Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), a celebrated arts organization dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary American opera, closes its 27th season with a groundbreaking world premiere presentation of John Eaton's opera The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on June 15, 2010 at Symphony Space. The opera opens the annual American Composers Alliance Festival.
Cabaret St. Louis presents Tommy Femia in 'Judy Garland Live' on Thursday, July 14 at 8 pm at The Sheldon. Tommy Femia is the 7-time Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) Award-winning impersonator and a mainstay of Manhattan's top clubs and concerts nationwide with his incomparable portrayal of the legendary Judy Garland.
Harlem Stage presents Habana|Harlem, two nights of stellar performances honoring the legacy of cross-cultural collaboration between the capital of Cuba and one of the world's most famous Black communities.
Ground UP Productions (Kate Middleton, Producing Artistic Director) announced today that the company will hold its benefit, The Bootleg Revue, June 12, 2010 at The 13th Street Theatre (136 East 13th Street).
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has over the course of several years evolved into a major cultural presence in New York City. National Jazz Museum in Harlem June 14-18, 2010 Schedule
The Peter Norton Symphony Space in Manhattan presents Lisle Atkinson's Neo Bass Ensemble on June 11. The ensemble features Lisle Atkinson (Founder/Principal Soloist), NEO-BASS ENSEMBLE (NBE) Core: An inner core 'bass choir '(*Lisle Atkinson, Founder, Karen Anduze Atkinson (Co-Founder), Phillip Wadkins, Darnell 'Jay' Starkes, Sam McPherson, Paul West), Marsha Perry Starkes (African perc/vocals, Janet Steele (vocs.), Richard Wyands (p), and Richard Allen (d). The event will also feature special guest bassists *Ron Carter, *Richard Davis, and *Michael Fleming Sam Gill. (*Original New York Bass Violin Choir Member).
As she assumes the position of Artistic Director, Laura Kaminsky announces Symphony Space's 33rd year of diverse multidisciplinary arts programming, featuring an ever-expanding schedule of groundbreaking works by renowned musical artists, authors and performers. Primary to Kaminsky's artistic vision are a commitment to new and innovative work, internationalism, and creating an atmosphere of intimacy and access between artists and audience.
The Saint Michael's Playhouse opens its 2010 season of professional summer theater Tuesday, June 15, in the McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael's College, with the Broadway musical comedy, THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
On June 7 at 7:30 p.m., Symphony Space presents a monumental evening of entertainment, 32 years in the making, as the venerable cultural center celebrates co-founder, voce of Selected Shorts and out-going Artistic Director Isaiah Sheffer with Isaiah Fest.
Company XIV, a Neo-Baroque dance-theatre group, is proud to present the World Premiere of Le Cirque Feerique (The Fairy Circus), a fairy tale inspired show for all ages, choreographed and directed by Austin McCormick, written and adapted by Austin McCormick and Jeff Takacs, and conceived by Austin McCormick and Zane Pihlstrom.
Company XIV, a Neo-Baroque dance-theatre group, is proud to present the World Premiere of Le Cirque Feerique (The Fairy Circus), a fairy tale inspired show for all ages, choreographed and directed by Austin McCormick, written and adapted by Austin McCormick and Jeff Takacs, and conceived by Austin McCormick and Zane Pihlstrom.
Pittsburgh CLO is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the world premiere of ‘S Wonderful: The New Gershwin Musical, which runs June 17 through September 5 at the CLO Cabaret. Tickets are available at CLOCabaret.com or by calling 412-456-6666.
Symphony Space (2537 Broadway at 95th Street) present five performances as part of George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival New York from June 18th to the 25th. Each performance starts at 8 pm and cost $15. More information about the CareFusion Jazz Festival New York can be found at its website: www.carefusionjazz.com
Center for Contemporary Opera (CCO), a celebrated arts organization dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary American opera, closes its 27th season with a groundbreaking world premiere presentation of John Eaton's opera The Curious Case of Benjamin Button on June 15, 2010 at Symphony Space. The opera opens the annual American Composers Alliance Festival.