The New Victory Theater, New York City's premier performing arts venue for kids and families, adds two shows to their 2013-14 season. Making U.S. premieres at The New Victory Theater, Saltbush, from Compagnia T.P.O. and Insite Arts, will run from May 30-June 8, 2014, and The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk, from Catherine Wheels Theater Company, will run from June 13-22, 2014. For both shows, audiences are seated on stage with the performers for a truly interactive theater experience.
'I invented a new way of life / Some may call it unconventional,' the wax figure of society osteopath Stephen Ward come to life croons dramatically at the start of Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical, the historically-informed period piece STEPHEN WARD, and, from the man who made a mint on dancing cats, operatic phantoms and larger-than-life divas (Eva, Mary Magdalene and Norma Desmond included), such surprising theatrical flourish is damn near expected. Undoubtedly, though, STEPHEN WARD shows solid proof that the man who made many of the most popular and ubiquitous musicals of all time still has some spectacular scores left in him - and, without any doubt whatsoever, STEPHEN WARD is one of them.
Public Opening Artist Reception and Book Signing:
Today, January 11, 7-10 PM
KM Fine Arts- Los Angeles is pleased to present Bob Marley: I and Eye, The Photos of Kim Gottlieb-Walker, 1975-1976.
Renowned underground photojournalist, Kim Gottlieb-Walker (b. 1947 Philadelphia, PA), has built a distinctive portfolio that includes many notable musicians and personalities of the '60s and '70s. Her ability to photograph intimately in natural light has produced some of her most important photographs. The exhibition will focus on photographs documenting many never-before-seen performance shots and candid photographs of reggae, ska and rock steady legends in their home environment.
During 1975 and 1976, Kim and her husband, Jeff Walker who served as Island Records publicity head from 1974-1977, made historic trips to Jamaica and also had inside access to exclusive meetings being held in Los Angeles with record label executives and the artists who would go on to define the genre and captivate a generation. Over these two years, Kim took iconic photographs of the artists who brought the reggae sound to the international stage, including Bunny Wailer, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Burning Spear, Toots Hibbert, The Heptones and of course Bob Marley.
'It was right about this time that Jeff and Kim began talking about a new kind of music, a wave of songs and culture coming from Jamaica. It was the future and it was as important as Dylan to the generation just before us. He was talking about ska, reggae and dub...and a group he called 'The Beatles of Jamaica' - Bob Marley and the Wailers. It had been noted that only Motown Records in the 1960's could rival the plethora of street anthems and the sheer volume of local hits that came out of this small island in the late 1960s and early 70s. That explosion was in full evidence in the heady days of our 1976 trip. The music was more than a commercial enterprise - it was a lifestyle and a faith. It was about culture and the rhythm and roots of the rastafari movement. Kim was the first outsider to photograph Marley and the young Jamaican masters around him, wildly creative artists who had previously seen a camera only as the wicked tool of tourists. Her photos would soon fill the walls of record stores and clubs around the island.' - Cameron Crowe
Kim followed these musicians down dusty back roads, into the busiest recording studios and ventured out with them to the edges of secret beaches.
There have been many beautiful photographs of Bob Marley, but no one had the access to these artists this early in their careers that Kim had, and even fewer were invited into their homes. The trust and intimacy comes through powerfully in these photos.
Kim's photos have been exhibited internationally and also displayed at the Jamaican Consulate in New York and the Cinematographers' Guild exhibit at PHOTO LA. Bob Marley: I and Eye marks her first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Curated by Cali Thornhill Dewitt, longtime member of the L.A. music community and owner of the indie record/publishing label Teenage Teardrops, the exhibition is open to the public from January 11 - February 18, 2014.
About KM Fine Arts
With locations in the John Hancock Center on Chicago's magnificent mile and in West Hollywood, CA, KM Fine Arts showcases the very best in modern, postwar and contemporary paintings, sculpture and works on paper. KM was recently included in Blouin Media/ Art& Auction/ Modern Painters 500 Best Galleries in the World 2013 issue.
