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Joffrey Ballet's Free Event Returns to Millennium Park in June
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024


The Joffrey Ballet has announced an evening of free public performances in Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion—the heart of downtown Chicago. Created as a gift to all Chicagoans, The Joffrey Ballet’s Joffrey for All Free Performance features dance classes on the lawn followed by a mixed repertory program by Joffrey Company Artists, the Joffrey Academy of Dance, and Community Engagement students.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024�"25 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2024


Boston Symphony Orchestra has revealed its 2024-25 season.

Curtis Institute Of Music Celebrates 100 Years With 2024�"25 Season: GREAT TO GROUNDBREAKING
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2024


Celebrate the Curtis Institute of Music's historic 100th anniversary with the 2024-25 season, 'Great to Groundbreaking'.

George And Nora London Foundation Presents Baritone Blake Denson In Recital In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024


Join the George and Nora London Foundation as they present a recital by Blake Denson, a renowned baritone, on Sunday, April 28.

Review: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Memphis
by Kevin Shaw - Mar 14, 2024


What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Theatre Memphis? According to Executive Producer Debbie Litch, Theatre Memphis is in the midst of its most successful season since being founded in 1920! Can you even fathom what that means? It means more people are lining up to see what TM has to offer than ever before.

Shana Simmons Dance Presents Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2024


Shana Simmons Dance will present the first iteration of the Pittsburgh International Dance Film Festival(PIDFF), the third year of hosting Pittsburgh's only International dance film festival (formerly called the Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival).

THE TAILOR-MADE MAN Will Be the Inaugural Prodution at the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2024


A major new production of the multi award nominated The Tailor-Made Man is coming to the Stage Door Theatre in Drury Lane, the first pub theatre in the West End.

George Gershwin's First Musical Rediscovered After Nearly A Century
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


George Gershwin's long-lost first musical has been unearthed by a Michigan researcher after almost a century.

Cincinnati Opera Launches The Black Opera Project, A First-of-its-Kind, $5-Million Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2024


Cincinnati Opera introduces The Black Opera Project, showcasing new operas by Black artists celebrating the Black experience.

Theatre West Presents BELLA ABZUG This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024


Discover the life of Congresswoman Bella Abzug in a staged reading at Theatre West. Written and performed by Amy Simon, this event celebrates Women's History Month with a peek into Abzug's fearless and relentless fight for justice.

Master Drawings New York Announces Spring Exhibitions
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2024


Master Drawings New York, the premier U.S. drawings showcase, will take place from January 27 through February 3, 2024. The exhibition will feature exceptional and rare works on paper from the 15th to the 21st centuries, as well as paintings and sculpture. Don't miss this highly anticipated event!

Thornton Wilder LLC Names Jeremy McCarter as New Literary Executor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024


Learn about the latest appointment at THORNTON WILDER LLC as Jeremy McCarter takes on the role of the new Literary Executor.

Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Edwardian Ball 2024 Announces Full Entertainment Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2023


Today, PARADOX Media and Vau de Vire announced the full entertainment lineup for The Edwardian Ball 2024, taking place at San Francisco's Regency Ballroom.

Carnegie Hall to Present 100+ Events as Part of Weimar Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023


Carnegie Hall has revealed a schedule of 100+ events for the Weimar Festival, January-May 2024.

Award Winning Vocalist Celia Berk Releases Holiday EP
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 26, 2023


Award-winning vocalist Celia Berk releases her Holiday EP, 'Holiday Spirit: 3 Songs of Joy, Wonder and Hope.' The album includes three songs recorded during the pandemic and is available for streaming on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, and Spotify.

Review Roundup: HARMONY Opens On Broadway! See What the Critics Are Saying!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023


The new Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman musical Harmony opens on Broadway tonight. Read the reviews!

Review: THE GRAPES OF WRATH at The Arts Asylum
by Alan Portner - Nov 11, 2023


A new production of the 1990 award winning stage adaption of “Grapes” by Frank Galati plays now through November 19 at the new Arts Asylum in the lower level theater of their new facility at 824 E Meyer Boulevard in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City.  The play won the 1990 Tony Award for Best New Play.

RSC to Mark 400th First Folio Anniversary With New Podcast
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Nov 8, 2023


The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) will mark the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s First Folio with the launch of a new five-part podcast series hosted by Gregory Doran (RSC Artistic Director Emeritus).

2023 Gotham Awards to Present Michael Mann's FERRARI with the Icon & Creator Tribute for Innovation
by Michael Major - Oct 30, 2023


The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced that Ferrari, the emotional and thrilling dramatization of the life of legendary ex-racer, racecar manufacturer, and entrepreneur, directed and produced by Michael Mann, will receive the Icon & Creator Tribute for Innovation at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards Ceremony.

Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices to Highlight Works by Composers Whose Legacies Were Destroyed by the Nazi Regime
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2023


Learn about the Colburn School's Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices, featuring performances of works by composers whose legacies were tragically impacted by the Nazi regime. Explore the compelling stories behind the music and the artists who persevered against all odds.

Leslie Cuyjet's WITH MARION to Premiere at The Kitchen at Westbeth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023


Experience the world premiere of Leslie Cuyjet's 'With Marion' at The Kitchen at Westbeth. This innovative performance explores the life and legacy of Marion Cuyjet, a trailblazing dance educator. Don't miss this limited engagement from November 29th to December 2nd.

'NOW'S THE TIME: THE GENIUS OF CHARLIE PARKER #3' to Be Reissued On Vinyl
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023


'Now's The Time: The Genius of Charlie Parker #3' will be released on vinyl, as part of Verve/UMe's Verve By Request series with Third Man Records. Get all the details here!

Explore The Darker Side Of Humanity With LET THE RIGHT ONE IN Opening At CSUF On October 6
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2023


The first theatrical production of the Fall 2023 Theatre & Dance Season, “Let the Right One In,” begins October 6, 2023, and runs through November 4, in the Hallberg Theatre on campus.

Midwest Trust Center Presents Stellar Lineup Of October Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2023


The Midwest Trust Center (formerly Carlsen Center) presents their signature variety of top-tier artists this October.

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