Robert Austin News

On September 24, 2020, Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen, the largest soup kitchen in New York state, will host the 8th annual 'Farm to Tray,' a virtual celebration of food and community, presented by Whole Foods Market.

The Toronto International Film Festival® invites Festival-goers to join the conversation! Returning for its sixth year, the TIFF Speaker Series will focus on compelling political and personal stories from around the world. Partnering with the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, the programme offers audiences the opportunity to interact with filmmakers and scholars in extended discussions following each film's second public screening. This year's speakers include Aisha Ahmad, Robert Austin, Teresa Kramarz, Janice Gross Stein and Joseph Wong.

Have you ever felt the presence of someone in a room where you are sitting? How about when you are in an ICU waiting room with a loved one just beyond the door, hanging onto life by a thread? Have you ever experienced that person in the waiting room with you, clearing their mind of regrets as they wait in limbo before passing to the other side? Such is the premise of GOD'S WAITING ROOM, a World Premiere play written by Robert Austin Rossi and directed by David Fofi, produced by The Elephant Theatre Company at the Matrix Theatre through April 4.

Elephant Theatre Company, along with Robert Austin Rossi and David Fofi, have announced that veteran actress Kathleen Garrett will joining the stellar cast of 'God's Waiting Room' - The heartwarming drama will open March 11th, at Matrix Theatre.

Elephant Theatre Company, along with Robert Austin Rossi and David Fofi, have announced that veteran actress Kathleen Garrett will joining the stellar cast of 'God's Waiting Room' - The heartwarming drama will open March 11th, at Matrix Theatre.

The Elephant Theatre Company presents Robert Austin Rossi's heartfelt World Premiere dramaGod's Waiting Room where prejudices collide with the past and present in issues of sexuality, religion, intolerance and love. Renowned Los Angeles theatre Director, David Fofi directs this award-winning cast. LA stage veterans Kathleen Garrett stars along with Jeremy Glazer, Mark Adair-Rios, Randy Vasquez and Charlie Pacello.

Elephant Theatre Company, along with Robert Austin Rossi and David Fofi, have announced that veteran actress Kathleen Garrett will joining the stellar cast of 'God's Waiting Room' - The heartwarming drama will open March 11th, at Matrix Theatre.

Playwright Robert Austin Rossi (The Bench, Patriot/Traitor) join forces with Elephant Theatre Company and USVAA Artistic Director David Fofi (Anything, Los Muertos, Little Flower of East Orange) in a World Premiere Production God's Waiting Room at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood.

Seattle Opera rings in the New Year with some of the most glorious music in all of opera: Verdi's La traviata, the original Moulin Rouge. German Stage Director Peter Konwitschny has created an "excitingly rebellious" (A Younger Theater) production that takes an uncompromising look at moral hypocrisy. In this story, practically all of Paris rushes in as voyeurs to watch the demise of the town's dying "It Girl"-a modern-day courtesan named Violetta. The crowd, withmore concern for their entertainment than her health, foists a new admirer on her: a young, socially awkward bookworm named Alfredo. While love seems like it could be a distraction, there's ultimately no denying the darkness that descends on Verdi's heroine. Presented without intermission, the "non-stop music keeps the audience riveted throughout" (Express, UK).  

Fans who have missed local roots band Yankee Bravo will have an opportunity to see them perform soon.  Officially on hiatus, Yankee Bravo will be part of the entertainment at the Canton Symphony Orchestra's Blue Jean Ball on March 18 at Brookside Farms in Louisville, Ohio. The Blue Jean Ball is a pre-cursor to the CSO's MasterWorks concert on March 19 featuring the World Premiere of Grammy nominee Béla Fleck's second banjo concerto.  'We are honored and looking forward to coming out of our hibernation to be part of such a great event celebrating Béla Fleck and the Canton Symphony,' noted Yankee Bravo's Benjamin Payne.  Celebrating the Americana roots genre, the casual “Ball” will include a picnic-style menu, cash bar, guest bartenders, entertainment, silent auction and a special non-musical appearance by Mr. Fleck.

Curious George®,Clifford the Big Red Dog®, Miffy, and Cookie Mouse (from the bookIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie) are among the characters who will greet thousands of costumed children as they arrive at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate Halloween.

Curious George®,Clifford the Big Red Dog®, Miffy, and Cookie Mouse (from the bookIf You Give a Mouse a Cookie) are among the characters who will greet thousands of costumed children as they arrive at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate Halloween.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra begins its 2014-15 season on Sept. 13, with a new Associate Conductor, many outstanding guest artists, and collaborations slated with many of the area's leading cultural and educational institutions. A recording project for Naxos will shed light on the works of the little-known French composer Florent Schmitt, and the orchestra will continue its search for a new pops conductor and concertmaster.

BUFFALO, NY -- Saturday, August 9 marks the first opportunity to obtain individual tickets to all concerts in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra's 2014-15 season. Highlights include superstar Renee Fleming; Broadway sensations Matthew Morrison, Ben Vereen and Megan Hilty; Bartok's dark and thrilling opera'Bluebeard's Castle' with a set by glass artist Dale Chihuly; Celtic Thunder; Rachmaninoff and Beethoven festivals; and BPO Rocks shows, including the Music of Led Zeppelin. Tickets range from $29-$83 and are available by visitingbpo.org, calling (716) 885-5000, or visiting the BPO Box Office at Kleinhans Music Hall, 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo.

Get ready to dream the impossible dream in the Manatee Players' production of the Tony award-winning musical MAN OF LA MANCHA opening at the Manatee Performing Arts Center tonight, March 20 and playing through Sunday April 6.

Get ready to dream the impossible dream in the Manatee Players' production of the Tony award-winning musical MAN OF LA MANCHA opening at the Manatee Performing Arts Center on Thursday March 20 and playing through Sunday April 6.

The American Museum of Natural History invites one and all to the 18th annual Halloween Celebration today, October 31, 2013 from 4-7 pm.

On October 31st, at the American Museum of Natural History Olivia, Curious George, Wild Thing, and Clifford the Big Red Dog are among the characters who will greet thousands of costumed children as they arrive at the American Museum of Natural History to celebrate Halloween.

The Manatee Players, Inc. will bring Mel Brooks' YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to the stage of the Manatee Performing Arts Center. The production runs October 24 and run through November 10. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!