Frank Stella, Sarah Jessica Parker, et al. Set to Attend 2011 National Arts Awards
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 3, 2011
Americans for the Arts, the nation's leading organization for advancing the arts and arts education, today announced the recipients of the 2011 National Arts Awards, which recognize those artists and arts leaders who exhibit exemplary national leadership and whose work demonstrates extraordinary artistic achievement.
Studio 5 at City Center Features Damian Woetzel, Victoria Clark
by Kelsey Denette
- Oct 3, 2011
This season in Studio 5 at City Center, renowned dancer-turned director Damian Woetzel will offer an intimate look at today's most compelling dance artists and companies, including American Ballet Theatre and Christopher Wheeldon, and Tony Award-winning performer and master teacher Victoria Clark will explore City Center's beloved Encores! series.
Theatre Exile Presents A Reading of NORTH OF THE BOULEVARD
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 1, 2011
Theatre Exile begins the third annual Studio X-hibition with a new play from award winning playwright and Exile favorite Bruce Graham, North of the Boulevard. Directed by associate artistic director Matt Pfeiffer, and starring Scott Greer, Brian Anthony Wilson, Brian McCann and Harry Philibosian, the reading will be on Monday, October 10th, 2011, at 7pm in Studio X at 1340 South 13th St.
Bill Clinton To Speak at 20th Anniversary of The Connecticut Forum
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 28, 2011
The Connecticut Forum and The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate 20 years of Forum events at The Bushnell March 16, 2012 at 7 p.m. with a speech by President Bill Clinton.
President Clinton will speak on 'Embracing our Common Humanity.'
Photo Coverage: Celtic Thunder Plays The Beacon
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- Sep 27, 2011
With sales surpassing one million combined units, the wildly entertaining Celtic Thunder pay homage to the musical culture of Ireland with their new CD and DVD concert special, Heritage.
In the New York area the concert special, Heritage, is being aired on WLIW TV 21 (WLIW.ORG) who had pledges for tickets and a Meet and Greet with members of Celtic Thunder as one of the premiums.
The troup performed at the Beacon Theatre on September 24, and BroadwayWorld was there!
Theatre Exile Presents A Reading of NORTH OF THE BOULEVARD
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 26, 2011
Theatre Exile begins the third annual Studio X-hibition with a new play from award winning playwright and Exile favorite Bruce Graham, North of the Boulevard. Directed by associate artistic director Matt Pfeiffer, and starring Scott Greer, Brian Anthony Wilson, Brian McCann and Harry Philibosian, the reading will be on Monday, October 10th, 2011, at 7pm in Studio X at 1340 South 13th St.
Town Hall to Feature Elaine Stritch, BROADWAY ORIGINALS!, et al. in 2011 Cabaret Festival
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 26, 2011
The Town Hall, New York's landmark theatre and concert venue, has announced the critically acclaimed Seventh Annual Broadway Cabaret Festival October 16th, October 22nd and October 28th. Broadway Originals!, Elaine Stritch At The Town Hall, and A Tribute To Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, will be presented in a new format of three consecutive weeks. The festival is created, written and hosted by Scott Siegel.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Host Presidential Fundraiser, 9/26
by BWW
News Desk
- Sep 26, 2011
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway veteran and Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson will emcee a fundraiser for President Obama. The event will take place on September 26 at Los Angeles' House of Blues.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson to Host Presidential Fundraiser, 9/26
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 22, 2011
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Broadway veteran and Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson will emcee a fundraiser for President Obama. The event will take place on September 26 at Los Angeles' House of Blues.
Kean Stage Presents Esperanza Spalding 10/15
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 21, 2011
Kean Stage presents Esperanza Spalding in her Chamber Music Society USA Fall Tour on Saturday, October 15 at 7:30 pm in Wilkins Theatre, Kean University.
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein Named a 2011 MacArthur Fellow
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 20, 2011
Cellist Alisa Weilerstein was today named a 2011 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. The prestigious award carries a prize of $500,000 of 'no strings attached' support over the next five years and has been dubbed the 'Genius Award'.
How We Won, Book On Don't Ask, Don't Tell To Be Released
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 16, 2011
In 'How We Won: Progressive Lessons from the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' the second e-book from The Huffington Post, Aaron Belkin argues that the public needed to be persuaded that gay troops would not harm the military before Congress could be convinced to repeal the ban.
Paul McCartney To Be Honored As 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 13, 2011
Paul McCartney, legendary singer/songwriter and 14-time GRAMMY winner (as well as Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Award recipient), will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 22nd annual benefit gala, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy , and Scott Pascucci, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board.
Judith Jamison, Dr. Joyce F. Brown To Receive Friend of the Arts Award 10/16
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Sep 12, 2011
The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theatre and concert venue (123 West 43rd Street), is pleased to honor two influential women: Judith Jamison, Artistic Director Emerita of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and Dr. Joyce F. Brown, President of the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Anthony Rapp to Direct BORN BLUE Benefit, 9/8
by Kelsey Denette
- Sep 7, 2011
RENT alum Anthony Rapp (RENT, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown) will collaborate on a one night only reading of BORN BLUE, a new musical written by Caren Tackett (RENT, Hair). Proceeds from the event will benefit New York City based not-for-profit Broadway Impact.
Rita Moreno Opens LIFE WITHOUT MAKEUP at Berkeley Rep, 9/7
by Nicole Rosky
- Sep 7, 2011
In September, the Tony Award-winning Berkeley Repertory Theatre kicks off its new season with the world premiere of Rita Moreno: Life Without Makeup, a captivating new show created specifically for this outstanding actress. Written by Artistic Director Tony Taccone, developed by Rita Moreno and Tony Taccone, and staged by David Galligan, this spectacular production starts previews in the Roda Theatre on September 2, opens September 7, and runs through October 30.
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