UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Adds Damon Herriman; Catherine Haena Kim Joins BALLERS
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Aug 16, 2019
Deadline reports that Damon Herriman has joined Barry Jenkins' (Moonlight) adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel 'Underground Railroad.' The story centers on young Cora, a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for Cora; an outcast even among her fellow Africans, she is coming into womanhood—where even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape.
Albany Berkshire Ballet Presents Revitalized A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 16, 2019
Albany Berkshire Ballet's new production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is a 'triumphant celebration of all that is magical in the company's half century history, and a breathtaking preview of where we are going,' according to Associate Artistic Director Mary Giannone Talmi.
BWW Review: JESUCRISTO SÚPER ESTRELLA at Auditorio Telmex
by Laura Iniguez
- Aug 15, 2019
El pasado sábado 10 de agosto, Guadalajara presenció una de las producciones más ambiciosas que se han visto en nuestro país. A cargo de GOU Producciones, el público tapatío no se cansó de aplaudir al elenco y equipo de Jesucristo Súper Estrella.
TIFF Announces Documentary Lineup, Featuring THE CAVE, AND WE GO GREEN, DADS
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Aug 8, 2019
The Toronto International Film Festival® documentary programme reveals its lineup of 25 non-fiction works, including 18 World Premieres with representation from 18 countries. The films cover many high-profile figures, both famous and infamous — including Truman Capote, Merce Cunningham, Ron Howard, Bikram Choudhury, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and Imelda Marcos — and a broad range of themes, including artistic achievement, the power of journalism, immigration, global politics, and resistance against corrupt leaders. Three films use sports as a framework to look at environmentalism, capitalism, and racism.
Jazz Italiano Kicks Off JCTC's Voices: International Theater Festival
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 26, 2019
With its renowned propensity for multi-genre series, Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) kicks off New Jersey's first annual, international theater festival with Jazz Italiano, an intimate, black-box theater concert by IDR_Italian Doc Remix, the internationally acclaimed ensemble known for its vibrant combination of cutting-edge jazz improvisations and traditional Neapolitan folk music. Jazz Italiano takes place Thursday, August 22nd at Merseles Studios, 339 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. 07302.
Hollywood Actor Hal Scardino Joins Cast Of SALTONSTALL'S TRIAL
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 25, 2019
Actor/producer Hal Scardino has joined the cast of 'Saltonstall's Trial' in the role of Reverend Rowland Cotton. Scardino has an extensive list of Hollywood credits including 'The Indian in the Cupboard', 'Searching for Bobby Fischer', and playing opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in 'Marvin's Room'. He was the assistant director for 'All the President's Men?' in London's West End. He is Co-founder of the Open Art Foundation and Co-producer of the film 'We Are Not Princesses' that premiered in New York City last year.
BWW Flashback: The Impact of Baz Luhrman's MOULIN ROUGE
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Jul 25, 2019
Tonight, Moulin Rouge officially opens on Broadway at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, but that wouldn't be possible without the 2001 Baz Luhrmann film that took audiences by storm. Moulin Rouge was a jukebox musical romantic drama film that was the third and final installment of Red Curtain Trilogy, Luhrmann's film concept that included Strictly Ballroom and Romeo + Juliet.
DA VINCI & MICHELANGELO Comes to St. Luke's Theatre
by Stephi Wild
- Jul 25, 2019
After over 500 years, the two greatest minds and artists of the Renaissance will make their New York stage debut in Da Vinci & Michelangelo: The Titans Experience. Created and performed by Mark Rodgers, this multimedia production exploring the artists' works and lives will play St. Luke's Theatre (308 W. 46th St., between 8th and 9th Avenues) beginning August 15th, with opening night set for Thursday August 22nd. Tickets, starting at $39, are available online at www.St.LukesTheatre.com or by calling Telecharge at 212.239.6200.
Buglisi's TABLE OF SILENCE Project 9/11 Returns To Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 22, 2019
In gratitude for the enduring leadership support from Jody & John Arnhold, Arnhold Foundation, Buglisi Dance Theatre is honored to be welcomed once again at Lincoln Center for the ninth presentation of the performance ritual for peace 'The Table of Silence Project 9/11,' a public tribute to 9/11 and prayer for peace, conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Jacqulyn Buglisi. The performance ritual takes place Wednesday September 11, beginning at 8:15 AM and concluding at 8:46 AM, the tragic moment when American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower.
Estrenarán La maté por un pañuelo, versión contemporánea de Otelo, de William Shakespeare
by Julie Musbach
- Jul 22, 2019
La maté por un pañuelo es una versión de Andrea Salmerón y Alfonso Cárcamo sobre Otelo, de William Shakespeare, en la que los personajes originales son remplazados por protagonistas de la política mexicana contemporánea. La obra hace referencia al machismo, la misoginia y el abuso de poder en la sociedad, mientras la violencia física y psicológica son el eje conductor de la historia.
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