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Old Library Theatre to Bring Mozart Drama AMADEUS to Fair Lawn
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2017


Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, OLD LIBRARY THEATRE presents performances of Peter Schaffer's AMADEUS, directed by Beatriz Esteban Messina, running February 24 & 25, 2017 at 8:00pm and February 26, 2017 at 2:00pm.

Old Library Theatre to Bring Mozart Drama AMADEUS to Fair Lawn
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2017


Fair Lawn Recreation Department's resident theatre company, OLD LIBRARY THEATRE presents performances of Peter Schaffer's AMADEUS, directed by Beatriz Esteban Messina, running February 24 & 25, 2017 at 8:00pm and February 26, 2017 at 2:00pm.

BWW Review: AMADEUS, National Theatre, 26 October 2016
by Marianka Swain - Oct 27, 2016


Jealousy stalks this seminal work by the late Peter Schaffer, making a triumphant return to the theatre where it debuted in 1979. Court composer Salieri is cursed with just enough musical appreciation to realise how mediocre his efforts are in comparison with Mozart - whose instinctive genius is yoked to an obscene child persona - a realisation that shakes his fundamental faith. If music is God's art, why isn't his virtue rewarded with a divine voice? Why does the Almighty choose instead, as his conduit, someone who Salieri deems so unworthy?

RI Philharmonic and Providence Singers Present Mozart's REQUIEM with Guest Conductor Bramwell Tovey, Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2016


The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Bramwell Tovey to the podium on October 15, with a concert featuring Mozart's Requiem with Providence Singers. The program also features Tchaikovsky's Francesca da Rimini. The concert is Today, October 15, at 8:00pm, with a Rush Hour concert Friday, October 14 at 6:30pm. For the first time ever, hear the RI Philharmonic and Providence Singers proclaim the genius of Mozart's deathbed composition, Requiem, as it develops swiftly and vanishes all too soon. You won't want to miss it!

RI Philharmonic and Providence Singers Present Mozart's REQUIEM with Guest Conductor Bramwell Tovey, 10/15
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 22, 2016


The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes guest conductor Bramwell Tovey to the podium on October 15, with a concert featuring Mozart's Requiem with Providence Singers. The program also features Tchaikovsky's Francesca da Rimini. The concert is Saturday, October 15, at 8:00pm, with a Rush Hour concert Friday, October 14 at 6:30pm. For the first time ever, hear the RI Philharmonic and Providence Singers proclaim the genius of Mozart's deathbed composition, Requiem, as it develops swiftly and vanishes all too soon. You won't want to miss it!

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Comes Home for 25th Season
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 21, 2016


Twenty-four years ago this Fall, the Northern Kentucky Symphony, now the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO), took the stage for the first time at the newly opened Greaves Concert Hall on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. To mark the group's 25th Anniversary Season, the KSO returns to its 'Old Kentucky Home' for 4 of its 5 subscription series concerts. The orchestra, which in 1992 inadvertently mailed its first season brochure to 3,000 dogs and cats (via an Iams Pet Food mailing list), has remained true to its mission - making the symphonic concert experience - attractive, accessible and affordable for the residents of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

Summer Stages: No Rest for the Opera Crowd in the Northeast This Summer
by Richard Sasanow - Jun 21, 2016


Although the solstice doesn't officially appear for another week or so, the summer opera clock is already ticking. There's a plethora of performances going on all over New York City, in addition to interesting, entertaining and fascinating productions that are just a hop, skip and jump away. Among them: Lincoln Center's Lincoln Center Festival and Mostly Mozart and On Site Opera's West Village venue, to the more bucolic realms of Bard SummerScape in Dutchess County (NY) for Mascagni and Caramoor in Katonah (NY) for Rossini and Beethoven.

Photo Flash: First Look at AMADEUS at Bainbridge Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


It's music, madness, and Mozart at Bainbridge Performing Arts this March. AMADEUS, Peter Schaffer's Tony and Oscar award winning story of passion, jealousy, and revenge comes to vivid life with the sublime music of Mozart performed live by a Chamber group and choral ensemble. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Photo Flash: Bainbridge Performing Arts Offers Sneak Peak at March Performances
by Louisa Brady - Feb 28, 2016


All Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) events are held at 200 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Island. Tickets, information, and registration, unless otherwise noted, are available at the BPA Box Office, by phone at 206.842.8569, or online at www.bainbridgeperformingarts.org. Check out photos here!

