PBS today unveiled a summer line-up that features a diverse array of new programming. A summer of intrigue presents new episodes of MASTERPIECE MYSTERY! productions.
On last night's THE VOICE on NBC, Sasha Allen knocked out the competition in a fierce battle round showdown. Her stunning version of Etta James' 'At Last' brought judge Shakira to her feet and enabled her to defeat fellow teammate Shawna P. Check out the performance below!
On tonight's episode of NBC's THE VOICE, Broadway's own Sasha Allen will be competing in the show's 'Knockout Round,' performing an outstanding rendition of the Etta James' classic, 'At Last.' Click here to get a sneak peek at tonight's performance!
R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame is one of the stars of 'Fela!' The musical, filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, which opened on April 26 in Los Angeles and runs through May 5, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld has photos of the cast and creative team celebrating opening night!
Randy James' new dance company, 10 Hairy Legs, will have its New York City Debut at New York Live Arts, May 30, 31, June 1 at 7:30 pm and June 2 at 2:00 pm.
New York Live Arts continues the 2012 - 2013 Studio Series work-in-process showings in May with Tara O'Con's Frame, Burr Johnson's untitled work and Lance Gries' Immanent Field.
R&B superstar Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child fame has joined the cast of 'Fela!' The musical, produced by Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter, Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, and Stephen and Ruth Hendel, is filled with the exuberant music of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and will be presented from tonight, April 26 through May 5, 2013.
Pinter's one-act A Kind of Alaska opens tonight, April 20, 2013 at IRT Theater, 219 W 19th Street New York, NY, developed by IRT Theater and WeildWorks and presented by New York Live Arts. Click HERE for tickets.
New York Live Arts, the internationally recognized destination for innovative movement-based artistry based in New York City, kicked off its inaugural Live Ideas festival on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 with a full day of panels and discussions, concluding with a keynote conversation between New York Live Arts Executive Artistic Director Bill T. Jones and acclaimed neurologist Oliver Sacks.)
On TWO AND A HALF MEN's 10th season finale, titled 'Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped,' Walden dates a hot 22-year-old woman, but finds himself more attracted to her worldly grandmother. Meanwhile, Alan and Jake Go On a father-son bonding trip, on Thursday, May 9 (8:31 - 9:01 PM, ET/PT) on CBS. Hilary Duff guest stars as Stacey, Walden's hot young date. Marilu Henner guest stars as Linda, Stacey's worldly grandmother.
On Thursday, June 13 (7 + 9 pm) at The Invisible Dog in Brooklyn, choreographer Rebecca Lazier and indie-classical ensemble Newspeak present the first US performances of Coming Together/Attica, a site-specific setting of Frederic Rzewski's iconic minimalist scores written following the 1971 prison riots in upstate New York. Lazier's dancers are Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener (formerly of Merce Cunningham Dance Company); Asli Bulbul, most recently from Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company; Jennifer Lafferty, who is featured in the work of Beth Gill and Yasuko Yokoshi; Pierre Guilbault; and Christopher Ralph.
ODC Theater's annual fringe-style festival returns for a second year with samplings of contemporary dance from around the nation. Over two days, Friday, May 31 - Saturday, June 1, 2013 the Festival will feature three separate programs designed to spark conversation. This year's superb roster of artists includes Brian Brooks Moving Company; casebolt and smith; Nicole Klaymoon's Embodiment Project; ODC/Dance; Rachael Lincoln and Leslie Seiters; Kate Weare and Company; and Scott Wells and Dancers.
New York Live Arts is set to present several Re: Awakenings performances as part of the inaugural Live Ideas festival. New York Live Arts' newest program initiative, Live Ideas is an annual humanities festival that will explore a different theme each year over several days. The inaugural festival, The Worlds of Oliver Sacks, will take place from today, April 17 through 21, 2013 and is comprised of more than 20 events, including performances, films and discussions that showcase works of art and spark conversations that engage the prevalent themes in the acclaimed neurologist's works.
New York Live Arts' Executive Artistic Director, Bill T. Jones, presents Live Ideas, the latest program initiative for the Chelsea-based organization that has become an internationally recognized destination for innovative movement-based artistry and artists actively engaged with the political, intellectual and cultural currents of our times. Taking place each spring, Live Ideas will concentrate on a different theme, explored through conversation and artistic presentations over several days. The inaugural festival, taking place today, April 17th through Sunday, April 21st, 2013 at New York Live Arts is themed The Worlds of Oliver Sacks.
On last night's THE VOICE on NBC, Broadway vet Sasha Allen faced Amber Carrington in a spirited battle round as they sang a dueling duet of Pink's hit song 'Try.' Check out the performance below!
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, produced by The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Dodgers, opened last night April 11, 2013 at Broadway's Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Check out photos of the red carpet arrivals below!