Momenta Festival at Americas Society Oct. 15 & 17
by Sarah Jae Leiber
- Oct 12, 2018
The MetLife Foundation Music of the Americas Concert Series is pleased to host Momenta Quartet for the fourth edition of their annual festival of new music. On October 15, Momenta will perform Ocean Breakup, a program curated by violist Stephanie Griffin. On October 17, violinist Emilie-Anne Gendron curates the group's second performance at Americas Society entitled Points of Departure. Join us for two exceptional evenings with a group praised byThe New York Times for its “diligence, curiosity, and excellence.”
Mario Morin's Award-Winning SACRED HAIR Shares A Topical Story Crossing Cultures & Generations
by Tori Hartshorn
- Oct 11, 2018
Director Mario Morin's Sacred Hair shares the story of a young boy's innocent curiosity lifting him beyond the insidious confines of prejudice and showing how the essence of two diametrically opposed individuals are the same. This wonderful film took home the Best Live Action Oscar-qualifying award at the Cleveland International Film Festival, as well as many more high profile film awards around the world and has been selected for over twenty film festivals.
Second City Hollywood Announces 2018 Los Angeles Diversity In Comedy Festival
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 10, 2018
The Second City Hollywood continues to celebrate diversity in comedy. After their inaugural success in 2016, with over 400 performers from all over the country, they're solidified in their ongoing efforts to celebrate diversity in Los Angeles and beyond through bringing artists together, having panel discussions and workshops, as well as continuing to help change the landscape of the community through diversity scholarships. LADCF is very proud to be sponsored by NBC, 3 Arts Entertainment, Thruline Entertainment, and Nickelodeon.
Fathom Events Presents Exclusive One-Night U.S. Screening of 'HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert' on November 8
by Tori Hartshorn
- Oct 9, 2018
From Fathom Events, 'HYMN: Sarah Brightman In Concert' full length theatrical performance will hit cinemas in the U.S. on November 8 for a special one-night screening, including excusive behind-the-curtain content. The cinematic event will coincide with the global release of Brightman's new album 'HYMN,' available beginning Friday, November 9 (Decca Gold/ Universal Music Group). The album is the first new recording in five years for international superstar and world's best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman.
Photo Flash: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents LA BOHEME
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 6, 2018
Lyric Opera of Chicago's new coproduction of Puccini's La boheme opens the company's 64th season tomorrow -- Saturday, October 6, at 6:30pm. There are five performances through October 20 and six additional performance Jan. 10-25 at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $49 and are available now at lyricopera.org/Boheme or at 312-827-5600.
Photo Flash: A New Production Of TOSCA at San Francisco Opera
by Alan Henry
- Oct 5, 2018
BroadwayWorld has a first look at San Francisco Opera's new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops. Check out photos below!
VIDEO: WNO's Presents LA TRAVIATA In The Kennedy Center Opera House
by Alan Henry
- Oct 5, 2018
Washington National Opera opens its 2018-2019 season with a stunning new production by WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello of Verdi's La traviata, October 6-21, 2018, in the Kennedy Center Opera House. Tickets start at $45. From the famous brindisi drinking song to the heartbreaking 'Addio del passato' aria, the original 'Pretty Woman' proves it's better to have loved once than not at all. Verdi's romantic masterpiece and familiar tunes are as timeless as the storyline is contemporary, pitting tensions of social class against Violetta's personal sacrifice.
Photo Flash: First Look at San Francisco Opera's TOSCA
by Stephi Wild
- Oct 4, 2018
San Francisco Opera unveils a new production of Giacomo Puccini's Tosca on Wednesday, October 3, with a cast led by Italian soprano Carmen Giannattasio in her Company and role debuts as Tosca, tenor Brian Jagde as Cavaradossi and baritone Scott Hendricks as Baron Scarpia with conductor Leo Hussain leading the San Francisco Opera Orchestra and Chorus in his first performances with the Company. Puccini's monumental work, which has a distinguished history at San Francisco Opera, will be staged by American director Shawna Lucey with new sets and costumes designed by Robert Innes Hopkins and built entirely in San Francisco Opera's scenic and costume shops.
Second City Bob Curry Fellows Set For Public Performances
by Julie Musbach
- Oct 3, 2018
The Second City Hollywood 2018 Bob Curry Fellows are set to perform on Thursday, October 11, at 9pm at the LA Diversity in Comedy Festival and on Thursdays, October 18 and 25, at 9pm at Second City Hollywood's Studio Theatre.
Great Picture Show Announces Partnership with Dame Dash Studios
by Kaitlin Milligan
- Oct 3, 2018
Great Picture Show, founded by actor and producer Columbus Short, today announced a long-term production and promotional partnership with Dame Dash Studios (DDS33), a multimedia studio and production house founded by producer and entrepreneur, Dame Dash.
Black Tiger Release Official Video For DON'T LEAVE ME
by Tori Hartshorn
- Oct 3, 2018
The Melodic Rock band from Czech Republic present the first single from their upcoming self-titled debut album set to be released next week on October 12th .
The video has been shooted at the Bounty Rock Café, a live club located in Olomouc, Czech Republic; it was directed by Vojta Malik and Michal Plos (CUTS Production). The video shows Black Tiger playing on stage and preparing for their concert surrounded by friends and fans.
Photo Flashback: The American Airlines Theatre Turns 100!
by Nicole Rosky
- Oct 2, 2018
Happy 100th birthday, American Airlines Theatre!
Roundabout's flagship home on Broadway, the American Airlines Theatre first opened its doors as the Selwyn Theatre in 1918. In 2000, Roundabout restored the theatre to its original neo-renaissance style as part of the 42nd Street Development Project, thanks to generous support from the City of New York. Through an unprecedented partnership between Roundabout and American Airlines, this historic theatre remains one of Broadway's most exquisite and patron-friendly houses.
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