets, which is opening to the public that day. It is the second Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH outlet facility that will service the Phoenix and Scottsdale area. The new outlet center, owned and operated by Simon Property Group, is part of Wild Horse Pass, within the Gila River Indian Community, which includes hotels, a spa, casino, golf, an equestrian center, fine dining and more.

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