Dominion Entertainment Group is proud to announce that due to popular demand two additional performances of its hit holiday musical, BLACK NATIVITY: A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL EXPERIENCE, has been added to the schedule.
The Board of Directors of Ballet Hispanico, the nation's preeminent Latino dance institution, announced today that Eduardo Vilaro will assume the newly created position of Artistic Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ballet Hispanico, effective immediately.
The Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia announced today that Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD will have its New York premiere in a co-production between the two institutions, April 1 and 3, 2016. The engagement marks the first time opera will be performed on the Apollo Theater stage, and the first time Opera Philadelphia will play New York.
Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK), a leader in the motion picture exhibition industry, will open a new 14-screen theatre in Downey, California, on Friday, December 11, 2015. Cinemark Downey and XD will feature Cinemark's NextGen cinema design concept, Luxury Lounger recliners, favorite concession items, and Cinemark XD. The new Cinemark is an anchor at The Promenade at Downey, located at 8840 Apollo Way; this historic spot is the former home of Downey Studios and the Apollo Space Mission. The multiplex will offer guests large wall-to-wall screens, enhanced sound systems, and digital presentation in every auditorium. The new complex represents the 22nd theatre and 13th Cinemark XD: Extreme Digital Cinema auditorium located in Southern California.
The Apollo Theater and Opera Philadelphia announced today that Charlie Parker's YARDBIRD will have its New York premiere in a co-production between the two institutions, April 1 and 3, 2016. The engagement marks the first time opera will be performed on the Apollo Theater stage, and the first time Opera Philadelphia will play New York.
Tonight, December 9, at 8:00 p.m., Carnegie Hall presents two of gospel music's biggest stars-Donnie McClurkin and Kim Burrell-in a one-of-a-kind participatory concert in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage.
An all-new episode of THEATER TALK features interviews about and performances from two Off-Broadway productions - one of them celebrating the upcoming Christmas holiday.
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, and promotional writing during 2015.
Yolanda Wyns, Director of Music of the Harlem School has been named one of the top 2015 Musical America influencers of the Year.
Playhouse on Park is thrilled to present PASSING STRANGE, a Tony award-winning soulful rock musical running from tonight, December 2nd-December 20th.
On Monday, November 30, playwright, novelist and songwriter Suzan-Lori Parks was awarded the 22nd annual Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prizeat The Public Theater in New York City.
Broadway In Chicago and Emerald City Theatre are pleased to announce that MAGIC TREE HOUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS based on the best-selling book series by Mary Pope Osborne will play the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place March 19 through April 10, 2016. MAGIC TREE HOUSE is directed by Samuel Roberson with book and lyrics by Will Osborne and Murray Horwitz and music and additional lyrics by Allen Toussaint.
When we started Showstopper! in 2007, I was very clear about one thing - I wanted it to look and feel like a real musical. I wanted people to fall in love and dance about in top hats. I had no interest in 'an improv show with songs in it.' (There were plenty of those around and some very good ones too.) I wanted a show that would one day sit in the West End. You know… a musical.
Liverpool's St George's Hall has announced its most dynamic Concert Room programme in recent years, top artists on the UK and international touring circuit are booked in to the magnificent Concert Room - the eclectic programme covers a wide variety of music genres, comedy, cabaret and the spoken word.
Spears' comedy career began at the age of 14 when he started making stand-up appearances at clubs in his hometown of New York City. His big break came in 1987 with his appearance on Russell Simmons' “Def Comedy Jam” on HBO and “Showtime at the Apollo.”
David Ian Productions and the Ambassador Theatre Group have announced that Duncan James will star as 'Tick' in the international smash hit musical PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from Mon 2 - Sat 7 May 2016.
Million Dollar Quartet runs through January 17, 2016. The Tony Award-winning rock 'n' roll musical has been breaking box office records at the Apollo Theater, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave. where it will be running for eight more weeks only.
New York based company Ballet Hispanico performed this November 20-21, 2015, at the historic Apollo Theatre, presenting the world premiere of "If walls could speak," by Brazilian native and acclaimed choreographer Fernando Melo. Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro proudly presented Melo in his New York debut through a collaborative effort to co-commission the work in conjunction with the Apollo Theater and support by Univision Communications Inc.
Pride Films and Plays is delighted to announce the winner of our 2015 Great Gay Screenplay contest is Somebody to Love by Jay Cipriani. The victor was selected Sunday, November 15 at the conclusion of PFP?s Gay Film Week in the Hoover-Leppen Theatre of Center on Halsted. The weekend included enhanced staged readings of the top five scripts, including A Place in the Woods by Erik Gernand, Finndale by Lloyd Ohls, Drowning City by Chuck Griffith, and The Gay Shoe Clerks by Brad Cryan. The week also commenced on Monday, November 9 with Queer Bits Fall Film Festival II at the Public House Theatre. The festival included two programs comprised of 11 short films all having their Chicago premieres and included a talkback with Chicago filmmaker Dan Pal, whose short Another Party with Scotty was featured in the festival.
World Music Institute dedicates two nights at BAMcafe to its new initiative 'Global/Local', giving greater exposure to local 'world' artists, with Awesome Tapes from Africa (DJ Set) today, November 20, 2015, 9:00 p.m. and Gato Loco on Saturday, November 21, 2015, 9:00 p.m.
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