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Comedy in Music - 1957 - West End Articles Page 9

Violinist Philippe Quint Releases 'Chaplin's Smile' on Warner Classics
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 11, 2019


Today, Friday, January 11, 2019, multiple Grammy Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint makes his debut on Warner Classics with the release of his latest album Chaplin's Smile, a collection of Charlie Chaplin songs newly arranged for violin and piano. To commemorate the 130th anniversary of Chaplin's birth in 2019, Chaplin's Smile features Philippe Quint joined on two tracks by Quint's friend and frequent collaborator, violinistJoshua Bell. Over more than three years, Quint, in collaboration with arrangers Charles Coleman and Leon Gurvitch went through dozens of songs and soundtracks written by Chaplin to select the songs best suited for violin and piano.

Violinist Philippe Quint Performs Chaplin's Smile Hosted By Kiera Chaplin At Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2019


Multi Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint celebrates his new album Chaplin's Smile, out Friday, January 11, 2019 on Warner Classics, with a international tour of concerts commemorating Charlie Chaplin's compositional talents as well as his encounters with the great composers of his day. Chaplin's Smile will be performed on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:30pm at Joe's Pub, hosted by Chaplin's granddaughter Kiera Chaplin.

Violinist Philippe Quint Performs Two Free Chaplin's Smile Concerts In Chicago
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2019


Multi Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint celebrates his new album Chaplin's Smile, out Friday, January 11, 2019 on Warner Classics, with a international tour of concerts commemorating Charlie Chaplin's compositional talents as well as his encounters with the great composers of his day. Chaplin's Smile will be performed on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 12:15pm at the Chicago Cultural Center, presented by Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts, and later that day at 6:30pm in a free concert at the Chicago Women's Athletic Club.

Violinist Philippe Quint Celebrates New Album with Multimedia Concert
by Julie Musbach - Jan 7, 2019


Multi Grammy Award-nominee violinist Philippe Quint celebrates his new album Chaplin's Smile, out Friday, January 11, 2019 on Warner Classics, with a international tour of concerts commemorating Charlie Chaplin's compositional talents as well as his encounters with the great composers of his day.

THEY'RE PLAYING OUR SONG Opens Beef & Boards 46th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2019


Revealing a lineup that boasts eight exciting musicals, three of which are new to its stage, Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre presents a sense of nostalgia for its 46th Season.

Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For THE HEIRESS At Arena Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 4, 2019


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announces the full company for Ruth and Augustus Goetz's melodrama, The Heiress, suggested by the Henry James novel, Washington Square. After growing up subjected to her father's disinterest and strong resentment, a young woman in the 1850s discovers what love is in her journey towards independence, growth and strength, without an impactful female role model in her life. Directed by Deputy Artistic Director Seema Sueko, The Heiress runs February 8 - March 10, 2019 in the Fichandler Stage.

Violinist Philippe Quint Releases Chaplin's Smile On Warner Classics, Feat. Joshua Bell
by Julie Musbach - Dec 14, 2018


On Friday, January 11, 2019, multiple Grammy Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint makes his debut on Warner Classics with the release of his latest album Chaplin's Smile, a collection of Charlie Chaplin songs newly arranged for violin and piano. To commemorate the 130th anniversary of Chaplin's birth in 2019, Chaplin's Smile features Philippe Quint joined on two tracks by Quint's friend and frequent collaborator, violinist Joshua Bell. Over more than three years, Quint, in collaboration with arrangers Charles Coleman and Leon Gurvitch went through dozens of songs and soundtracks written by Chaplin to select the songs best suited for violin and piano.

Japan Society Presents Newly Subtitled Digital Remasters of 3 Music-Inflected Genre Films by Influential Japanese Director
by Tori Hartshorn - Nov 29, 2018


A prolific and versatile filmmaker who worked across a wide range of genres throughout his long career, Umetsugu Inoue(1923-2010) made his mark on Japanese cinema in the 1950s with a series of highly entertaining, genre-blending musical films that captured the explosive energy of Japan's jazz-fueled youth culture.

Photo Flash: Riverdale Repertory Company Presents THE MUSIC MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2018


Strike up the band: Riverdale Repertory Company, Riverdale Rising Stars, and Riverdale Junior Rising Stars proudly present THE MUSIC MAN at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. The limited engagement continues through Sunday, November 18, 2018.

THE MUSIC MAN Comes to The Riverdale YM-YWHA
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2018


Strike up the band: Riverdale Repertory Company, Riverdale Rising Stars, and Riverdale Junior Rising Stars proudly present THE MUSIC MAN JR. at the Riverdale YM-YWHA for a limited engagement of six performances only, from November 10-18, 2018.

