CSO's Next Free Happy Hour Concert to be Held 2/12
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 12, 2015
The Columbus Symphony continues its Happy Hour free concert series at the Ohio Theatre on Thursday, February 12. The concert will feature guest conductor Joel Smirnoff in an approximately 90-minute performance featuring Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man, Bernstein's Fancy Free, Gershwin's Lullaby for String Orchestra, and Gould's Interplay (American Concertette) featuring guest pianist Caroline Hong. WOSU's Christopher Purdy will host, adding commentary on each of the works and interviewing the conductor throughout the evening.
Kenny Loggins Comes to SCERA Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2014
In a career that spans four decades, gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins has written some iconic music, some platinum music, some popular movie music and some award-winning music. And whether his choice is contemporary adult, soft rock, jazz, pop, ballads, or more recently, country, he provides a standard of excellence that keeps him and his music well-liked and admired.
Kenny Loggins Coming to SCERA, 8/28
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 11, 2014
In a career that spans four decades, gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist Kenny Loggins has written some iconic music, some platinum music, some popular movie music and some award-winning music. And whether his choice is contemporary adult, soft rock, jazz, pop, ballads, or more recently, country, he provides a standard of excellence that keeps him and his music well-liked and admired.
Paramount Theatre Adds Larry the Cable Guy & More to 2013-14 Lineup
by Devin MacDonald - Aug 7, 2013
Last March, the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora, caused a big stir among its nearly 20,000 subscribers by revealing a blockbuster line-up for its 2013-14 Broadway Subscription Series: IN THE HEIGHTS (September 11-October 6, 2013); MISS SAIGON (October 30-November 24, 2013); 42ND STREET (January 15-February 9, 2014); and RENT (March 12-April 6, 2014).
Joe's Pub Announces Rated RSO, Willie Nile, Baby Dee
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 13, 2011
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater debuted in October 1998 and has quickly became one of New York City's most celebrated and in-demand showcase venues for live music and performance.
InDepth InterView: Donna McKechnie - Part II - with Never Before Seen Photos!
by Robert Diamond - Jun 24, 2010
Today, I am sharing with you Part II of my exclusive InDepth InterView with legendary Broadway star Donna McKechnie who is perhaps best known as the genius director-choreographer Michael Bennett's muse and primary interpreter as well as the originator and inspiration for the character of Cassie in A CHORUS LINE - for which she won Best Actress In A Musical at the 1976 Tony Awards - in addition to her many roles on Broadway and the West End, as well as all over the country on tours of every kind over the years. In Part II of this comprehensive chat we discuss her new show with Kaye Ballard and Liliane Montevecci that kicks off next year titled BROADWAY LADIES, working with choreographers Jerome Robbins and Ron Field, Bennett's thoughts on Leonard Bernstein, Robbins and ON THE TOWN, what Robbins work meant to Bennett growing up, what Gwen Verdon's work meant to her, her thoughts on punk rock and amplification in the theatre as well as working with Rock Hudson, Dick Van Dyke and, of course, Bennett himself.
Northrop Dance Closes The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, 3/13
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2010
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the classic beauty of George Balanchine performed by The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, one of the world's most pioneering ballerinas and Balanchine's famous muse.
Northrop Dance Presents The Suzanne Farrell Ballet 3/12, 3/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 25, 2010
Northrop Dance at the University of Minnesota brings the classic beauty of George Balanchine performed by The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, one of the world's most pioneering ballerinas and Balanchine's famous muse.
Mamet, Shepard and Brunstetter Works Set For Atlantic Theater's 2009-2010 Season
by Eddie Varley - Jun 24, 2009
Atlantic Theater Company (Neil Pepe, Artistic Director, Jeffory Lawson, Managing Director) is proud to announce three of its 2009-2010 season productions. The main stage season at the Linda Gross Theater will mark premieres from Atlantic co-founder David Mamet and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sam Shepard, while Bekah Brunstetter makes her Off Broadway debut at Stage 2 with the world premiere of a new comedy.
Corky Hale,Charlotte Rae, & Carl Reiner Perform at Benefit
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2008
Award-winning showbiz entertainers, Corky Hale and Charlotte Rae, will perform in a show emceed by Carl Reiner, with Jeff Lass serving as Music Director. The show, 'A Festive Evening For Westside Center for Independent Living,' is a benefit for WCIL.