For Director Richard Clifford, Amadeus is more than just a modern classic; it is also a story of friendship. His relationship with the play goes beyond the Folger and directing this production, but back to England and the play's author, Peter Shaffer.
The setting for Richard Clifford's production of Amadeus, Peter Shaffer's classic, modern revenge tragedy could not be more skillfully assembled, and Clifford has created a taut, compelling evening for Folger audiences that remind us how shockingly contemporary the play's themes are.
Genius and jealousy collide in Folger Theatre's production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Clifford (Mary Stuart and The School for Scandal at Folger Theatre), directs the Tony Award-winning “Best Play” set against the backdrop of the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th-century Vienna, examining the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and the boorish but brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The production features Helen Hayes Award-winner Ian Merrill Peakes (Folger Theatre's Macbeth and Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead) as the tortured composer Salieri, who finds himself living in the shadow of his musical rival Mozart (Samuel Adams).
A celebration of the music of Tom Petty, as performed by the award-winning Craig Thatcher Band, encompasses Petty and the Heartbreakers at their finest, including both the hits and some hidden gems. On Friday, November 22nd, Craig Thatcher Band will present The Music of Tom Petty on the historic stage at the State Theatre.
Genius and jealousy collide in Folger Theatre's production of Peter Shaffer's Amadeus. Richard Clifford (Mary Stuart and The School for Scandal at Folger Theatre), directs the Tony Award-winning a?oeBest Playa?? set against the backdrop of the opulent salons and opera houses of 18th-century Vienna, examining the rivalry between court composer Antonio Salieri and the boorish but brilliant Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
In 2020 the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) celebrates Richard Tognetti's 30th year as Artistic Director. Since his appointment in 1990, Tognetti has endlessly experimented with the musical form, honouring the music of the past while lifting chamber and orchestral music into sublime new realms. His 30-year leadership of the ACO has been characterised by experimentation, ground-breaking collaborations and immersive, dynamic performances that have seen the 17-piece ensemble hailed as 'one of the wonders of the musical world' (The Guardian UK).
Cue Zero Theatre Company has been selected by the editors of New Hampshire Magazine as 'Best of NH 2019' in the Best 'New' Theatre category. Cue Zero was awarded in honor of their emphasis on working with new talent, new materials, and finding new ways to represent and communicate the craft and joy of theatre. The winners will be celebrated at the Best of NH Party on Thursday, June 27, at Manchester's Northeast Delta Dental Stadium from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Proceeds from the event's ticket sales will benefit CASA of NH.
Celebrating one year since the re-launch as Kiln Theatre, Artistic Director Indhu Rubasingham today announces the full cast for Samuel Adamson's Wife. Rubasingham directs Richard Cant (Peter/Ivar at 58/Landlord), Karen Fishwick (Daisy/Clare), Pamela Hardman (Character Actress /Marjorie/Embassy Assistant), Joshua James (Robert/Finn/Ivar at 28), Calam Lynch (Eric/Cas) and Sirine Saba (Suzannah). The production opens on 4 June, with previews from 30 May, and runs until 6 July, coinciding with London's Pride parade.
Boston Calling, celebrating its 10th edition this year on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 - 26, and headlined by Twenty One Pilots (Friday), Tame Impala (Saturday), and Travis Scott (Sunday), reveals more exciting details about the bevy of artists set to take over the festival's Arena stage. Fans will be treated to one-of-a-kind performances from Boston Ballet, one of the most iconic dance companies in the world. In addition, all-star comedians Fred Armisen, Jenny Slate, and Michael Chewill headline the Arena stage. At night, fans can enjoy performances from hip-hop artists and DJs including electronic artist and rising star Yaeji; female rappers Princess Nokiaand Dessa; and DJ sets from internationally known electro-funk duo Chromeo, and hip-hop electro sensation Naeem. Please find further details below.
In McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of '1776,' director Glenn Casale utilizes a mixture of young and veteran performers. In the show, seasoned actors like James Barbour (Edward Rutledge) and Peter Van Norden (Benjamin Franklin) co-star with young newcomers like Jordan Schneider (Lyman Hall) and Nick McKenna (A Courier). We spoke with Schneider and Nick Santa Maria (John Hancock) in this enlightening interview about auditions, reacting, and listening as an actor.