BPA to Present AMADEUS, 3/11-26
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 5, 2016


It's music, madness, and Mozart at Bainbridge Performing Arts this March. AMADEUS, Peter Schaffer's Tony and Oscar award winning story of passion, jealousy, and revenge comes to vivid life with the sublime music of Mozart performed live by a Chamber group and choral ensemble. In the court of the Austrian Emperor Josef, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri's envious grasp: Genius.

Esquire Network Announces Sizzling Summer Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - May 27, 2015


This summer Esquire Network is turning up the heat with two brand new original series and the return of four original fan favorites.

BWW Interview: Lynne Griffin
by Jeanmarie Simpson - Apr 6, 2015


Lynne Griffin is what director David Ellenstein describes as 'a heavy-weight' in the industry. Her credits span more than 5 decades and include print, film, television and theatre. She was a child model and actor, appearing in multitudes of commercials and even hosting a children's television show in Toronto.

Esquire Network to Follow Real-Life 'Jerry Maguires' in New Series THE AGENT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 24, 2015


Behind every professional football player is an agent. Their clients make the plays on the field, but they run the game off the field. Esquire Network gives an inside look at the business behind America's biggest sports obsession as cameras follow four top real-life 'Jerry Maguire' sports agents

BoHo Theatre to Present Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS, 6/13-7/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2014


BoHo Theatre brings Adam Guettel's rarely-produced song cycle Myths & Hymns to life with an original narrative concept, directed by Peter Robel with musical direction by Nick Sula. BoHo is no stranger to Guettel's work, having garnered acclaim for its 2012 production of Floyd Collins at Theater Wit. Myths & Hymns represents the Bohemian Pillar of Beauty in BoHo's 2013/2014 Season.

BoHo Theatre to Present Adam Guettel's MYTHS & HYMNS, 6/13-7/13
by Diana Heisroth - May 9, 2014


BoHo Theatre brings Adam Guettel's rarely-produced song cycle Myths & Hymns to life with an original narrative concept, directed by Peter Robel with musical direction by Nick Sula. BoHo is no stranger to Guettel's work, having garnered acclaim for its 2012 production of Floyd Collins at Theater Wit. Myths & Hymns represents the Bohemian Pillar of Beauty in BoHo's 2013/2014 Season.

Cincinnati Playhouse to Present THE NORTH POOL, 5/3-6/1
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 14, 2014


Provocative. Intense. Engrossing. These are all words that have been used to describe Rajiv Joseph's exciting new play THE NORTH POOL, which closes the Playhouse's 2013-14 season May 3 to June 1. The two-person thriller is a riveting psychological drama that promises to keep audiences guessing until its final moments.

BoHo Theatre Brings AMADEUS to Stage 773, Now thru 3/16
by BWW News Desk - Feb 14, 2014


BoHo Theatre continues its milestone 10th season with AMADEUS, Peter Shaffer's masterpiece about genius, jealousy, and the lies we tell to preserve a legacy. Amadeus represents the Bohemian Pillar of Truth in BoHo's 2013/2014 Season.

BoHo Theatre to Bring AMADEUS to Stage 773, 2/14-3/16
by BWW News Desk - Jan 14, 2014


BoHo Theatre continues its milestone 10th season with AMADEUS, Peter Shaffer's masterpiece about genius, jealousy, and the lies we tell to preserve a legacy. Amadeus represents the Bohemian Pillar of Truth in BoHo's 2013/2014 Season.

Radu Beligan Earns Guinness World Record for Oldest Active Actor
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2013


According to the Associated Press, 95 year-old Radu Beligan has just been declarled the world's oldest active actor. When presented with his Guinness Award certificate he told theatre goers: 'I have no merits at all. I am the result of the love you have shown me for so many, many years.'

BoHo Theatre's 10th Season to Feature PARADE, VERONICA'S ROOM & More!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 7, 2013


BoHo Theatre is excited to announce its milestone 10th season line-up for 2013/2014. For this landmark anniversary, BoHo renews its artistic focus towards the Bohemian Pillars- Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love- and how they are experienced through the lens of human relationships. The season will explore Freedom with Ira Levin's Veronica's Room, Truth with Peter Shaffer's Amadeus, Beauty with Adam Guettel's Myths and Hymns, and Love with Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown's Parade.

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