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KBT Productions Presents VASLAV, Now Through Aug 9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2014


Hot off its premiere at the National Arts Festival, KBT Productions presents VASLAV at the Kalk Bay Theatre from 17 July to 9 August.

KBT Productions Presents VASLAV at National Arts Festival, Now thru 12 July
by BWW News Desk - Jul 3, 2014


KBT Productions presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Vaslav at Library Hall at the National Arts Festival from today, 3 to 12 July.

New York Philharmonic to Present 11th Season of SUMMERTIME CLASSICS, Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 2, 2014


The New York Philharmonic will present its 11th season of Summertime Classics, July 2-6, 2014, featuring five themed concerts with Bramwell Tovey, who has been the host and conductor of the series since its founding in 2004. On the first program, July 2-3, 2014, titled 'Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Friends,' the New York Philharmonic will perform Shostakovich's Festive Overture; Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1, with pianist Joyce Yang as soloist; Musorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain; Rachmaninoff's arrangement of his own Vocalise; and Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, and Marche slave. The second program, July 4-6, 2014, titled 'Star-Spangled Celebration,' will feature the New York Philharmonic and United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps - 'The Commandant's Own,' which is celebrating its 80th-anniversary year - in a program that includes Copland's Clarinet Concerto, with Associate Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio as soloist, and Fanfare for the Common Man; Gershwin's 'Strike Up the Band' from Strike Up the Band; Sousa marches; and more. In these performances Major Brian Dix, director and commanding officer of 'The Commandant's Own,' will share conducting duties with Bramwell Tovey.

KBT Productions Presents VASLAV, July 17 to Aug 9
by Courtnie Mele - Jun 29, 2014


Hot off its premiere at the National Arts Festival, KBT Productions presents Vaslav at Kalk Bay Theatre from 17 July to 9 August

KBT Productions to Present VASLAV at National Arts Festival, 3-12 July
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 9, 2014


KBT Productions presents the eagerly awaited world premiere of Vaslav at Library Hall at the National Arts Festival from 3 to 12 July.

New York Philharmonic to Present 11th Season of SUMMERTIME CLASSICS, 7/2-6
by Diana Heisroth - Mar 12, 2014


The New York Philharmonic will present its 11th season of Summertime Classics, July 2-6, 2014, featuring five themed concerts with Bramwell Tovey, who has been the host and conductor of the series since its founding in 2004. On the first program, July 2-3, 2014, titled "Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and Friends," the New York Philharmonic will perform Shostakovich's Festive Overture; Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 1, with pianist Joyce Yang as soloist; Musorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain; Rachmaninoff's arrangement of his own Vocalise; and Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers from The Nutcracker, and Marche slave. The second program, July 4-6, 2014, titled "Star-Spangled Celebration," will feature the New York Philharmonic and United States Marine Drum & Bugle Corps - "The Commandant's Own," which is celebrating its 80th-anniversary year - in a program that includes Copland's Clarinet Concerto, with Associate Principal Clarinet Mark Nuccio as soloist, and Fanfare for the Common Man; Gershwin's "Strike Up the Band" from Strike Up the Band; Sousa marches; and more. In these performances Major Brian Dix, director and commanding officer of "The Commandant's Own," will share conducting duties with Bramwell Tovey.

THIRTEEN's American Masters Launches 28th Season with SALINGER
by TV News Desk - Jan 21, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger, premiering nationally tonight, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Launch 28th Season w/ SALINGER
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 17, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger, premiering nationally Tuesday, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS

THIRTEEN's American Masters to Air 15 Additional Minutes of SALINGER Documentary Not Seen in Theaters, 1/21
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger with 15 minutes of new material not seen in theaters.

American Masters Launches 200th Episode Featuring Exclusive Director's Cut of J.D. Salinger, 1/21
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 6, 2014


THIRTEEN's American Masters launches its 28th season with the series' 200th episode: the exclusive director's cut of Shane Salerno's documentary, Salinger,premiering nationally Tuesday, January 21, 9-11:30 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) with 15 minutes of new material not seen in theaters. Check out a sneak peek below!

Lincoln Center Festival and Park Avenue Armory to Present Weinberg's THE PASSENGER, July 2014
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2013


Nigel Redden, director of the Lincoln Center Festival, and Rebecca Robertson, President and Executive Producer, Park Avenue Armory, today announced that the two organizations will co-present The Passenger, Mieczyslaw Weinberg's uncompromising 1968 opera about the Holocaust, performed by Houston Grand Opera and directed by David Pountney, in its New York premiere performances July 10, 12 and 13 at Lincoln Center Festival 2014. Pountney's production will have its U.S. premiere on January 18, 2014 at Houston Grand Opera.

2013 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival Kicks Off in Central Park
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2013


City Parks Foundation announces the 21st edition of the beloved late summer jazz favorite, the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival. In the world of modern music, few figures loom as large or cast as long a shadow as saxophonist Charlie Parker, best known as 'Bird' (short for 'Yardbird') to generations of musicians. He was born in 1920, and almost sixty years since his death in 1955, he is universally celebrated for single-handedly inventing bebop and bringing jazz into the modern era.

