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Hugh Masekela Hospitalized, JAZZ EPISTLES Show at the Town Hall Continues
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2017


Town Hall and (Le) Poisson Rouge are proud to present the Jazz Epistles, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim and his acclaimed jazz ensemble Ekaya live in New York City for the first time on South Africa Freedom Day, April 27th. Hugh Masekela, originally scheduled to perform at this show, has been sidelined by a medical emergency, a dislocated right shoulder resulting from a recent fall while on tour in Morocco. He will be replaced for this program by the young South African trumpeter Lesedi Ntsane.

Concerts at Saint Thomas Presents The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 14, 2017


On Friday, April  28, 2017 at 7:30 pm Concerts at Saint Thomas Presents The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir. As one of Europe's leading choirs, this fine choir has delighted listeners since 1924 with its interpretation of the works of major composers of the renaissance and baroque eras, as well as 20th century choral music for boys' and men's voices. Since 1959, the choir has been resident at Copenhagen Cathedral and as part of its duties performs at state occasions and during royal visits abroad.

Signature to Stage Works by Suzan-Lori Parks, Dominique Morisseau, Stephen Adly Guirgis and Edward Albee in 2017-18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 4, 2017


The 2017-18 Signature Theatre Season will feature plays by three Pulitzer Prize-winners and the New York premiere of a play by one of its new Residency Five playwrights, the company announced today.

Town Hall and (Le) Poisson Rouge present One of the Most Exciting Jazz Events of the Year
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2017


Town Hall and (Le) Poisson Rouge are proud to present the Jazz Epistles, featuring Abdullah Ibrahim and Hugh Masekela live in New York City for the first time on South African Freedom Day, April 27th. Half a century after recording South Africa's landmark jazz album, Jazz Epistle, Verse 1, these original bebop legends reunite for their first North American performance at the Town Hall at 123 West 43rd Street in New York. 

Broadway's Leslie Odom, Jr., Audra McDonald, Ashley Brown and More to Headline Milwaukee Symphony Pops' 2017-18 Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2017


The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra announced plans today for the 2017.18 Pops Season. The season includes six subscription concerts: Under the Streetlamp with the cast of Chicago's Jersey Boys; Holiday Pops with Andreas Delfs; a semi-staged production of the beloved musical My Fair Lady; Great Balls of Fire! with pianist Tony DeSare; Patriotic Pops with Stuart Chafetz and Broadway star Capathia Jenkins; and Great American Songbook with Jeff Tyzik and vocalist Ashley Brown.

RAGTIME, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and More Set for Berkeley Playhouse's 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2017


Berkeley Playhouse Founding Artistic Director Elizabeth McKoy and Producing Artistic Director Kimberly Dooley announced today that the 10th anniversary season of the award-winning theater company for all ages includes an East Bay premiere, its first staging of an acclaimed American musical, and a return of one of the biggest hits in the company's 10-year history.

BWW Review: A New RAISIN IN THE SUN Is Set to Explode
by Perry Tannenbaum - Mar 23, 2017


Theatre Charlotte's vivid new staging of A RAISIN IN THE SUN reminds us that Lorraine Hansberry's drama was written to show us all the things, good and bad, that can happen to 'a dream deferred.'

Free Little Caesars'' Pizza Lunch When 16-Beats-A-1 in Men's College Basketball Championship Tournament
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 9, 2017


Little Caesars is offering basketball fans a chance to score with a free lunch at participating Little Caesars restaurants on Monday, April 3. If any #16-seeded team beats a #1-seeded team in a crazy, unexpected victory in the games played on Thursday, March 16 or Friday, March 17 of the 2017 college men's basketball championship tournament, Little Caesars will give away one free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to every person who comes into a participating store between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on April 3 and mentions this offer at the check-out counter.

Little Caesars Introduces New BBQ Inspired Pizza Loaded with Brisket, Pulled Pork and Bacon
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 22, 2017


The pizza chain known for product innovations like the legendary Bacon Wrapped DEEP!DEEP! Dish pizza is now introducing a new mouthwatering meat creation. Little Caesars new Smokehouse pizza starts with a large round pizza smothered with mozzarella and Muenster cheeses, then topped with beef brisket, pulled pork, Applewood-smoked bacon and BBQ sauce, and finished with a smokehouse-seasoned crust. Starting February 27, the Smokehouse pizza will be available for a limited time at Little Caesars restaurants nationwide for only $9 plus tax where applicable, at participating locations.

Cast Complete for A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Starring Will Cobbs and Dawn Ursula, at Arena Stage
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2017


The 'play that changed American theater forever' (New York Times) comes to Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater for the first time ever this spring.

INTAR Founder and Figurehead of Latino Theater Max Ferra Dies at 79
by BWW News Desk - Feb 7, 2017


INTAR is sad to announce that Max Ferra, founder and first Artistic Director of INTAR, died on Saturday, February 4th, in Miami after a two-month battle with pneumonia. Ferra was 79 and retired from INTAR since 2004. He is survived by Winston Gonzalez, his life partner since the 1980s.

