John Martin News

January 17 marks the anniversary of two famous George Balanchine ballets, Stars and Stripes and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

New Year's Day afforded me the opportunity to watch four hit Broadway musicals that had been adapted for the screen: My Fair Lady, Camelot, Funny Girl and Hello Dolly. My Fair Lady and Camelot had a number of things in common: same director, lyricist, composer, leading lady, supporting male actor and, most important for me, the same choreographer: Hanya Holm, the modern dancer from Dresden who came to the United states to open a school and stayed for the rest of her life, dying at the age of 99!.

Twelve distinguished dance figures join the Dance Heritage Coalition's list of "America's Irreplaceable Dance Treasures." These new honorees were nominated by a national survey and vote in 2012 and were confirmed by the Dance Heritage Coalition (DHC) Board of Directors. The 12 figures are celebrated online along with the initial list of 100 in an Online Exhibition of Dance Treasures, through a grant funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.

For the international juggernaut known as SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA, it will end where it all began. The trio will wrap their final One Last Tour at both weekends of the 15th annual ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, set for March 15, 16 and 17 and March 22, 23 and 24, 2013 at Bayfront Park in Miami, FL.

The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 44, to be released today, November 6. NOW 44 will be available on CD and for download purchase from all major digital service providers.

On Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 7:30pm, The Ware Center presents Cellist Jerome Wright and pianist Glen Sales in benefit concert. They will be performing works by Bach, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff.

The world's best-selling, multi-artist album series, NOW That's What I Call Music!, has gathered today's biggest hits for NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 44, to be released November 6.

UNPLUGGED IN, Brian Pracht's new drama about three friends trying to connect at the end of the world, receives its world premiere at New York City's Theatre Row in a production directed by Michelle Bossy, the Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages. Performances begin tonight, May 25.

UNPLUGGED IN, Brian Pracht's new drama about three friends trying to connect at the end of the world, will receive its world premiere at New York City's Theatre Row in a production directed by Michelle Bossy, the Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages. Performances begin May 25.

UNPLUGGED IN, Brian Pracht's new drama about three friends trying to connect at the end of the world, will receive its world premiere at New York City's Theatre Row in a production directed by Michelle Bossy, the Associate Artistic Director of Primary Stages. Performances begin May 25.

This summer, New Haarlem Arts Theatre (NHAT), the professional theater company of City College of New York (CCNY), has expanded its programming and will present mainstage productions of 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' and 'Sweet Charity,' as well as a show for young audiences and a readings series. The theater, led by Eugene Nesmith, is entering its second season and will again be in residence at Aaron Davis Hall, located at W. 135th Street and Convent Avenue, Manhattan (Hamilton Heights).

Camelot's score-with music by Frederick Loewe and book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner-is performed by director Cyndie Verbeten's large ensemble and music director Fran Gebuhr's orchestra with respect for the literature of the piece and with an obvious affection for the characters and their stories, both individual and collective. As a result, the ACCC production is entertaining, made even more accessible by the cast's commitment, with the story made more relevant by the company's lively approach.

Extravagant worldwide travel, a one-year lease for a 2012 Lexus RX 350, signed sports memorabilia, internationally renowned art, luxury cruise packages, exquisite jewelry and many more of life's indulgences will await guests' bids at the 21st Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction. Presented by Actors' Playhouse and Lexus of Kendall, this exciting auction takes place on Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 6:00 to 11 p.m. at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables.

Following sell-out performances in 2007, BAFTA®-award winning actress Miriam Margolyes returns to Adelaide from 15 - 18 February to present her one-woman tour-de-force, Dickens' Women in the Dunstan Playhouse.

Everyone knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but what ever happened to Jacob Marley? This Holiday Season, Actors' Playhouse presents a unique twist on Charles Dickens' timeless tale in the play Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.

PushPush is set to host Starz Entertainment's John D. Martin (formerly with HBO) for private and public consultations with Atlanta's content creators

PushPush is set to host Starz Entertainment's John D. Martin (formerly with HBO) for private and public consultations with Atlanta's content creators

Everyone knows the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, but what ever happened to Jacob Marley? This Holiday Season, Actors' Playhouse presents a unique twist on Charles Dickens' timeless tale in the play Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol.

Celebrating October as LGBT History Month, Nhojj released his new single 'Adam & Steve' on October 11, coinciding with National Coming Out Day. The soulful lullaby offers a beautiful affirmation of love and understanding for all people.

Extravagant worldwide travel to Europe, Las Vegas, Jamaica, the Bahamas and Virgin Islands, a one-year lease for a 2011 Lexus RX 350, lavish spa treatments, relaxing getaways, internationally renowned art, luxury cruise packages in Europe with Azamara Club Cruises and Seabourn, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade signed jerseys, and many more of life's indulgences are all at your fingertips at the 20th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala Auction.