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Martha Graham Dance Company Returns To The Soraya With World Premiere, March 19
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2022


A lost 1952 dance creation by Martha Graham herself—a primal artistic force of the 20th century—is reborn with the Martha Graham Dance Company's World Premiere of The New Canticle for Innocent Comedians at The Soraya on Saturday, March 19 at 8pm. 

Martha Graham Dance Company Returns To The Soraya With World Premiere March 19
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2022


A lost 1952 dance creation by Martha Graham herself—a primal artistic force of the 20th century—is reborn with the Martha Graham Dance Company's World Premiere of The New Canticle for Innocent Comedians at The Soraya on Saturday, March 19 at 8pm. 

Millikin School Of Theatre & Dance to Present SHE LOVES ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 8, 2021


Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, Millikin University's School of Theatre & Dance will present 'She Loves Me' at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin's campus. Performances will be held on Friday, Nov. 12, and Saturday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m.

RDT's Ring Around the Rose Presents TANNER DANCE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2021


Repertory Dance Theatre's RING AROUND THE ROSE season continues with Tanner Dance on November 13, 2021. Celebrating the art of creative dance, this Utah dance staple will present an interactive show for all ages at both 11:00 am and a special added show at 1:00 pm.

The Most Iconic Broadway Set Designers
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2021


Who are some of Broadway's greatest set designers? Which scenic designers have won the most Tony Awards? Read more about some of the greatest behind the scenes employees of Broadway and study up on ten iconic set designers from Broadway history.

FUNNY GIRL Adds Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch & Jared Grimes; Previews Begin This March At the August Wilson Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2021


Excited for FUNNY GIRL's return to Broadway? We've got casting news today about Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch and Jared Grimes joining the cast for the first Broadway revival of FUNNY GIRL.

A VENOMOUS COLOR Kicks Off With World Premiere Of Part 1: THE FAIREST at The Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2021


Thirdwing, a theater company with roots planted in both the live and streaming theater realms, is thrilled to launch its next hybrid onstage and streaming drama, A VENOMOUS COLOR, with the world premiere of A VENOMOUS COLOR Part 1: THE FAIREST, written and directed by Cameron Darwin Bossert.

San Francisco Opera Presents New Production of Beethoven's FIDELIO
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2021


Caroline H. Hume Music Director Eun Sun Kim conducts the San Francisco Opera Orchestra, Chorus and cast in this monumental work in which love and courage overcome tyranny. Director Matthew Ozawa’s interpretation of the work updates its original eighteenth-century prison setting to a modern government detention center.

Arium TV's AT HOME WITH SARAH CAHILL Features Rare Works From Two Great Women Composers of the Early 20th Century
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2021


 Arium TV, a new platform for global musical storytelling, has released the first of two episodes of At Home With Sarah Cahill. Arium TV aims to showcase the highest caliber of emerging and established musicians around the world through intimate, cinematic productions of storytelling and performance, which are available for free.

Douglas Carter Beane Pens New Book and Directs BABES IN ARMS at Forestburgh Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2021


Rodgers & Hart's Babes in Arms, with a fresh, witty and relevant script by acclaimed playwright, Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane, is the quintessential 'Hey, kids, let's put on a show' musical.

Delaware Theatre Company Announces its 2021-22 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2021


Subscription renewals and new subscriptions go on sale Monday, July 19. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 7. Learn more about the lineup and how to purchase tickets here!

San Francisco Opera Announces 2021–22 Season Including Repertory, Casting and Reopening Plans for 99th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2021


San Francisco Opera announced today repertory, casting and reopening plans for its 99th season. Commencing with a performance of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca on Saturday, August 21, the 2021–22 Season marks the inauguration of Eun Sun Kim’s tenure as Caroline H. Hume Music Director and a reemergence of opera at the War Memorial Opera House.

2021 BOSTON POPS JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR CONCERT to Feature Jon Batiste, Mavis Staples and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2021


This 2021 Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular will be a televised, live-streamed concert to take place under the direction of Keith Lockhart from the stage of Tanglewood’s Koussevitzky Music Shed, Sunday, July 4, 8-11 p.m., broadcast live on Bloomberg TV and Radio, as well as locally on WHDH-TV Channel 7.

