World Premiere of the Paintjam Concert Experience Set for Jones Hall, 5/22-24
by Tyler Peterson
- May 15, 2015
The program features internationally-acclaimed Houston-based speed painter, Dan Dunn, as he brings music to life in a highly visual and spontaneous presentation. Using paint, sand, glass and canvas, Dan choreographs his theatrical performances to music at astonishing speed. On May 22, 23 and 24, Dan is expected to create eight works of art inspired by the sounds of the orchestra featuring songs like Tyzik's The Great Westerns Suite, Bohemian Rhapsody, music from Gladiator, John Lennon's Imagine, selections from Ravel's Mother Goose, and more. Additionally, one lucky audience member will be selected at random to participate in an on-stage activity with Dan.
Sting, Stockard Channing & More to Present at 60th Annual Obie Awards; Performers Announced!
by Tyler Peterson
- May 15, 2015
The American Theatre Wing and the Village Voice are thrilled to announce that the star-studded line-up of presenters at the 60th Annual OBIE Awards will include Sting, Jesse Eisenberg, OBIE Award-winner Stockard Channing, Billy Crudup, two-time OBIE Award-winner Tommy Tune, T.R. Knight, three-time OBIE Award-winner Tony Kushner, OBIE Award-winner LaChanze, two-time OBIE Award-winner Lisa Kron, artist Bradley Theodore, OBIE Award-winner William Ivey Long, and Village Voice editor-in-chief Tom Finkel. The evening will include special performances by 2015 Tony Award nominee Michael Cerveris and Natalie Cortez.
BWW Reviews: THE CALL Asks Big Questions at Theater J
by Jeffrey Walker
- May 15, 2015
Tanya Barfield's THE CALL has come to the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street in a production that gives full value to the huge questions posed by the play. THE CALL does not give easy answers and that is just fine with me. But it sure makes you think.
Inspired by Barfield's own experience with international adoption, THE CALL is not a documentary by any means. This is a very human story, with one eye on the personal and one eye looking beyond to the big picture, a hallmark of brilliant theatre if there ever was one. Director Shirley Serotsky's precise direction enhances the global scope while remaining focused on Annie and Peter's bumpy road to parenthood.
N.C. Symphony's Rex Healthcare Summerfest Begins 5/23
by Tyler Peterson
- May 13, 2015
The North Carolina Symphony launches its 2015 Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series at Cary's Booth Amphitheatre on Saturday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m., with a concert program that features pianist Timo Andres performing Gershwin's incomparable Rhapsody in Blue, the orchestra's performance of Dvo?ák's New World Symphony, and other works by Copland and Sousa that feature “citizen musicians” as they join the orchestra.
Sting to Perform THE LAST SHIP Benefit Concert for The Actors Fund
by Tyler Peterson
- May 12, 2015
On Tuesday, May 19, 16-time Grammy Award winning musician and composer Sting will bring The Last Ship back to New York City for one-night-only when he performs songs from his Tony Award-nominated score in a uniquely intimate venue, The Heath at The McKittrick Hotel (542 West 27th Street), home of Sleep No More. Proceeds from this concert event will benefit The Actors Fund.
A MARVIN HAMLISCH SONGBOOK Begins 6/4 at Theo Ubique
by Tyler Peterson
- May 8, 2015
Theo's summer cabaret will feature favorites and lesser-known gems by the Emmy-Grammy-Oscar-Tony winning composer Theo Ubique's summer cabaret of 2015 will turn to the songs of one of the best-loved composers of the 20th Century's later decades when it showcases the songs of Marvin Hamlisch from June 4 - July 12, 2015 at the No Exit Cafe, 6970 N. Glenwood Ave. in Rogers Park. Music Director Aaron Benham (recently honored with three Jeff nominations for the 2014-15 season, including one for last summer's A Musical Tribute to the Andrews Sisters by Theo) is providing new arrangements for a program representing the full body of Hamlisch's work. Benham and a cast of six will perform numbers ranging from standards like 'The Way We Were' and 'Nobody Does It Better' through selections from his Broadway musicals (A Chorus Line, They're Playing Our Song, Sweet Smell of Success, The Goodbye Girl and Smile) and film scores (The Sting, Sophie's Choice). Courtney Crouse (of Theo Ubique's Chess) is the stage director and Chris Logan (of Theo's A Cole Porter Songbook and Bailiwick Chicago's Murder Ballad) is the choreographer. The press opening will be Saturday, June 6 at 8 p.m., following previews Thursday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, June 5 at 8 p.m.
Legendary Rock Band Scorpions Sign with Primary Wave
by Caryn Robbins
- May 7, 2015
World renowned rock band the Scorpions have signed with Primary Wave Entertainment, who will be the multi-platinum rock band's exclusive marketing agency focusing on marketing the Scorpions' new album and tour
BWW Recap: Learn the Art of 'Grifting 101' on COMMUNITY
by Kaitlin Milligan
- May 6, 2015
In this episode of COMMUNITY, we learn all about “Grifting 101.” The new Greendale course catalog is out, which includes a class in Grifting. When Jeff tells them the class would be a joke, since he himself is a grifter, the group decides to take it just to rub it in Jeff's face. However, they find out that Jeff was right, and the class, taught by Professor Roger DeSalvo—guest star Matt Berry—is just one big grift in itself.
Melissa Errico to Debut New Singles This Month
by Tyler Peterson
- May 6, 2015
Ghostlight Records will release two previously-unreleased tracks from stage and screen star MELISSA ERRICO as a special digital exclusive on May 18, 2015.
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