Celebrating its 10th edition this year, Boston Calling unveils a lineup of epic proportions - from music to comedy to dance. The internationally acclaimed and locally grown music festival takes place Memorial Day weekend, May 24 - 26, 2019 at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston, MA (65 North Harvard Street, Boston). Headlined by Twenty One Pilots, Travis Scott, and Tame Impala, Boston Calling 2019 will present more than 55 performances from musicians, bands, and comedians across its four stages. This year, the festival's indoor arena will also showcase an all-star lineup of comedy, headlined by Michael Che, Jenny Slate, and Fred Armisen. Overall, the lineup boasts seven 2019 Grammy nominees including Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monae, and Brandi Carlile, who is nominated for six awards. In a unique collaboration, the festival will also bring Boston Ballet, one of the world's most renowned dance companies, to the festival.
The 3 Redneck Tenors is a mixture of down-home laughs with big city music! It has been said that if "Larry the Cable Guy, Il Divo, and Mrs. Doubtfire had a baby, that child would be The 3 Redneck Tenors."
Conan O'Brien will hit the road for the first time since 2010 when TEAM COCO PRESENTS Conan & Friends: An Evening of Stand-Up and Investment Tips with Ron Funches, Laurie Kilmartin, Moses Storm and Flula Borg comes to Paramount Theatre in Denver on Wednesday, December 12th at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 28th at 10:00am at AltitudeTickets.com or by phone at 303-893-TIXS. Starting Monday, October 1st tickets will also be available for purchase at the Pepsi Center Box Office and Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or Paramount Theatre box office (event days only).
With 'Hamilton' fever due to strike Boston in mid-September, Lexington Historical Society has come up with a way for the whole community to be in The Room Where It Happens.
Mimi's spices up its menu this fall with its all-new breakfast, bakery and dessert offerings, featuring the seasonal flavor, pumpkin spice. Later in the season, Mimi's will introduce a "Flavors of Fall" menu with a nod to indulgent fall favorites, centering on sauces created with Samuel Adams Oktoberfest Beer.
Now for a limited time, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants nationwide are serving up the NEW 3-Course Meal for one, including an appetizer, side salad and entrée. Starting at just $11.99, you can get the ultimate dining experience when choosing not one, not two, but THREE crave-worthy items from a selection of some of the most-loved dishes. But wait, the value doesn't stop there - Applebee's new Neighborhood Drink of the Month is the 2 DOLLAR Samuel Adams OctoberFest and it is available through the month of September.
With 'Hamilton' fever due to strike Boston in mid-September, Lexington Historical Society has come up with a way for the whole community to be in The Room Where It Happens.
On Sunday, August 19th and Monday August 20th, 2018, the national food sport series Culinary Fight Club, will host its annual two-day Grand Championship Competition at Morgan MFG. location 401 N. Morgan St. Day one will be Culinary Fight Fest during which 20 Culinary Fight Club champion professional chefs from nine states will bring their best 'bites' - small hors d'oeuvres - for the audience to taste and vote on. The chefs with the top four bites will advance to day two, The Final Plate, where they will go head to head in a 45-minute mystery basket challenge, using a mystery basket of unknown ingredient to create the one champion gourmet dish. A jury of judges will vote on the winning plate and the 2018 Grand Champion will be awarded $5,000 in cash $5,000 in prizes, competition branded Chef Coats and the coveted Culinary Fight Fest trophy. Attendees of both events will be able to enjoy small bites and appetizers created by the chefs along with samples from leading beverage brands. The events will be sponsored by industry-leading brands such as Bull Outdoor Products ($5,000 cash prize), Samuel Adams Beer, Reinhart Foodservice, Imperfect Produce, Kangen Water - Hydr8YourLife, Rhineland Cutlery, Essentia Water, and more. Guests will enjoy entertainment by US Poker & Casino Parties, A-Z Entertainment Music and a cameo appearance by Chicago favorite underground