The first London production since the 1987 UK premiere of William M. Hoffman's As Is opens at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 6 August 2013 directed by Andrew Keates.
Juilliard Dance, under the direction of Lawrence Rhodes, opens its 2013-2014 season with New Dances PLUS: Edition 2013, Wednesday, December 11 through Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Juilliard's Peter Jay Sharp Theater and features Juilliard alumna Pina Bausch's Wind von West (Wind from the West) performed by the Senior Class, plus three world premiere commissions created for each of the classes of Juilliard's Dance Division. Next season's innovative choreographers are Juilliard alumnus Takehiro Ueyama (1st Year Dancers); Brian Brooks (2nd Year Dancers); and Juilliard alumnus Darrell Grand Moultrie (3rd Year Dancers).
A team of biking enthusiasts from the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) have raised over £9,700for Macmillan Cancer Support smashing their initial £2,500 target.
Today, this veteran of major jazz festivals from Montreux, Switzerland, to the Newport Jazz Festival in New York City, is also carving out his own niche as founder and leader of The Dave Stahl Big Band. The master musician's signature assembly of seasoned musicians will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Sharadin Bigler Theatre, home of the Ephrata Performing Arts Center. Tickets to this special EPAC concert presentation, are $15, including a coffee and dessert reception at intermission. Reservations may be made at ephrataperformingartscenter.com or by calling (717) 733-7966 Ext. 1.
Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT) presents Ring Around the Rose, a 'wiggle-friendly' series of performances for children and families. This unique series explores the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling by presenting professional artists in a fun and approachable format.
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) just announced OUTSIDE MULLINGAR, the world premiere play by Tony and Academy Award winner John Patrick Shanley, directed by Tony Award winner Doug Hughes will be a part of Manhattan Theatre Club's 2013-2014 Broadway season starring Tony Award winner Brian F. O'Byrne and Emmy Award winner Debra Messing.
The 20th Season of Broadway Onstage Live Theatre and the 33rd, and final, season of Dennis Wickline Productions opens tonight, July 19 with the Alan Ball Comedy FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. The production will run Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Select Sundays at 2pm through Saturday, August 17.
The Leslie Stevens classic (both Broadway play and film) is revived and updated at Rainbow Dinner Theatre
Two of Britain's best loved actors, Felicity Kendal and Simon Callow, are set to star in the bittersweet classic comedy Chin-Chin, playing two very different people who have one thing in common - the affair that exists between their spouses!
In 'This Little Light of Mine: A Woman With Down Syndrome Shines Brightly in the World' (published by WestBow Press), Rosemary Heddens recalls the challenges, struggles and abundant rewards that she and her family experienced while raising a child with Down syndrome.
The Major League Baseball All-Star break (the game is on Tuesday night) has always been considered the midpoint of the season and as a lifelong fan I've always enjoyed reading those analyses from writers that assess the best performances of the first half. Since July is also the middle of the calendar year, I thought it might be fun to present a cabaret equivalent of a baseball midseason report. So . . . (drum roll) . . . presenting the Best (and My Favorite) 20 New York Cabaret Shows and Performances of (the first half) of 2013.
Carol Burnett, America's beloved comedienne, is teaming up with legendary mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne at the Music Academy of the West this month for coaching sessions with the young vocalists who will headline this year's Cabaret gala on August 8, which benefits the Music Academy's full-scholarship program. Ms. Burnett, as the Academy's Cabaret Creative Contributor, and Ms. Horne, Voice Program Director, will instruct Music Academy Voice Fellows in the art of musical comedy, both in private classes and individually. The renowned Summer School and Festival, now in its 66th season, runs through August 10 in scenic Santa Barbara.
Fresh off the heels with rave reviews for his conducting debut with the Pasadena POPS, Michael Feinstein returns to lead the orchestra in a performance celebrating the legendary films of MGM. Michael Feinstein's MGM Movie Classics tonight, July 13 features rare and stunning arrangements from the golden age of the silver screen, and the orchestra will be joined by guest vocalists Ron Raines, Christine Ebersole, the cast of Hollywood Revisited, and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy Tap Ensemble.
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Nelson Riddle / Linda Ronstadt collaboration of the Great American Songbook, BroadwayWorld award-winner Robyn Spangler brings an evening of selections from the three Platinum Certified albums: WHAT'S NEW, LUSH LIFE and FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS.
Pasadena Symphony Association President Diane Rankin and Chief Executive Officer Paul Jan Zdunek today announced the extension of Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein's contract through 2016. His current contract was for a 1-year term, but fresh off the heels with rave reviews for his conducting debut to capacity crowds on June 1st, the leadership of the Pasadena Symphony Association immediately offered Feinstein a multi-year contract extension. The decision represents a confident commitment to Feinstein and support for his vision for the Pasadena POPS Summer Concert Series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
The tenth anniversary Deer Valley Music Festival continues into its third week with a combination of two show-stopping productions. Broadway stars will steal the show in 'Bravo Broadway: The Wicked Divas' tonight, July 12, and trumpeter Arturo Sandoval will blow the audience away when he performs Latin, jazz and classical music alongside the Utah Symphony on Saturday, July 13.
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the return of the boys you know and love, back to perform their harmonious melodies in a show that is sure to lift your Holiday spirit. Plaid Tidings will open at the CLO Cabaret November 7 and run through January 12. Tickets start at $34.75 and are available online atCLOCabaret.com, by calling 412-456-6666 or at the Box Office at Theater Square. Call 412-325-1582 for group discounts and special event planning.
Arion Productions, in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre, presents the first London production in more than 25 years of AS IS by William M. Hoffman. Directed by Andrew Keates, the cast features: Jordon Bernarde, Tom Colley, John Hastings, Tom Kay, Clare Kissane, David Poynor, Paul Standell and Anna Tierney.
Escape the New York summer heat with 'Christmas in July' at Joe's Pub at The Public where Chicago's About Face Theatre in association with John Sanders presents a concert version of WE THREE LIZAS, the new hit holiday musical that wowed Chicago audiences this past winter. WE THREE LIZAS plays Joe's Pub (425 Lafayette St., New York) one night only on Monday, July 15 at 7 pm.
Windmill continues its mission to create great theatre that engages children and family audiences with its latest home-grown production Big Bad Wolf. Set to premiere during the July school holidays from 6 - 13 July in the Space Theatre, Adelaide Festival Centre, the show is suitable for ages five and over.
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