Japan Society Features 'Mad, Bad' Women of Japense Cinema, 3/31-4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2010
Japan Society's spring Globus Film Series Mad, Bad... & Dangerous to Know: Three Untamed Beauties of Japanese Cinema celebrates some of the most radical portrayals of Japanese women in film history by three iconic actresses. From March 31 through April 18, the 13-film series unfolds in three parts over three weeks: Ayako Wakao: Passion Made Flesh, Meiko Kaji: A Mad, Bad Unholy Easter Weekend; and Mariko Okada: The Discreet Charm of the Adulteress. General admission to each screening is $11/$7 Japan Society members, students & seniors. Tickets to the March 31 opening screening, Tattoo (Irezumi) are $15/$10 Japan Society members, students & seniors, and include entry to the DRESSED TO KILL! after party.
Northrop Dance Closes The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the classic beauty of George Balanchine performed by The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, one of the world's most pioneering ballerinas and Balanchine's famous muse.
Japan Society Features 'Mad, Bad' Women of Japense Cinema, 3/31-4/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2010
Japan Society's spring Globus Film Series Mad, Bad... & Dangerous to Know: Three Untamed Beauties of Japanese Cinema celebrates some of the most radical portrayals of Japanese women in film history by three iconic actresses. From March 31 through April 18, the 13-film series unfolds in three parts over three weeks: Ayako Wakao: Passion Made Flesh, Meiko Kaji: A Mad, Bad Unholy Easter Weekend; and Mariko Okada: The Discreet Charm of the Adulteress. General admission to each screening is $11/$7 Japan Society members, students & seniors. Tickets to the March 31 opening screening, Tattoo (Irezumi) are $15/$10 Japan Society members, students & seniors, and include entry to the DRESSED TO KILL! after party.
Northrop Dance Presents The Suzanne Farrell Ballet 3/12, 3/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the classic beauty of George Balanchine performed by The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, one of the world's most pioneering ballerinas and Balanchine's famous muse.
Lincoln Center to Produce WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, WAR HORSE & A FREE MAN OF COLOR
by Robert Diamond - Feb 18, 2010
Lincoln Center Theater (under the direction of Andre Bishop, Artistic Director, and Bernard Gersten, Executive Producer) announced three productions that it will produce during the 2010-2011 season at the Vivian Beaumont Theater and on Broadway. The first, a musical version of the Pedro Almodóvar film WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN, with book by Jeffrey Lane, music and lyrics by David Yazbek and direction by Bartlett Sher, will begin previews Saturday, October 2 when it will reopen the newly restored Belasco Theatre (111 W. 44 Street). Opening night is Thursday, November 4.
Free Opera - Gershwin & Joplin at the WFC Winter Garden, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - Feb 5, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Arts>World Financial Center and New York Opera Society (NYOS) will co- present two free concerts showcasing the music of George Gershwin and Scott Joplin, featuring renowned soprano Christina Clark and baritone Kenneth Overton. The concert will take place Friday, February 5.
Mutineer Presents World Premiere of Taylor Coffman’s DITCH, 1/30-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2010
The world premiere of Taylor Coffman's DITCH is being launched by Mutineer Theatre Company, one of the newest performing arts ventures in Los Angeles. Mutineer's inaugural production of LIE WITH ME opened to rave reviews and several 'Critic's Pick's' in March 2009.
Washington national Opera Announces Upcoming Shows
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 25, 2010
Washington National Opera GeneralDirector Plácido Domingo today announced the company's 2010-11 season, including productions,casting and creative teams, and performance dates for all main-stage operas.
Free Opera - Gershwin & Joplin at the WFC Winter Garden, 2/5
by BWW News Desk - Jan 21, 2010
In celebration of Black History Month, Arts>World Financial Center and New York Opera Society (NYOS) will co- present two free concerts showcasing the music of George Gershwin and Scott Joplin, featuring renowned soprano Christina Clark and baritone Kenneth Overton. The concert will take place Friday, February 5.
Mutineer Presents World Premiere of Taylor Coffman’s DITCH, 1/30-2/28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2010
The world premiere of Taylor Coffman's DITCH is being launched by Mutineer Theatre Company, one of the newest performing arts ventures in Los Angeles. Mutineer's inaugural production of LIE WITH ME opened to rave reviews and several 'Critic's Pick's' in March 2009.
PS 122 Present COIL Annual Winter Festival Of Contempoary Performance
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2010
14 Companies boasting over 100 artists and collaborators, and spanning theatre, dance, multi-media, gothic storytelling, live art, cinema, glove puppetry, not to mention an interactive self-help focus group will take part in this year's COIL festival at Performance Space 122.
PS 122 Presents The COIL Festival 1/6-17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 11, 2010
14 Companies boasting over 100 artists and collaborators, and spanning theatre, dance, multi-media, gothic storytelling, live art, cinema, glove puppetry, not to mention an interactive self-help focus group will take part in this year's COIL festival at Performance Space 122.
PS 122 Present COIL Annual Winter Festival Of Contempoary Performance
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2010
14 Companies boasting over 100 artists and collaborators, and spanning theatre, dance, multi-media, gothic storytelling, live art, cinema, glove puppetry, not to mention an interactive self-help focus group will take part in this year's COIL festival at Performance Space 122.
PS 122 Present COIL Annual Winter Festival Of Contempoary Performance
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 3, 2009
14 Companies boasting over 100 artists and collaborators, and spanning theatre, dance, multi-media, gothic storytelling, live art, cinema, glove puppetry, not to mention an interactive self-help focus group will take part in this year's COIL festival at Performance Space 122.
Maxwell C King Center Announces Upcoming Performances
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2009
The Best Of The Performing Arts Close To Home Brings You A Variety Of Entertainment At Its Best In December, January and February at MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Photo Coverage: LCT's 'IN THE NEXT ROOM' Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Walter McBride - Nov 20, 2009
Lincoln Center Theater's production of IN THE NEXT ROOM or the vibrator play, a new play by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Les Waters, opened last night, Thursday, November 19th at the Lyceum Theater (149 West 45 Street). The cast features Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine,Michael Cerveris, Maria Dizzia, Thomas Jay Ryan, Wendy Rich Stetson, and Chandler Williams.