Author Barbara Kacer's 2006 novel 'Back Then' (published by AuthorHouse) is an insightful and well-researched look at wartime America. As she begins a new marketing push, she intends to present readers with a narrative that will reflect on the hardships during World War II. As the young men went off to war, the women took over their jobs. They worked in defense plants and even began to drive streetcars.
The Classical Recording Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce the 2013 winners of its twelfth annual Classical Recording Foundation Awards. Four prizes will be presented at the Foundation's Annual Awards Concert and Benefit at 7:30pm on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall. The event will feature CRF Young Artist of the Year pianist Roman Rabinovich performing selections from his CD Ballets Russes (Orchid; March 2013), pianist Laura Leon performing works by CRF Composer of the Year Peter Schickele's album The Music of Peter Schickele, Samuel Sanders Collaborative Artists Award winners Hsin-Yun Huang and Sarah Rothenberg in selections from their recording Viola Viola (Bridge; November 2012); andClassical Recording Foundation Award winner, cellist Sophie Shao, performing selections from her upcoming double-CD set of J.S. Bach's Cello Suites. The proceeds from the 2013 Classical Recording Foundation Award Ceremony and Benefit will go toward the 2014 Awards.
La tercera edicion de los Premios del publico del teatro musical en España ha terminado su primera fase de votaciones con un record de participacion. Habeis sido 104880 los amigos de BroadwayWorld Spain que habeis seleccionado a vuestros favoritos de la temporada 2012- 2013.
Halleluja - Diese Darsteller schickt der Himmel! - Lange hat das Kreativteam rund um Regisseurin Carline Brouwer nach den richtigen Darstellern fur SISTER ACT in Oberhausen gesucht. Aus mehr als 1.000 Bewerbern wurden in den letzten Monaten die besten Akteure fur das turbulente Musicalkloster in der Oberhausener Neuen Mitte ausgewahlt. Bereits am kommenden Donnerstag beginnen die Proben fur die Stage Eigenproduktion SISTER ACT. Trotz der sehr kurzen Aufbauphase der Show in Oberhausen ist sich Executive Producer Simone Linhof sicher, dass sich der Vorhang fur SISTER ACT am 3. Dezember hebt: „Der Zeitplan fur SISTER ACT in Oberhausen ist zwar knapp bemessen, aber wir haben energetische Darsteller, großartige Musiker, ein geniales Kreativteam und eine eingespielte Crew im Theater. Die Zuschauer konnen sich auf eine fantastische SISTER ACT Produktion in Oberhausen freuen." Bis dahin wird gesungen, getanzt, geschauspielert und mit himmlischem Beistand die Buhne von einem Kreuzfahrtschiff in ein Kloster verwandelt.
Jermyn Street Theatre presents THE POTSDAM QUARTET by David Pinner, directed by Anthony Biggs with designer Cherry Truluck. The show runs today, 29 October - 23 November 2013 with Press Night set for 31 October 7.30pm.
The Lunchtime Concert at 1.10pm Friday 15 November will see the prize winners of this year's John Davis Music Awards. This popular concert will present the rising stars of the music world to the public, and see them rewarded with cash prizes for their proficiency.
Often referred to as 'the funniest woman in the world,' the iconic African-American standup comedienne Jackie 'Moms' Mabley broke racial and sexual boundaries and continues to inspire comedians to this day. In her directorial film debut, a modern-day comedy favorite pays homage to this pioneering talent when WHOOPI GOLDBERG PRESENTS MOMS MABLEY debuts MONDAY, NOV. 18 (9:00-10:15 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.
The Delaware Theatre has announced the inaugural performance of the Play A Part series of fundraisers: A.R. Gurney's LOVE LETTERS, starring Governor and Mrs. Jack Markell. This event, co-chaired by Tatiana and Gerret Copeland and Ellen and Michael Kullman, will raise funds to support the theatre's artistic, education and community outreach programming. PLAY A PART: LOVE LETTERS will be performed on November 16, 2013.
