Giving back is an integral part of Variations, A Dancer's Studio director and co-founder Erin Lopez's heart and soul. And so tonight, August 13, Variations, A Dancer's Studio, based in Huntington, Long Island, is hosting "Broadway Celebrates Variations," a star-ridden benefit performance at The Paramount in Huntington. The purpose is to raise money to establish a scholarship fund for talented, financially needy area dance students, not unlike the Queens-born Erin Lopez once was herself.
Giving back is an integral part of Variations, A Dancer's Studio director and co-founder Erin Lopez's heart and soul. And so on August 13, Variations, A Dancer's Studio, based in Huntington, Long Island, is hosting "Broadway Celebrates Variations," a star-ridden benefit performance at The Paramount in Huntington. The purpose is to raise money to establish a scholarship fund for talented, financially needy area dance students, not unlike the Queens-born Erin Lopez once was herself.
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, tonight, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) will present their July Cabaret Series and "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music" this weekend. Broadway and television actor Jason Kravits (Relatively Speaking, "The Practice") will host "Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music", a little over one week after what would have been Oscar Hammerstein II's 117th birthday, on Sunday, July 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street). The presentation will be preceded by a special outdoor BBQ Style dinner hosted by Hamilton's Grill Room beginning at 5:00 p.m.
On March 10, 2012, stars of Broadway joined some of the biggest names in entertainment at a black-tie gala for the Opening Night of the new Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Highlights from the event were taped for a PBS special entitled FROM DUST TO DREAMS: Opening Night at the Smith Center for Performing Arts, which will air on September 21 on PBS.
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced single ticket on sale dates for its 2012/13 10th Anniversary Season. Highlights of the season include a Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series featuring Blue Man Group, War Horse and a return engagement of Disney's The Lion King and a Boldt Arts Alive! Series presenting 14 titles such as Savion Glover's SoLe Sanctuary, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis and ScrapArtsMusic. For a full listing of events, visit foxcitiespac.com.
Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) (Jed Bernstein, Producing Director) has announced the casting for Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon, its second production of the 2012 summer season.
The Joyce Theater presents Emmy Award-winning choreographer Jason Samuels Smith in celebration of his first season of full-length programming at The Joyce with a performance that features two world premieres from tonight, July 3 through July 7.
Blue Note Jazz Festival presents Savion Glover with special guests McCoy Tynor, Jack DeJohnette, and Roy Haynes from tonight, June 12th through 17th at 8 & 10:30 p.m.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival returns tonight, June 10 through June 30, with over 50 performances at venues throughout New York City. Ticket information and a complete schedule of events are available on the official website, www.BlueNoteJazzFestival.com.
The Fountain Theatre's acclaimed Forever Flamenco! series presents San Francisco-based Caminos Flamencos in an evening of flamenco collaboration and soniquete with a select group of world-class artists. One performance only of "Flamenkeando" will take place at the Gallery Theatre in Barnsdall Park tonight, June 10 @ 8 pm.
The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (CCPA) commemorates its 20th anniversary in the 2012-2013 Season. Engelbert Humperdinck, who performed in the CCPAs first season, returns to kick-start the theaters 2012-2013 Season with concerts on August 18 and 19.
The Joyce Theater has announced Emmy Award-winning choreographer Jason Samuels Smith will celebrate his first season of full-length programming at The Joyce with a performance that features two world premieres on July 3 - 7.
Blue Note Jazz Festival presents Savion Glover with special guests McCoy Tynor, Jack DeJohnette, and Roy Haynes from June 12th through 17th at 8 & 10:30 p.m.
The Fountain Theatre's acclaimed Forever Flamenco! series presents San Francisco-based Caminos Flamencos in an evening of flamenco collaboration and soniquete with a select group of world-class artists. One performance only of "Flamenkeando" will take place at the Gallery Theatre in Barnsdall Park on Sunday, June 10 @ 8 pm.
Tonight, May 21, 2012 marks the third production of BC Beat at Cielo (18 Little West 12thStreet). Produced by Jennifer Jancuska and The BringAbout Productions, BC Beat offers the Broadway and dance communities another unique and exciting way to experience dance. Focused on storytelling and set in a club with the best sound system in NYC, BC Beat will feature new work by eight highly anticipated choreographers from genres including musical theatre, contemporary, jazz and tap. Smack in the middle of the club, with the audience surrounding the sunken stage and close enough to touch the dancers, choreographers will present their unique way of storytelling and vision for Broadway's future.
Monday May 21, 2012 marks the third production of BC Beat at Cielo (18 Little West 12thStreet). Produced by Jennifer Jancuska and The BringAbout Productions, BC Beat offers the Broadway and dance communities another unique and exciting way to experience dance. Focused on storytelling and set in a club with the best sound system in NYC, BC Beat will feature new work by eight highly anticipated choreographers from genres including musical theatre, contemporary, jazz and tap. Smack in the middle of the club, with the audience surrounding the sunken stage and close enough to touch the dancers, choreographers will present their unique way of storytelling and vision for Broadway's future.
Rhythmic Circus will astound audiences with their innovative tap dancing and musical prowess, leaving everyone dancing in the aisles! Catch this dance phenomenon tonight, May 12 at 8pm at The Colonial Theatre. Rhythmic Circus will be followed by an after party with DJ BFG and projections by Drew Suto.
INDIA JAZZ SUITES performs in Three Stages tonight, May 11 at 8 pm. This show is a brilliant collaboration between Pandit Chitresh Das, one of the world's foremost masters of the of the barefoot, bell-bedecked North Indian dance called Kathak, and Emmy award-winning Jason Samuels Smith --one of the world's fastest tap dancers.
