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BWW Review: High Art in Small Places, Part II - Von Stade's Bountiful Trip to EGYPT at American Songbook
by Richard Sasanow - Feb 23, 2016


Lincoln Center's American Songbook series doesn't usually cross the road to opera-land, but I'm glad it did, when it presented the Ricky Ian Gordon-Leonard Foglia chamber opera A COFFIN IN EGYPT with mezzo extraordinaire Frederica von Stade last week. Performed in Jazz at Lincoln Center's tiny Appel Room, EGYPT brought us up close and personal to von Stade--and her alter-ego here, 90-year-old Myrtle Bledsoe--and proved she still has “it” as a performer.

The New School's College of Performing Arts Sets Winter, Spring Programming
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 8, 2016


The New School's newly formed College of Performing Arts, led by"firebrand" (New York Times) Executive Dean Richard Kessler, is pleased to announce winter-spring public programming highlights for the College's three schools: Mannes School of Music, The School of Jazz and The School of Drama. Performances will take place at the College's new performing arts hub-designed by Deborah Berke Partners at Arnhold Hall (55 West 13th Street)-as well as at The New School's Tishman Auditorium at University Center (63 Fifth Avenue), The Theater at the School of Drama (151 Bank Street) and venues throughout the city. Please see below for a schedule of events for each school.  

Jarrett Ott Steps in for Nathan Gunn in Opera Philadelphia's COLD MOUNTAIN
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 27, 2016


Opera Philadelphia General Director & President David B. Devan today announced that baritone Jarrett Ott, recently praised by Opera News as a “rising star” with “a voice that is polished and immaculately produced,” will replace Nathan Gunn as protagonist W.P. Inman for all five performances of Cold Mountain, Feb. 5-14 at the Academy of Music. Mr. Gunn, who performed the role in August's World Premiere at The Santa Fe Opera, was compelled to withdraw from the Philadelphia production due to a serious family illness.

Baritone Jarrett Ott to Replace Nathan Gunn in COLD MOUNTAIN Due to Family Illness, 2/5-14
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 27, 2016


Opera Philadelphia General Director & President David B. Devan today announced that baritone Jarrett Ott, recently praised by Opera News as a “rising star” with “a voice that is polished and immaculately produced,” will replace Nathan Gunn as protagonist W.P. Inman for all five performances of Cold Mountain, Feb. 5-14 at the Academy of Music. Mr. Gunn, who performed the role in August's World Premiere at The Santa Fe Opera, was compelled to withdraw from the Philadelphia production due to a serious family illness.

Rita Moreno Cancels American Songbook Performance Today
by Sally Henry Fuller - Jan 23, 2016


This just in! Rita Moreno has cancelled this evening's Lincoln Center Performance.

The Dallas Opera Announces 2016-17 Season - MADAME BUTTERFLY, MOBY DICK and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 22, 2016


The Dallas Opera is proud to announce its spectacular 2016-2017 Season, consisting of five brilliant mainstage productions, including two repertoire classics never before performed by this company. 

Vanessa Williams Continues Lincoln Center's 2016 AMERICAN SONGBOOK Season Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2016


Returning for its 17th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook continues to broaden its scope in celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting as interpreted by top performers and rising stars, with events at three Lincoln Center venues. The Appel Room series opens with Vanessa Williams performing in the breathtaking space in Frederick P. Rose Hall tonight, January 20, 2016.

Opera Philadelphia to Present East Coast Premiere of COLD MOUNTAIN, 2/5
by Matt Smith - Jan 6, 2016


It is almost Mountain time in Philadelphia! Cold Mountain, the first opera by Philadelphia-based, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon, makes its East Coast Premiere with five performances at the Academy of Music, February 5-14, 2016.

The Dallas Opera to Present Frederica von Stade in Concert, 1/31
by Matt Smith - Dec 9, 2015


 DALLAS, TX, December 8, 2015 – The Dallas Opera will present opera legend Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano, for another magnificent performance in The Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Art Song Recital Series. The one-time-only recital will be presented Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at City Performance Hall (a 749-seat venue located at 2520 Flora Street in the Arts District, Dallas, TX 75201). Also featured at the exclusive event will be Jake Heggie, composer (Great Scott, Moby-Dick) and accomplished pianist, who has had a long-standing artistic collaboration with Miss von Stade.

Dallas Opera Launches INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN CONDUCTORS Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2015


This new program, The Institute for Women Conductors at The Dallas Opera, will be inaugurated today, November 28, 2015 and run through December 6, 2015, with generous support from the Richard and Enika Schulze Foundation.

LA Opera Premieres MOBY DICK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2015


LA Opera's 30th Anniversary Season will include the company premiere of Moby-Dick, by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, opening tonight, October 31, 2015. 

Broadway's THE GIN GAME Adds New Holiday Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 30, 2015


The celebrated new production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, The Gin Game, directed by Leonard Foglia and starring legendary actors James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, will add four performances in December and January, BroadwayWorld has learned.

City Theatre to Present Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015


City Theatre continues its season with the Pittsburgh premiere of Sunset Baby in the Hamburg Studio, November 7 - December 13, 2015. The play is written by Dominique Morisseau and is directed by Jade King Carroll.

Vanessa Williams, Rita Moreno, Liz Callaway & More on Tap for Lincoln Center's 2016 AMERICAN SONGBOOK Season
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 28, 2015


Returning for its 17th season, Lincoln Center's acclaimed series American Songbook will continue to broaden its scope in celebrating the best in American singing and songwriting as interpreted by top performers and rising stars, with events at three Lincoln Center venues.

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet for Opening Night of THE GIN GAME
by Walter McBride - Oct 15, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opened last night, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the red carpet arrivals!

Photo Coverage: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Take Opening Night Bows in THE GIN GAME
by Walter McBride - Oct 15, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winnersJames Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opened last night, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night bows!

Photo Coverage: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Celebrate Opening Night of THE GIN GAME!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 15, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, The Gin Game, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opened last night, October 14 at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). The production will play a limited engagement through Sunday, January 10, 2016. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the opening night after party!

Review Roundup: THE GIN GAME Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews!
by Review Roundups - Oct 14, 2015


The new Broadway production of D.L. Coburn's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, THE GIN GAME, starring Tony Award winners James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson, opens tonight, October 14, at the Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue). Let's see what the critics had to say...

BWW Review: James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson Are Aces at THE GIN GAME
by Michael Dale - Oct 14, 2015


When the script calls for them to hesitantly hold each other in a slow dance, there's not an unmelted heart in the house.

LA Opera to Premiere MOBY DICK & More as Part of Upcoming Season, 10/31
by Matt Smith - Oct 13, 2015


(Los Angeles) October 13, 2015 — LA Opera's 30th Anniversary Season will include the company premiere of Moby-Dick, by composer Jake Heggie and librettist Gene Scheer, opening on October 31, 2015. 

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