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Ninjaz Of Drama Present Oscar Wilde Comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by BWW News Desk - Nov 30, 2018


Breaking from their tradition of producing Shakespeare, the Ninjas of Drama "Go Wilde" with their "1960's London Mod" take on the ever-popular Oscar Wilde comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, running November 30-December 16 at the Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason Street, Suite 601. In San Francisco 94102. The Phoenix Theatre is Located in the historic Theatre District next to Union Square and close to the Powell St BART Station and SF Muni.

La Compañía Nacional De Ópera Presentará La Opereta El Murciélago, De Johann Strauss II
by Julie Musbach - Nov 28, 2018


La Compañía Nacional de Ópera (CNO) del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes cerrará su temporada 2018 con El murciélago, de Johann Strauss II, una de las operetas más representadas en el mundo.

Boston Court Pasadena Announces 2019 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2018


Boston Court Pasadena will bring another daring year of theater and music events to Southern California for their 2019 season, and welcomes the S. Mark Taper Foundation as sponsor of the 2019 theater season. Artistic Directors Jessica Kubzansky, Michael Michetti and Mark Saltzman have programmed more than 100 performances of music and theater on two stages, continuing the company's dedication to new work, reimagined classics, and both emerging and established artists.

Spike Lee to Direct FREDERICK DOUGLASS NOW Film
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 7, 2018


Variety reports Spike Lee will “Frederick Douglass Now,” his third movie adaptation of a one-man stage show by Roger Guenveur Smith, after “A Huey P. Newton Story” and “Rodney King.”

Smithsonian Channel to Honor American Veterans with GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM and THE LOST TAPES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2018


Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American servicemen and the ongoing legacy of one of America's fiercest fighting units. The following Sunday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, THE LOST TAPES returns with TET OFFENSIVE, bringing to life a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Both premieres feature rare audio and exclusive never-before-televised 8mm films ? some shot directly by soldiers during combat.

Andy Muschietti to Adapt TIME MACHINE with Leonardo DiCaprio Producing
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 1, 2018


Director Andy Muschietti is set to develop a film adaptation of H.G. Wells' “The Time Machine” with Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way producing along with Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures, according to Variety.

BWW Review: THE AGITATORS at Mosaic Theater Company
by Sarah Murphy - Oct 30, 2018


We do not know the exact date, time, or words spoken, but in that moment when Susan B Anthony met Frederick Douglass, two paths merged and two movements would never be the same.

BWW Review: EMERSON STRING QUARTET AND SHAI WOSNER at Alice Tully Hall At Lincoln Center
by Joanna Barouch - Oct 26, 2018


The Emerson String Quartet's concert on Sunday, October 21, 2018 was a rich and satisfying chamber music feast.

The Smithsonian Channel Presents All New Episodes of THE LOST TAPES
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 24, 2018


Smithsonian Channel's hit series THE LOST TAPES returns this fall with all new episodes, transporting viewers back in time to relive iconic moments in American history. From the chaos of the 2002 sniper shootings in Washington, D.C. and catastrophic super tornado outbreak of 1974 to the harrowing and heroic Apollo 13 mission, THE LOST TAPES retells these unforgettable stories solely through contemporary footage, audio recordings and news reports. The effect is like channel-surfing through history – live, as it happens. As viewers experience the story break, rare and never-before-broadcast materials, seen exclusively in the series, add new depth and dimension to the screaming headlines, capturing the mood and instant reactions of Americans who found themselves, suddenly, a part of history. Beginning with the previously announced TET OFFENSIVE episode on Sunday, November 18, THE LOST TAPES continues airing new installments on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.

Ninjaz Of Drama Present Oscar Wilde Comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2018


Breaking from their tradition of producing Shakespeare, the Ninjas of Drama "Go Wilde" with their "1960's London Mod" take on the ever-popular Oscar Wilde comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, running November 30-December 16 at the Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason Street, Suite 601. In San Francisco 94102. The Phoenix Theatre is Located in the historic Theatre District next to Union Square and close to the Powell St BART Station and SF Muni.

BWW Review: THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD THRILLS AND DELIGHTS NOW THRU NOV. 11 at 3Below
by Linda Hodges - Oct 18, 2018


Currently playing at San Jose's 3Below, 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' is at once a dramatic tour-de-force and a Vaudevillian comedic masterpiece that will have you laughing (not to mention cheering and hissing) and leave you thoroughly entertained. Playing now through November 11, it's a grand, must-see show.

BWW Review: Case Study of Allyship in THE AGITATORS at Park Square Theatre
by Karen Bovard - Oct 9, 2018


Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony were friends for 45 years through tumultuous times. The strategic interests of their respective causes did not always align, which caused rifts between them. In AGITATORS, Playwright Mat Smart has mined this rich terrain to create an episodic examination of their relationship, fully aware of the relevance it has to the present.

Breon Rydell in Association with Neu! Reekie! Presents IT IS EASY TO BE DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2018


In this centenary year of the end of World War 1, writer and producer, Breon Rydell, has been determined that the life and work of WW1 Scottish poet, Charles Hamilton Sorley will not be forgotten. It Is Easy To Be Dead, Neil McPherson's beautifully written and significant play opens at The Tivoli, Aberdeen on Tuesday 6 November and will be followed by performances at Òran Mor, Glasgow from Sunday 11 to Wednesday 14 November.

