In October 2014, the New Museum will present the first major solo museum exhibition in the United States of artist Chris Ofili's work. Occupying the Museum's three main galleries, 'Chris Ofili: Night and Day' will span the artist's influential career, encompassing his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Clarissa Talve, the first American born prima bailarina of the Flamenco, announces the release of her memoirs in her book 'Dancers Never Die' (ISBN 9781491280768; Dance Arts Press) on Amazon.com. In her memoir she vividly recalls a momentous career as a dancer and her battles with polio and TB, as well as giving a loving tribute to the artistry and talent that was the 'Golden Age of Flamenco.'
In October 2014, the New Museum will present the first major solo museum exhibition in the United States of artist Chris Ofili's work. Occupying the Museum's three main galleries, 'Chris Ofili: Night and Day' will span the artist's influential career, encompassing his paintings, drawings, and sculptures.
Venice Classics is the section of the Venice Film Festival that since 2012 has presented, with growing success, a selection of classic films.
Director Donald Alsedek's production of Wilson's FENCES nearly burns up the stage with a cast that delivers a conflagration of emotional conflict
The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, honored Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren as the recipient of its 2014 Woman of the Year Award on Thursday, January 30, 2014. The Pudding was proud to honor a talented and renowned actress whose performances have garnered international critical acclaim. Check out video highlights from the festivities below!
On Sunday 16 February, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.
On Sunday, February 16th, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Academy Fellowship at the EE British Academy Film Awards ceremony at the Royal Opera House, London.
The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Academy Award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren as the recipient of its 2014 Woman of the Year Award.
Open Stage of Harrisburg Executive Artistic Director Donald Alsedek directs another installment of August Wilson's acclaimed Century Cycle of plays exploring the Black experience in America Following at the intimate Angino Family Theatre. Following last year's triumph with JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Alsedek takes on August Wilson's African-American epic, FENCES. The production opens February 7 and closes March 1. Evening performances Thursday to Saturdays are at 8:00pm and Sunday matinees are at 2:00pm.
The New-York Historical Society has announced its programs for February 2014. All programs are presented at the New-York Historical Society unless otherwise noted. Details below!
Museum of the Moving Image's ongoing series See It Big! presents classic and contemporary films on the big screen in the beautiful Sumner M. Redstone Theater. In November and December, the Museum will showcase 22 films photographed by some of the world's greatest cinematographers, including Gordon Willis, Vittorio Storaro, Vilmos Zsigmond, Nestor Almendros, Raoul Coutard, James Wong Howe, and more. The series, See It Big!: Great Cinematographers, runs from November 8 through December 29, 2013.
A new edition of the award-winning MetroFocus premieres in the New York metro area Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30 p.m. on WLIW21 and Thursday, November 7 at 8:30 p.m. on THIRTEEN and at 10:30 p.m. on NJTV.
With the Broadway Fall season in full swing, and a constant need for replacements, there is a solid group of performers making their Broadway debuts this Fall. Meet all of Broadway's newest stars below!
Stephen Fry, who is making his Broadway acting debut as Malvolio in the critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of TWELFTH NIGHT, will be a guest on 'The Colbert Report' on Thursday, October 24. 'The Colbert Report' airs at 11:30 PM ET on Comedy Central, 10:30 PM Central.
Gemini CollisionWorks and The Brick Theater, Inc. will present Purchase on November 11 - 23, 2013. The show is written, designed, and directed by Ian W. Hill and assisted by Berit Johnson. It will be performed by Alyssa Simon and Anna Stefanic.
SHOWTIME has acquired British indie thriller FLYING BLINDstarring Helen McCrory (Hugo, Skyfall), Kenneth Cranham (Hot Fuzz, Layer Cake) and Najib Oudghiri (Rendition,The Wedding Song). The film will debut on SHOWTIME on Thursday, September 26 at 9:30 PM ET/PT.
Over one week in late September, brass quintet music-from courtly dances to ragtime tunes-will ring out from scenic gardens and overlooks throughout the five boroughs. For a fourth year, the annual St. Luke's Subway Series will bring free concerts across New York City while collecting food donations for City Harvest. This year's program, Brass Gardens, will be performed exclusively in outdoor venues, allowing the music to mix with nature, and offering audiences a relaxed and unique concert experience.
The New-York Historical Society is proud to announce a partnership with Bank of America to bring free cultural programming to the Upper West Side on Friday nights in the spring of 2013.
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