Local Arts Organizations Join to Host Second Annual CULTURE COLLISION
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 1, 2010
For one night only and under one roof, local arts lovers are invited to attend a celebration to kick off the 2010-2011 cultural season. Culture Collision 2 will be held on Wednesday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the New Orleans Museum of Art, with an after-party in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden from 8 to 10 p.m.
Local Arts Organizations Join to Host Second Annual CULTURE COLLISION
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010
For one night only and under one roof, local arts lovers are invited to attend a celebration to kick off the 2010-2011 cultural season. Culture Collision 2 will be held on Wednesday, September 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the New Orleans Museum of Art, with an after-party in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden from 8 to 10 p.m.
Teatro Iati and World Players, Inc Presents THE SMELL OF POPCORN 9/8-19
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 10, 2010
Teatro IATI and World Players, Inc. are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of José Luis Ramos Escobar's The Smell of Popcorn, directed by Jorge B. Merced. The Smell of Popcorn will play 10 performances only at Teatro IATI (59-61 East 4th Street).
North Coast Repertory Theatre's SPELLING BEE Ends
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present The San Diego Premiere of a two-time Tony Award winning musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, directed by Rick Simas
Shakespeare in the Park Ends Run
by BWW News Desk - Aug 1, 2010
The Public Theater has announced additional casting for the 2010 Shakespeare in the Park summer season featuring THE WINTER'S TALE, directed by Michael Greif, and THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, directed by Daniel Sullivan, in repertory June 9-August 1.
PA Shakes' A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM Closes 7/11
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends SPELLING BEE Prior To Opening 7/3-8/1
by BWW
News Desk - Jul 3, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present The San Diego Premiere of a two-time Tony Award winning musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, directed by Rick Simas
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 25, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
North Coast Repertory Theatre Extends SPELLING BEE Prior To Opening 7/3-8/1
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 22, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre is proud to present The San Diego Premiere of a two-time Tony Award winning musical. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, directed by Rick Simas
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 23, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Heck, Borle, Kazan et al. Lead ANGELS IN AMERICA at Signature Theatre this Fall
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 22, 2010
Signature Theatre Company (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) is pleased to announce casting for the first New York revival of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning epic work, ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES. The production will be directed by Michael Greif. ANGELS IN AMERICA is the first production of Signature's 20th Anniversary season, celebrating the works of Tony Kushner.
PA Shakes Launches A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM 6/23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 9, 2010
Outrageous situations lead to hilarious complications in the legendary musical, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum opening on the Main Stage at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Friday, June 25. With previews June 23 and 24, Forum continues through July 11. Ticket prices range from $25 to $53.
Subscriptions To Signature Theatre Company's 2010-11 Kushner Season Sell Out
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 20, 2010
Subscriptions to the Signature Theatre Company (Founding Artistic Director James Houghton; Executive Director Erika Mallin) 2010-2011 season celebrating Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner sold out in less than 24 hours after going on sale to the public on Tuesday, May 18.
NOBA Presents its Star-Studded 40th Anniversary Gala Performance, 4/17
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 17, 2010
The New Orleans Ballet Association celebrates 40 years of Bringing Dance to Life in New Orleans with a superstar-studded Ruby Gala des Etoiles (40th Anniversary Gala of Stars), April 17 at 6:30pm at the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. Ten internationally renowned Principal and Etoiles ballet dancers from the most prestigious ballet companies in the world will perform at this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Photo Coverage: Remembering Dixie Carter (1939-2010)
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 13, 2010
Readily recognized for her long time tenure on TV's 'Designing Women' as Julia Sugarbaker and for her starring roles in seven other TV series, Dixie Carter passed away at the age of 70 on April 10, 2010. 'This has been a terrible blow to our family,' her husband Hal Holbrook told ET.
TEMPERAMENTALS' Urie and Marans Set For "New Directions for Gay Theatre" 4/11
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010
Michael Urie (Lortel nominee Outstanding Lead Actor) and Jon Marans (star and author of The Temperamentals- Lortel nominee Outstanding Play) will participate at the 'New Directions for Gay Theater' seminar at The Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater, 210 West 50th Street (at Broadway) on Sunday, April 11.
Signature Theatre to Conclude '10-'11 Season with Kushner's THE ILLUSION
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 1, 2010
Signature Theatre Company has announced the final production for their 20th Anniversary 2010-2011 Season, celebrating the work of Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Tony Kushner. Joining the previously announced first New York Revival of Parts 1 and 2 of ANGELS IN AMERICA: A GAY FANTASIA ON NATIONAL THEMES and the New York premiere of THE INTELLIGENT HOMOSEXUAL'S GUIDE TO CAPITALISM AND SOCIALISM WITH A KEY TO THE SCRIPTURES will be THE ILLUSION, Kushner's freely adapted version of Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique, directed by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer. The production will be presented in Spring, 2011 at the Peter Norton Space, (555 West 42nd Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues). Dates and casting will be announced at a later date.
Aquila Theatre Returns to New York for Two Performances March 30-31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010
AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) announced their only NY appearances this season: two performances only at NYU's Skirball Center (566 Laguardia Place). On Tuesday, March 30th, Aquila will present Henrik Ibsen's timely An Enemy of the People; on the following evening, Wednesday March 31st, they will present one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, As You Like It. Featured in both productions are Leandra Ashton, Lucy Black, Howard Crossley, Damian Davis, Lauren Davis, James Lavender, and Owen Young.
Aquila Theatre Returns to New York for Two Performances March 30-31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2010
AQUILA THEATRE (Peter Meineck, Artistic Director) announced their only NY appearances this season: two performances only at NYU's Skirball Center (566 Laguardia Place). On Tuesday, March 30th, Aquila will present Henrik Ibsen's timely An Enemy of the People; on the following evening, Wednesday March 31st, they will present one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies, As You Like It. Featured in both productions are Leandra Ashton, Lucy Black, Howard Crossley, Damian Davis, Lauren Davis, James Lavender, and Owen Young.