Smithsonian Channel to Honor Veteran's Day with Two Premieres
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 4, 2018


Smithsonian Channel is set to honor American veterans this November with two premieres offering unique perspectives and new insights on crucial aspects of the Vietnam War. One-hour special GUN TRUCKS OF VIETNAM premieres Sunday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and explores the ingenuity of American servicemen and the ongoing legacy of one of America's fiercest fighting units. The following Sunday, November 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, THE LOST TAPES returns with TET OFFENSIVE, bringing to life a defining moment of the Vietnam War. Both premieres feature rare audio and exclusive never-before-televised 8mm films – some shot directly by soldiers during combat.

Hungarian National Ballet Makes American Debut At Koch Theater This November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2018


Between 1884, when it was formed as part of the newly-established Hungarian State Opera House, and November, 2018 when it makes its American debut at the David H. Koch Theater, the Hungarian National Ballet will have performed in almost every cultural capital and on every continent in the world, except North America.

Daniel Harding To Lead Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra In February 2019 Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2018


Carnegie Hall today announced that British conductor Daniel Harding will return to Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage to lead Amsterdam's renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in two back-to-back concerts in February, as part of the orchestra's spring 2019 US tour. Maestro Harding, who last appeared at Carnegie Hall in 2008, replaces Daniele Gatti for these February performances.

BWW Review: Met Opera Season Opens with New SAMSON ET DALILA, in Crazy, Rich Philistine Style
by Richard Sasanow - Sep 25, 2018


Well, no one could accuse the opening of the Met's new season, with Darko Trasnjak's production of Saint-Saens' SAMSON ET DALILA, to Ferdinand Lemaire's libretto, of being drab. Starry, certainly. Over the top, definitely. Filled with feathers, absolutely. Call it “Crazy, Rich Philistines.”

Theatrical Tour-de-Force SPIN Returns To Toronto
by Julie Musbach - Sep 25, 2018


Evalyn Parry takes her audience on an uncommon theatrical and musical journey in SPIN, her tour-de-force performance celebrating the bicycle. SPIN returns to Toronto on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 8PM, for one performance only, at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 28, 10AM.

Review Roundup: Darko Tresnjak's SAMSON ET DALILA at The Met
by Alan Henry - Sep 25, 2018


BroadwayWorld has a first look at SAMON ET DALILA at The Met Opera! Check out photos of the Darko Tresnjak directed production below!

Photo Flash: Darko Tresnjak's SAMSON ET DALILA at The Met
by Alan Henry - Sep 25, 2018


BroadwayWorld has a first look at SAMON ET DALILA at The Met Opera! Check out photos of the Darko Tresnjak directed production below!

Smithsonian Channel Presents THE LOST TAPES: CLINTON IMPEACHMENT
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 25, 2018


Twenty years later, in a country shaken by political unrest and the fight for gender equality, we're still living with the legacy of the Clinton presidency. The 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton rocked the country to its core and set the stage for the next two decades of polarization and controversy in America. Now, a new episode of Smithsonian Channel's critically acclaimed THE LOST TAPES relives the scandal, using only contemporary film and audio to allow viewers to experience history without comment. The hour-long episode delves into the collective memory of America to pose the question: At a time when everyone took a side, would you take the same one now? THE LOST TAPES: CLINTON IMPEACHMENT airs Monday, October 29 at 9 PM ET/PT on Smithsonian Channel.

Emerson Quartet Celebrates the 80th Birthday of American Composer William Bolcom
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2018


The world-renowned Emerson String Quartet celebrates the 80th birthday of American composer and pianist, winner of the National Medal of Arts, Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award, William Bolcom at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 5 PM.  Joined by the acclaimed pianist Shai Wosner, the Quartet performs Bolcom's Piano Quintet No. 1.

BWW Review: East Coast Premiere of BEING EARNEST at Greater Boston Stage Company
by Nancy Grossman - Sep 17, 2018


What happens when you take an Oscar Wilde classic play from the Naughty Nineties, add about a dozen original musical numbers, and update the story and setting to London's swinging Carnaby Street in the sixties? Well, if you put it in the hands of Director/Choreographer Ilyse Robbins and Music Director Steve Bass, you get a rom-com that is heavy on both the romance and the comedy, a ride in the wayback machine, and an afternoon (or evening) delight at the Greater Boston Stage Company in Stoneham.

Alumnae Theatre Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018


And no other play boasts more style than Oscar Wilde's enduring classic The Importance of Being Earnest, which opens Alumnae Theatre's 101st season.

Dances Patrelle Presents The Yorkville NUTCRACKER This Holiday Season
by Alan Henry - Sep 7, 2018


Dances Patrelle presents The Yorkville Nutcracker from December 6-9, 2018 at The Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, E. 68th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, NYC. Performances: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm; Saturday at 2pm; and Sunday at 12pm and 5pm. Tickets are $65 (extended family, group, student and senior discounts available) and will be available on October 22 at www.dancespatrelle.org, by phone at 212-772-4448, or in person at The Kaye Playhouse Box Office.

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