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Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival to Present THE HOTEL PLAYS from Providence
by BWW News Desk - Jul 19, 2017


The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival (September 21-24) will present a new staging of scenes from Tennessee Williams and William Shakespeare by the Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE) of Providence, Rhode Island, in association with Trinity Repertory Company.

Alan Alda, Elizabeth Brown, 'Bach & Django' & More Among Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival's 2017 Lineup
by BWW News Desk - May 8, 2017


At first it was unconscious, then by design: the 34th season of the Bridgehampton Chamber Music Festival, Long Island's longest-running classical music festival, has something of a water theme.

BWW Feature: 'Circus 1903': Death-defying humans ... and puppet elephants!
by Kyle Christopher West - May 4, 2017


BWW Feature: 'Circus 1903': Death-defying humans ... and puppet elephants!

BWW Feature: 2017 LOUISVILLE AWARDS IN THE ARTS at Churchill Downs
by Keith Waits - May 2, 2017


Louisville Fund for the Arts, Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, present 2nd Annual Awards on opening night of spring meet at Churchill Downs

Dylan Dreyer to Join NBC Sports' Coverage of 2017 KENTUCKY DERBY
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2017


NBC News weather anchor and correspondent Dylan Dreyer will join NBC and NBCSN coverage of the 2017 KENTUCKY DERBY as a lifestyle correspondent -- her first assignment with NBC Sports Group.

Tony Nominee Max von Essen to Lead ERC's THE DREYFUS AFFAIR at BAM
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017


Celebrating its 16th season, the critically-acclaimed Ensemble for the Romantic Century (ERC) returns to BAM Fisher with a two-week run of The Dreyfus Affair.

On Her Shoulders to Present Special Event RADICAL VOICES: THEN & NOW
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2017


On Her Shoulders will present a special event on Monday, April 3, 2017 celebrating its theatrical heritage as agents of change.

BWW Review: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA at Kansas City Music Hall
by Alan Portner - Feb 13, 2017


Slimmed down production loses no impact and becomes even more intimate.

Pianist Kirill Gerstein Performs 1879 Version of Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto With the New York Philharmonic, 2/2-4 & 7
by BWW News Desk - Feb 3, 2017


Pianist Kirill Gerstein continues to champion Tchaikovsky's own final version of the First Piano Concerto in four performances with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Semyon Bychkov, on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM; Today, February 3 at 11:00 AM; Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 PM; and Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 PM. The performances will mark the first time this 1879 version will be heard in New York since Tchaikovsky himself conducted it for the 1891 opening of Carnegie Hall. The concerts also feature Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony and are part of Beloved Friend - Tchaikovsky and His World: A Philharmonic Festival (January 24-February 11), the New York Philharmonic and Mr. Bychkov's three-week festival of orchestral, chamber, and vocal programs that explore music by Tchaikovsky and composers who influenced or were influenced by him.

The Idea Fund Will Host Reception for Round 9 Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017


The Idea Fund will host a celebratory reception for the twelve Round 9 grant recipients at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, at Aurora Picture Show.

The Idea Fund Will Host Reception for Round 9 Grant Recipients
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2017


The Idea Fund will host a celebratory reception for the twelve Round 9 grant recipients at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 24, at Aurora Picture Show.

Pianist Kirill Gerstein Performs 1879 Version of Tchaikovsky's First Piano Concerto With the New York Philharmonic, 2/2-4 & 7
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2016


Pianist Kirill Gerstein continues to champion Tchaikovsky's own final version of the First Piano Concerto in four performances with the New York Philharmonic, conducted by Semyon Bychkov, on Thursday, February 2 at 7:30 PM; Friday, February 3 at 11:00 AM; Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 PM; and Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 PM. The performances will mark the first time this 1879 version will be heard in New York since Tchaikovsky himself conducted it for the 1891 opening of Carnegie Hall. The concerts also feature Tchaikovsky's Manfred Symphony and are part of Beloved Friend - Tchaikovsky and His World: A Philharmonic Festival (January 24-February 11), the New York Philharmonic and Mr. Bychkov's three-week festival of orchestral, chamber, and vocal programs that explore music by Tchaikovsky and composers who influenced or were influenced by him.

The Idea Fund Announces Round 9 2017 Grant Recipients
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2016


The Idea Fund is proud to announce the Round Nine (2017) grant recipients: Nick Barbee; WAKE (Lauren Eddy, Jorja Montgomery, Grant Loomis, Lisa Gulesserian, Julian Jimenez, Dan Schmahl, and Michael Stuart Allison); Reuben Levi; Outspoken (Emanuelee) Bean; Hannah Bonner; Sara Balabanlilar and Sarah Rodriguez; Mary Forbes and ChelbyKing; EQ Collective (Jessica Fuquay, Anna Garza, Miriam Hamkin, Mary Walenta, and Muna Javaid); Felipe Steinberg; and Eric Pearce. Additionally, Felicia Johnson and Delilah M. Montoya will receive Research & Development Funds of $1,000 each to further expand their projects.

New York Philharmonic Presents BELOVED FRIEND - TCHAIKOVSKY AND HIS WORLD, 1/24-2/11
by Molly Tracy - Dec 13, 2016


The New York Philharmonic will present Beloved Friend - Tchaikovsky and His World: A Philharmonic Festival, January 24-February 11, 2017, featuring Russian-born Semyon Bychkov conducting works by Tchaikovsky as well as composers he was influenced by and whom he influenced, with piano soloists Yefim Bronfman and Kirill Gerstein.

