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.
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.
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
The Fred and Adele Astaire Awards will once again recognize excellence in dance on both stage and film. This year's Awards gala will take place May 15,2011 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts at New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place) New York City 10019.
Ava Astaire and Patricia Watt have announced the nominating committee for the 2011 Fred & Adele Astaire Awards, the only awards that recognize excellence in dance on Broadway and in film.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three esteemed Harlem cultural organizations - the Apollo Theater, Harlem Stage and Jazzmobile - have joined forces to present the first Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival May 9-15, 2011.
