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Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Antaeus Theatre Company
by Harker Jones - Oct 23, 2024


The Antaeus Theatre Company pulls off another triumph with the enchanting and handsomely mounted Oscar Wilde classic.

BLACK BROADWAY: THE EARLY YEARS Comes to Roulette
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2024


Nietzsche Music Project and Chamber Philharmonia of New York, in Association with INJOY Entertainment, will present the world premiere of BLACK BROADWAY: THE EARLY YEARS at Roulette.

Review: I DO, I DO at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Oct 21, 2024


Strong vocals carry the night at Revolution’s production of the dated, but funny, I Do, I Do. With book and lyrics by clever lyricist Tom Jones, the only song you might recall is Try to Remember (also in his 1960s musical The Fantasticks), which landed on the Billboard’s 100 in 1965 not once, but three times by three different artists. 

SHINNAI MEETS PUPPETRY Comes to the Japan Society
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024


Japan Society will present a world premiere double bill of contemporary puppet theater with Shinnai Meets Puppetry, created & performed by Sachiyo Takahashi/Nekaa Lab with Rowan Magee and Emma Wiseman.  

Dances We Dance Unveils 2024 Fall Season ACQUA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024


Dances We Dance's 2024 Fall Season, titled ACQUA, will explore water's influence on modern dance and celebrates women's empowerment. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Eastside Culture Crawl Welcomes 90+ New Artists In Its 28th Year
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024


Eastside Arts Society (EAS) welcomes art lovers to experience the diverse range of established and emerging artists practicing their art in Eastside Arts District (EAD) studios, workshops, and galleries at the 28th annual Eastside Culture Crawl Visual Arts, Design & Craft Festival from November 14-17, 2024.

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs to Honor Rodgers & Hammerstein With SHOWSTOPPERS Concert
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2024


For this 90-minute concert Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Artistic Director Brett Weymark OAM has curated an irresistible program of Rodgers & Hammerstein favourites including ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Edelweiss’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ ‘I Whistle A Happy Tune’ and ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain.’

Single Tickets Now Available for The National Ballet of Canada's 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024


Single tickets for The National Ballet of Canada’s 2024/25 season are now available for purchase. The season will feature the North American premiere of David Dawson’s The Four Seasons and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Carnegie Hall Presents THE SPHINX VIRTUOSI IN AMERICAN FORM/S
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024


The self-conducted string orchestra Sphinx Virtuosi returns to Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on October 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM in a program titled American Form/s.

Carnegie Hall to Present The Sphinx Virtuosi In American Form/s
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024


Carnegie Hall will present the Sphinx Virtuosi concert in October featuring Curtis Stewart as Composer-in-Residence. The event includes New York premieres by Jannina Norpoth, Derrick Skye, and a world premiere by Stewart. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Semi-Staged Musical Drama NO COWARDS IN OUR BAND Comes to Hudson Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024


Hudson Hall at the historic Hudson Opera House announces No Cowards in Our Band, a powerful musical drama that tells the story of an aging and contemplative Frederick Douglass (1818-1895). Set against the backdrop of post-Reconstruction America, No Cowards in Our Band portrays Frederick Douglass as he considers the social, economic, and political ramifications of slavery and the Civil War and their impact on the future of the United States.

Dances Patrelle to Hold Student Auditions For THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024


Dances Patrelle will hold auditions for young dancers for THE YORKVILLE NUTCRACKER. Learn more about the production and see how to audition.

Stage West Presents A New Take On The Classic Comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 22, 2024


Stage West will present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, a classic comedy by Oscar Wilde, showcasing witty dialogue and satirical humor.

DE PROFUNDIS Comes to Teatro della Pergola in October
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024


DE PROFUNDIS Comes to Teatro della Pergola in October. Performances run 4-6 October 2024.

New Oscar Wilde Ballet by Christopher Wheeldon Premieres From the Australian Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024


The remarkable world of a literary legend will come to the stage with The Australian Ballet’s world-premiere of Oscar©, a new full-length work from acclaimed choreographer Christopher Wheeldon.

Japan Society Reveals 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024


Japan Society has unveiled its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season, featuring a diverse lineup of traditional and contemporary performances from Japan. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Orion Ensemble Reveals 32nd Season Featuring Chicago Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024


The Orion Ensemble is offering iconic chamber works—new and beloved—for its 32nd season, a four-concert series at three venues. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Concertistas De Bellas Artes Compartirán El Escenario Con Invitados En El Ciclo Música Inbal En Los Museos
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 29, 2024


La soprano Guadalupe Millán y el pianista Víctor Manuel Hernández Murillo, acompañados de las voces privilegiadas de las sopranos Luz Elena Hernández y Martha Mejía, de la mezzosoprano Aljhared Abrajan Márquez, y del tenor Gian Suárez, ofrecerán un concierto el sábado 29 de junio a las 13:00 h en el Auditorio Jaime Torres Bodet del Museo Nacional de Antropología.

Three Shows Honored With Encore Performances at Cincy Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2024


The 21st Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival has showcased jaw-dropping talent and artistic innovation from across North America in all of its 36 productions, but the artists, critics, and Festival producers were given a chance to vote three Primary Lineup shows into one additional performance at the Know Theatre MainStage on the Festival’s closing day, June 15.

La Oboísta Carmen Thierry, El Fagotista Gerardo Ledezma Y El Pianista Alberto Cruzprieto Interpretarán Romanzas Y Sonatas
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2024


La oboísta Carmen Thierry, el fagotista Gerardo Ledezma y el pianista Alberto Cruzprieto ofrecerán dos recitales con música de Robert Schumann, Paul Hindemith y Francis Poulenc, el viernes 7 de junio a las 17:00 h en la Biblioteca Vasconcelos y el sábado 22 a la misma hora en la Casa Universitaria del Libro de la UNAM, en el marco del ciclo Música Inbal por la ciudad.

Neil Bartlett's Comedy-Drama IN EXTREMIS Brings Oscar Wilde Into an Esoteric Experience
by Claudio Erlichman - May 28, 2024


Directed by Bruno Guida and staring Daniel Infantini and Flávio Tolezani, the dramatic comedy by award-winning English author Neil Bartlett is inspired by a telegram sent by Irish writer Oscar Wilde to a friend in 1895, just a week before began the trial that would cost him his reputation, his freedom, his family and then his life.

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at Murry's Dinner Playhouse
by Theresa Bertram - May 23, 2024


From now through Saturday, May 25, Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, 6323 Col Glenn Rd, in Little Rock, is presenting the Oscar Wilde classic THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. First performed in 1895, Director Roger Eaves captures the play’s purpose of satirizing the social norms and conventions of Victorian society, while embracing his cast’s cuteness factor. You will leave with a full belly and conversation for the way home. Seats are still available, so grab your tickets at murrysdp.com. 

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at The Lantern Theatre/Maumelle Players
by Theresa Bertram - May 10, 2024


I love going to see a Trent Reese production, because he always puts a refreshing spin on whatever the subject matter may be. For our viewing pleasure this time, The Lantern Theatre and the Maumelle Players teamed up to present THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST by Oscar Wilde the last two weekends in April at The Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle.

MEDICINE Makes Canadian Premiere at Pi Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2024


 Pi Theatre will close its 2023-2024 season with the Canadian premiere of Medicine from Friday, June 14 to Sunday, June 23, 2024 at the Vancity Culture Lab (1895 Venables Street).

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Reveals Cristian Mӑcelaru as Next Music Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024


The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has appointed conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru as the 14th Music Director in the Orchestra’s 129-year history, succeeding Louis Langrée.

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