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Canadian Rep's 2015 Season to Feature NOTHING SACRED, ARMSTRONG'S WAR & More
by Tyler Peterson - Nov 25, 2014

Following the success of the inaugural 2014 season (Wajdi Mouawad's Pacamambo; Judith Thompson's Watching Glory Die; George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor), Artistic Director Ken Gass today announced three productions that will comprise the Canadian Rep Theatre 2015 Season. The playbill includes recent works by two of Canada's most extraordinary women playwrights - Florence Gibson MacDonald (How Do I Love Thee?) and Colleen Murphy (Armstrong's War) in the winter/spring - and a major revival of a George F. Walker classic (Nothing Sacred) in the fall.

BWW Reviews: AFTERLOVES: LOVE LIFE IN THE AFTERLIFE is Brilliantly Acted and Astounding Clever
by Shari Barrett - Jun 23, 2014

AFTERLOVE: LOVE LIFE IN THE AFTERLIFE, written by and performed by Ron Hanks and Betsy Reisz is one of the most brilliant and inventive shows I have seen at this year's Hollywood Fringe Festival. In the dating pool of the afterlife, there are a LOT of choices, and this show presents 8 couples of public figures across time and space as they attempt to create new and continued love with each other in Heaven.

Pontine Theatre to Present First Annual Portsmouth Puppet Festival, 6/14-15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2014

June 14 and 15, Pontine Theatre presents the first annual Portsmouth Puppetry Festival at the West End Studio Theatre. The schedule of events includes Soloman & Ashmedal by Peaks Island Puppets at 2pm today 14 June, Mano-a-Monolog by Andrew Periale at 7pm today 14 June, Jester Kings of Java by Figures of Speech's Ian Bannon at 2pm on Sunday 15 June, and The Magic Soup and Other Stories by Puppet Showplace Theatre's Resident Artist, Brad Shur, at 7pm on Sunday 15 June.

Pontine Theatre to Present First Annual Portsmouth Puppet Festival, 6/14-15
by BWW News Desk - May 7, 2014

June 14 and 15, Pontine Theatre presents the first annual Portsmouth Puppetry Festival at the West End Studio Theatre. The schedule of events includes Soloman & Ashmedal by Peaks Island Puppets at 2pm on Saturday 14 June, Mano-a-Monolog by Andrew Periale at 7pm on Saturday 14 June, Jester Kings of Java by Figures of Speech's Ian Bannon at 2pm on Sunday 15 June, and The Magic Soup and Other Stories by Puppet Showplace Theatre's Resident Artist, Brad Shur, at 7pm on Sunday 15 June.

BWW Reviews: Ambitous New Cabaret Shows From SHANA FARR and JILLIAN LAURAIN Reach High But Fall Short
by Stephen Hanks - Mar 31, 2014

'A man's reach should exceed his grasp. Or what's a heaven for?' once wrote the poet Robert Browning. The line is about setting goals, striving, and ambition, all of which can be commendable desires. But sometimes in the world of cabaret, the desire to achieve the next level or to raise one's personal bar can be an overreach and overly ambitious. Such was the case with two shows staged this past week by two accomplished singers-Shana Farr and Jillian Laurain--who over the past couple of years have garnered mucho kudos for their vocal prowess and solid shows. Nobody could fault these lovely ladies for pushing their performance envelopes, but in both cases they fell short of their goals.

BWW Reviews: World Premiere WILD SONGS AND NAKED SOULS Shares Literary Musings on the Obsession Called Love
by Shari Barrett - Mar 17, 2014

In this day of instant communication, how do you feel when the person you love does not answer a text or email within an hour? Makes you wonder what that person is up to and with whom, doesn't it? So image how was it in the days when the only way to reach a loved one was by sending a letter, and then having to wait for weeks or months for a response. Certainly the most outrageous scenarios would play in your head as to what was really going on.

Parissa & Dastan Ensemble to Play Zankel Hall, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 26, 2013

Parissa, known as one of the foremost female vocalists from Iran and for her command of the classical and Sufi genres of Persian music, performs both centuries-old Persian works and brings a fresh approach to rarely heard songs of the past century on Friday, November 8 at 8:30 p.m. when she is joined by the Dastan Ensemble in Zankel Hall. This performance, presented by Carnegie Hall in partnership with Robert Browning Associates, is part of the singer's Eastern US tour and features works from her recently recorded album, A Tale of the Heart, as well as previous works from Parissa's collaboration with the Dastan Ensemble. The Dastan Ensemble-which features Hamid Motebassem (tar), Hossein Behroozinia (barbat), Saeed Farajpouri (kamanche), and percussionists Hamin Honari and Arjang Ataollahi-has grown to be one Iran's premier traditional music ensembles. They have performed in numerous prestigious festivals and in concert halls throughout the world. This tour marks the third Parissa-Dastan collaboration.

