Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe – once again – invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with “Black Nativity,” an inspirational gospel musical originally penned by poet/playwright Langston Hughes that retells the biblical Nativity story. The music is combined with dance, poetry and narrative to deliver a message of joy, hope and liberation.
Opening Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 23rd anniversary season will be one of the most produced musicals in history, “Guys and Dolls.”
The Huntington announces the world premiere of Common Ground Revisited, a new play co-conceived by Obie Award-winning director Melia Bensussen and Obie Award-winning playwright and Huntington Playwriting Fellow Kirsten Greenidge (Our Daughters, Like Pillars; Luck of the Irish; and Milk Like Sugar at The Huntington).
The day-long festival will feature your favorite local country artists including No Shoes Nation Band (A Tribute to Kenny Chesney), Trailer Trash, Whitney Doucet, Timmy Brown, and Garth Live (Garth Brooks Tribute Band) with acoustic performances by Liam Coleman, Chloe Belsito, Shanna Jackman, and Ashley Jordan.
In The Phoenix Theatre Company’s current production of Marsha Norman's THE COLOR PURPLE, director Daryl Brooks has crafted a masterpiece of transcendent theatre that embodies all the pain and spirit of a Gospel-sustained and resilient community and one of its children. Starring Andrea Fleming in a dazzling bravura performance as Celie. The must-see show runs through May 1st.
What happens when a world class theatre keeps the lights on, creating a comfortable and safe outdoor space during a world-wide pandemic? First, they hire top talent...and give them an award-winning murder mystery musical comedy ~ Kinosian and Blair's MURDER FOR TWO. featuring Seth Tucker and Toby Yatso. Runs through February 28th.
City Parks Foundation's Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre is proud to announce a virtual open house presented with Open House New York. Taking place on October 17 & 18, the open house will offer an in-depth look into the history of the theatre and its puppeteers, followed by 'Puppet Time' a family-friendly, first-ever Puppet Slam showcase.
Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Bazzi releases the first single, “Young & Alive,” from his forthcoming project today via iamcosmic/Atlantic Records. The single was written by Bazzi and produced by Bazzi and longtime collaborator Kevin White of Rice N' Peas. “Young & Alive” is Bazzi's first display of new music since his mixtape, SOUL SEARCHING, in August of 2019. Alongside the release, he also debuted the “Young & Alive” music video today. Watch it below! The video was directed by Alex Nazari.
Anna Karney has been making great music for many years, performing across the United States and collaborating with many talented and notable artists. As a solo artist she has put out several singles and EPs, and now with her band KARNEY is set to release a new EP titled BETTER, a stunning collection of original new songs together with a remix, and a cover of 'Ramble On,' one of Karney's favorite Led Zeppelin songs.
Mohammed Emwazi was a grade school student in London with a promising future ahead of him in 1995. By 2014, he had become known as 'Jihadi John,' a masked ISIS terrorist in Syria who internationalized his notoriety by broadcasting his beheadings of Western hostages on the internet.
R&B/pop hitmaker Bazzi returns with “Focus” featuring 21 Savage, released today. The sultry track follows the release of Bazzi's latest summer smash, “Paradise,” which he'll be performing at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 17th. “Focus”, written by Bazzi and 21 Savage and co-produced by Bazzi and Kevin White of GRAMMY-nominated duo Rice N' Peas (G-Eazy, Fletcher), is the singer/songwriter's third track released in the past 3 months (including the politically aimed “Caught In The Fire”), in addition to a feature appearance on Tyga's latest album 'Lengendary' on the r&b cut “Made Me.”
The Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical runs live on stage at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT November 14 - January 1. For tickets and information, call (802) 296-7000 or visit northernstage.org. Tickets start at $19 for students and $34 for adults. Nearly half of all available tickets for this production are already sold and Northern Stage anticipates many sold out performances. Early ticket purchasing is highly recommended.
Dancers for Good, a glitzy gala benefitting The Actors Fund brought top dance talents from Martha Graham, Paul Taylor Dance Companies and more to East Hampton in a flawless, echanting evening of dance honoring two legends and true 'dancers for good': Bebe Neuwith & Chita Rivera.
The magical Benefit evening of dance will feature an extraordinary line-up of performances by renowned companies and choreographers such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Rock the Ballet and a special tribute to Broadway's CHICAGO The Musical!
Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach will be performed by Northern Stage Summer Musical Theater Intensive students at the Barrette Center for the Arts in White River Junction, VT, July 25-29.
This weekend during their acclaimed Artists Coffee Talk series, Goldenstein Gallery hosts artist Adele Seronde and Gallery owner Linda Goldenstein. Guests will be treated to scintillating insight both about the creative process and the impact that art has on the world around them. Both women share a profound belief in the healing power of the arts. The public is invited to visit with them this Saturday, May 12th, at Goldenstein Gallery at 9:30am.
The magical Benefit evening of dance will feature an extraordinary line-up of performances by renowned companies and choreographers such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Rock the Ballet and a special tribute to Broadway's CHICAGO The Musical!
"These individuals bring a breadth of expertise and experience that we need to be effective in both running a highly complex business, and in responding to the needs of our community. They've generously commited their time and talent to help us create the vibrant cultural scene the region needs to thrive, and to enrich the lives of each member of our community, and particularly our kids. "We also look forward to the leadership of Jeff Hay, who has been a highly effective Board member and officer for a number of years. We are deeply grateful to outgoing Chair Kristin Hills Bradberry for her leadership, vision and service to our community."
City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce a new commissioned, site-specific work debuting at the historic Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park this October.
Teased hair, neon mesh and parachute pants galore - The Wedding Singer at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset is a jubilant trip back to the '80s.
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