Weidman Participates in NYPL's ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM
by Pat Cerasaro - Aug 15, 2013


Theatrical notable and multi-Emmy Award-winning writer John Weidman has submitted the newest entry for the unique ongoing interactive songwriting challenge ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM, sponsored by the New York Public Library.

Teachers Bring Linda Hubalek's Pioneer Books to Classrooms
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 15, 2013


Engaging students and keeping them interested in reading and studying history can be a challenge. Teachers are using Linda Hubalek's historical fiction book series about Kansas pioneers to carry students back in time for a great history lesson.

Berkeley Playhouse Wraps Fifth Season with THE WIZ, Now thru 8/25
by TV News Desk - Jul 13, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays today, July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley.

Berkeley Playhouse to Wrap Fifth Season with THE WIZ, 7/13-8/25
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 6, 2013


Berkeley Playhouse closes its fifth season with the Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ. Kimberly Dooley(Lucky Duck, Seussical, The Musical, Once On This Island) directs and choreographs this soulful re-imagining of L. Frank Baum's family classicThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz, featuring a cast of 46. THE WIZ plays July 13 through August 25 (Press opening: July 13) at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley. For tickets ($17-60) and more information, the public may visit berkeleyplayhouse.org or call 510-845-8542x351.

The Des Moines Community Playhouse Adds SEUSSICAL Performance, 5/18
by Kelsey Denette - May 16, 2013


The Des Moines Community Playhouse has added a performance of 'Seussical TYA' at 4:00 PM, Saturday, May 18. Tickets for this and the originally scheduled performances through May 19 can be purchased at dmplayhouse.com, at the Playhouse box office, and by phone at 515-277-6261.

Photo Coverage: Robert Simonson, Danny Burstein and More at PERFORMANCE OF THE CENTURY Actors' Equity Association Book Signing
by Walter McBride - Dec 15, 2012


PERFORMANCE OF THE CENTURY's book signing took place last night, December 14th at the Drama Book Shop. Actors' Equity president Nick Wyman and author Robert Simonson, as well as special guests gathered to recall Equity's first 100 years and celebrate the new book, PERFORMANCE OF THE CENTURY: 100 YEARS OF ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION AND THE RISE OF PROFESSIONAL AMERICAN THEATER. Actors Lee Roy Reams and Danny Burstein, and Justin 'Squigs' Robertson, who designed the book's cover, attended.

THE MAGIC FACTORY Plays Gorilla Tango Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2012


Fowler and Company invites you to an evening of men, music, and magic with THE MAGIC FACTORY. It's a slice of Las Vegas in Bucktown, complete with lights, illusions, and dancing studs! Featuring classics of magic and dangerous feats, Wesley Fowler will challenge the laws of physics and what is believed impossible in THE MAGIC FACTORY tonight, December 1st at 7PM for one night only.

THE MAGIC FACTORY Plays Gorilla Tango Theatre, 12/1
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2012


Fowler and Company invites you to an evening of men, music, and magic with THE MAGIC FACTORY. It's a slice of Las Vegas in Bucktown, complete with lights, illusions, and dancing studs! Featuring classics of magic and dangerous feats, Wesley Fowler will challenge the laws of physics and what is believed impossible in THE MAGIC FACTORY on Saturday, December 1st at 7PM for one night only.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Announces ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY, Now thru 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012


ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY performs Wednesdays at 7:30pm, tonight, September 5 - October 31, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Presents ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY, Now thru 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2012


After making a career out of playing the 'other guy' in numerous nineties romantic comedies, American actor extraordinaire Bill Pullman has sunk into a deep depression, believing he will never find true love. It will take the help of a fairy godfather in the form of the one and only Jeff Goldblum to pull him back together and save the girl of his dreams from a devious and wicked French lover. This is a real man's fairy tale for the hopeless romantic in all of us! ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY performs Wednesdays at 7:30pm, tonight, September 5 - October 31, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Announces ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY, 9/5-10/31
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 31, 2012


ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY performs Wednesdays at 7:30pm, September 5 - October 31, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549.

BWW Reviews: International City Theatre's GHOST-WRITER
by Ellen Dostal - Aug 27, 2012


Is he or isn't he? That is the question of utmost importance in Michael Hollinger's GHOST-WRITER, especially since the "he" to whom the question refers is acclaimed novelist Franklin Woolsey (Leland Crooke) who happens to be dead.

Gorilla Tango Theatre Presents ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY, 9/5-10/31
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 24, 2012


After making a career out of playing the 'other guy' in numerous nineties romantic comedies, American actor extraordinaire Bill Pullman has sunk into a deep depression, believing he will never find true love. It will take the help of a fairy godfather in the form of the one and only Jeff Goldblum to pull him back together and save the girl of his dreams from a devious and wicked French lover. This is a real man's fairy tale for the hopeless romantic in all of us! ONCE UPON A ROM COM: THE BILL PULLMAN STORY performs Wednesdays at 7:30pm, September 5 - October 31, 2012 at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $15; to purchase tickets visit www.gorillatango.com or call 773-598-4549.

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