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OrlandoFest Welcomes Ivan Wansley as New Festival Director
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013


OrlandoFest, the premiere music festival competition in Orlando, Florida, announced today that, Mr. Ivan Wansley will join their team as Festival Director.

Barbra Streisand to Receive FSLC's 40th Annual Chaplin Award
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 18, 2013


The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced that Academy Award-winner Barbra Streisand, the first American woman artist to receive credit as writer, director, producer and star of a major feature film, YENTL, will be honored at the 40th Annual Chaplin Award Gala held at Lincoln Center on the evening of Monday, April 22, 2013.

Vassily Sinaisky Leads the LA Phil in Holst's The Planets, Now thru 1/12
by BWW News Desk - Jan 10, 2013


Internationally-acclaimed conductor Vassily Sinaisky returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three evening performances, tonight through Saturday, January 10 - 12, at 8 pm. The program includes Liadov's Eight Russian Folk Songs, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Holst's The Planets, which has served as great inspiration for many composers of science fiction and fantasy film scores. Leonidas Kavakos, The Strad's "violinist of violinists," plays Prokofiev's concerto, which was the composer's last Western commission.

Vassily Sinaisky Leads the LA Phil in Holst's The Planets, 1/10-12
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 8, 2013


Internationally-acclaimed conductor Vassily Sinaisky returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the Los Angeles Philharmonic in three evening performances, Thursday through Saturday, January 10 - 12, at 8 pm. The program includes Liadov's Eight Russian Folk Songs, Prokofiev's Violin Concerto No. 2 and Holst's The Planets, which has served as great inspiration for many composers of science fiction and fantasy film scores. Leonidas Kavakos, The Strad's "violinist of violinists," plays Prokofiev's concerto, which was the composer's last Western commission.

BWW Interviews: Lara Teeter Talks SHOW BOAT, Cap'n Andy, His Career and About Teaching
by David Clarke - Jan 2, 2013


In the crisp, morning hours on December 27, 2012 I got the chance to speak with Lara Teeter, who will be playing Cap'n Andy in the upcoming production of SHOW BOAT at Houston Grand Opera. The celebrated actor had a plethora of interesting and scholarly items to discuss about SHOW BOAT, and the character of Cap'n Andy. We also had a good time discussing his career as an actor, director, choreographer, and teacher.

Oboist Allan Vogel Leads as LA Chamber Orch Launches 2013 Baroque Series
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 27, 2012


Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra's (LACO) enlightening five-concert "Baroque Conversations" series showcasing exceptional Baroque music, which this season explores the legacy of JS Bach and his sons, launches its seventh year with a program of four Bach sonatas on Thursday, January 17, 2013, 7 pm, at Zipper Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles.

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2013 Sundance Film Festival
by Kelsey Denette - Dec 19, 2012


Sundance Institute announced today 19 members of five juries awarding prizes at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah. Short Film Awards will be announced at a ceremony on January 22 at Park City's Jupiter Bowl, with feature film awards announced at a separate ceremony on January 26.

Review Roundup (12/19): LES MISERABLES Movie
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 19, 2012


Check out what the critics are saying below!

MTI Makes LES MISERABLES Available for Licensing for First Time in Full-Length Version
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2012


For the first time ever, the full-length version of LES MISÉRABLES is available to license, for a limited time, for performances starting in June 2013 announced theatrical licensor Music Theatre International today.

Film Society of Lincoln Center Announces 41st DANCE ON CAMERA
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 5, 2012


The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Dance Films Association today announced the lineup for the 41st edition of Dance on Camera. Taking place February 1-5, the dance-centric film festival returns to the Film Society for the 17th consecutive year with an exciting and diverse array of dance films, including several premieres.

Thurgood Marshall College Fund to Celebrate 25th Anniversary Awards, 10/29
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2012


In November 2012, The Fox Show, 'Beyond The Dream Series', with Kelly Wright, will feature the TMCF with CEO Johnny C. Taylor and many Red Carpet 'A' list celebrities as well as a range of deserving students who have received an education due to the great scholarships provided by the TMCF.

THE CITADEL & More Set for Lincoln Center's 'Scary Movies' Film Series
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 12, 2012


The Film Society of Lincoln Center's annual horror fest Scary Movies returns for its 6th edition featuring a blood-curdling collection of first-time New York City screenings of highly anticipated horror films and thrillers, genre rarities and fan favorites.

Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan Star in WaterTower Theatre's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, Now thru 10/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 28, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for The Mystery of Irma Vep which will open the 2012-2013 season. The show stars WaterTower Theatre veterans Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan.

Handel and Haydn Society Holds 2012 Annual Meeting
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2012


At the annual meeting held in Boston on September 24, the Handel and Haydn Society (H&H) presented its audited financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2012 and announced that it had balanced its budget in addition to reaching key organizational accomplishments for the 2011-2012 Season. Also discussed was the undertaking a strategic planning process and development of a five-year Strategic Plan set to guide the organization through its 2015 Bicentennial and beyond.

Josefina Lopez Appears at 10th Anniversary Screening of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Today, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012


The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the award-winning film "Real Women Have Curves" with special guest, Josefina Lopez, today, September 6, 2012.

Music Theatre of Connecticut to Feature NEXT TO NORMAL, COLE PORTER PROJECT, and More in 2012-13
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2012


Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, Fairfield County's Award-Winning Professional Theatre Company, is pleased to announce the 2012/2013 MainStage Season. Between October 2012 and May 2013, MTCMainStage will present three fully-staged professional productions, each running for three weeks: 'Next to Normal,' 'Ancestral Voices' and 'The Cole Porter Project.'

Josefina Lopez to Appear at 10th Anniversary Screening of REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 27, 2012


The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre and Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival will present an evening celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the award-winning film "Real Women Have Curves" with special guest, Josefina Lopez, on Thursday, September 6, 2012.

Photo Flash: CHAPLIN Begins Performances Tomorrow - Meet the Cast!
by Kelsey Denette - Aug 20, 2012


Broadway's new musical CHAPLIN begins previews tomorrow at 8pm and opens September 10 at the Barrymore Theatre (243 West 47th Street). Meet the cast below!

Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan to Star in WaterTower Theatre's THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP, 9/28-10/21
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2012


WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced casting details for The Mystery of Irma Vep which will open the 2012-2013 season. The show stars WaterTower Theatre veterans Regan Adair and Bryan T. Donovan.

THE ANARCHIST Moves to Golden Theatre; Opens 12/2
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2012


Producers Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel and Howard & Janet Kagan announced today that THE ANARCHIST, a new play written and directed by DAVID MAMET starring PATTI LuPONE and DEBRA WINGER, previously announced to be presented at the Lyceum Theatre, will now be presented on Broadway at the newly refurbished Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). All persons who purchased tickets prior to the venue change will be contacted by Telecharge.

Alley, Palin Among DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS Cast
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 27, 2012


The cast of DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS has just been announced. The show will premiere Monday, September 24, 8:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT on the ABC Network. The All-Stars cast will feature Gilles Marini, Pamela Anderson, Kelly Monaco, Shawn Johnson, Melissa Rycroft, Joey Fatone, Helio Castroneves, Drew Lachey, Bristol Palin, Apolo Anton Ono, Kirstie Alley and Emmit Smith.

Westport Country Playhouse Opens TARTUFFE, 7/17
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 5, 2012


Westport Country Playhouse will stage Moliere's timeless comedy, "Tartuffe," featuring in the title role three-time Tony Award-nominee Marc Kudisch (Broadway's "9 to 5," "The Apple Tree," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Assassins," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Bells Are Ringing," "The Wild Party," "The Scarlet Pimpernel (3.0)," "High Society," "Beauty and the Beast," "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," and "A Minister's Wife."). David Kennedy, Playhouse associate artistic director, will helm the production playing July 17 through August 4. The work is translated by Richard Wilbur.

Sheila Grether-Marion Named Chair of Pasadena Playhouse Board of Directors
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 29, 2012


The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, Interim Executive Director) announced today that Sheila Grether-Marion has been elected as the new Chair of The Pasadena Playhouse's Board of Directors.

1000th Moth Performance Plays 2012 World Science Festival Tonight, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2012


EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson and Pulitzer Prize-winning cancer researcher Siddhartha Mukherjee headline the 1,000th performance by The Moth, the non-profit organization dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling, as part of the 5th Annual World Science Festival.

Last Museum of Moving Image Screening of Michael Glawogger Retrospective Tonight, 4/29
by Movies News Desk - Apr 29, 2012


One of the most versatile and original talents in contemporary world cinema, the Austrian filmmaker Michael Glawogger has made an art of crossing boundaries, both geographic and formal. Through tonight, April 29, 2012, Museum of the Moving Image will present the first U.S. retrospective to feature both Glawogger's documentary and fiction films.

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