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Playwrights Horizons Offers 'LIVEforFIVE' For Preview Of THE BURNT PART BOYS
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 21, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Tim Sanford, Artistic Director; Leslie Marcus, Managing Director) has begun accepting entries this morning, Wednesday, April 21 for its popular LIVEforFIVE online lottery for $5 tickets to the New York premiere of the new musical THE BURNT PART BOYS.

San Diego's Balboa Theatre Welcomes Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2010


San Diego Theatres' presentations for this season at the historic and nationally acclaimed Balboa Theatre close with the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on April 21 at 7:30PM. Celebrating the upcoming 53rd anniversary of the famous Monterey Jazz Festival, this amazing concert will feature the endlessly creative master pianist Kenny Barron, the daring and swinging violinist Regina Carter, the dangerously hip vocalist Kurt Elling and the soulful guitarist Russell Malone. These four musical greats will come together for a very special concert of exceptional jazz in the intimate and acoustically brilliant Balboa Theatre. One performance only...don't miss it!

Sneak Previews Of The Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour! Now Available On Youtube
by Emily Faye Oakley - Apr 16, 2010


Sneak Preview of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour! All-Star band are now available on Youtube.com.

REDCAT Celebrates The Late Betty Freeman 5/5
by Charlie Piane - Apr 15, 2010


In January of 2009, the new music world lost one of its greatest champions. The late philanthropist, photographer and writer Betty Freeman was without question the most significant American advocate for contemporary classical music in the second half of the 20th century. In her will, Ms. Freeman requested that no funeral be held, but instead a party be thrown in her memory. REDCAT is delighted to honor Ms. Freeman's request with Party for Betty!, a celebration of the life, work and legacy of Betty Freeman held at the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 8:30 pm.

The Barns at Wolf Trap Presents Announces A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2010


The Barns at Wolf Trap Features A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians, the First Lady of Celtic Music, the Season's Final Discovery Series Show, and a Local Area Favorite.

The Barns at Wolf Trap Presents Announces A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians
by BWW News Desk - Apr 6, 2010


The Barns at Wolf Trap Features A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians, the First Lady of Celtic Music, the Season's Final Discovery Series Show, and a Local Area Favorite.

The Barns at Wolf Trap Presents Announces A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 31, 2010


The Barns at Wolf Trap Features A Line up of Platinum-Selling Musicians, the First Lady of Celtic Music, the Season's Final Discovery Series Show, and a Local Area Favorite.

THE BURNT PART BOYS Announces Complete Off Broadway Casting, Previews 4/30
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2010


Playwrights Horizons (Artistic Director, Tim Sanford; Managing Director, Leslie Marcus) and Vineyard Theatre (Artistic Director, Douglas Aibel; Executive Director, Jennifer Garvey-Blackwell) have announced complete casting for their co-production of the New York premiere of the new musical THE BURNT PART BOYS by Mariana Elder (book), Chris Miller (music) and Nathan Tysen (lyrics).

San Diego's Balboa Theatre Welcomes Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour, 4/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 22, 2010


San Diego Theatres' presentations for this season at the historic and nationally acclaimed Balboa Theatre close with the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour on April 21 at 7:30PM. Celebrating the upcoming 53rd anniversary of the famous Monterey Jazz Festival, this amazing concert will feature the endlessly creative master pianist Kenny Barron, the daring and swinging violinist Regina Carter, the dangerously hip vocalist Kurt Elling and the soulful guitarist Russell Malone. These four musical greats will come together for a very special concert of exceptional jazz in the intimate and acoustically brilliant Balboa Theatre. One performance only...don't miss it!

National Jazz Museum Announces March Events
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2010


In March 2010, the National Jazz Museum in Harlem presents public programming that brings jazz fans closer to artists-emerging to living masters-that embody the art form that defines America to itself and to the world.

BWW Interview: 'Trudeau Stories' Brooke Johnson talks Trudeau, Politics, Love, Loss and Friendship
by Kelly Cameron - Mar 2, 2010


The very popular one woman show 'Trudeau Stories' comes to London's Grand Theatre for a short run beginning March 3rd, 2010. 'Trudeau Stories' is a heart-felt piece performed by Brooke Johnson, centering on her friendship with the former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau. BWW had the chance to talk with Brooke about what the show means to her.

Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko Announces Upcoming Shows Thru March 13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2010


The Rrazz Room at Hotel Nikko has announced its listings of events and shows for March, 2010.

Tickets to YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Boston Opera House Go On Sale 2/28
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2010


The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, a new musical comedy from the creative team of the 12-time Tony Award winning smash The Producers, comes to Boston for a limited two-week engagement at the Boston Opera House April 20 - May 2.

Frist Center for the Visual Arts Announces Upcoming Events Thru April 30, 2010
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2010


The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has announced its upcoming events through April 30, 2010.

Photo Flash: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents TRU and THE THRESHING FLOOR
by BWW News Desk - Jan 8, 2010


Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

Beowulf Alley’s Old Time Radio Theatre Announces Live Presentations of Old Radio Shows, January Thru March
by BWW News Desk - Jan 4, 2010


Beowulf Alley Theatre's Old Time Radio Theatre presents an exciting series of live presentations of old radio shows from the golden age at the theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue (Downtown between Broadway and Congress) in the first and third week of each month. Performances are at 7 p.m. (this is a change from the originally announced 6:30 p.m. performance time).

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES to Celebrate 500 Performances in NYC 11/25
by BWW News Desk - Nov 25, 2009


On Wednesday, November 25th at 8:00PM, The Marvelous Wonderettes will play their 500th marvelous performance at New York's Westside Theatre, upstairs (407 West 43rd Street). Written and directed by Roger Bean, The Marvelous Wonderettes features Courtney Balan, Christina DeCicco, Lindsay Mendez and Lowe Taylor.

Photo Flash: Mauckingbird Theatre Company Presents TRU and THE THRESHING FLOOR
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 23, 2009


Mauckingbird Theatre Company delves into the lives of two influential gay writers Truman Capote and James Baldwin - both authors of literary touchstones of the mid-twentieth century.

REDCAT Presents West Coast Premiere of PARADES & CHANGES, REPLAYS, 11/11 - 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 14, 2009


REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) presents the West Coast premiere of parades & changes, replays, a full-scale reinterpretation of Anna Halprin's 1965 masterpiece, parades & changes. Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at REDCAT, parades & changes, replays runs for a limited four-night engagement through Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm.

REDCAT Presents West Coast Premiere of PARADES & CHANGES, REPLAYS, 11/11 - 11/14
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2009


REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) presents the West Coast premiere of parades & changes, replays, a full-scale reinterpretation of Anna Halprin's 1965 masterpiece, parades & changes. Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at REDCAT, parades & changes, replays runs for a limited four-night engagement through Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm.

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES to Celebrate 500 Performances in NYC 11/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 26, 2009


On Wednesday, November 25th at 8:00PM, The Marvelous Wonderettes will play their 500th marvelous performance at New York's Westside Theatre, upstairs (407 West 43rd Street). Written and directed by Roger Bean, The Marvelous Wonderettes features Courtney Balan, Christina DeCicco, Lindsay Mendez and Lowe Taylor.

REDCAT Presents West Coast Premiere of PARADES & CHANGES, REPLAYS, 11/11 - 11/14
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009


REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater) presents the West Coast premiere of parades & changes, replays, a full-scale reinterpretation of Anna Halprin's 1965 masterpiece, parades & changes. Opening Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at REDCAT, parades & changes, replays runs for a limited four-night engagement through Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:30pm.

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Back Lucinda Childs' Dance In DANCE 10/6-11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


The Joyce Theater welcomes back onto its stage the internationally renowned Lucinda Childs' Dance from October 6 - 11, presenting the highly acclaimed, rarely performed signature work DANCE, featuring original music by Philip Glass and film by Sol LeWitt.

The Joyce Theater Welcomes Back Lucinda Childs' Dance In DANCE 10/6-11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2009


The Joyce Theater welcomes back onto its stage the internationally renowned Lucinda Childs' Dance from October 6 - 11, presenting the highly acclaimed, rarely performed signature work DANCE, featuring original music by Philip Glass and film by Sol LeWitt.

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