The Studio - 2006 - Articles Page 13

Joffrey Concert Group has announced the talented choreographers chosen for the prestigious Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative (CMCI).

According to the AFP, Madonna donated to a local theatre project that supports at-risk kids, during a trip to Pompeii for her 66th birthday, financing their entire season.

“Trusting my gut is something I've always done,” says Hector Lopez. “Once I knew I wanted to dance, I knew that I was going to, and my mind was not going to let me stop.” Lopez is a native Bronxite and New York-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer. Since graduating from Dartmouth College with a degree in Theater Studies in 2012, Lopez has worked as a professional dancer under the choreographic direction of Bryan Tanaka, Yanis Marshall, Kyle Hanagami, Dani Vitale, Ashle Dawson, Luam Keflezgy, Ramon Baynes, and Yvonne Marie-Sain. His credits to date include artists such as Mariah Carey, Khalid, Halsey, Prince Royce, Pabllo Vittar, and Todrick Hall as well as industrial work with Hemes, Samsung, Adidas, and Moncler. He has also appeared as himself on TV shows including Real Housewives of NY, Owning Manhattan on Netflix, and Dancing Queens on Bravo.

Japan Society launches its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season with Basil Twist’s Dogugaeshi, a 20th anniversary revival of Twist’s Bessie award-winning fusion of mind-bending contemporary puppetry and nearly extinct traditional puppetry techniques from Japan’s Awa region.

Grammy-and Oscar-winner T Bone Burnett unveils additional tour dates for his first U.S. concert tour since 2006. The tour kicks off on September 6 at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley and includes sold-out shows in Berkeley, Chicago and Vienna, VA.

Watch Megan Trainor sing 'Feed the Birds' from Mary Poppins at D23 in the video here!

GALA Hispanic Theatre will present the world premiere of The 22+ Weddings of Hugo (Las 22+ bodas de Hugo) in Spanish by Venezuelan playwright and GALA’s Artistic Director Gustavo Ott from September 5 to 29, 2024.

Tickets for BEETLEJUICE, RENT, Itzhak Perlman, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more go on sale August 13 at the Lied Center. Don't miss these exciting performances and events.

The AGGREGATE COLLECTIVE has announced its fall season lineup featuring innovative performances and new works by emerging artists. Highlights include premieres, workshops, and community engagement events.

The Spire Center for Performing Arts in Plymouth, Massachusetts revealed three new shows. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FFP will present a one-hour version of William Shakespeare's tragic play Hamlet, Prince of Denmark re-titled Hamlet on the Run adapted by Frank Farrell, Mitch Webb and Thomas J. Donohoe II for four performances at 7pm, Thursday through Sunday, August 22 – 25, 2024 at the Tank Theater.

Flamenco Latino will present a free Panel Discussion with a Q&A: 'The Nature of Combining Flamenco, Tap, and Hip-Hop' on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 7:30pm - 8:30pm at The Secret Theatre.

Ska-punk legends Less Than Jake have released their newest single 'Walking Pipebomb'. A fast-paced, frenetic track, “Walking Pipebomb” is about those moments when you can no longer hold back the emotions bubbling up inside. 

Theater for the New City will present its twelfth  Dream Up Festival in August. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ray LaMontagne has shared a new single, “I Wouldn’t Change A Thing. The track is the third taken from LaMontagne’s forthcoming, highly anticipated studio album, Long Way Home, out August 16. “I Wouldn’t Change A Thing” sees LaMontagne reflect on his journey traveled, accepting the downs with the ups. Listen to the new song now!

The Golden Girls Live: The Christmas Episodes—is making a grand move from the intimate setting of the Victoria Theatre to the historic Curran Theatre.

Grammy-and Oscar-winner T Bone Burnett will embark on his first U.S. concert tour since 2006. Beginning September 7 at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA, the tour’s first leg will see shows in Portland, Seattle, Chicago, Austin and more. Complete list of dates below. 

Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes will be released digitally on July 19, and on CD on August 30, from Center Stage Records. Her first new studio album since 2006, the Grammy Award winner’s new double album can be pre-ordered now.

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, LA's only resident 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra, has announced an ambitious and adventurous 2024-25 season.

Andrew Kindig takes the stage in Gretna Theatre's production of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, a touching and humorous play about life's small joys and mental health.

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.

Becca Stevens has unveiled a new single, “I’m Not Her.' The track is the second single from her highly anticipated forthcoming album Maple to Paper. Stevens has also joined the cast of Broadway’s ‘Illinoise.' Listen to her new single!

Multi-platinum-selling Canadian pop-rock band Marianas Trench, has shared their brand new single “I’m Not Getting Better.' The song, which corresponds to the third plot point featured in Joseph Campbell’s “The Hero’s Journey”, is about the fear or insecurity that causes a hero to refuse their call to adventure – and what it takes to get past that.

SUNSET RUBDOWN ends a 15-year hiatus with the release of their new video 'Reappearing Rat' and announces their upcoming album 'Always Happy to Explode,' set to release on September 20, 2024.

The Colburn School, in partnership with violinist and entrepreneur Ray Chen, will host TonicCon on October 10 & 11, 2024, the first ever in-person event bringing together musicians of all levels who have formed a vibrant virtual community on the Tonic app.