The Town Hall Announces Spring 2017 Season with Concerts 2/9 - 5/5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2017


Smart, provocative and entertaining, The Town Hall's 2017 presenting season is an expansive, ambitious offering of literature, journalism, humor, music and film - all taking place in one of New York's most storied performance spaces.

'Best Value in America' * QSR Chain Introduces New Family-Sized Value Menu with 5 Items at $5 Each
by Marina Kennedy - Jan 5, 2017


Little Caesars, rated the "Best Value" * amongst quick-service restaurant chains in America, is introducing a new value-driven, sharable-sized menu. The new 5 Items at $5 Each menu features The HOT-N-READY Classic, Caesar Wings , four 20 oz. Pepsi products and family size portions of our Bacon Cheddar Loaded Crazy Bites TM and new Cinnamon Loaded Crazy Bites TM.In keeping with the convenience Little Caesars is known for, all items on the 5 Items at $5 Each menu are HOT-N-READY from 4-8 p.m. and all day, every day by request. With HOT-N-READY , there's no need to call ahead, no need to wait and no limit! The crowd-pleasing new 5 Items at $5 Each menu begins January 2, 2017 and will be available at all participating U.S. Little Caesars restaurants for a limited time.

ABC's 20/20 to Profile Lives of Legends & Notorious Figures Who Passed Away in 2016
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 22, 2016


During 2016 the world lost many legends, entertainers, newsmakers and political figures who changed lives, industries and the course of history.

BWW Review: Compelling and Relevant CLYBOURNE PARK by CPH/CWRU
by Roy Berko - Dec 9, 2016


This country is in political and social turmoil. There is a President-elect who appears will win the Electoral College endorsement, while losing the election by a reported 2-million plus votes. There is a rise of xenophobia, the Alt-right, the presence of hate groups, possible destruction of the health care system, while the liberal-left pleads for protection against sexual imposition, women and gay rights, and clean air.

Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House MFA Acting Ensemble to Star in CLYBOURNE PARK
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2016


The Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Play House (CWRU/CPH) MFA Acting Program will open its 2016 - 2017 season in December with the multi-award-winning Clybourne Park.

Theatre in the Park Show Synopses for 2017 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2016


Theatre in the Park has announced the shows for its upcoming 2017 Season. See the full season schedule below:

Little Caesars Pizza Treats Veterans and Military to Free $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo for Veterans Day
by Marina Kennedy - Nov 9, 2016


As part of a long-standing tradition of giving back and honoring U.S. military men and women, Little Caesars Pizza is offering all United States Armed Forces veterans and active military a free $5 HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m, at participating stores nationwide this Veterans Day.

State Theatre to Hold Food Drive in Conjunction with Shanghai Acrobats
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2016


After more than 50 years, the Shanghai Acrobats of the People's Republic of China has become one of the most influential and competitive acrobatic companies in China and has won numerous awards at acrobatic and circus competitions at home and abroad. The Shanghai Acrobats will perform "Shanghai Nights" at the State Theatre on Friday, November 11th.

Andrew Samonksy, Jason Graae, Beverly Ward and More to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Concert at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Oct 1, 2016


The 2015-16 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company concludes with a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

Andrew Samonksy, Jason Graae, Beverly Ward and More to Star in MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Concert at Rubicon
by BWW News Desk - Sep 23, 2016


The 2015-16 Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Broadway Musical Concert Series at Rubicon Theatre Company concludes with a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG.

BWW Interview: MAC Award Winner Janice Hall Talks Dietrich and the Thrills of Cabaret Performance Prior to Her Upcoming GRAND ILLUSIONS Revival
by Ashley Steves - Sep 9, 2016


No matter the song, style, or setting, Janice Hall, the multi-talented opera singer, cabaret chanteuse, and character actress, is her own master. She broke into the cabaret scene in 2010 in a big way with the 2011 Bistro Award Winner for Best Tribute Show and 2012 MAC Award Winner for Best Female Vocalist. The show that earned her those awards? 'GRAND ILLUSIONS: THE MUSIC OF MARLENE DIETRICH,' which Hall debuted in 2010 and will revive for one night on September 13 at 7:00 pm at the Metropolitan Room. Before Hall takes the stage this upcoming Tuesday night, we sat down for a discussion on career invention, reinvention, and versatility--- both Dietrich's and her own.

BWW Review: PPT's Regional Premiere ALABAMA STORY Defends Freedom to Read in Poignant Production
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Aug 30, 2016


Once again, Peninsula Players imports a fresh new play first produced in 2015 direct from Utah to Door County. Playwright Kenneth Jones' Alabama Story received a first regional premiere at the award-winning Fish Creek theater in a story where an innocent children's book by Garth Williams--'The Rabbits' Wedding'-incites civil unrest in Montgomery, Alabama, 1959.

Harris Center at Folsom Lake College Presents The Shanghai Acrobats of the People's Republic of China in SHANGHAI KNIGHTS: DREAM JOUNEY
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2016


Direct from Shanghai, the Harris Center at Folsom Lake College is proud to presentThe Shanghai Acrobats of the People's Republic of China in Shanghai Nights: Dream Journey.

Top Performing Arts Universities in Argentina!
by BWW Special - Sep 9, 2016


Updated March 2021. BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Argentina.

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