La MaMa presents Maureen Fleming in the New York premiere of B. MADONNA. Created, choreographed, and performed by Fleming, it features text by Tony Award winner David Henry Hwang, music by Philip Glass performed live by pianist Bruce Brubaker, original accordion by Guy Klucevsek, Taiko drumming by Kaoru Watanabe and three-dimensional video projections by longtime collaborator Christopher Odo. Performances begin October 17 at The Ellen Stewart Theater at La MaMa. Please note: This performance contains nudity.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, the performance venue located just below the legendary Studio 54 at 254 West 54th Street, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. 54 Below also launched its series of late night events. Joining Tuesday nights' popular "Backstage" with Susie Mosher is a new vocal competition - 'The Callback," and more:
After acclaimed runs in the UK and Australia, writer/performer Peter Michael Marino returns to NYC with his comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, it will be performed tonight, July 28 at The Triple Crown Underground.
From August 19-23, 2013, the FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's Library and Alumni Relations office are holding their fourth annual Innovative Materials Conference. In addition to presenting a variety of exciting materials and textiles, there will be guest speakers from the sustainable industry talking to FIDM students, faculty, and staff.
Notable Russian antiques and European fine art performed well at the podium during Kaminski's July 13th Summer Continental Estate Auction. Among the top lots of the day were a number of Russian silver items, several Old Master paintings, and one exceptional Russian icon.
In a stretch of some of Oregon's most pristine coastal forest, there's a dancefloor. It pops up for just one brief weekend when the rains relent to hoststhousands of jubilant music fans and seekers. They may be congregating around a DJ, set up smack dab in their midst. Or they may be standing rapt, discovering music from New Zealand, Belize, India, or Zimbabwe.
Originally a low-budget film by a new studio and with no major stars (except Broadway legend Jerry Orbach in a supporting role), Dirty Dancing became a massive box office hit. As of 2009, it earned over $214 million worldwide. The remake of the film - directed by the original choreographer, Kenny Ortega - has set a release date. Lionsgate has slated Dirty Dancing for today, July 26, 2013.
For the second year in a row, the Rock the House Dance Convention is a green light - and after months of buildup and anticipation, today marks the beginning of official registration. But for chief founder and director Jeff Lapes, along with new creative directors Monique C. Borromeo and Will B. Wingfield (aka The Meta'fizikal), the convention marks a one-of-a-kind opportunity to bring the experience of dance to a new generation.
After acclaimed runs in the UK and Australia, writer/performer Peter Michael Marino returns to NYC with his comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, it will be performed Sunday, July 28 at The Triple Crown Underground. Click below to watch a promo for the show!
Los Angeles-based producer STATIC REVENGER joins forces with singer-songwriterKAY, a regular Dim Mak collaborator, for the release of 'Back Off, Bitch!' Out today(July 23) on Dim Mak Records, the single features a feisty dance/club beat with a fiery KAY unleashing Fight Club-ready lyrics. The track is already receiving radio support from major Los Angeles stations KIIS-FM and Power 106 on their various mix shows. The official music video for 'Back Off, Bitch!'-directed by Rev and STATIC REVENGER himself-premiered today on PerezHilton.com and features an exclusive cameo from Dim Mak head honcho Steve Aoki. Watch the official 'Back Off, Bitch!' video here: http://smarturl.it/srperez.
'Girl with Pencil Drawing' is now available on amazon.com and audible.com for your summer listening pleasure. Teen mystery writer, Linda Maria Frank, has made her Annie Tillery Mysteries available in soft cover, e-book, and now digital audio formats.
What are you doing for Madonna's birthday this year? It has been 4 years since Melissa Young performed her infamous "Madonna show" in the city of Chicago. Now, LUCKY STAR - MADONNA AT 55: A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE starring Melissa Young, returns to Chicago! Young performs the music of America's most original artist, Madonna.
After acclaimed runs in the UK and Australia, writer/performer Peter Michael Marino returns to NYC with his comic autopsy on his $6 million West End musical fiasco DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN in DESPERATELY SEEKING THE EXIT. Directed by Obie Award winner John Clancy, it will be performed Sunday, July 28 at The Triple Crown Underground.
Broadway divas lend their voices for the VOICELESS CD, released July 15, 2013, as an anthem song for the welfare of suffering animals. 'Voiceless' anthem song was written for animal protection by animal loving advocates Ann Crumb, Judy McLane and Olga Merediz.
LOS ANGELES, July 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ Millions have watched the YouTube video of the mysterious 'spinning statue' in the Manchester Museum, UK. Thousands flock to see it, and the story is being reported by media worldwide.
Singer-songwriter Kelsi Luck, recently signed to a singles deal with eOne, is announcing an exclusive writing collaboration with Claudia Mills, one of the UK's preeminent pop songwriters.
The popular Cabaret Soiree season commences next month DownStairs at the Maj, sizzling hot with national and local acts to blow you away from Thursday 15 August to Saturday 5 October 2013. This eight week season plays every Thursday & Friday at 7.30pm and Saturday at 6.30pm.
