THIRTEEN's Broadway: The American Musical Returns To PBS, 10/7
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 24, 2012
Today, with musicals such as The Book of Mormon enjoying phenomenal box office success, revivals like The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess delighting new generations, and musical stage versions of popular films such as Once and Newsies dominating the Tony Awards, Broadway is proving yet again that its vitality and magic endure. Nominated for five 2005 Primetime Emmy Awards and winner of two, including Outstanding Nonfiction Series, THIRTEEN's landmark Broadway: The American Musical returns Sunday, October 7 at 10 p.m., and continues on six consecutive Sundays through November 11 (check local listings).
Bond Street Theatre Continues Social Development Project with Afghanistan's Kandahar Theatre
by BWW News Desk
- Sep 3, 2012
Live theatre is an excellent way to bring information to isolated areas of Afghanistan. Bond Street Theatre has been working with theatre companies throughout Afghanistan to promote theatre as a means to carry specific news about women's rights, civic issues, health and other issues to areas with high illiteracy (90% for women, 63% for men, UN Report). The company leaves this week to continue its mission to revitalize the theatrical arts and especially, to train more women to take the stage so they can reach all-female audiences.
Bond Street Theatre Creates All-Female Theatre Troupes in Afghanistan
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 22, 2012
Bond Street Theatre returns to Afghanistan this month to help revitalize the theatrical arts and promote the use of theatre to bring information on health, civic rights, and other issues to areas of high illiteracy (90% for women, 63% for men, UN Report). In many areas, the company is preparing women to take the stage for the first time to reach all-female audiences.
PSYCHO THERAPY Resumes Performances at the Cherry Lane Theatre, 4/8
by Kelsey Denette
- Mar 14, 2012
By popular demand, Frank Strausser's new comedy PSYCHO THERAPY will resume performances Off-Broadway at The Cherry Lane Theatre (38 Commerce Street) beginning April 8 and running through May 26, it has been announced by the show's producer, Barbara Ligeti and Wishing Well Productions.
92Y Jazz Presents Paula West and the George Mesterhazy Quartet, 11/19
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 18, 2011
Paula West has been hailed as one of the hardest-swinging jazz vocalists working today, a singer whose rich, dusky voice has captured the hearts of critics and audiences alike. On Saturday, November 19 she comes to 92nd Street Y with the George Mesterhazy Quartet for the first concert of the 92Y Jazz 2011-2012 season.
Long Wharf Theatre Announces Upcoming Season
by Kelsey Denette
- May 9, 2011
A woman facing a life changing decision. Two men dealing with the aftermath of combat. A man searching for the value of his life. A group of friends trying to find creativity and love. These are just some of the characters on stage in Long Wharf Theatre's 2011-12 season, one replete with innovative new plays, classic dramas and great musicals.
« prev 5 … next »
|
|
