Ragtime, the Musical, is an epic tale of a young America played out in song and dance. It paints a nostalgic and powerful portrait of life at the turn of the twentieth century. The musical melds three distinct stories that poignantly illustrate history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and love and hate.
Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman, with German pianist Andreas Kern, will perform in Toronto on Saturday, October 17th. Recovering from heart surgery in June, the 32-year old style icon and classical music star is proving she's as fierce as ever. On the cusp of a brand new record release, the singer is kicking off a series of North American concerts in support of AMREF - the African Medical & Research Foundation - a cause close to her heart. An Evening with Measha Brueggergosman is at 5 PM on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 inside Toronto's historic St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (at King and Simcoe), followed by a private reception for 100 guests. This will be Brueggergosman's sole Toronto performance of 2009.
Hugh Jackman, star of Broadway's A STEADY RAIN with Daniel Craig, currently in previews, took time out of his demanding rehearsal and performance schedule to participate in Climate Week, which began in New York yesterday. After speaking at a U.N. press conference on the importance of climate control, Jackman sat down with New York Magazine to talk going green and, yes, the man we cannot get enough of these days, Neil Patrick Harris.
Producers Angelo Fraboni and Daryl Roth have announced that the New York premiere of Vigil, written by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna, will begin performances Sunday, September 20, at 3pm at the DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 Street, east of Union Square. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm.
The third concert in this year's The Blue Ribbon presents Global Pop at the Music Center series, featuring Hugues Aufray, originally scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8pm will be postponed, with a new concert date to be announced shortly. Ticket holders can obtain a refund at the original point of purchase.
In the second year of the concert series, The Blue Ribbon Presents Global Pop at the Music Center continues to celebrate the performances of popular artists from around the globe. Presented at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, Global Pop at the Music Center features some of the most celebrated international pop music stars performing today. The third, and final, concert scheduled in this year?s series is modern day French troubadour, Hugues Aufray, for one night only, Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
The third concert in this year's The Blue Ribbon presents Global Pop at the Music Center series, featuring Hugues Aufray, originally scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8pm will be postponed, with a new concert date to be announced shortly. Ticket holders can obtain a refund at the original point of purchase.
Producers Angelo Fraboni and Daryl Roth have announced that the New York premiere of Vigil, written by Morris Panych and directed by Stephen DiMenna, will begin performances Sunday, September 20, at 3pm at the DR2 Theatre, 103 East 15 Street, east of Union Square. The opening is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 7pm.
With films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) kicks off its 13th annual event August 4th-9th, 2009. This year 235 feature length, documentary and short films - from 57 countries - will be screened over a six-day period In locations throughout the state, all vying for top awards. Out of over 7,000 film festivals worldwide, RIIFF is one of only 63 Academy Award qualifying Festivals. This year's films have been selected from a record entry base of over 3,000 submissions.
With films and filmmakers arriving from across the globe, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) kicks off its 13th annual event August 4th-9th, 2009. This year 235 feature length, documentary and short films - from 57 countries - will be screened over a six-day period In locations throughout the state, all vying for top awards. Out of over 7,000 film festivals worldwide, RIIFF is one of only 63 Academy Award qualifying Festivals. This year's films have been selected from a record entry base of over 3,000 submissions.
In the second year of the concert series, The Blue Ribbon Presents Global Pop at the Music Center continues to celebrate the performances of popular artists from around the globe. Presented at the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall, Global Pop at the Music Center features some of the most celebrated international pop music stars performing today. The third, and final, concert scheduled in this year?s series is modern day French troubadour, Hugues Aufray, for one night only, Friday, August 21, 2009 at 8:00 p.m.
MCC Theater (Robert LuPone, Bernard Telsey, Artistic Directors; William Cantler, Associate Artistic Director; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced casting for two productions of its 2009-10 season.
Last seen on B'way in a featured role in 'Legally Blonde', the girl with the memorable name is a veteran of several hit shows.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.
Brava! for Women in the Arts presents the World Premiere production of Over the Mountain written by local playwright Brian Thorstenson. Over the Mountain has a full Bay Area artists design staff including original music composition and music performed by Meklit Hadero, lighting design by Derek Duarte, set by Jerold Enos with Brava's Raelle Myrick-Hodges directing. Set in a fictitious town, the narrative begins when a female poet is detained by her local government for inappropriate creative propaganda.
An Ethiopian American?s debut novel lends a singular perspective and a visceral poignancy to the issues of immigration in contemporary America. Dinaw Mengestu?s The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears is the fourth world-premiere adaption in Book-It?s 2008-09 season and takes the stage April 14 ? May 9 at the Center House
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, widely considered the most influential artist working in American musical theater over the past half-century, will visit Indiana University in April at the invitation of IU's Department of Theatre and Drama.
Brava! for Women in the Arts presents the World Premiere production of Over the Mountain written by local playwright Brian Thorstenson. Over the Mountain has a full Bay Area artists design staff including original music composition and music performed by Meklit Hadero, lighting design by Derek Duarte, set by Jerold Enos with Brava's Raelle Myrick-Hodges directing. Set in a fictitious town, the narrative begins when a female poet is detained by her local government for inappropriate creative propaganda.
Kerry Butler's long awaited debut solo album 'Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust' now on sale.
Golden-voiced Kerry Butler - star of Broadway's XANADU has finished recording her debut solo album entitled 'Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust' which will be released on PS Classics on May 13th. On May 15th, Kerry will be giving a special performance and signing CDs at Barnes & Noble at 66th & Broadway. In the meantime, BroadwayWorld presents this promotional video.
This week's new presentation, Seth chats with Kerry Butler, currently starring in 'Xanadu.'
CONTEST CLOSED! Enter to win a Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), Signed CD and a signed Poster compliments of Columbia Records.
It's Showtime! Show Your Support, the first annual Worldwide Orphans Foundation benefit, will honor Christine Ebersole on October 24th
Sharbari Ahmed's Raisins Not Virgins will run through October 15th at the WorkShop Theater
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