For further information and visuals, please contact:
Ana Hollinger, Director and Managing Partner
Email: Director@ kmfinearts.com
Gallery: 310.854.0540
Direct Line: 312.255.1319
Or visit www.kmfinearts.com
Press inquiries, please contact:
Jane Owen PR
Email: jane@ janeowenpr.com
Direct Line: 323.819.1122
RSVP for January 11th opening : LA@KMFineArts.com
Los Angeles Gallery:
814 North La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90069
Open Tuesday through Today 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
La MaMa in association with The Ma-Yi Theater Company, now in its 25th anniversary season, will present the New York premiere of THE WONG KIDS IN THE SECRET OF THE SPACE CHUPACABRA GO! Tuesday, January 28 - Sunday, February 16, 2014 at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theater (66 East 4th Street - between Bowery and 2nd Ave). Opening night is set for Friday, January 31.
Comix At Foxwoods will host the Emmy-winning queen of daytime talk, Joy Behar, at the MGM Grand Theater for a stand-up performance on Friday, March 21 at 9 p.m. Tickets are currently available and can be purchased in advance for $35, $45 and $55. This show is for mature audiences only.
Comedian, actor, writer and producer, Tammy Pescatelli, will visit Comix At Foxwoods for a four show lineup throughout Valentine's Day weekend. Pescatelli will perform at 8 p.m. nightly Thursday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, Feb. 15, before finishing the weekend with an additional late show on Saturday night at 10:30 p.m.
Marley began performing stand-up comedy in his hometown of Portland, Maine before moving to Boston early in his career where he gained experience in a city known for spawning comedy all-stars. He now has a weekly radio call in segment with several radio stations around the country called The World According to Bob. Winner of XM/Sirius Super Bowl of Comedy, he continually makes new fans around the country.
California Shakespeare Theater will launch its year-long 40th anniversary celebration in February 2014 with William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in the company's first-ever performance tour to community settings throughout San Francisco and the East Bay. A co-production with San Francisco-based Intersection for the Arts, Twelfth Night will be directed by Michelle Hensley, Artistic Director of Minneapolis-based Ten Thousand Things, one of the country's most highly regarded classics-based theaters.
A jammin' new musical with live accompaniment featuring the timeless music and lyrics of Bob Marley, Bob Marley's Three Little Birds shares the legendary reggae artist's message of peace and love with a new generation of songbirds. Opening the day after what would have been the singer and songwriter's 69th birthday, Bob Marley's Three Little Birds performs at The New Victory Theater on 42nd Street in Times Square from February 7 - 23, 2014.
DanceWorks Chicago's monthly program Dance Chance, beginning January 31 at 7:00 PM, has a new home at the Lou Conte Dance Studio in the Hubbard Street Dance Center.
Sony Music is proud to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack of ONE CHANCE, the remarkable life story of singer Paul Potts. With an array of opera favorites that will appeal to a wide range of listeners and a new, previously unreleased song by seven-time Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift, the soundtrack is available on January 7, 2014. The Weinstein Company released the film theatrically in New York and Los Angeles on December 27(th, )2013.
Considered one of the leaders in the U.S Reggae Movement, reggae artist Mighty Mystic's fresh sound and musical diversity has proved to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. It has attracted listeners of all ages, and from all walks of life. A charismatic man on a mission: Mighty Mystic has gone from being a fan of reggae music, to being a contributor to the art.
Game World is a fast-paced thrill ride for middle-grade readers that tells the story of video gamer Dylan Rudee; whose skills unlock a real-life fantasy world inside the video game Xamaica. Dylan is swept up into an adventure along with his sister Emma, his best friend Eli, and the privileged daughter of the game's creator. This remarkable novel has already received glowing advance reviews from bothPublishers Weekly and Kirkus, which calls it, “Exhilarating, thought-provoking and one of a kind.” Reggae icon Ziggy Marley praises the novel as 'A great read for all!'
Luego de año y medio a sala llena en el Teatro Picadero, y tras una gran gira por el interior del pais y Chile, FOREVER YOUNG, la exitosa comedia musical, regresara a Buenos Aires para su despedida definitiva, durante los meses de Enero, Febrero y Marzo de 2014, en el teatro Metropolitan Citi.
Public Opening Artist Reception and Book Signing:
Saturday, January 11, 7-10 PM
KM Fine Arts- Los Angeles is pleased to present Bob Marley: I and Eye, The Photos of Kim Gottlieb-Walker, 1975-1976.
