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Photo Flash: First Look at Lyric Opera of Chicago's TANNHAUSER, Starring Johan Botha
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2015

Lyric Opera of Chicago presents Richard Wagner's majesticTannhauser conducted by Sir Andrew Davis in a new-to-Chicago production byTim Albery. It opens on Monday, February 9 with seven performances through Friday, March 6. Performance dates are Feb. 9, 14, 18, 26, Mar. 2, and 6 at 6pm; and Feb. 22 at 1pm. (Note earlier curtain times.) Tannhauser will be sung in German with projected English translations.

MPF to Host Playwright-in-Residence Melinda Lopez
by Sally Henry Fuller - Feb 1, 2015

Acorn Productions, producers of the annual Maine Playwrights Festival (MPF), announces that they have received a grant from the Maine Theater Fund to support a residency in Portland by Boston-based playwright Melinda Lopez.

Naked Shakespeare to Bring POEMS OF PASSION to Yarmouth, 2/11
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2015

Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' acting company dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in non-traditional venues without sets, lights, and costumes, presents 'Poems of Passion' a 50-minute show comprising a series of Shakespeare's sonnets and love poems by many other authors spanning the years from Sappho to Carol Ann Duffy. This fully-staged show runs approximately 50 minutes, and touches on all the different aspects of love, including infatuation, courtship, lust, marriage, and separation.

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2015 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014

Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

Cirque du Soleil's KURIOS - CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Soundtrack Out Today
by BWW News Desk - Dec 9, 2014

Cirque du Soleil's the soundtrack to KURIOS -- Cabinet of Curiosities -- the latest Big Top spectacle from Cirque du Soleil -- will be available on CD and digital release beginning today, December 9.

Dudu Fisher to Headline Community Performing Arts' 2015 Concert Season
by Carol Kassie - Nov 21, 2014

A soldier, turned cantor, then turned Broadway lead in Les Miserables? Yes! Dudu Fisher joins Community Performing Arts (CPA) for its 2015 concert series! The Israeli-born performer, with a diverse musical resume, comes to CPA stages this season in a newly-produced concert, featuring his amazing voice accompanied by a very talented ensemble of instrumentalists.

Cirque du Soleil's KURIOS - CABINET OF CURIOSITIES Soundtrack Out 12/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 6, 2014

Cirque du Soleil announced today that the soundtrack to KURIOS -- Cabinet of Curiosities -- the latest Big Top spectacle from Cirque du Soleil -- will be available on CD and digital release beginning Tuesday, December 9.

San Francisco Opera's MEFISTOFELE Comes to DVD and Blu-ray Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014

Arrigo Boito's Mefistofele, in one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House, comes to audiences on DVD and Blu-ray today, September 30, 2014 in San Francisco Opera's latest video release in partnership with EuroArts Music International.

San Francisco Opera's MEFISTOFELE Comes to DVD and Blu-ray Next Week
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2014

Arrigo Boito's Mefistofele, in one of the most impressive productions ever seen at the War Memorial Opera House, comes to audiences on DVD and Blu-ray on September 30, 2014 in San Francisco Opera's latest video release in partnership with EuroArts Music International.

Acorn Productions Now Accepting Scripts for Maine Playwrights Festival
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 17, 2014

Acorn Productions, producers of the annual Maine Playwrights Festival (MPF), announces that they have begun accepting scripts for this year's fourteenth edition of the state's most vibrant incubator for new plays by local playwrights. This year, Acorn is pleased to welcome Daniel Burson, former Literary and Education Manager for Portland Stage Company, as co-Artistic Director along with Founding Director Michael Levine.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL Plays Rockwell Table & Stage Through August 30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2014

ROCKWELL Table and Stage, L.A.'s premier spot for extraordinary entertainment and dining is thrilled to announce the world premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL, a concept by Kate Sullivan Gibbens & Jonah Platt, based on the historic album by Alanis Morisette, with musical direction and arrangements by Jonah Platt and directed by Kate Sullivan Gibbens. JAGGED LITTLE PILL will continue throughSaturday, August 30 at ROCKWELL Table and Stage, 1714 N. Vermont in Los Feliz.

Acorn Productions Teams with Maine Charitable Mechanics Association for New Performance Space
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2014

Acorn Productions, the 501(c)3 organization that operates the Naked Shakespeare series, has entered into a collaborative agreement with the Maine Charitable Mechanics Association (MCMA), the non-profit organization that owns and operates Mechanics Hall, located at 519 Congress Street, to complete the final stages of renovations to the third floor ballroom space so that the venue can be licensed for public performances.

