Between the Lines - 2017 - Regional (US) Articles Page 17

The third year of the record-breaking North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen relaunched on December 7, 2021 in Greensboro, North Carolina. The tour will stop by more than 30 cities across the US and Canada in the 2021/2022 season.

Of all the horns in a modern ensemble, the trombone might easily replace the vocalist. This probably has to do with the unique instrument's tone, color, range, and pitch which enables a trombonist to evoke the human voice, moaning and crying like the very best blues singers.

The Nasher Sculpture Center announces a partnership with the George W. Bush Presidential Center, in association with PHI Studio, Emerson Collective, and Legendary Entertainment, and Fondazione Prada to bring five-time Academy Award-winning writer and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu's virtual reality exhibition CARNE y ARENA (Virtually present, Physically invisible) to Dallas, Texas. The immersive experience that critics call “must see,” “life changing,” and “powerful' will be on view at Fair Park for a limited time from January 21 through April 18, 2022. 

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company announces The Bridge Virtual Dance Institute of boundary breaking dance experiences free one-hour company Class on Zoom open to all dancers at an intermediate to advanced level December 6-9, 2021.

Royal Family Productions will present a workshop production of MAMA ROSE. This piece is written and stars Richard E. Waits (A Turtle on a Fence Post, RFP: Worth St.), with direction by Royal Family Creative Director Lorna Ventura and Royal Family Artistic Director Chris Henry. 

State Theatre New Jersey presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at 8pm and Thursday, December 9 at 8pm. This holiday spectacular wraps a whimsical, Broadway-style musical infused with contemporary circus artistry into the ultimate holiday gift for the entire family. Tickets range from $40-$98.  

Park Avenue Armory announced today its programming for the coming year, returning with a robust 2022 season of multidisciplinary productions and installations-–including new commissions, and world and North American premieres-–that offer bold visions for our future and timely reexaminations of our past.

The New York Philharmonic today releases a new film featuring conductor and composer Daniela Candillari leading the orchestra's brass section in her own composition, Sonnet IX, as well as a program of Mussorgsky, Dorothy Gates, Michael Kamen, Bruckner, and Paul Terracini. The film is available for streaming for one month on the NYPhil+ platform, a streaming site of digital concerts and archival footage.

The New York Philharmonic today released a new film featuring conductor and composer Daniela Candillari leading the orchestra's brass section in her own composition, Sonnet IX, as well as a program of Mussorgsky, Dorothy Gates, Michael Kamen, Bruckner, and Paul Terracini.

From Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 December Bethlehem Cultural Festival shines a light on the arts, culture and heritage of Palestine and the Mediterranean with live events in London and Glasgow as well as an online programme for global audiences.  

Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling will to showcase her heartwarming holiday special “Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays” as a big-screen theatrical presentation in cinemas across the country, featuring exclusive bonus content. Plus, check out her new tour dates!

There’s a particular anticipation for this new triple bill from Birmingham Royal Ballet. In a programme that feels like the start of a new chapter, after being first trailed in Autumn of 2019, Artistic Director Carlos Acosta finally has the opportunity to share his Curated ... works to a London audience. It’s an evening that feels distinctly current and contemporary but with the added star power of Acosta himself taking to the stage once more for a fleeting pas de deux with guest ballerina, Alessandra Ferri. 

“the man himself” is an emotionally charged song in which frontman Dave Le’aupepe reflects on living without the guiding hand of his late father. The track’s new video puts a different spin on the song’s concept, this time cutting between the intensity and magnetic charisma of Le’aupepe’s performance with a visual representation of him as a boy.

Currently part of the the national touring cast of Hamilton as the company’s viola and violinist, Sarah Elizabeth Haines has released her latest single, “In The Morning”. Listen to the new track now!

The cast includes Spencer Plachy as 'Scar,' Gerald Ramsey as 'Mufasa,' Gugwana Dlamini as 'Rafiki,' Nick Cordileone as 'Timon,' Jürgen Hooper as 'Zazu,' Ben Lipitz as 'Pumbaa,' Darian Sanders as 'Simba,' Kayla Cyphers as 'Nala,' Keith Bennett as 'Banzai,' Martina Sykes as 'Shenzi' and Robbie Swift as 'Ed.' Jaylen Lyndon Hunter alternates the role of 'Young Simba', along with Charlie Kahler.

The North American tour of the 10-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE BAND'S VISIT, featuring music and lyrics by Tony and Drama Desk Award®-winner David Yazbek, has hit the road!

The SpongeBob Musical is the first production of Theatre Harrisburg’s 96th season, and audiences can enjoy this optimistic and uplifting show October 22-November 7.

For me, an exciting evening in the theater and in the world of ballet. The name Ballet'X' connotes a modern term denoting non-gendered, non-binary, and inclusivity. I instantly discerned that this company was on top of the latest consciousness, and has incorporated not only this, but the latest trend of mixing forms of dance together, the latest in staging and technology, and superbly trained young, up-and-coming dancers. The program for the evening consisted of three new works, by three diverse, world-renowned choreographers, all set on the dancers in the company. This young company, based in Philadelphia, is amazingly together with an eclectic repertoire, presenting a clean, fully executed array of interesting choreography and interpretations.

Philadelphia-based outfit Clockwise On Fire has released their self-titled debut album. The 8-track collection showcases the duo’s sonic hybrid of psychedelic rock, progressive, funk, and alternative, which shapeshifts with each key change, as evidenced by the previously released singles “Dig” and “What Will You Forget”. Listen to the album now!

The national tour of Frozen is back on the road! Find out what the critics thought of the stops so far...

Is This A Room, conceived and directed by Obie Award winner Tina Satter opens tonight at Broadway's Lyceum Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say!

 Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling, known all over the world for her unique, futuristic violin-driven electronic music and exquisite live show, has announced the return of her annual Christmas tour for 2021.

Producer Daryl Roth has announced the new Off-Broadway musical BETWEEN THE LINES will begin performances on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the Tony Kiser Theater at Second Stage for a strictly limited engagement.

The haunting tale of the French novel The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux lifts off the pages and onto the Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre stage in Phantom starting Oct. 7.

In a reimagined iteration of the annual awards, in partnership with ETT (English Touring Theatre), the audio productions will play from free listening stations or via a QR code in theatres across the UK, with copies of the scripts including braille translations available.