The Public's Free Mobile Unit Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2018


The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham) will begin previews for the MOBILE UNIT's production of Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on Sunday, October 28. Directed by Jenny Koons, the free sit-down run of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM follows a three-week tour to five boroughs bringing Shakespeare to audiences who have limited or no access to the arts. A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will run through Saturday, November 17 with an official press opening on Friday, November 2.

Further Casting Announced For PINTER AT THE PINTER
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2018


An exciting group of theatre stars have joined The Jamie Lloyd Company's Pinter at the Pinter season, which began its unprecedented celebration of Harold Pinter this month, featuring all the Nobel Prize winning playwright's short plays.

Huntington Presents Three Time Tony Winner Chita Rivera
by Julie Musbach - Sep 18, 2018


Three-time Tony Award-winning actress, singer, and dancer Chita Rivera performs for one night only alongside music director and host Seth Rudetsky on Saturday, October 13 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA at 5pm and 8pm.  Produced by Mark Cortale Productions, the performance is the first in the new 'Broadway @ the Huntington' series.

Flint Repertory Theatre Announces 2018/19 Season Of Transformation - ASSASSINS, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, and More
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2018


Producing Artistic Director Michael Lluberes unveiled an exciting lineup of shows for Flint Repertory Theatre's 2018/2019 Season at The Rep's Season Announcement Party.

THE MUSIC MAN Marches On To The Mainstage at Rivertown Theater
by Julie Musbach - Aug 16, 2018


Rivertown Theater will be transformed into River City, Iowa when Professor Harold Hill comes to town to form a boy's band when the all-time favorite musical, The Music Man opens the new season September 14, 2018.

LIVING ON LOVE Opens At Peninsula Players Theatre, Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the regional premiere of "Living on Love," a new romantic comedy by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play "Peccadillo" by Garson Kanin.  The delightful "Living on Love" opens at Door County's theatrical icon on Today, August 25 and performs through September 2 and is a glamorous, hilarious romp through the world of music, marriage, celebrity and love!

Lee Evans, Jonjo O'Neill And Meera Syal Join 'Pinter At The Pinter'
by Stephi Wild - Aug 14, 2018


In what promises to be an exciting event within the Pinter at the Pinter season, Lee Evans will appear in an eclectic mixed bill alongside stage and screen favourite Meera Syal. They join the previously announced Keith Allen and Tamsin Greig from 25th October to 8th December, for 23 performances only.

LIVING ON LOVE Opens At Peninsula Players Theatre, 8/15
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2018


Peninsula Players Theatre, America's Oldest Professional Resident Summer Theatre, presents the regional premiere of "Living on Love," a new romantic comedy by two-time Tony Award-winner Joe DiPietro, based on the play "Peccadillo" by Garson Kanin.  The delightful "Living on Love" opens at Door County's theatrical icon on Wednesday, August 25 and performs through September 2 and is a glamorous, hilarious romp through the world of music, marriage, celebrity and love!

Rivertown Theaters Gearing Up For 7th Season With 7 Spectacular Shows
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2018


Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts has planned a captivating lineup of productions for the 2018-2019 season beginning Sept. 14 with The Music Man, a, deliciously delightful, theatrical slice of apple pie that pays tribute to the early twentieth century old-fashioned manners and mores of small-town Americana opening.

'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018


Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.

Reagle Music Theatre Ends 50th Summer Season On A High Note With THE MUSIC MAN
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2018


Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston wraps up the company's spectacular 50th Anniversary Summer Season with The Music Man from August 2-12.  The multiple Tony award-winning musical will run for 8 performances (including 4 matinees) at the Robinson Theatre, 617 Lexington St., Waltham, MA.

Ellen Theatre Announces August Events
by Julie Musbach - Jul 18, 2018


The Ellen Theatre has announced their lineup of August events.

Casio Reveals The Killer Dueling Pianos As June Artist Spotlight
by Macon Prickett - Jun 27, 2018


This June, Casio America, Inc., a leading innovator of electronic musical instruments, is excited to spotlight The Killer Dueling Pianos, as part of its Artist Program. Casio's Artist Program was created in an effort to assist both aspiring and established musicians by providing multiple levels of support including the best tools and technology available for them to create and perform with on the go or at home.

New Double Album 'Lost West End Vintage 2' Celebrates London's Forgotten Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018


Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2' to be released on July 27th 2018.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For LITTLE ROCK At The Sheen Center
by BWW News Desk - Jun 14, 2018


Rebel Theatrical Management, LLC (Harvey Butler, producer), in association with The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, have announced, today, the cast and the creative team for the New York premiere of the new play Little Rock, written and directed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj. Performances are set to begin Wednesday, May 30, 2018 for a limited run through September 8, 2018 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street). Opening Night is set for Today, June 14, 2018 at 7:00PM.

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