HeadCount, a non-partisan organization that works with entertainers to promote participation in democracy, is planning a remarkable summer mobilization to encourage voter registration and turnout across the United States.
Trey Anastasio returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall for a solo performance on Friday, December 7, 2018. Over the past three decades, composer/guitarist/vocalist Trey Anastasio has forged a multi-faceted career, winning acclaim in rock, classical, and theatrical circles. He is a founding member of Phish, one of today's most successful and innovative rock bands. Known for uncompromising musicianship and spectacular live performances, Phish released their 15th studio album, Big Boat, in October 2016 and finished the year with another sold-out four-night run at Madison Square Garden. Anastasio also tours regularly with the Trey Anastasio Band, which also released a new studio album, Paper Wheels, in October 2015.
The Keegan Theatre is proud to announce its 2018-2019 season, a ten-show lineup that includes three musicals, two regional premieres, two DC-area premieres, and two Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA productions for families. "Heading into our 22nd season, Keegan is as vibrant and busy as we've ever been," says Producing Artistic Director Mark A. Rhea. "We are more passionate than ever about engaging with our community as far as the stories we tell and the programming we offer - through our main stage season, our Boiler Room series, and our ever-growing educational branch, Keegan PLAY-RAH-KA."
Oakland University's School of Music, Theatre and Dance will present Hands on a Hardbody, an all-American musical, from March 28 through April 7 in the Varner Studio Theatre in Varner Hall.
The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia (COP) continues our Improvisionaries season presenting trailblazing composer and electric violist, Martha Mooke. COP's fifth series program at the Kimmel Center, Mozart, Mooke, and Faure, will feature Mozart's brilliant Symphony No. 38 "Prague." This iconic work received its first performance in Prague during one of Mozart's most successful tours to the city. The "Prague" symphony will share the program with a new commission by Martha Mooke. Mooke's unique style crosses the classical, jazz, and rock genres with a compelling and singular musical voice. In addition to concert appearances worldwide, Mooke's work has been featured in recordings that often defy categorization, including David Bowie's Heathen CD.
Grace Potter & Higher Ground announced that the Grand Point North music festival will return to Waterfront Park in Burlington, VT on Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th, 2018. A limited number of Early Bird two-day passes and VIP tickets go on sale this Thursday, March 8th at 11:00AM.
McCarter Theatre Center's Board of Trustees today announced the appointment of Michael S. Rosenberg as Managing Director. A nationally respected arts leader, Rosenberg will work together with McCarter's Artistic Director/Resident Playwright Emily Mann and Special Programming Director William W. Lockwood in leading Princeton's Tony Award winning arts institution. Rosenberg, currently the Managing Director at La Jolla Playhouse in California, will assume his new role of Managing Director at McCarter Theatre Center this spring.
The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that tickets for Toots & The Maytals will go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m. Toots Hibbert is one of the great voices of Jamaica and The Maytals built their reputation with energetic straight-from-church style of singing and their "spiritual" ska beat. Toots & The Maytals will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Strauss Square in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
Excitement is brewing as 14 artists play one of The Grand's three venues in Wimington. With the potential to bring over 15,000 patrons to downtown Wilmington, this month is sure to restaurants and patrons happy. The old saying goes, there's something for everyone this month at The Grand!
To honor their 20th anniversary, Umphrey's McGee will hit New York City for a three-night run at the Beacon Theatre from January 19th through 21st, 2018. For the second night of the run, on January 20th, vinyl impresario and longtime friend of the band, Wyllys, will play an official Umphrey's McGee after-party at The Cutting Room.
Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio Band, Aaron Neville and Hurray For The Riff Raff will join forces and perform at A Concert for Island Relief, which will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Proceeds from the event will benefit hurricane relief efforts in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio Band, Aaron Neville and Hurray For The Riff Raff will join forces and perform at A Concert for Island Relief, which will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Proceeds from the event will benefit hurricane relief efforts in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
BodyStories: Teresa Fellion Dance presents rose walk green ice at Danspace Project, 131 E. 10th Street, NYC from December 7-9, 2017 at 8pm. Tickets are $22 in advance ($25 at the door) and are available at www.danspaceproject.org/calendar/bodystories-teresa-fellion-dance, or by calling TheaterMania/OvationTix at (866) 811-4111.
Trey Anastasio has announced solo acoustic tour dates for February 2018. The current itinerary is below, with more dates to be announced. Tickets will be available through a real time pre-sale beginning tomorrow, November 28 at 12pm ET and ending Thursday, November 30 at 5pm ET. General on-sale will begin this Friday, December 1 at 10am ET.
The Dramatists Guild of America will present Paula Vogel the 2016 Hull-Warriner Award for her play Indecent and David Yazbek the 2017 Frederick Loewe Award for Dramatic Composition for his score to The Band's Visit, next Monday, October 23, 2017. The event will be held at Kava Caf in midtown Manhattan.
The band consisting of brothers Patrick (lead guitar and vocals), Thomas (bass and backing vocals) with accomplished percussionist and rock drummer Adam Forman, deliver a rock jam band style with traditional lyrics and song writing.