RPM Productions Stages World Premiere of DAY OF THE GYPSY This Weekend
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 21, 2015
RPM Productions presents the world premiere of the full-scale production of 'Day of the Gypsy,' a highly innovative dance-theater collaboration with choreography by Ruth Page Award winner Gordon Peirce Schmidt and featuring live accompaniment by Grammy Award-winning musician John Jorgenson and the John Jorgenson Quintet.
BWW Review: SECRET IN THEIR EYES is A-List Disappointment, Despite Ejiofor's Brilliance
by Matt Tamanini
- Nov 20, 2015
I know the type of movie that SECRET IN THEIR EYES wants to be. It wants to be an emotional, character-driven thriller whose twists and turns keep the audience guessing. It wants to be a film that is as compelling because of its unique storytelling as it is for its damaged and fragile characters. It wants to be THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES. Unfortunately, while the ingredients are there; a phenomenal cast, outstanding performances, a captivating narrative, a consistently impactful (if not actually consistent) tone; it just never reaches the lofty expectations that the original Argentinian version set.
Bill Irwin to Host (Un)Silent Film Night
by Tyler Peterson
- Nov 16, 2015
The New School's College of Performing Arts is pleased to welcome the public for the second edition of its new (Un)Silent Film Night series, in which the College of Performing Arts Theater Orchestra, under the baton ofGary Fagin, will perform contemporary composer Carl Davis' score to Harold Lloyd's classic silent film Speedy (1928). Celebrated actor and comedian Bill Irwin will host the event, a follow-up to the April 2015 debut of (Un)SilentFilm Night, which was hosted by Matthew Broderick and drew a capacity crowd to the 400-plus-seat Tishman Auditorium at University Center.
Broadway at the Cabaret - Top 5 Picks for November 16-22, Featuring Adam Pascal, Julia Murney, and More!
by Louisa Brady
- Nov 15, 2015
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: Liz Robertson: Songs From My Trunk; Julia Murney at 54 Below; Sally Ann Triplett at 54 Below; Feminine Persuasion: Ann Hampton Callaway Celebrates Women Songwriters; and Adam Pascal at 54 Below.
Dianne Reeves, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Come to NJPAC Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 14, 2015
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a superb evening of jazz , funk and soul is in store for music lovers when Dianne Reeves, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, and bassist Christian McBride, host and special guest, perform in Prudential Hall. Tonight, November 14, 2015 8:00 PM at Prudential Hall.
Jerome Kitzke to Perform Concert Series During Tribeca New Music Festival, Today
by BWW
News Desk
- Nov 13, 2015
New York City, NY --- Marking the commencement of the 2015-16 Tribeca New Music festival, AN AMERICAN MAVERICK | JEROME KITZKE AT 60 celebrates composer-storyteller JEROME KITZKE in a two-night concert series November 13-14, 2015, at The DiMenna Center for Classical Music. Known for creating works that are uniquely and bracingly American, where freedom and ritual converge, Kitzke shares his career-long dedication to social justice and the human condition in this special program comprised of a dozen of his works composed between 1987 and 2015, including the world premiere of For Pte Tokahewin Ska. From the premier string quartet ETHEL and pianist Anthony de Mare to Hammond B-3 rising star Wil Smith and accordionist Guy Klucevsek, 26 of today's top contemporary artists will come together to perform and honor the inimitable musical language of Jerome Kitzke.
Stars from HAMILTON, COLOR PURPLE, FUN HOME and More Set for Broadway Inspirational Voices Holiday Concert in Harlem
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 11, 2015
Michael McElroy and the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV) are welcomed back to First Corinthian Baptist Church for their holiday concert, HOW GREAT OUR JOY, on Monday December 14th at 7:00pm. The concert will feature music from their upcoming album Great Joy II: Around the World, with members from such shows as: HAMILTON, ON YOUR FEET!, THE LION KING, THE COLOR PURPLE, BOOK OF MORMON, FUN HOME, KINKY BOOTS and ALADDIN.
Hong Kong Based Artist Jennifer Saran Releases Holiday Album MERRY CHRISTMAS, YOU ARE LOVED
by Nora Dominick
- Nov 10, 2015
Jennifer Saran is a North American alt-pop/adult contemporary artist, songwriter and vocalist based in Hong Kong. Her first full-length album Merry Christmas, You Are Loved, will be available both digitally and physically worldwide with its release on November 20th, 2015. This album was created with legendary producer Narada Michael Walden, and is being released through his label Tarpan Records.
Youssou N'Dour Comes to Chan Centre Tonight
by BWW News Desk
- Nov 10, 2015
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts at the University of British Columbia (UBC) presents the triumphant return of Youssou N'Dour, hailed by Rolling Stone for having 'a voice so extraordinary that the history of Africa seems locked inside it', tonight, November 10 at 8pm in the Chan Shun Concert Hall. N'Dour, whose songs have been credited with sparking historical social movements, shares his arresting tenor voice and trademark fusion of pop, mbalax and other influential genres with Vancouver audiences for the first time in more than 25 years.
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