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La Compañía Nacional De Danza Vuelve A La Sala Miguel Covarrubias Con El Lago De Los Cisnes Y Carmen
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2022


Con el Acto II de El lago de los cisnes y Carmen, la Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) se presentará nuevamente, después de cinco años, en la Sala Miguel Covarrubias del Centro Cultural Universitario para envolver al público en la magia, la pasión, el amor y la tragedia que emanan de estas obras, las cuales cumplen 145 y 55 años de su estreno, respectivamente. 

Tony Blackburn To Take Audiences Back To The Golden Era Of Pop at Parr Hall
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2022


Legendary DJ Tony Blackburn will be transporting audiences back to the era where he made his name when he once again presents Sounds of the 60s.

Video: Explore the Legendary Partnership of Rodgers and Hammerstein in New Video Series!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2022


The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization has released the first of a new series of videos celebrating the 80th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring audio from rarely heard interviews with Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II – each describing how they first joined forces –  the video can be viewed below! In A Promising Partnership, the organization explores the beginning of the legendary collaboration.

Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association to Present Concert Organist Michael Hey This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022


As part of its ongoing organ recital series, the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) will present concert organist MICHAEL HEY, on Wednesday, July 27, 2002 at 7:30 PM in the Great Auditorium.

World Premiere of New Musical RIDE to be Presented at Charing Cross Theatre in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2022


The world premiere of the award-winning new musical ‘RIDE’is coming to Charing Cross Theatre 25 August - 17 September. It’s 1895 and Annie Londonderry has returned victorious to America, hailed as the first woman ever to cycle around the world. She’s pioneering, she’s plucky, and she’s pitching her story to the men who run the newspapers.

Interview: Jaclyn June Johnson of MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD at Commonweal Theatre Company
by Jared Fessler - Jul 13, 2022


Welcome to London's rowdy Music Hall Royale! It's 1895 and the evening's entertainment is a musical retelling of Charles Dickens's final novel: The Mystery of Edwin Drood. But...there's a hitch: Dickens died before he finished the story. No one knows how it ends. Who killed Edwin Drood?! That's up to you! You'll become the ultimate detective as the audience casts their vote at every show. With sweeping melodies, boisterous comedy, and 400 possible endings, this Tony Award-winning musical promises a jolly good time at the theatre.

KINKY BOOTS, SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, NEWSIES & More Lead Los Angeles' July Theater Top 10
by BWW Staff - Jul 1, 2022


Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.

Interview: Daniel Monks Discusses THE SEAGULL, Covid Delays And Disability On Stage
by Bryony Rae Taylor - Jun 28, 2022


Australian actor Daniel Monks (Pulse, Teenage Dick) discusses opening the long-awaited revival of The Seagull, penned by Anya Reiss and directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Estonian National Ballet Brings SWAN LAKE To Dublin January 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2022


For the first time in its 100-year history the Estonian National Ballet is coming to Bord Gáis Energy Theatre with a full-length classic production of Swan Lake. 

Culture Warrington Celebrates a Decade of Iconic Entertainment
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2022


This month marks 10 years of Culture Warrington and its impressive roster of star studded performances, exclusive shows, dynamic exhibitions, festivals, and events that will go down in history as key moments that put Warrington firmly on the entertainment map.

EastLine Theatre And Westbury Arts Present New, Queer Adaptation Of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022


EastLine Theatre, in association with Westbury Arts, will present the world premiere of Being Earnest by Long Island queer playwright Danny Higgins this June. This new adaptation of Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest will begin performances at the Westbury performance space in June. Tickets for the performances are free with a refundable reservation.

SPRING AWAKENING And More as The Company Theatre Announces Inaugural Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2022


The Company Theatre, Rochester's newest performing arts collaborative, announces their inaugural 2022-2023 season.

New York Classical Theatre Announces 'New Visions' Developmental Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 12, 2022


 New York Classical Theatre is producing New Visions, a developmental program of original plays by inspired by “classics.” Readings are free and open to the public.

Boston Ballet Presents Mikko Nissinen's SWAN LAKE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2022


Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen's Swan Lake, a cornerstone masterpiece classical ballet about romance, enchantment, true love, and sacrifice. Nissinen's production made its world premiere in 2014 and returned in 2016 by popular demand. Swan Lake runs May 26–June 5 at the Citizens Bank Opera House.

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - Apr 21, 2022


The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!

Celebrarán El 145 Aniversario Del Estreno De El Lago De Los Cisnes Con Transmisión Simultánea
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022


Con motivo del 145 aniversario del estreno mundial del ballet El lago de los cisnes, la Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND), junto con diversas instituciones culturales y educativas, transmitirán de manera simultánea este clásico internacional a través de sus redes sociales, el viernes 4 de marzo a las 20:00 horas. 

AN IDEAL HUSBAND Comes to City Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2022


City Theatre begins the 2022 spring theatre season with An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde's wickedly-witty comedy. Continuing February 24 – March 13 at Trinity Street Playhouse.

Mannes School Of Music's Schneider Concerts Series Presents: Viano String Quartet
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022


The Viano Quartet's debut on the series was originally schedule for March 2020 and was the first performance the Schneider Concerts had to cancel due to the coronavirus. It is very fitting the Quartet's performance should be our first return to in person events.

The City Theatre Company to Stage AN IDEAL HUSBAND
by Marissa Tomeo - Jan 30, 2022


The City Theatre Company throws back the bite of winter and moves into sunny spring with Oscar Wilde’s most famous and popular comedy An Ideal Husband. Quick-tongued, lively, a merry-go-round of sparkling wit and daring humor at every turn brought to new life with panache from CTC’s guest director, Cris Skinner.

$12M Gift Of Chinese Calligraphy Transforms Asian Art Collection At U-M Museum Of Art
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2022


The University of Michigan Museum of Art has received a gift of Chinese calligraphy from the family of Lo Chia-Lun valued at more than $12 million—the largest gift of art in the university's history. 

Premiere Stages at Kean University Announces 2022 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Award Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2022


Premiere Stages, the professional theatre company in residence at Kean University, has named current Kean University student Jennifer Pillaga (Class of ’22) and alumnus Elaine Insinnia (Class of ‘68 ) as the winners of the 2022 Bauer Boucher Playwriting Awards, named for longtime donors W. John Bauer and Nancy Boucher.

Russian Ballet Theatre to Launch National Tour of SWAN LAKE in Connecticut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2022


The Russian Ballet Theatre announced today it is coming to Connecticut to rehearse and launch their breathtaking new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s legendary classic Swan Lake. 

Russian Ballet Theatre Launches National Tour Of Legendary SWAN LAKE in Connecticut
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2022


The Russian Ballet Theatre announced today it is coming to Connecticut to rehearse and launch their breathtaking new production of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s legendary classic Swan Lake. 

Catherine Gallant's ESCAPE FROM THE HOUSE OF MERCY Comes to St. Michael's Church This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2021


Catherine Gallant presents her Escape from the House of Mercy, a dance/theater work inspired by the notorious House of Mercy, once located at Inwood Hill Park in Upper Manhattan.  Described as 'a home for abandoned and troubled women,' The House of Mercy was, in fact, closer to a prison or workhouse to which most women and girls were brought against their wills. 

SWAN LAKE is Now Playing at the Royal Swedish Opera
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2021


Prince Siegfried struggles in his new role as regent. His mother and teacher want him to marry a woman he does not love. Siegfried escapes into a fantasy world and falls head over heels in love with a beautiful swan; a symbol of the freedom and love he craves. The prince does not know that the swan is in fact an enchanted princess by the name of Odette.

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