The New Century - 2008 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 12

In a month's time, on Saturday 6 April 2024, the original production of MAMMA MIA! will celebrate its 25th anniversary. Learn more about the history of MAMMA MIA! and see how to purchase tickets.

The highly anticipated musical, IN THE HEIGHTS, begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from March 15 – April 14, 2024.

The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Arin Arbus at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, is an extraordinary feat of storytelling. It is simultaneously epic and spare. With just three actors it unfolds the captivating and intimate story of one immigrant family that evolves its company, navigates pious lives, innovates new ways of doing business, and ultimately unravels over time into instability and a crushing financial crisis.

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced two of the individuals to be honored at 78th Annual Theatre World Awards to be held on Monday evening, June 10, 2024 beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present Troy Blendell, Chris Butler and Leo Marks starring in THE LEHMAN TRILOGY by Stefano Massini, adapted by Ben Power and directed by Oánh Nguyễn. 

Experience the world theatrical premiere of 'Merce Cunningham: The Events at Dia Beacon' at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Screening and panel discussion on April 8, 2024, featuring unique footage from the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's site-specific events at Dia Beacon in 2008 and 2009.

The New Orleans Ballet Association will continue its 2023-24 Main Stage Season of dance on March 2, 2024, with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in LAC (Swan Lake) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

The new season features eight productions, including Broadway musicals BACK TO THE FUTURE and & JULIET. 

Hedgerow Theatre Company is currently presenting The New Electric Ballroom, a modern classic from the pen of Irish playwright Enda Walsh. Learn more about the extension here!

Vangeline Theater/New York Butoh Institute will present Screen Test, a benefit screening celebrating the 15th anniversary of the award winning production, part of Wild Project's March 2024 programming. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Isabelle Georges' will bring her journey through the French repertoire in 'OH LÀ LÀ!' to 54 Below on February 22nd.

World Music Institute once again teams up with Flamenco Festival New York in an annual celebration of the unique fusion of tradition and the avant-garde that animates contemporary Spanish flamenco.

'Pharaoh' by Misha Shulman is a character study of the villain of Exodus, rendered in Kathakali style. Presented by Theater for the New City from March 15-31, 2024. Tickets $18.

Farmers Alley Theatre will bring Skeleton Crew to Southwest Michigan audiences this March.

Initial cast members have been revealed for the 15th Anniversary concert of the original West End production of Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s Tony, Olivier and Grammy award-winning musical SPRING AWAKENING.

The cast has been set for A TASTE OF HONEY by Shelagh Delaney and directed by Emma Baggott  at Royal Exchange. Performances run 15 March – 13 April.

Baritone Will Liverman and Pianist Jonathan King will release 'Show Me The Way', a 2-disc celebration of American Song in March.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has announced the return of its quintessential play development series, Test Flight, back with four up-and-coming Northeast Ohio playwrights. Learn more here!

Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly and Preservation Hall Jazz Band are coming to the Harris Center for the Arts. Check out the press release for more details.

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'Dongpo: Life In Poems' is a poetic modern dance production presented by CAEG and American Dance Festival. Catch the show in Washington DC from 3/8-3/10 and in NYC from 3/15-3/17.

New Stephen Schwartz musical, The Queen of Versailles, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will have its pre-Broadway run in Boston this summer! Learn more about this new musical and find out when you can catch it here!

The Drexel Theatre hosts a film series exploring politics and political themes, showcasing films that tackle political topics throughout history. The series, titled 'Voices: A Century of Political Cinema,' features films curated from 'The 100 Most Significant Political Films of All Time' by The New Republic magazine.

Hellen van Meene: The Dissolve exhibition at Yancey Richardson showcases intimate color portraits of adolescent girls and young women inspired by classical painting. On view from Feb. 22 - Mar. 30, 2024.

As former Principal Dancer Patricia McBride tells it, Mr. Balanchine didn't expect much more of his dancers than 100% effort. In always giving her all, McBride found she seldom needed to warm up for the next entrance on her horizon. Watch more in this video.