Jacob's Pillow Announces 2018-19 Season Of Pillow Lab Artist Residences
by Julie Musbach - Aug 29, 2018
Jacob's Pillow announces the second season of residencies offered through the Pillow Lab, a year-round incubator of new work that encompasses a robust series of customized artist residencies. Built from the Jacob's Pillow mission as an integral component of Vision '22-the organization's five-year strategic plan which drives the Pillow's transition into a year-round institution-the Pillow Lab strengthens the artistic core of Jacob's Pillow by increasing resources that nurture the process of choreography and proactively investing in the development of new work.
Long Beach Legends Lowrider Band, Grammy Nominee Janiva Magness, Highlight New Blues Festival V
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 21, 2018
On Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, the New Blues Festival V returns to El Dorado Regional Park for its fifth big consecutive year, featuring two full days of the best in Blues, R&B and Soul music from some of today's biggest acts.7550 E. Spring St., Long Beach. Gates open 9am and music starts at 10am both days. Tickets: $45. (General Admission/Single Day Pass); $75. (Weekend Pass (Saturday/Sunday); Gold Ticket/Single Day Pass, $75; Gold Ticket, Weekend Pass (Saturday/Sunday), $150.; VIP Single Day Pass, $140. VIP/Weekend Pass (Saturday/Sunday), $250. Children 12 and under free with paid adult. Info: (707) 572-5837 orhttp://www.newbluesfestival.com. Direct link for purchasing tickets:http://www.newbluesfestival.com/tickets/.
Green Space's 2018-2019 Season Kicks Off Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2018
Green Space has announced a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this September. Take Root will present an evening of work by Nicole Colbert Dance/Theatre & Logos Dance Collective on September 21st and 22nd, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on September 23rd.
John Stahl And Cathy Tyson Join Charles Lawson In The World Premiere UK Tour Of REBUS: LONG SHADOWS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2018
Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce John Stahl (Big Ger Cafferty) and Cathy Tyson (Siobhan Clarke) will join Charles Lawson (John Rebus) in Rebus: Long Shadows, a brand new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage by author of the original novels, Ian Rankin and playwright Rona Munro. Further casting to be announced shortly.
Interrobang Theatre Project Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jul 2, 2018
Interrobang Theatre Project is pleased to announce its ninth season, featuring three knockout dramas presented at its new resident home, Rivendell Theatre, 5779 N. Ridge Ave. in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood. This season, Interrobang explores "identity/crisis," with three plays featuring characters on the edge of something new, battling old demons and making room for fresh starts.
Wedding Fever Continues This Autumn With Choreographer Didy Veldman's THE KNOT
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2018
After world premiere performances of Didy Veldman's The Knot in Ipswich and Guildford in February, and Meghan marrying Harry in May, wedding fever continues this autumn with an 11-venue tour of Veldman's dance theatre take on matrimony. In The Knot, by Dutch-born choreographer and director Veldman, a cast of seven exceptional dancers play the roles of the bride, groom, best man and bridesmaids, and audience members become the wedding guests as the evening and celebrations unfold.
Photo Flash: DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER Comes to Stage West
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2018
Bernard has it all - a wonderful old country house, a lovely, devoted wife, a loyal best friend, and a gorgeous mistress. But this enviable life is about to get turned completely upside-down, in Robin Hawdon's adaptation of Marc Camoletti's madcap farce, Don't Dress for Dinner, beginning a 5-week run at Stage West beginning Thursday, July 12.
World Premiere Of CLUB TROPICANA THE MUSICAL to Tour the UK
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2018
Take a fun-packed trip back in time to the electric 80's with the world premiere of Club Tropicana The Musical, a summer adventure of love in the sun, with a soundtrack of smash-hit pop classics - it really is the feel-good musical of the year!
Who Will Win at the 2018 Tony Awards? We Compare Year By Year!
by BWW Special - Jun 10, 2018
The 72nd Annual Tony Awards are this Sunday June 10th at 8/9c hosted by Josh Groban and Sara Bareilles. It's the biggest award show of the Broadway season and it closes out a long awards season for Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays. We can't help but wonder what chances this year's Best Musical and Best Play nominees have of taking home the ultimate prize...
A Noise Within Adds Dates for NOISES OFF
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2018
A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, is bringing back its smash hit production of MICHAEL FRAYN's hilarious NOISES OFF from now until Saturday, May 26, 2018, reviving a critical and audience favorite for all to enjoy. Two performances on Saturday, May 26 were just added due to popular demand.