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW Comes to Town Players Tonight, 9/7
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2012

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, written by William Nichols, author of The Shadowlands, opens tonight, September 7 at Town Players of Newtown.

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW Comes to Town Players, 9/7
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 20, 2012

THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, written by William Nichols, author of The Shadowlands, opens September 7 at Town Players of Newtown.

PFAA Presents DEAR LOVE, 2/6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2011

Prescott Fine Arts Association is proud to present in association with the Prescott Public Library, DEAR LOVE at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Prescott Public Library. The play is written by Jerome Kitty and directed by Parker Anderson. Admission is free though donations are appreciated. A discussion of the play will take place at the conclusion of the reading.

PFAA Presents DEAR LOVE, 2/6
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 25, 2011

Prescott Fine Arts Association is proud to present in association with the Prescott Public Library, DEAR LOVE at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 6, 2011, at the Prescott Public Library. The play is written by Jerome Kitty and directed by Parker Anderson. Admission is free though donations are appreciated. A discussion of the play will take place at the conclusion of the reading.

Met Museum Announces Winter Lectures
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2010

The Metropolitan Museum has announced participants for its lecture series for January and February of 2011. For tickets, call the Concerts & Lectures Department at 212-570-3949 or visit www.metmuseum.org/tickets, where updated schedules and programs (including additional lectures that are free with Museum admission) are available. Tickets are also available at the Great Hall Box Office, which is open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5:00, and Sunday noon-5:00.

Jake Broder Is a Dizzying Lord Buckley @ Inner Circle of Magic Castle
by Don Grigware - Nov 5, 2010

Richard Myrle Buckley, aka Lord Buckley, was an American lounge comic (1906-1960), who had a cult following in the 50s; he went in for hip semantic and scat, associated with jazz greats such as Dizzy Gillespie, Louis Armstrong, Pearl Bailey and Ella Fitzgerald. His word play was delivered with a cool one-of-a-kind lightening-like speed, making him a forerunner of the Beat Generation. He influenced such comics as Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor and Robin Williams. Bringing him to life requires formidable skill: bold, fearless and hypnotic, all rolled into one. Jake Broder, who essayed Louis Prima on stage in Louis & Keely: Live at the Sahara to critical and popular acclaim, is currently getting under the skin of Lord Buckley and creating an intense, furiously fast and deliriously brazen characterization through word and song that manifests a truly dizzying brilliance. On November 2 and 3 - back by popular demand - Broder brought the show to the Inner Circle of the Magic Castle for the second time this year.

NY Philharmonic's Next Young People's Concert Takes the Stage, 3/27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2010

New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico will lead the Orchestra in an exploration of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, Jupiter, on the season's final Young People's Concert (YPC), Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. The YPC theme in 2009-10 is 'Points of Entry,' with each concert taking a single great work as a window into how music is created and how an orchestra brings it to life. Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud will host the concert, which is written and directed by Tom Dulack.

NY Philharmonic's Next Young People's Concert Takes the Stage, 3/27
by Samantha Jacobsen - Feb 26, 2010

New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico will lead the Orchestra in an exploration of Mozart's Symphony No. 41, Jupiter, on the season's final Young People's Concert (YPC), Saturday, March 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. The YPC theme in 2009-10 is 'Points of Entry,' with each concert taking a single great work as a window into how music is created and how an orchestra brings it to life. Philharmonic Director of Education Theodore Wiprud will host the concert, which is written and directed by Tom Dulack.

Daniel Boico Conduts LA MER, Part of YPC 12/12
by BWW News Desk - Dec 12, 2009

New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico will delve into Debussy's famous tone poem La Mer when he leads the Orchestra in the second Young People's Concert (YPC) of the season, Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

NY Philharmonic Launches New Season of Young Peoples Concerts 11/7
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2009

The first New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert (YPC) of the 2009-10 season will take place Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

Daniel Boico Conduts LA MER, Part of YPC 12/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 2, 2009

New York Philharmonic Assistant Conductor Daniel Boico will delve into Debussy's famous tone poem La Mer when he leads the Orchestra in the second Young People's Concert (YPC) of the season, Saturday, December 12, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

NY Philharmonic Launches New Season of Young Peoples Concerts 11/7
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 25, 2009

The first New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert (YPC) of the 2009-10 season will take place Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.

Ross Valley Players Presents Solo Player Festival of One Acts Staring Feb. 24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2009

It's something brand-new at Ross Valley Players. The Ross Valley Players' opens up its Barn Theatre to five solo performers for a weeklong series of solo performance pieces. It's a chance to bring audiences work that's fresh, new and intriguing. The Ross Valley Players is proud to present five solo acts, based on true life experiences and celebrated personalities that are provocative, emotional and funny.

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