Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley (www.lordofthedance.com), the world's highest grossing Irish dance show. Presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group, Lord of the Dance returns to visit 54 cities in North America, kicking off January 29, 2013 in Kingston, ON, Canada. Creator and Artistic Director Michael Flatley, who added fresh costumes, a visually stimulating set featuring an LED wall and revised lighting and set designs this year, still oversees all aspects of the production.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces its Legendary 2012-2013 Season, including some of the biggest and stars in entertainment. Sarasota premieres feature Sheryl Crow, John Legend, Queen Latifah, Celtic Woman and John Lithgow while returning favorites include Diana Krall, Glen Campbell, The Beach Boys, Paul Anka, Johnny Mathis, Dave Koz and Natalie Cole.
Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, makes a splash with the effervescent musical comedy SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, previewing November 8, opening November 15, and running through January 13, 2013.
Choreographer Doug Elkins and co-directors Barbara Karger and Michael Preston have announced that they will conclude a three-year tour of the acclaimed production Fräulein Maria at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, today, August 22 through August 26. If you aren't able to attend the festival, take a last look at the piece in the video below!
Sixteen years ago, Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley (www.lordofthedance.com) launched; today, it is selling out arenas and theatres as the world's highest grossing Irish dance show. Generations of audiences - more than 60 million people from 68 countries - have seen Lord of the Dance. Presented by MagicSpace Entertainment and Global Entertainment Group, the tour arrives at Hershey Theatre on Friday, February 8, 2013.
Tickets for this show are $67, $62, $47 and $32. They are available at the Hershey Theatre Box Office and can be charged by phone at 717-534-3405 or online at www.HersheyTheatre.com and www.Ticketmaster.com.
The 2012-2013 Concerts from the Library of Congress season offers a packed lineup of 40 concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes and workshops, all celebrating the rich tapestry of the nation's musical heritage. Concerts kick off Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., with a performance by the Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir.
Bringing artists from all over the world, and from most every genre, Three Stages will offer literally hundreds of performances in the 2012-13 season. Beginning in August, 2012 and concluding in June, 2013; world-class performers from Branford Marsalis to The Manhattan Transfer, from the Vienna Boys Choir to Natalie MacMaster, from the China National Symphony Orchestra to the Russian National Ballet Theatre, from the Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch to Shrek The Musical, will grace the stages at Three Stages. Complementing the stellar international lineup is a who's who of regional arts organizations, from the El Dorado Musical Theatre to the Sacramento Guitar Society to the Folsom Symphony and more, including the Three Stages' debut of the Sacramento Opera.
Choreographer Doug Elkins and co-directors Barbara Karger and Michael Preston have announced that they will conclude a three-year tour of the acclaimed production Fräulein Maria at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, August 22-26. If you aren't able to attend the festival, take a last look at the piece in the video below!
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players, America's preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory company, launches its G&S Fest 2013, presenting three iconic classic productions: The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore and The Yeomen of the Guard when the company stages its gala return to City Center (West 55th Street) January 4th - January 20th.
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced single ticket on sale dates for its 2012/13 10th Anniversary Season. Highlights of the season include a Kimberly-Clark Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series featuring Blue Man Group, War Horse and a return engagement of Disney's The Lion King and a Boldt Arts Alive! Series presenting 14 titles such as Savion Glover's SoLe Sanctuary, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis and ScrapArtsMusic. For a full listing of events, visit foxcitiespac.com.
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced two additional titles to its 2012/13 10th Anniversary Season adding Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 and Monty Python's Spamalot on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Both performances are returning to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center for the second time for one night only. For a full listing of events, visit foxcitiespac.com.
The Hawaii Shakespeare Festival (HSF) returns to The ARTS at Marks Garage in the center of the vibrant downtown arts district with Cymbeline, opening July 20; Henry VIII, opening August 10; and Richard III, opening August 24. Each play runs two weekends. Free companion lectures are offered for each play.
The Maxwell C. King Center for Performing Arts, Inc., of Brevard Community College is celebrating its 25th year. It was in April 1988 when the theatre first opened its doors to the sound of 'Singing In The Rain." The celebration begins with a 25th Anniversary ticket raffle.
As the oldest performing arts organization in Palm Beach County, The Lake Worth Playhouse today announced announce its 60th season, a diamond year of celebration.
The 2012-2013 season of Broadway Across America - Utah has been announced and includes a variety of crowd-pleasing shows, most of which are currently or recently on Broadway.
Next season's Great American Orchestra Series includes: The Philadelphia Orchestra (Sat. Feb. 9 2013 @ 8 PM), the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Sat. Feb. 23 @ 8 PM), and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra (Fri. Mar. 1 2013 @ 8 PM), along with two Specials: 14th Annual Salute to Vienna (Tues.Jan.1, 2013 @ 8PM), and violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman (Thurs. March 14, 2013 @ 8 PM). The powerful 2012-2013 Bravo Dance Series features MOMIX: Botanica (Tues. Jan.22, 2013 @ 8 PM), Motionhouse: Scattered (Tues. Jan. 29, 2013 @ 8 PM), the Russian National Ballet Theatre's Sleeping Beauty (Sun. Feb. 24, 2013 @ 7 PM), Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (Tues. Mar. 12, 2013 @ 8 PM) and Parsons Dance (Wed. Mar. 20, 2013), and Dance Specials: STOMP (Thurs. Jan.3, 2013), and Traces (Wed. Feb. 6 @ 8 PM).
BroadwayWorld has just confirmed that Colin Donnell, who plays the role of 'Billy Crocker in Anything Goes, is currently out of the show to film a pilot. Bill English is filling in until he returns on April 3rd.
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced that Julie Halston (The Divine Sister) will assume the role of "Evangeline Harcourt" on Tuesday, January 17th & Robert Petkoff (Ragtime) will assume the role of "Lord Evelyn Oakleigh" on Friday, January 13th.
Roundabout Theatre Company just announced that Julie Halston (The Divine Sister) will assume the role of "Evangeline Harcourt" on Tuesday, January 17th & Robert Petkoff (Ragtime) will assume the role of "Lord Evelyn Oakleigh" on Friday, January 13th.
There's lots of news (and potential news) for Andrew Lloyd Webber fans on both sides of the pond this morning, with news reports coming out of both Variety and the UK Express.
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell today announced the stage musical of the iconic Australian film Strictly Ballroom will have its world premiere and first run in Sydney at the Lyric Theatre from September 2013.
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