Renowned underground photojournalist, Kim Gottlieb-Walker (b. 1947 Philadelphia, PA), has built a distinctive portfolio that includes many notable musicians and personalities of the '60s and '70s. Her ability to photograph intimately in natural light has produced some of her most important photographs. The exhibition will focus on photographs documenting many never-before-seen performance shots and candid photographs of reggae, ska and rock steady legends in their home environment.
During 1975 and 1976, Kim and her husband, Jeff Walker who served as Island Records publicity head from 1974-1977, made historic trips to Jamaica and also had inside access to exclusive meetings being held in Los Angeles with record label executives and the artists who would go on to define the genre and captivate a generation. Over these two years, Kim took iconic photographs of the artists who brought the reggae sound to the international stage, including Bunny Wailer, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Peter Tosh, Max Romeo, Augustus Pablo, Burning Spear, Toots Hibbert, The Heptones and of course Bob Marley.
'It was right about this time that Jeff and Kim began talking about a new kind of music, a wave of songs and culture coming from Jamaica. It was the future and it was as important as Dylan to the generation just before us. He was talking about ska, reggae and dub...and a group he called 'The Beatles of Jamaica' - Bob Marley and the Wailers. It had been noted that only Motown Records in the 1960's could rival the plethora of street anthems and the sheer volume of local hits that came out of this small island in the late 1960s and early 70s. That explosion was in full evidence in the heady days of our 1976 trip. The music was more than a commercial enterprise - it was a lifestyle and a faith. It was about culture and the rhythm and roots of the rastafari movement. Kim was the first outsider to photograph Marley and the young Jamaican masters around him, wildly creative artists who had previously seen a camera only as the wicked tool of tourists. Her photos would soon fill the walls of record stores and clubs around the island.' - Cameron Crowe
Kim followed these musicians down dusty back roads, into the busiest recording studios and ventured out with them to the edges of secret beaches.
There have been many beautiful photographs of Bob Marley, but no one had the access to these artists this early in their careers that Kim had, and even fewer were invited into their homes. The trust and intimacy comes through powerfully in these photos.
Kim's photos have been exhibited internationally and also displayed at the Jamaican Consulate in New York and the Cinematographers' Guild exhibit at PHOTO LA. Bob Marley: I and Eye marks her first solo exhibition in Los Angeles. Curated by Cali Thornhill Dewitt, longtime member of the L.A. music community and owner of the indie record/publishing label Teenage Teardrops, the exhibition is open to the public from January 11 - February 18, 2014.
About KM Fine Arts
With locations in the John Hancock Center on Chicago's magnificent mile and in West Hollywood, CA, KM Fine Arts showcases the very best in modern, postwar and contemporary paintings, sculpture and works on paper. KM was recently included in Blouin Media/ Art& Auction/ Modern Painters 500 Best Galleries in the World 2013 issue.
For further information and visuals, please contact:
Ana Hollinger, Director and Managing Partner
Email: Director@ kmfinearts.com
Gallery: 310.854.0540
Direct Line: 312.255.1319
Or visit www.kmfinearts.com
Press inquiries, please contact:
Jane Owen PR
Email: jane@ janeowenpr.com
Direct Line: 323.819.1122
RSVP for January 11th opening : LA@KMFineArts.com
Los Angeles Gallery:
814 North La Cienega Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90069
Open Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
In a career spanning five decades, pianist Monty Alexander has built a reputation exploring and bridging the worlds of American jazz, popular song, and the music of his native Jamaica, finding in each a sincere spirit of musical expression. This January, he will come to Blue Note Jazz Club to present a lineup of collaborative shows that combine the worlds of jazz and reggae in perfect harmony.
Over two weekends in December, the Elements Theatre Company in Orleans employed a panoply of sensory stimuli in a Readers' Theatre form of John Mortimer's adaptation of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. With vivacity unexpected in a staged reading, Director Sr. Danielle Dwyer and her talented ensemble brought the ghost story to life in the sanctuary of the Church of the Transfiguration, proving that the tale of one man's redemption resonates and endures.
A Steam-Punk chorus of cadaverous ghouls, zombified and singing Christmas carols in twitching harmony is about as far from traditional as you can get, and quite possibly the most satisfying prologue for A CHRISTMAS CAROL I've ever seen.
Charles Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is returning to Frederick for the twentieth straight year with Maryland Ensemble Theatre's production tonight, December 20 through 22 at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.
