based on the play Der Besuch der alten Dame (The Visit) by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Claire was driven from her hometown in disgrace when she was 17, betrayed by her lover. Many years (and seven husbands) later, she returns (beautifully dressed, but with a wooden leg) to her now-impoverished stomping grounds and offers to save the town. The price? Nothing less than the life of Schell.
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.
The sculptor Viola Frey, who died in 2004, specialized in transforming kitschy flea-market figurines into works of high art-often featuring oversized men and agitated women. With fellow artists Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson, she was part of a midcentury West Coast movement that shook up the ceramics world by deconstructing form and injecting cultural commentary (in her case, gender roles were a major theme) into sculpture. The exhibition runs from January 26 to May 2, 2010.
Lynne Meadow (Artistic Director) and Barry Grove (Executive Producer) announce that Manhattan Theatre Club, by special arrangement with Bob Boyett, will produce the Live Theatre, Newcastle /National Theatre of Great Britain's co-production of THE PITMEN PAINTERS by Tony Award winner Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) with direction by Max Roberts starring the original English company.
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota presents Pilobolus, the provocative dance company of today's art world, with adult programming on Friday, Feb 12 and a family-friendly version on Saturday, Feb 13.
Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.
The sculptor Viola Frey, who died in 2004, specialized in transforming kitschy flea-market figurines into works of high art-often featuring oversized men and agitated women. With fellow artists Peter Voulkos and Robert Arneson, she was part of a midcentury West Coast movement that shook up the ceramics world by deconstructing form and injecting cultural commentary (in her case, gender roles were a major theme) into sculpture. The exhibition runs from January 26 to May 2, 2010.
Five incredible Latin Jazz legends will heat up the Blue Note stage at the Winter Latin Jazz Festival from January 19 to 31. The festival will start with jazz flutist Dave Valentin and conga legend Candido from Jan. 19 - 20. Trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and his Latin jazz group will finish up the week from Jan. 21 - 24. Argentinian saxophonist Gato Barbieri will play from Jan. 25 - 27, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez will finish up the festival from Jan. 28 - 31.
Japan Society presents the 13th Annual Contemporary Dance Showcase: Japan + East Asia featuring astounding works from Japan, South Korea and Taiwan.
West Coast Ensemble presents the fourth and final show of their 2009 season, THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and directed by Michael Matthews (Stupid Kids, The Bacchae). THREE TALL WOMEN will preview on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 20 at West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
West Coast Ensemble presents the fourth and final show of their 2009 season, THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and directed by Michael Matthews (Stupid Kids, The Bacchae). THREE TALL WOMEN will preview on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 20 at West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming production of THE MISANTHROPE, which is set to open on the West End with previews beginning December 7th. As previously announced, the cast will include Tara Fitzgerald, Keira Knightley, Damian Lewis, Tim McMullan, and Dominic Rowan. Joining the cast will be Chuk Iwuji, Kelly Price, and Nicholas Le Prevost. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the play opens at the Comedy Theatre on December 17.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.
The Public Theater's Music Theater Initiative presents its first Songwriter Showcase, featuring sneak previews of three musicals in development by today's hottest young writing teams, curated by MTI director, Ted Sperling, Tony Award winner for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.
The Public Theater's Music Theater Initiative presents its first Songwriter Showcase, featuring sneak previews of three musicals in development by today's hottest young writing teams, curated by MTI director, Ted Sperling, Tony Award winner for THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA.
The Invisible City Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of FAULT LINES - a new play by Invisible City company member Rebecca Louise Miller inspired by the infamous Polly Klaas kidnapping that rocked the United States in the 1990's.
West Coast Ensemble presents the fourth and final show of their 2009 season, THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and directed by Michael Matthews (Stupid Kids, The Bacchae). THREE TALL WOMEN will preview on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 20 at West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
West Coast Ensemble presents the fourth and final show of their 2009 season, THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and directed by Michael Matthews (Stupid Kids, The Bacchae). THREE TALL WOMEN will preview on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 20 at West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
West Coast Ensemble presents the fourth and final show of their 2009 season, THREE TALL WOMEN, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Edward Albee and directed by Michael Matthews (Stupid Kids, The Bacchae). THREE TALL WOMEN will preview on Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13 at 8:00pm and will open on Saturday, November 14 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, December 20 at West Coast Ensemble - The El Centro Theatre, 800 N. El Centro Ave. in Hollywood.
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