MOMENTA FESTIVAL II to Feature Indonesian Opera and More This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2016


Momenta Quartet, the 'outstanding' (George Grella) and 'enterprising' (Russell Platt) string quartet based in New York City, happily announces Momenta Festival II, following the success of the inaugural Momenta Festival in 2015.

Pacific Symphony Presents Cafe Ludwig Brahms And The Romantics
by Molly Tracy - Sep 8, 2016


Pacific Symphony's popular chamber music series, Cafe Ludwig, returns to sweeten up Sundays with coffee, treats and music that's extra delicious. For the first concert of the series, the focus is on the towering genius of Brahms, which cast a long shadow and influenced many of his contemporaries, including Dvo?ak, a devoted friend whom he mentored. In the spotlight, led by the incomparable pianist and series host Orli Shaham, are Symphony musicians Paul Manaster, violin; Bridget Dolkas, violin; Meredith Crawford, viola; Timothy Landauer, cello; and Steven Edelman, bass. The program opens with a Brahms-inspired work by a young Israeli-American composer, Avner Dorman, commissioned and recorded by Shaham, called "After Brahms," followed by Dvo?ak's String Quintet No. 2, Op. 77 and Brahms' Piano Quartet No. 3, Op. 60.

MOMENTA FESTIVAL II to Feature Indonesian Opera and More This Fall
by BWW News Desk - Jul 27, 2016


Momenta Quartet, the 'outstanding' (George Grella) and 'enterprising' (Russell Platt) string quartet based in New York City, happily announces Momenta Festival II, following the success of the inaugural Momenta Festival in 2015.

PRINTING A CHILD'S WORLD Exhibition Showcases Children's Illustrations at the Met
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2016


Printed works for or about children are the focus of the installation Printing a Child's World, which opened May 27 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and runs through October 16, 2016. 

The Australian Ballet's SWAN LAKE Opens in Melbourne Today
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2016


One of the most popular works staged by the Company, Swan Lake was created in 2012 to mark The Australian Ballet's 50th anniversary by Resident Choreographer Stephen Baynes'. This visually beautiful production embodies the Company's quest to uphold heritage while striving to find new life in classic works. Swan Lake will be performed at Arts Centre Melbourne from the 7-18 June.

Woodford Reserve' Unites with Fashion & Mixology's Top Talent to Create 2016 Kentucky Derby' $1,000 Mint Julep Cup
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 28, 2016


Woodford Reserve today unveils its $1,000 Mint Julep Cup available at the Kentucky Derby and benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. Now in its 11 th year, the 2016 iteration offers an elevated Derby experience curated by Master Distiller Chris Morris, in partnership with acclaimed menswear designer Hamilton Shirts and New York mixologist Julie Renee Williams.

The Australian Ballet's SWAN LAKE Opens in Melbourne, June 7
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 18, 2016


One of the most popular works staged by the Company, Swan Lake was created in 2012 to mark The Australian Ballet's 50th anniversary by Resident Choreographer Stephen Baynes'. This visually beautiful production embodies the Company's quest to uphold heritage while striving to find new life in classic works. Swan Lake will be performed at Arts Centre Melbourne from the 7-18 June.

14 Hands Winery Releases Two New Wines for 2016 Kentucky Derby
by Christina Mancuso - Apr 12, 2016


PROSSER, Wash., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ Bring a taste of the Kentucky Derby home with 14 Hands Winery! One of the top-selling wine producers in Washington state, 14 Hands is proud to release the bold 14 Hands 2013 Limited Release Kentucky Derby Red Blend Columbia Valley and a brand new addition to their lineup, the robust 14 Hands 2014 Stampede Red Blend Columbia Valley.

The Australian Ballet's SWAN LAKE Opens in Sydney in April
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 16, 2016


One of the most hallowed works staged by the Company, Resident choreographer Stephen Baynes Swan Lake was created in 2012 to mark The Australian Ballet's 50th anniversary.  This visually beautiful production embodies the Company's quest to uphold heritage while striving to find new life in classic works. It opens at Sydney Opera House 1-20 April, then tours to Adelaide from 26-31 May, and Melbourne from 7-18 June.

Suite Deal! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Offers More Luxury, More Destinations At Discounted Rates During Annual 'Suite Week' Promotion
by Robert Diamond - Mar 8, 2016


Building on the success of previous Suite Week promotions, this year's sale offers featured suite packages at even more Starwood hotel locations in some of the world's most exciting travel destinations including Hawaii, Mexico City, New York and San Francisco. Reduced rate packages are available on stays through September 30, 2016 and include breakfast for two and 3,000 bonus Starpoints per stay. For more information on the promotion or to book a stay, visit http://www.americas.starwoodoffers.com/suiteweek.

Top 10 Theatres in France - Théâtre du Châtelet, Vingtième Théâtre, L'Olympia and More!
by BWW Special Coverage - Feb 19, 2016


We go around our Broadway World to feature France as our newest International spotlight. Below, we round up the top 10 theatre companies in France. Check out the list below!

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