DJ, Chef and Artist Won Kim. Tickets to Culinary Fight Fest can be purchased at https:bit.ly2JV6WhJ, and tickets to The Final Plate at https:bit.ly2M8Fp9f. The exciting lineup of 20 chefs from nine cities are: · Janett Malpartida, ChefOwner of D Road Café - Montgomery, AL · Cherry Aikens, Executive Chef of Island Delight - Montgomery, AL · Josh Reeves, Executive Chef of The River Club - Atlanta, GA · Iliana Cordero, ChefOwner Concierge Chef Events - Atlanta, GA · Travis Hickman, Executive Sous Chef of The River Club - Atlanta, GA · Justin Rexroad, Executive Chef of Social Restaurant & Bar - Boston, MA · Gregg Brackman, ChefOwner of G Bar & Kitchen - Boston, MA · Ryan Rondeno, ChefOwner of Rondeno Culinary Designs - Los Angeles, CA · Hugo Miranda, Executive Chef of Four Points LAS - Los Angeles, CA · John Curley, ChefOwner of Ink & Knives Bacon Jam - Charlotte, NC · Matt Pickard, Executive Chef of Blackfinn Ameripub - Charlotte, NC · Kris Schoenberger, ChefOwner BBQ'd Productions - Chicago, IL · Steven Singer, Executive Chef of Michigan Shores Club - Chicago, IL · Stefano Roman ChefOwner of PR Italian Bistro - Chicago, IL · Joelle Brown, ChefOwner of NOLA Nights Southern Aromas - Chicago, IL · John Magno, Executive Chef of District Pour House & Kitchen - Kansas City, MO · Daniel Nutty, Chef de Cuisine of Lidia's - Kansas City, MO, · Bruce Russell, ChefOwner of Russell Restaurants - Milwaukee, WI · Lu Holter, Owner of Croix Valley Foods - Minneapolis, MN · Brent Berry, Executive Chef of Eatalia - Philadelphia, PA The judges of The Final Plate are: · Bo Jackson, All-Star in Baseball + Pro Bowler in Football Founder Bo Jackson's Signature Foods · Mike Fucci, ChefOwner at Chef Mikes Catering Watertown MA, Chef at Food Network and ChefAuthor at Michael Fucci's Delicious Attitude · Lance Avery, Chefowner Big Fork Brands, Four time #CFC Champ 2014 Taco, 2015 Burger, 2016 Chili + 2017 Pork · Wade Fortin, Marketing manager Bull Outdoor Products, Inc. and Two-Time World Burger Champion 2013 + 2014. 'It's so exciting to see these passionate chefs come together under one roof and battle it out to be named the Grand Champion Competitor of Culinary Fight Club,' says Culinary Fight Club founder, Jiwon McCartney. 'We are honored to have talents nine of our nineteen CFC cities represented in 2018; it's the years must-taste event!' About Culinary Fight Club Culinary Fight Club is an event company that produces live cooking competitions in nineteen cities across United States; Chicago, IL, Omaha, NE, New Orleans, LA, Cincinnati, HO, Boston, MA, Nashville, TN, Philadelphia, PA, Pensacola, FL, Sioux City, IA, Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Montgomery, AL, Denver, CO, Los Angeles, CA, Milwaukee, WI, Indianapolis, IN, Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN, and Kansas City, MO. Culinary Fight Club partners with notable brands including Bo Jackson Signature Foods, Reinhart Foodservice, Bull Outdoor Grills, Samuel Adams, Mushroom Council, Big Fork Brands, Tiger Beer, The Beef Council and L&C Meats to hosts events at top venues, such as Navy Pier, Hard Rock Café, Extra Virgin, Bottled Blonde and more. Culinary Fight Club is an official qualifying event for the World Food Championships and partner for the Travel & Adventure Show's Culinary State. For more information on upcoming events, visit CulinaryFightClub.com, like on the brand on Facebook or follow it on Instagram or Twitter.
The StreetShares Foundation and Sam Adams Brewing the American Dream program have partnered to present the food and beverage edition of the Veteran Small Business Award. The summer cycle of the Veteran Small Business Award will provide small business capital and extensive mentoring, educational materials and inspiration to 'vetrepreneurs' in the food and beverage industry. The finalists will also have the opportunity to pitch their business idea live in front of an audience of the biggest military community bloggers, media, and thought leaders.
Lexington Historical Society is proud to host an officially licensed Hamilton singalong! Can't get tickets to the Opera House in September? Join us on Friday September 14 in the Room Where It Happens - Cary Hall! Sit with several hundred of your friends as we sing your favorite songs on the Hamilton Instrumentals album.
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