On the Twentieth Century - 1980 - West End Articles Page 15

Pedro, a cockroach from the low-income housing projects in NYC, is about to commit suicide. He has been married seven times, and each of his wives has been killed! He lost his best friend, he lost his job... he has nothing and he hates the world!

The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Pedro, a cockroach from the low-income housing projects in NYC, is about to commit suicide. He has been married seven times, and each of his wives has been killed! He lost his best friend, he lost his job... he has nothing and he hates the world!

Wendy Wasserstein's groundbreaking play about identity, family, feminism and art follows Heidi Holland from insecure student at a high school dance in the 1960's to successful art historian promoting female artists in the late 1980's. Through Heidi's travels, we are able to peek in on the changing roles of women in our society in the last half of the twentieth century and explore what defines success and how we go about searching for meaning in our lives. Along for this touching and humorous journey are Heidi's friends, including the ever-changing Susan, the witty and supportive Peter and the charming on-again off-again lover Scoop.

The American Repertory Theater (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director) continues its landmark season with its production of Johnny Baseball, a world premiere musical about the Red Sox, directed by Diane Paulus.

A circus theatre spectacle exploring the themes of exile and the birth of a new subculture in America, putting a comic twist to the existential dilemma of being an immigrant in the U.S.

The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the third show in their 2010 season, the Los Angeles Premiere of GETTING FRANKIE MARRIED - AND AFTERWARDS, written by acclaimed playwright Horton Foote (The Orphans Home Cycle) and directed by Scott Paulin (The Roads to Home, Harrison, Texas). GETTING FRANKIE MARRIED - AND AFTERWARDS will preview on Friday, March 26 at 8pm; Saturday, March 27at 8pm; Sunday, March 28 at 2pm and will open on Friday, April 2 at 8pm and run through Saturday, May 15 at The Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. in Hollywood.

The American Repertory Theater (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director) continues its landmark season with its production of Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost, directed by Daniel Fish, beginning performances on Saturday, February 27 and scheduled to run through Saturday, March 20 at the Loeb Drama Center (64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA).

American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

The American Repertory Theater (Diane Paulus, Artistic Director) continues its landmark season with its production of Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost, directed by Daniel Fish, beginning performances on Saturday, February 27 and scheduled to run through Saturday, March 20 at the Loeb Drama Center (64 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA).

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, along with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, and in conjunction with Anthology Film Archives and Baryshnikov Arts Center, will bring the works and words of one of France's greatest writers to New York this winter in a four-week series entitled, In the Words of Duras.

American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

North/South Consonance, Inc. celebrates its 30th consecutive season of advocacy on behalf of music by living composers with a special chamber orchestra concert at New York City's Merkin Concert Hall (129 West 67th St) on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 8 PM.

Pedro, a cockroach from the low-income housing projects in NYC, is about to commit suicide. He has been married seven times, and each of his wives has been killed! He lost his best friend, he lost his job... he has nothing and he hates the world!

American Repertory Theater presents Clifford Odets's drama Paradise Lost directed by Daniel Fish February 27 - March 20, 2010 at the Loeb Drama Center.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's February 2010 schedule of events are chock full of choices for all from newcomers to the music to seasoned fans of music.

The French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, along with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, and in conjunction with Anthology Film Archives and Baryshnikov Arts Center, will bring the works and words of one of France's greatest writers to New York this winter in a four-week series entitled, In the Words of Duras.

The January-February public programming schedule at the Museum of Jewish Heritage-A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will feature compelling discussions, lively music, and engaging films.

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Bursting with explosive music and dance moves, a group of gifted performing artists travel down a path of self-discovery and stardom in Fame, arriving on Blu-ray Disc with Digital Copy and DVD January 12 from MGM Home Entertainment. In the contemporary remake of the 1980 fan-favorite, the film follows a crew of dancers, singers, actors and artists over four years at the New York City High School of Performing Arts. A diverse, creative powerhouse, the school offers students from all walks of life a chance to live out their dreams and achieve real and lasting fame...the kind that comes only from talent, dedication, and hard work. In an incredibly competitive atmosphere, students, mentored by the best and toughest teachers, strive for their moment in the spotlight and find out who amongst them has what is takes to succeed.

The New York Philharmonic will present SONDHEIM: The Birthday Concert on March 15 and Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. This celebration of the 80th birthday of the great Broadway and film composer/lyricist will include his most enduring orchestral music and songs - performed, in some cases, by the stars of the original Broadway cast productions - in addition to rarely-heard material. Joining the celebration will be (in alphabetical order) Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others to be announced, including surprise guests. Paul Gemignani, Mr. Sondheim's longtime collaborator, will conduct the New York Philharmonic; Lonny Price is the director; and Mr. Price and Matt Cowart are the producers.

Following the success of last year's centenary celebration of Olivier Messiaen's birth, the Yale School of Music (YSM) turns again to a great musician on his 100th birthday. On Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 p.m., YSM opens its third annual Yale in New York series with The Classical Legacy of Benny Goodman. The gifted alumni, students, and faculty of YSM present six 20th-century works linked with the legendary clarinetist.

As previously reported, Hugh Jackman will star as P.T. Barnum in the upcoming musical film 'The Greatest Showman on Earth' written by Jenny Bicks (Sex and the City) and produced by Twentieth Century Fox. The studio has been in talks with music sensation Mika to compose the soundtrack. Yesterday, the singer spoke with New York Magazine to discuss his creative process and, though tight-lipped, confirmed a possible contribution to the film.