VIDEO: U2 Releases New Music Video For LOVE IS BIGGER THAN ANYTHING IN IT'S WAY
by Macon Prickett - Apr 27, 2018
U2 have released 14 studio albums and are one of the world's best-selling music artists in history, having sold more than 170 million records worldwide. They have won 22 Grammy Awards, more than any other band, and in 2005, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility. Rolling Stone ranked U2 at number 22 on its list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time'. Throughout their career, as a band and as individuals, they have campaigned for human rights and social justice causes, including Amnesty International, Jubilee 2000, the ONE/DATA campaigns, Product Red, War Child, and Music Rising.
Manfred Honeck to Conduct NY Phil; Nikolaj Znaider to Make Conducting Debut
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018
Manfred Honeck will return to the New York Philharmonic to conduct Sibelius's Violin Concerto, with Nikolaj Znaider as soloist; Mr. Honeck's own arrangement of Dvorák's Rusalka Fantasy, orchestrated by Tomáš Ille; and selections from Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty, Thursday, May 3, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 4 at 11:00 a.m.; Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. The following week, Nikolaj Znaider will make his New York Philharmonic conducting debut leading Elgar's Cello Concerto, with Jian Wang in his subscription debut, and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 1, Winter Dreams, Thursday, May 10, 2018, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, May 12 at 8:00 p.m.
NOISES OFF Starts April 21 at A Noise Within
by Julie Musbach - Mar 20, 2018
A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, is bringing back its smash hit production of MICHAEL FRAYN's hilarious NOISES OFF from Saturday, April 21 to Sunday, May 20, 2018, reviving a critical and audience favorite for all to enjoy. Featuring most of the original A Noise Within cast, Noises Off, directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, pays tribute to the art of theatre-making itself as chaos reigns onstage and off.
Jonny Woo And Alexis Gregory To Star In SEX/CRIME
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2018
Sex/Crime, written for The Glory, a Queer and alternative East End nightlife spot and performance mecca, and funded by Arts Council England, is a challenging new play that explores sex, violence, language, fear and queerness.
JERRY SPRINGER - THE OPERA Extends Through April 1, Matt McGrath Takes Over Lead Role
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2018
Due to demand, The New Group has announced a three-week extension for Jerry Springer - The Opera, with Matt McGrath appearing as Jerry Springer beginning March 13. Terrence Mann, currently appearing in the role of Jerry Springer, plays his final performance March 11 due to an existing commitment beyond that date.
NOISES OFF, Michael Frayn's Outrageous Comedy Opens 2/16 at City Theatre Austin
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2018
If comedies are your favorite choice of theatre entertainment, then look no further! City Theatre Austin is excited to continue its 2018 season with Michael Frayn's madcap stage show Noises Off, hailed by critics as the funniest farce ever written. Directed by guest director Kevin J. Smith, the production runs February 16 thru March 11.
Green Space presents TAKE ROOT with Julian Barnett
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 19, 2018
Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of new/emerging artists for its signature programs this January. Take Root will present an evening of work by Julian Barnett on January 19th and 20th, and Fertile Ground showcases the creative output of multiple dance artists.
Lantern Theater Company Presents COPENHAGEN By Michael Frayn
by Stephi Wild - Dec 28, 2017
Lantern Theater Company continues its 24th season with Michael Frayn's award-winning play Copenhagen. Considered the greatest play ever written about science and winner of two Tony Awards including Best Play, Frayn's riveting drama puts us in the heart of the greatest moral dilemma of the 20th century. Kittson O'Neill will make her Lantern directorial debut, working with cast members Charles McMahon, Sally Mercer, and Paul L. Nolan. Theater critics and members of the press are invited to attend opening night on Wednesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. A full schedule is included in the fact sheet below.
Flamenco Powerhouse Leilah Broukhim Brings LA Debut of DEJANDO HUELLAS (TRACES) to The Soraya
by Julie Musbach - Dec 20, 2017
After her wildly popular 2015 debut, flamenco dance dynamo Leilah Broukhim returns to The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (formerly Valley Performing Arts Center) with Dejando Huellas (Traces), a personal story about her own Jewish and Persian heritage. Broukhim's furious flamenco footwork exalts the Spanish art form, while her emotional expression tells the tale of a woman searching for meaning and identity. Dejando Huellas makes its LA debut after performances in Paris, New York, Madrid, and Copenhagen.