The Night of a Thousand Gowns celebrating the LGBT community - the colorful cross-dressing segment of that community -took place on Saturday, March 31 in New York City. In its twenty-six year history, the Court has donated over a million dollars to worthy LGBT, HIV/AIDS and youth enrichment related causes. This year the Night of a Thousand Gowns raised important funds to benefit PFLAG NYC and New Alternatives. BWW was there to cover this event. Check out the red carpet photos below!
As part of its mission "to reestablish and expand Detroit's theatre district," Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company has chosen plays by Michigan natives and current Michigan residents to stage as part of a festival to take place March 31 and April 1, 2012, at the Abreact Performance Space (1301 W. Lafayette, #1301, Detroit, MI 48226). Attendees will see a reading of each play and are encouraged to participate in a workshop-style discussion afterward. Admission is by donation only.
The Imperial Court of New York has announced that Mike Ruiz, LGBT advocate and renowned photographer, will receive the Imperial Diamond Award at the 26th Annual Night of a Thousand Gowns on March 31, 2012 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Ruiz will accept the Award for service to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
Stage plays customarily undergo long periods of development-though not as long as a half century. Yet such is the case for the opening presentation at the 31st annual William Inge Theatre Festival in Independence, Kansas.
As part of its mission "to reestablish and expand Detroit's theatre district," Magenta Giraffe Theatre Company has chosen plays by Michigan natives and current Michigan residents to stage as part of a festival to take place March 31 and April 1, 2012, at the Abreact Performance Space (1301 W. Lafayette, #1301, Detroit, MI 48226). Attendees will see a reading of each play and are encouraged to participate in a workshop-style discussion afterward. Admission is by donation only.
Fashion Fair Cosmetics announced it has forged a partnership with THE STEVE HARVEY MORNING SHOW to help women find their love and realize their beauty potential on the 'Locate your Love Dating Game'.
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago opens its spring 2012 season with the return of the San Francisco Bay Area's Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in the Midwest premiere of Light Moves, Jenkins' most recent collaborative work.
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago opens its spring 2012 season with the return of the San Francisco Bay Area's Margaret Jenkins Dance Company in the Midwest premiere of Light Moves, Jenkins' most recent collaborative work.
Actress Marion Cotillard is starring in a comedic film, directed by veteran Dior filmmaker, John Cameron Mitchell entitled L.A.dy DIOR.
MICHAEL BALL's recent UK concert tour has been captured on film by Universal and will be released on dvd on November 14th.
Michael Ball's recent UK concert tour has been captured on film by Universal and will be released on dvd on November 14th. The 28-track ‘HEROES LIVE' proves once again that Michael Ball, dynamic performer, platinum-selling recording artist and No. 1 Olivier Award-winning UK musical theatre star, is at the top of his game. ‘HEROES LIVE' was recorded at Birmingham Symphony Hall on June 11th when Michael performed his outstanding new show, Heroes, named after his Top 10 album in which he paid tribute to some of his favourite singers such as Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Scott Walker, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and more. ‘HEROES LIVE' is a must-have for the loyal legions of Ball fans up and down the country who love to watch their hero in action and for the growing thousands of fans who tune in to ‘Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch' on BBC Radio 2. Check out a sneak peek of the DVD below!
The 2012 spring and summer season at The Joyce Theater will offer audiences the chance to see companies and artists from all over the world performing on its stage.
MICHAEL BALL's recent UK concert tour has been captured on film by Universal and will be released on dvd on November 14th. The 28-track ‘HEROES LIVE' proves once again that Michael Ball, dynamic performer, platinum-selling recording artist and No. 1 Olivier Award-winning UK musical theatre star, is at the top of his game.
The spring 2012 exhibition organized by The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art will be Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada: On Fashion, it was announced by the Museum today.
Festival Latino 2011, held August 13 and 14, drew more than 50,000 people to Genoa Park during the two-day event, an attendance increase of 42% over 2010.
Now in its 16th year, Festival Latino returns to downtown Columbus' Genoa Park on Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14. Produced by CAPA, the festival will offer a variety of local and national Latin-American music acts including Saturday night headliner, 24 Horas, and Sunday night headliner, Tito Rojas with the Sammy DeLeón Orchestra. Admission is free.
Actors' Theatre opens the 2011-12 season, its 26th, with Susan Claassen's one-woman performance in 'A Conversation With Edith Head' from Sept. 16 through Oct. 2 on Stage West at The Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe.
Now in its 16th year, Festival Latino returns to downtown Columbus' Genoa Park on Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14. Produced by CAPA, the festival will offer a variety of local and national Latin-American music acts including Saturday night headliner, 24 Horas, and Sunday night headliner, Tito Rojas with the Sammy DeLeón Orchestra. Admission is free.
HBO Films Presents A Pariah Production; Directed By Shari Springer Berman And Robert Pulcini; Written By David Seltzer; Gavin Polone And Zanne Devine Executive Produce; Karyn McCarthy Produces
Shen Wei Dance Arts' New Site-Specific Work for the American Wing, U.S. Premiere of Philip Glass's String Quartet No. 5, William Bolcom, Joan Morris, Robert White, and Memories of World War II, and Steve Miller's Encore Evening of Jazz
Karole Armitage's contemporary ballet company, Armitage Gone! Dance, has announced the official programming for the company's return to The Joyce Theater, taking place April 26-May 8, 2011.
Like a space-age mix of Stomp and Blue Man Group, THE ALUMINUM SHOW is a visually arresting spectacle filled with unique choreography, avant-garde lighting, pulsating electronic music and ingenious sets and costumes constructed entirely from the title substance. The show dates back to 2002, when Israeli dancer Ilan Azriel and his wife, Ella Munk-Azriel - cofounders of Dollbeat Productions Ltd. - began developing a theatrical evening that would personify industrial materials while enabling direct interaction between audience and performers.
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036
B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is located at 237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues) New York, NY 10036
HBO Films Presents A Pariah Production; Directed By Shari Springer Berman And Robert Pulcini; Written By David Seltzer; Gavin Polone And Zanne Devine Executive Produce; Karyn McCarthy Produces
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