Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning conductor Fabio Luisi continues to dominate the international stage in 2014-15. In his third season as General Music Director of the Zurich Opera, where the programming reflects ever more clearly his unique artistic vision, the preeminent Italian conductor leads new productions of Martinu's seldom-staged Juliette and Bellini's bel canto masterpiece I Capuleti e i Montecchi; revivals of Norma, Ariadne auf Naxos, and Die Frau ohne Schatten; and a trio of Viennese-themed programs with the Philharmonia Zurich. Embarking on his fourth season as Principal Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera, he looks forward to premiering important new stagings of Cavalleria rusticana, I Pagliacci, and The Merry Widow, as well as directing a star-studded revival of Macbeth.
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has become a staple of childhood, whether a child's first encounter is through the book or the two film incarnations. British journalist Lucy Mangan, with her new book, Inside Charlie's Chocolate Factory: The Complete Story of Willy Wonka, the Golden Ticket, and Roald Dahl's Most Famous Creation (Penguin, $19.99, paperback), takes readers inside the creation of the novel, the author's personal triumphs and tragedies along the way, its adaptation into film and the reactions of the public.
West End star and multi-platinum selling artist Marti Pellow reprises his role of Narrator in Blood Brothers exclusively for Glasgow audiences, starring alongside Maureen Nolan as Mrs Johnstone, November 3-15. Performances are: Mon - Sat eves 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm.
Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Natalia Zukerman returns with her sixth studio album Come Thief, Come Fire, out September 16th on Talisman Records. The follow up to 2011's Gas Station Roses, which No Depression called 'a rare treat,' Zukerman's latest offering expands on her craft, while seeing her explore new sonic territories, and all the while delivering her most immediate, heartfelt and compelling release to date.
WaterTower Theatre's has announced its calendar of events, this month through December 2014. All performances held at The Addison Theatre Centre unless otherwise noted. Scroll down for details!
Gloucester Stage Company concludes its 35th season with Pulitzer Prize-winning drama FENCES, the sixth in August Wilson's ten-play chronicle of 20th century American history from the perspective of African-Americans. In Director Eric C. Engel's production that strives to illustrate the universal nature of one man's story, we can identify with the protagonist's anger and struggle for control in a rapidly-changing world. Daver Morrison and Jacqui Parker bat leadoff in a lineup of strong performances.
The Ephrata Performing Arts Center will present the Arthur Miller classic play Death of a Salesman at EPAC's Sharadin Bigler Theater September 4 -20. The story revolves around the final days of aging salesman Willy Loman, played by John Kleimo, and his reflections on his frustrating pursuit of the elusive American Dream.
EgoPo announces their 2014-15 American Giants Festival devoted to three of America's theatrical giants and their examination of the American dream. EgoPo's season includes Arthur Miller's iconic Death of a Salesman, Tennessee William's fantastical Stairs to the Roof, and Eugene O'Neill's expressionistic The Hairy Ape.
Award-winning Pipeline Theatre Company announces a 2nd extension of its wildly popular and critically acclaimed production of CLOWN BAR by Adam Szymkowicz, with music & additional lyrics by Adam Overett. It is directed by Andrew Neisler. Performances will now run through September 27 at The Box.
Leslie Odom Jr. took a risk to progress his career with a solo album. He turned to Kickstarter and received copious donations from his loyal fans. Funded with almost $11,000 more than his original goal, Leslie Odom Jr., who had caught our attention on SMASH, entered the studio. Now, fans and newcomers alike can revel in the glory of his decadently jazzy debut solo album, and after just one listen, I'm sure that you'll be hooked.
The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) is pleased to announce details for its 2014-15 Studio Series of opera, musical theatre, drama and dance productions.
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall will celebrate the life and legacy of 'The King of Rock n' Roll' Elvis Presley with live entertainment, food specials, contests, movies, music and gaming promotions this weekend, August 15-17.
Deportes Telemundo presents Manchester City's first match of the 2014-2015 season this Sunday, August 17 at 10:55AM/9:55C/7:55P, when the English Premier League champ visits Newcastle at St. James Park. Andrés Cantor will narrate every instant of this compelling game, with commentary and analysis by Sammy Sadovnik and Manuel Sol. Audiences can also follow the action with the recently upgraded “Deportes Telemundo en VIVO EXTRA” app, live stream the match on desktop at deportestelemundo.com and follow the game cast on Twitter at @telemundosports.
The Orchestre symphonique de Montreal has announced details of the 2014 edition of its popular three-day Festival, 'La Viree Classique' (OSM Classical Spree), which takes place today, August 14 to 16, 2014.
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ It's a scene etched in the minds of movie-goers: a captive killer whale vaults over a jetty to the open ocean, free at last to join his family in the wild.
Aaron Sidwell and Louise English are joining Suzanne Shaw and Paul Nicholas to star in the world premiere of BLOCKBUSTER The Musical, which features the chart- busting hits of the legendary song-writing team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who dominated the pop world in the 1970s and 1980s.
The next Broadway Ballyhoo Concert Event takes place tonight, August 12 at 9:30 PM and it features (as usual) a sensational array of diverse talents from across the musical theater landscape. Tony Nominees, TV Stars, Opera-Trained Singers, Up-anding coming stars -- the Ballyhoo has something for everyone.
Coming up this week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz and beyond. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.54Below.com or call (646) 476-3551.
Redtwist presents the Chicago premiere of The Size of the World, by Charles Evered, today, August 9-September 1. Shows are Saturdays at 3pm, Sundays and Mondays at 7:30pm.
