Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to Guest Star With Palm Beach Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025
Palm Beach Symphony welcomes piano virtuoso Jean-Yves Thibaudet for a special performance of Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, which is the composer’s thrilling homage to the hurried pace and enthralling rhythms he discovered during his jazz age trip to America.
Mercury Neighborhood Finale to Celebrate Music of Nations
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2016
Explore the music of new worlds and cultures as synthesized in the performance of two notable composers. Artistic Director Antoine Plante and Mercury close out the 2015-2016 Neighborhood Series on April 9 through 16 with Telemann's Suite "Les Nations" and Dvo?ak's "American" String Quartet, arranged by Maestro Plante for string orchestra. Hear this unique juxtaposition of the Baroque and Romantic eras in your favorite venues around Houston: Museum of Fine Arts Houston (April 9, 7 PM), Dosey Doe's Big Barn (April 10, 7 PM), MATCH (April 14, 8 PM), and Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (April 16, 2:30 PM). For more information about the concert and to buy tickets, visit www.mercuryhouston.org or call 713.533.0080.
Pacific Symphony Announces 2016-17 Events - Renee Fleming, Jean-Marie Zeitouni, World Premieres and More!
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 27, 2016
Music Director Carl St.Clair and Pacific Symphony today unveil the 2016-17 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical and Sunday Casual Connections series and special events. This season celebrates the orchestra's 38th season and its 10th year in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Inaugurated by the Symphony in September 2006, this magnificent venue—with its exceptional acoustics and beautiful architecture—changed the world of symphonic music forever in Orange County. Both the orchestra and its audiences suddenly felt the ceiling to their musical opportunities open up to limitless possibilities. The trajectory of the orchestra sped up, allowing for broader choices in repertoire, greater ensemble excellence and immersive audience experiences—culminating, 10 years later, in this momentous season.
Exclusive: Asia's Nightingale Lani Misalucha Preps for Dec. 6 Concert; Picks Her Top Filipino Singers
by Rocky Christopher Fajardo - Nov 28, 2014
Pandemonium practically coursed through the private circles of Lani Misalucha loyalists the day a press statement officially announced the postponement of "La Nightingale Returns," the renowned singer's fourth major concert in Smart Araneta Coliseum since "Missing You" in 2007. Originally scheduled for October 17 and reset to almost two months later to December 6, the sudden date change sparked speculations of Lani backing out of the concert, which she recently dispelled on a primetime talk show as mere rumors.
Suzanne Bertish, Carson Elrod, Claire Karpen & More to Lead CSC's THE HEIR APPARENT
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 27, 2014
Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, will present David Ives' THE HEIR APPARENT, adapted from the play by Jean-Francois Regnard, beginning performances Friday, March 28 at CSC (136 East 13th Street). Directed by John Rando, THE HEIR APPARENT will feature Suzanne Bertish (Madame Argante), Carson Elrod (Crispin), Claire Karpen (Lisette), Amelia Pedlow (Isabelle), David Pittu (Scruple), Dave Quay (Eraste) and Paxton Whitehead (Geronte). The official press opening for THE HEIR APPARENT is Wednesday, April 9. The production will play at limited engagement through Sunday, May 4.
Pharrell Williams Headlines NBA All-Star Weekend Today
by BWW News Desk - Feb 16, 2014
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that Oscar-nominated musician Pharrell Williams, coming off of his multi-Grammy Award-winning night, will headline the 'Entertainment Series presented by Sean John at Macy's' during the 63rd NBA All-Star Game tonight, Feb. 16, at New Orleans Arena. The game will air live at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, ESPN Radio, and in 215 countries and territories in more than 47 languages. Recently added performers will include Jason Derulo, Aloe Blacc and Mack Wilds.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 23, 2010
Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 21, 2010
Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 13, 2010
Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.
National Jazz Museum in Harlem Announces Their April Schedule
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 24, 2010
Come pursue the varieties of jazz experience at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem! From conversations and live performances to educational sessions and panel discussions, you're sure to have a ball and learn a lot too.
Maggie Siff Cast In Liz Duffy Adams's OR, Previews 10/29 At Women's Project
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 10, 2009
Women's Project, truly on a roll in its 32nd year (and not looking a day over 29!) of producing plays written and directed by women, has signed Maggie Siff, one of the acclaimed ensemble of actors in the hit, third-season TV series 'Mad Men,' to play Aphra Behn in Liz Duffy Adams's three-hander Or, directed by Wendy McClellan.
Women's Project Increases Main Stage Production Next Season, Announces Two World Premieres
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2009
Women's Project, the 32-year-old non-profit theater dedicated to producing plays written and directed by women, will increase main stage production next season by 50%. The theater's board of directors authorized Julie Crosby, producing artistic director, to increase main stage productions from two to three at the company's Julia Miles Theater on West 55th Street.