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Juilliard Opera to present Dialogues of the Carmelites at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


On Wednesday, April 21 at 8:00pm conductor Anne Manson will lead the Juilliard Orchestra and Vocal Artists in Francis Poulenc's highly emotive Dialogues of the Carmelites, the final production of The Juilliard Opera Center season, directed by Fabrizio Melano.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents 3 MO' DIVAS 4/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 15, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 3 Mo' Divas, on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8pm at Queens College in Colden Auditorium, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY. Tickets are $40 and $38 and are available through the Colden Auditorium Box Office at 718-793-8080. Time Warner Cable of New York and New Jersey is the series media sponsor.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents 3 MO' DIVAS 4/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 3 Mo' Divas, on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8pm at Queens College in Colden Auditorium, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY. Tickets are $40 and $38 and are available through the Colden Auditorium Box Office at 718-793-8080. Time Warner Cable of New York and New Jersey is the series media sponsor.

Queens Theatre in the Park Presents 3 MO' DIVAS 4/24
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010


Queens Theatre in the Park (QTP) presents 3 Mo' Divas, on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 8pm at Queens College in Colden Auditorium, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY. Tickets are $40 and $38 and are available through the Colden Auditorium Box Office at 718-793-8080. Time Warner Cable of New York and New Jersey is the series media sponsor.

Juilliard Opera to present Dialogues of the Carmelites at Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 10, 2010


On Wednesday, April 21 at 8:00pm conductor Anne Manson will lead the Juilliard Orchestra and Vocal Artists in Francis Poulenc's highly emotive Dialogues of the Carmelites, the final production of The Juilliard Opera Center season, directed by Fabrizio Melano.

Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents PORGY AND BESS 3/3-4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 3, 2010


Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, March 3-4, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30-$65 and are on sale now. Tickets for students with valid IDs are $10.

The Aronoff Center Presents PORGY AND BESS
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2010


The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.

National Tour of PORGY AND BESS Plays Final Performance at Southern Theatre 2/21
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2010


National Tour of PORGY AND BESS Plays Final Performance at Southern Theatre 2/21.

CAPA Presents PORGY AND BESS at the Southern Theatre 2/19
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2010


To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.

Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents PORGY AND BESS 3/3-4
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 10, 2010


Performing Arts Fort Worth presents The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess at Bass Performance Hall on Wednesday and Thursday, March 3-4, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $30-$65 and are on sale now. Tickets for students with valid IDs are $10.

Local Baritone to Be Featured in National Tour of PORGY AND BESS 2/19-2/21
by Samantha Jacobsen - Jan 25, 2010


To celebrate the 75th anniversary of George Gershwin's enduring masterpiece, a new production of Porgy and Bess has been mounted-with full approval of the Gershwin estate-by veteran opera producer Michael Capasso (General Director of New York's vibrant Dicapo Opera). Featuring a stellar cast, live orchestra, and brand new sets, costumes, and lighting, this groundbreaking opera weaves a tale of prejudice, love, and tragedy. Incorporating a wealth of blues and jazz into the classical art of opera, Gershwin considered Porgy & Bess his finest work with songs such as 'Summertime' and 'It Ain't Necessarily So.' Columbus resident and OSU graduate Eric McKeever will be performing the role of Jake for the national tour which runs through June.

The Aronoff Center Presents PORGY AND BESS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 21, 2010


The Gershwins' beloved opera Porgy and Bess - recognized as an American masterpiece - plays the Aronoff Center's Procter & Gamble Hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 8:00 PM as part of the Cincinnati Arts Association's 2009-10 Season of Classic Nights Out.

3 MO' DIVAS Return to Apollo Theater on December 27, 2009
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2009


Marion J. Caffey's 3 Mo' Divas announces a back by popular demand concert at the world famous Apollo Theater! The Divas had audiences literally dancing in the aisles during their New York debut concert in June 2009.

Everything Old Is New Again Hosts Their Annual Holiday Broadcast 12/20
by BWW News Desk - Dec 20, 2009


EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Please tell your friends.

Everything Old Is New Again Hosts Their Annual Holiday Broadcast 12/20
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 17, 2009


EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN can be heard every Sunday 9-11 PM(ET) over WBAI 99.5 FM and on the Internet at: www.wbai.org TUNE IN! Please tell your friends.

3 MO' DIVAS Return to Apollo Theater on December 27, 2009
by Robert Diamond - Oct 25, 2009


Marion J. Caffey's 3 Mo' Divas announces a back by popular demand concert at the world famous Apollo Theater! The Divas had audiences literally dancing in the aisles during their New York debut concert in June 2009.

LINCOLN CENTER: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Exhibit Opens At NYPL For The Performing Arts 10/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2009


Lincoln Center: Celebrating 50 Years, the first exhibition to focus exclusively on the evolution and influence of America's first performing arts center, will feature an extensive collection of some 400 historic and contemporary objects including photographs, ephemera, correspondence, costumes, set pieces, props and video recordings.

LINCOLN CENTER: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS Exhibit Opens At NYPL For The Performing Arts 10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 31, 2009


Lincoln Center: Celebrating 50 Years, the first exhibition to focus exclusively on the evolution and influence of America's first performing arts center, will feature an extensive collection of some 400 historic and contemporary objects including photographs, ephemera, correspondence, costumes, set pieces, props and video recordings.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Renovates its 25-year-old Main Hall Stage
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 4, 2009


Leontyne Price was the first performer on it. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater danced on it. And 'Les Misérables' performed 216 shows on it, breaking the record for number of engagements at one theater stage - 11. After hosting 25 years of performances, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is retiring its original stage floor and renovating it this summer.

MET Opera Offers Free Weekend To View Audio & Visual Performances Beginning 5/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 28, 2009


The Metropolitan Opera will offer a free weekend of unlimited access to Met Player, the subscription service that makes much of the company's extensive video and audio catalog of full-length performances available to the public online, in exceptional, state-of-the-art quality. The free preview begins at 5pm ET on Friday, May 1, and runs through midnight on Sunday, May 3.

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