Romance, history and espionage collide in Yvonne Taylor's intriguing new novel, 'Norwegian Summers Are Short' (published by AuthorHouse).
Esta mañana hemos cambiado de escenario para acudir a la presentacion de 'A quien le importa', el musical de Jorge Berlanga. Puede parecer sorprendente, y probablemente los espectadores lo reciban como una novedad excitante, y es que el musical que rinde homenaje a las canciones Carlos Berlanga, vuelve renovado para instalarse en el Callao City Lights. Un cambio que pretende convertirlo en un musical de gran formato y que se representara una vez al mes para generar la expectacion suficiente que merece un espectaculo de estas caracteristicas.
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) announced today casting for William Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, directed by CST Artistic Director Barbara Gaines. Embraced by audiences as one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, The Merry Wives of Windsor is an energetic romp with the loveable rouge Sir John Falstaff, performed by Scott Jaeck, as he charms and conspires against the townspeople of Windsor, only to be outsmarted by Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, performed by Kelli Fox and Heidi Kettenring. Chicago Shakespeare's production will transport audiences to post-war England in the late 1940s with a soundtrack of spirited dance music. The Merry Wives of Windsor will run in CST's Courtyard Theater December 3, 2013 through January 19, 2014.
Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company, today announced details of the sixth annual Global Cabaret Festival. From today, October 24 to Sunday, October 27, the Young Centre for the Performing Arts once again becomes home to over 150 of Canada's leading performance artists staging over 15 original one-hour songbooks and cabarets.
Writer/producer, Jules Bass has announced the acquisition of the rights to Rebecca Riskin's book, "For The End Of Time" -as the basis for a musical play of the same name. For The End Of Time tells the story of creation of Olivier Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time," as well as Messiaen's ill-fated marriage to the violinist, Clare Delbos; and his love affair with his brilliant protege, the pianist, Yvonne Loriod.
Angelique Kidjo, the Benin born, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter has signed with 429 Records and is gearing up for an incredible 2014.
Lifelong performer and Tony Award nominee Maurice Hines (Broadway's Sophisticated Ladies and Eubie!) captivates audiences with stories, songs and smooth choreography for his return to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater with Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Under the direction of Tony Award nominee Jeff Calhoun (Broadway's Newsies and Grey Gardens), Hines, who started performing at five years old, brings the history of American tap to life and pays tribute to his brother Gregory and the singers who inspired him, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne. A co-production with Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff and Cleveland Play House, Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life runs November 15-December 29, 2013 in the Kreeger Theater.
Full casting is announced today for Lizzie Siddal, a new play about the woman who was 'Ophelia' in Millais' famous painting, which will open at the Arcola Theatre on Wednesday 20 November 2013 (press night Friday 22 November).
Rising Sun Performance Company (Akia, Founding Artistic Director) announced today that it will present Its 12th Season, a 21-day theatrical event at Hostelling International(891 Amsterdam Avenue at 103rd Street) October 31st thru November 27th 2013. Rising Sun is thrilled to have been invited to return to Hostelling to present their 12th Season.
Take the Space in association with Greenwich Theatre London present STELLA, a play about women, their men and astronomy written by Siobhan Nicholas. The production will run tonight, 10th October and Friday 11th October at 8pm at the The Marlowe Studio, The Friars, Canterbury.
The cult rock musical BARE will transfer to Greenwich Theatre for a limited run from tonight 9 to Saturday 27 October 2013 (press night Friday 11 October) following its sold-out European Premiere at the Union Theatre. Full listings below, tickets on sale now.
Continuing its 10th Anniversary Season, Bay Area Cabaret presents America's Romantic Piano Sensation, Jim Brickman in concert. Making his first San Francisco appearance in nearly ten years, Mr. Brickman will perform solo at 8pm, and with special guest Broadway tenor David Burnham at 5pm, Sunday, November 10, at the historic Venetian Room of the Fairmont San Francisco, 950 Mason Street. Tickets ($43-$48) are available at www.bayareacabaret.org or by phone at City Box Office(415) 392-4400.
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