MY LORD, WHAT A NIGHT Will Be Performed by Florida Studio Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2021


This stirring play gives a rare glimpse into the real-life struggles faced by two important figures from the early-20th century: Marian Anderson and Albert Einstein. My Lord, What A Night will run in FST's Keating Theatre starting Wednesday, June 30.

Artpark & Company Announces 2021 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2021


Artpark & Company announces its 2021 season, which kicks off on May 15, 2021 with interactive tour Sonic Trails curated and co-produced by Sozo Creative and designed by the Holladay Brothers.

SHANGHAI Will Be Performed on Zoom by the UC Santa Barbara Department of Theater and Dance Next Week
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2021


The Department of Theater and Dance presents Shanghai, a LAUNCH PAD preview production that follows the life of a young girl growing up in a crowded and battle-worn city.

Citadel Theatre To Return In Fall With A Four-Show 2021-22 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2021


Citadel Theatre Company will return to live, in-person, indoor performances in September with a season of four productions – three plays plus the company's traditional holiday musical - according to Artistic Director Scott Phelps.

Theater Stories: ECLIPSED, SLAVE PLAY, HANGMEN and More About the John Golden Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 18, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the John Golden Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre including, The Normal Heart, A Doll's House, Part 2, Eclipsed, Slave Play, and many more!

Theater Stories: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CAROUSEL, SOUTH PACIFIC and More About The Majestic Theatre!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2021


Today's Theater Stories features the Majestic Theatre! Learn about some of the best-known shows to grace the stage of the Majestic Theatre, including Carousel, South Pacific, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, and many more!

BWW Interview: Herbert Siguenza Smoothly Glides From Culture Clash to PICASSO
by Gil Kaan - Feb 27, 2021


The film adaptation of Herbert Siguenza’s solo show A WEEKEND WITH PABLO PICASSO begins its on-demand viewing March 6, 2021. Presented by CaltechLive! and produced by San Diego Repertory Theatre, Tim Powell and Todd Salovey direct WEEKEND, based on Herbert's sold out nationwide, one-man show. The very busy Herbert managed to carve out a little time to answer a few of my enquiries.

French Institute Alliance Française Presents Stephane Wrembel Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2021


Award-winning guitarist, Stephane Wrembel, and his world-class band— Thor Jensen on guitar, Ari Folman-Cohen on bass, and Nick Anderson on drums—will stream live from French Institute Alliance Francaise’s Florence Gould Hall in New York City on Thursday, March 18th at 7:30 p.m. EST.

BWW Interview: UNRAVELLED Playwright/Actor Jake Broder Creating Good Times To Mask The Bad Times We're Having
by Gil Kaan - Feb 16, 2021


Jake Broder's UNRAVELLED virtually premieres February 25, 2021. Jake explores the not-oft-told, surprising, complicated connection between genius, art and medical science, told via the correlation between modern Canadian artist Dr. Anne Adams (1940–2007) and French composer Maurice Ravel (1875–1937). Jake found some time between his multitasking of juggling his multiple writing projects to answer a few of my queries.

Theater Stories: A CHORUS LINE, The HELLO, DOLLY! Revival, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD & More About The Shubert Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2021


This week's Theater Stories features the Shubert Theatre! Learn about one of the longest running Broadway shows of all time, A Chorus Line, the incredibly successful production of To Kill a Mockingbird, the star-studded revival of Hello, Dolly! and more.

La MaMa Announces February Programming Featuring William Electric Black, Stefanie Batten Bland, and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2021


This month will feature two LiveTalks, one with Stefanie Batten Bland that centers on casting and one with Resident Artists Murielle Borst-Tarrant, Yoshiko Chuma, Shauna Davis, and Tarish Pipkins a.k.a. Jeghetto; two Café La MaMa Lives, and more

Stephane Wrembel To Release 'The Django Experiment VI'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 7, 2021


Award-winning guitarist STEPHANE WREMBEL will digitally release The Django Experiment VI on Water is Life Records on January 22, 2021, the 111th anniversary of the birth of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt, one of the most celebrated and respected musicians of the 20th century.

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