Presenters Announced for 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, 5/15
by Lauren Wolman
- May 8, 2011
Patricia Watt, Executive Producer of the 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, has announced the first group of Presenters for the 29th Annual Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, In addition to Len Cariou and Brian Stokes Mitchell who will co-present the Douglas Watt Lifetime Achievement Award to legendary, dancer, choreographer, teacher and star of stage, film and television Jacques D'Amboise, additional presenters include Bill Irwin, Maurice Hines, Christine Andreas, Charlotte D'amboise, Christopher D'amboise and Karen Ziemba.
The Future Of Broadway Training This Summer At Broadway Theatre Project
by Beau Higgins
- Apr 25, 2011
This July, two hundred apprentices from all over the country (as well as the UK and Canada) will head to the University of South Florida to participate in Broadway Theatre Project, an intense three-week training session in all things musical theatre. The apprentices, who range in age from 16-24, are taught acting, singing and dancing by industry professionals who have appeared on Broadway, in television and in major motion pictures. Tampa Bay-area alums who are now faculty members and will be returning to teach this summer (schedules permitting) include: Kelly King, currently the dance captain of the Radio City Rockettes, Monica Raymund, currently appearing in the TV show Lie to Me on Fox and Patrick Wilson, whose latest film Insidious is currently in theatres nationwide.
Broadway Theatre Project Comes to Tampa This July
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Apr 25, 2011
This July, two hundred apprentices from all over the country (as well as the UK and Canada) will head to the University of South Florida to participate in Broadway Theatre Project, an intense three-week training session in all things musical theatr
Shields, Lansbury, Jackson et al. Celebrate 28th Birthday of NY Pops at Carnegie Hall, 5/2
by Jessica Lewis
- Mar 16, 2011
On Monday, May 2, 2011 The New York Pops' marks its 28th birthday with Celebrate Hope, a grand gala evening celebrating the legacy of late actor and comedian Bob Hope and honoring decades of support by Interpublic Group. The event begins at 7:00 PM with a concert at Carnegie Hall featuring a special lineup of concert artists - including Brooke Shields, Cheyenne Jackson, Christine Ebersole, Kelli O'Hara, Maurice Hines, Cartier Williams and special guest Angela Lansbury - under the baton of Music Director Steven Reineke. The New York Pops will also be joined on stage by the singers of The Camp Broadway Kids and the West Point Glee Club. Following the concert, a black tie dinner and dance will be held at the luxurious Plaza Hotel.
Lehman Center Welcomes Savion Glover, 3/6
by BWW
News Desk
- Mar 6, 2011
In the years since Savion Glover first exploded onto the stage in Bring In da Noise, Bring In da Funk, he has engaged in a relentlessly curious search for new ways to showcase tap dance while stripping it down to its essence. In his latest creation, SoLo iN TiMe, Glover and company weave together tap song compositions and flamenco tradition in a breathtakingly electric montage of speed, rhythm, and song. The performance takes place on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4pm at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West in the Bronx.
Van Wezel Welcomes Savion Glover, 2/22
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 22, 2011
Savion Glover will tap his way onto the Van Wezel stage Tuesday, February 22 at 8 p.m.Savion Glover became a dance legend with his Broadway smash hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, which won a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and two Obies, but kids may recognize the fancy footwork he laid down for Mumbles, the twinkle-toed penguin in the 2006 animated film Happy Feet. In the years since Savion exploded onto the stage in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk he has engaged in a relentlessly curious search for new ways to showcase tap dance while stripping it down to its essence.
Lehman Center Adds New Shows in 2011
by BWW
News Desk
- Feb 20, 2011
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its amazing 30th Anniversary Season with FOUR new shows added to its 2011 roster.
Lehman Center Adds New Shows in 2011
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Feb 18, 2011
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts continues its amazing 30th Anniversary Season with FOUR new shows added to its 2011 roster.
Lehman Center Welcomes Savion Glover, 3/6
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 10, 2011
In the years since Savion Glover first exploded onto the stage in Bring In da Noise, Bring In da Funk, he has engaged in a relentlessly curious search for new ways to showcase tap dance while stripping it down to its essence. In his latest creation, SoLo iN TiMe, Glover and company weave together tap song compositions and flamenco tradition in a breathtakingly electric montage of speed, rhythm, and song. The performance takes place on Sunday, March 6, 2011 at 4pm at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West in the Bronx.
Van Wezel Welcomes Savion Glover, 2/22
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 8, 2011
Savion Glover will tap his way onto the Van Wezel stage Tuesday, February 22 at 8 p.m.Savion Glover became a dance legend with his Broadway smash hit Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, which won a Tony Award, a Drama Desk Award and two Obies, but kids may recognize the fancy footwork he laid down for Mumbles, the twinkle-toed penguin in the 2006 animated film Happy Feet. In the years since Savion exploded onto the stage in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk he has engaged in a relentlessly curious search for new ways to showcase tap dance while stripping it down to its essence.
Van Wezel's Bensel Receives Congressional Honor
by Charlie Piane
- Jan 24, 2011
At the Van Wezel Foundation's 10th annual Gala last evening, the Honorable Congressman, Vern Buchanan presented Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a congressional proclamation in honor of her service and leadership of the Hall and in support of the educational programs and community engagement activities of the Hall. The gala and the show, which featured Dionne Warwick, were sell outs. Congressman Buchanan stated that the Van Wezel is a driving force in Sarasota's vibrant art scene, which is a major economic driver for the area.
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