Alliance Theatre Hosts TODDLER TAKEOVER Arts Festival This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2014

The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences are thrilled to present the inaugural TODDLER TAKEOVER: an arts festival for the very young, this weekend, May 31-June 2, 2014, at the Woodruff Arts Center. This one of a kind experience will feature performances of all six original productions of the Alliance Theatre for the Very Young, the debut of the Atlanta Symphony's Music for the Very Young, side by side art making at the High Museum of Art, and an interactive play space hosted by Young Audiences artists.

Naked Shakespeare Launches New Series of Monthly Wine Bar Shows, 4/14 & 5/12
by Courtnie Mele - Mar 23, 2014

Naked Shakespeare, Acorn Productions' acting company dedicated to presenting the works of the Bard in non-traditional venues without sets, lights, and costumes, resumes its monthly series of free performances of scenes and soliloquies in April. The company has not had a venue for these popular monthly collections of pieces from the Bard's canon since the old Wine Bar on Wharf Street closed about a year ago. These shows also feature the return of Artistic Director Michael Levine from a brief sabbatical as he directs and peforms in the April show. The May performance consists of an abridgement of the Acorn Shakespeare Conservatory's production of Hamletdirected by Michael Howard and featuring Karen Ball in the title role. In the company's tradition, both shows present the text in an accessible manner that enourages the audience to place the characters in a modern context in order to better understand the universal themes at work in the language. Performances take place on April 14 and May 12 at 7:30pm, and are offered free of charge with an $8 suggested donation. Please visit Naked Shakepeare's website for more information: www.nakedshakespeare.org or call the Acorn office at 854-0065. A complete calendar listing appears below.

Alliance Theatre to Host TODDLER TAKEOVER Arts Festival, 5/31-6/2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2014

The Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, High Museum of Art, and Young Audiences are thrilled to present the inaugural TODDLER TAKEOVER: an arts festival for the very young, May 31-June 2, 2014, at the Woodruff Arts Center. This one of a kind experience will feature performances of all six original productions of the Alliance Theatre for the Very Young, the debut of the Atlanta Symphony's Music for the Very Young, side by side art making at the High Museum of Art, and an interactive play space hosted by Young Audiences artists.

LA Phil Announces 2014-15 Season at Walt Disney Concert Hall
by BWW News Desk - Feb 11, 2014

Music Director Gustavo Dudamel and President and CEO Deborah Borda today announced the 2014/15 season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This new season, the orchestra's 96th, is devoted to moving music forward by presenting an ever-evolving vision through a series of programs that demonstrate the artistry of the Los Angeles Philharmonic as a leading orchestra of the 21st century, under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

Canadian Opera Company Announces 2014/2015 Season, Including FALSTAFF and More
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2014

The Canadian Opera Company unveiled a season dominated by the most important, respected and talked-about artists working on the operatic world stage today at a public launch of its 2014/2015 season at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.

Acorn Productions Presents THE DYBBUK OF PARK SLOPE, Now thru 12/29
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2013

Acorn Productions, a non-profit theater company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, produces the company's fourth Jewish-themed holiday production this December in the Acorn Studio Theater. Acorn's founder and Board member Michael Levine wrote the script, which takes a humorous look at a very common dilemma faced by modern couples: how to reconcile a fast-paced twenty-first century life with spiritual needs. Charlene and David lead a fast-paced urban lifestyle that leaves little room for their spiritual life.

Acorn Productions' THE DYBBUK OF PARK SLOPE to Run 12/6-29
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 24, 2013

Acorn Productions, a non-profit theater company based in the Dana Warp Mill in downtown Westbrook, produces the company's fourth Jewish-themed holiday production this December in the Acorn Studio Theater. Acorn's founder and Board member Michael Levine wrote the script, which takes a humorous look at a very common dilemma faced by modern couples: how to reconcile a fast-paced twenty-first century life with spiritual needs. Charlene and David lead a fast-paced urban lifestyle that leaves little room for their spiritual life. While Charlene and her mother busy themselves planning a wedding right out of 'Modern Bride' magazine, David decides to meet with a rabbi to discover his roots. An unexpected encounter with a restless spirit helps them discover what lies within their souls.

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