Guest Pops conductor Jack Everly will lead Utah Symphony in the intergalactic inspired Sci-Fi Spectacular! programming on Sept. 25-26 at 7:30 PM at Abravanel Hall featuring music by great composers, such as John Williams and R.Strauss. Tickets, priced from $18 to $80, are available for purchase through www.utahsymphony.org or by calling (801) 355-2787.
Man Down Productions reunites director, Andrew Block (Ovation Award, Small Engine Repair) and playwright Mark Jason Williams for the 19th Annual New York International Fringe Festival, with award-winning drama, Straight Faced Lies. A highlighted production of the festival, Straight Faced Lies will play at The Teatro LATEA at the Clemente (107 Suffolk St) beginning Friday, August 14 - Thursday, August 27, 2015.
This morning on TODAY, Williams sat down with Matt Lauer for his first interview since the whole debacle began. Watch it again, and then scroll down for BWW's 'reaction roundup' of the media's response to Williams' apology!
Nearly two weeks after famed dancer Dudley Williams' passing, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater took to the stage at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for a fitting tribute. Though the program was already set, the sudden passing led to the addition of "A Song for You" from Love Songs and added new meaning to the rest of the evening's performances, especially for Rennie Harris' world premiere.
With total joy and appreciation, the warm, caring, musical legend Anthony (Tony) Williams of the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia, was surprised beyond his belief when he was presented with the Second Annual Philadelphia Youth Orchestra (PYO) Ovation Award in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center on Sunday, May 31, 2015.
The Fortune Society announced today that it will honor actor Michael K. Williams from the hit show "The Wire" with the "2015 Spotlight Award" at its fifth annual Spring Soiree taking place tonight, May 12, 2015 at The Bowery Hotel.
The School of American Ballet announces the Workshop Performance Benefit 2015 on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. The evening begins with cocktails at 5:30pm in Juilliard's Morse Hall, followed by the performance at 7pm in the Peter Jay Sharp Theater at Lincoln Center. A seated dinner at 9pm at the Mandarin Oriental will conclude the evening. For more information, please contact the special events office at SAB at (212) 769-6610. Tickets and tables are available at www.sab.org/workshopbenefit.
The Fortune Society announced today that it will honor actor Michael K. Williams from the hit show “The Wire” with the “2015 Spotlight Award” at its fifth annual Spring Soiree taking place on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at The Bowery Hotel.
Southern Rep Theatre announces its 2015-2016 Mainstage Season (September 2015 - June 2016).
Today, President Barack Obama announced several nominations and appointees to key Administration posts, including the National Council on the Humanities, Commission of Fine Arts, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and more.
The daughter of the late, great actor Robin Williams (BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO), Zelda Williams, recently revealed how easy it is for her to keep her father's memory alive.
American Opera Projects (AOP) and The Harlem School of the Arts present Independence Eve, a new chamber opera in three scenes that explores the troubled journey of race relations in America.
Rising young artist, Clayton G. Williams, a New York-based baritone who recently was a member an ensemble cast in New World Waking one of, "the most original and entertaining productions witnessed this year…" [Broadway World] will present a solo recital as part of The Fordham at Four Concert Series this February.
The book, Thoughts of a Common Man will be officially released on Amazon 1/5/2014 with a Virtual Launch party to celebrate. Among the attendees who are part of the Q & A conversation, that have left a comment on the website at: www.thoughtsofacommonman.net or have posted or shared on Thoughts of a Common Man at: www.facebook.com/thoughtsofacommonman, and have re-tweeted @CWCommonMan, a few will be chosen to win the e-book free. To learn more about 'Thoughts of a Common Man,' be sure to visit or make a purchase on www.thoughtsofacommonman.net. Join/RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/795541357185762/ Mr. Williams has worked over 50 years in the military, government, and business sectors. After retirement, he entered into small business consulting, was employed in medical stationary engineering for the next twenty three years after which he worked as a private consultant, and currently with the City and County of San Francisco. Most recently, he ran for Mayor of Oakland, CA. Even though he was not elected mayor, Mr. Williams is still very much an advocate to make a better Oakland and strives to be an integral part in restoring a positive image to Oakland, improving public safety, and helping our young people make a future for themselves and not become an urban statistic. Now exploring a writing career, he hopes to open the eyes of all those oblivious to what is really behind all of the turmoil in America today with the book, 'Thoughts of a Common Man.'
Former Oakland Mayoral Candidate, Charles R. Williams has an e-book on Amazon called 'Thoughts of a Common Man.' Known for telling it to you straight with no chaser, this book speaks about why there is so much unrest and disharmony in the world today. Uncannily, this book was written years ago and now these situations are unfolding right before our eyes on the news today. How? Mr. Williams has lived all over the world with experience in the military, government, and business sectors and has much insight into the social science of the world. The official release for 'Thoughts Of A Common Man' is on January 5, 2015 but is available for pre-order. http://www.thoughtsofacommonman.net/ http://www.facebook.com/thoughtsofacommonman
Motown legends, THE TEMPTATIONS and THE FOUR TOPS, began their special one-week engagement on Broadway last night, December 29, 2014. The show runs through January 4, 2015. Let's see what the critics had to say...
Broadway fans had plenty of reasons to celebrate this year, with dozens of shows having opened since January, hundreds of actors having made their debuts, and many more having returned to the stage for critically acclaimed performances. Not all news was good though, as we also suffered a loss of an incredible amount of talent. Below, BroadwayWorld sends a fond farewell to those who passed away in 2014.
Emerging artist, Clayton G. Williams will sing the Baritone Solo in an upcoming performance of Handel's Messiah with the Southeast Queens Ecumenical Community Chorale this holiday season.
Cartier Williams is a hoofer, choreographer, filmmaker and performer hailing from Washington, D.C. He began his tap dancing career at the age of four and has been active in the tap dance community ever since. Throughout his career, Cartier has had the opportunity to dance with a multitude of tap pioneers and masters, including Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Peg Leg Bates and the Nicholas Brothers. He has appeared on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show,' 'The Tonight Show,' 'Good Morning America' and CNN. Cartier has performed for President Clinton, co-starring with Bebe Neuwirth in the PBS special 'In Performance at The White House.' He also performed for President George W. Bush at the 2006 Congressional Picnic at the White House. Cartier is currently continuing to develop multiple musical productions and workshops.
The 2015 Tanglewood season, June 20-Labor Day Weekend, boasts an abundance of musical riches with concerts by the incomparable Boston Symphony and Boston Pops orchestras, the Tanglewood Music Center, and internationally acclaimed guest artists from the worlds of classical, jazz, the American Songbook, Broadway, pop rock, dance, and film, as well as performances spotlighting special anniversaries, thematic programming, and theatrical presentations.
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