The Waves 1990

Opened: April 27, 1990
Closing: June 02, 1990

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Tippet Rise Art Center Announces 2024 Season Of Art And Music
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2024


Discover the 2024 season at TIPPET RISE ART CENTER, celebrating the synergy of nature, art, architecture, and music on a 12,500-acre ranch in Montana. Enjoy hiking, biking, and sculpture van tours starting June 14.

Orchid Island Will Host Critically Acclaimed Pianist, Drew Petersen On December 5
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2023


Orchid Island will host critically acclaimed pianist, Drew Petersen, and the Atlantic Classical Orchestra for an intimate evening of beautiful piano music on December 5.

Tippet Rise Art Center Announces Highlights Of 2024 Season June 14 Through September 15
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023


Tippet Rise Art Center, which celebrates the inextricable linkages between art, music, architecture, and nature on a 12,500-acre working ranch, announced today the highlights of its upcoming 2024 season.

Craig Wallace to Return As Ebenezer Scrooge In Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023


Craig Wallace will return as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre production of 'A Christmas Carol'. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Perelman Performing Arts Center to Present IS IT THURSDAY YET? & More Dance Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2023


The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present Is It Thursday Yet?, The March, and Motion/Matter: Street Dance Festival at the new performing arts center at the World Trade Center site in Lower Manhattan. 

Find Out What Halloween Horror Is Coming to Peacock This October
by Michael Major - Sep 18, 2023


No tricks, just treats. With over 500 titles to explore, Peacock has something to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Please see below for new and recently added titles as well as a scary line-up of seasonal content. Check out what TV episodes, movies, documentaries, specials and more you can stream on Peacock this October!

Review: ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts
by Roy Berko - Jul 11, 2023


What did our critic think of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Beck Center For The Arts?

Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute in Association With Triskelion Arts Presents Joan Laage/Kogut Butoh RIVERS RUNNING RED
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2023


Vangeline Theater/ New York Butoh Institute, in association with Triskelion Arts, presents Rivers Running Red, an iconic work by American Butoh pioneer Joan Laage. Performances are April 6-8, 2023 at 8pm at Triskelion Arts.

Visual Arts Center Of New Jersey To Open OLAS CARIBEÑAS/CARIBBEAN WAVES In January
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2022


The Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) will open Olas Caribeñas/Caribbean Waves an interdisciplinary initiative that explores the visual art and folklife traditions of the Caribbean diaspora in New Jersey on January 23. The displayed work will be on view through June 4. 

Light in the Attic to Release 'Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1987'
by Michael Major - Dec 1, 2022


Celebrated archival reissue label Light in the Attic (LITA) announces the latest chapter in its acclaimed Japanese City Pop series, Pacific Breeze, which delivers a mesmerizing blend of AOR, R&B, jazz fusion, funk, boogie, and disco from the country’s flourishing bubble era of the ‘70s and ‘80s.

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE Extends at Wild Project
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2022


wild project's F*ck7thGrade, with music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf, has extended through November 19. F*ck7thGrade began performances on Wednesday, October 12.

Kander & Ebb's NEW YORK, NEW YORK Will Open On Broadway This Spring
by Team BWW - Oct 26, 2022


Producers Sonia Friedman and Tom Kirdahy have announced that the brand new Kander & Ebb musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK, will begin performances on Broadway Friday, March 24, 2023 and officially open Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Broadway’s St. James Theatre.

Jeremy Sean Hector Releases New Composition 'Night Flight'
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022


“Night Flight” is Eddie Bullen on keyboards, Otis Willams on drums, and bassist Eric Lyons. More musicians on Hector’s new album are bass guitarists Mo Pleasure, Andrew Stewart and Keane Jules, drummers Larnell Lewis and William Laurencin, Isaac Agerman and Michael Arthurs on saxophone, Alexis Baro on trumpet, and Meirion Kelly on trombone.

Jill Sobule's F*CK7THGRADE to be Presented at Wild Project in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022


wild project will present F*ck7thGrade, music, lyrics, and concept by Jill Sobule, book by Liza Birkenmeier and directed by Lisa Peterson with music direction by Julie Wolf. F*ck7thGrade begins performances on Wednesday, October 12 for a limited engagement through Saturday, November 5.

Sixthman Confirms 311 Caribbean Cruise for March 2023
by Michael Major - Jul 27, 2022


311 and Sixthman, have announced 311 Caribbean Cruise 7 – 311 Day at Sea. On March 8-13, 2023, Sixthman will proudly lend their two-decades+ of unforgettable event-planning magic to the first-ever '311 Day at Sea,' sailing from Miami, FL to Harvest Caye, Belize, and Roatán, Honduras aboard the Norwegian Pearl.

Drama Desk-Winning THAT PHYSICS SHOW Returns Off- Broadway This August At Theater 555
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2022


What damage can a ping-pong ball do as it hurtles 700 miles an hour through a vacuum tube? Can you see the shape of sound in a dancing flame? “OH, NO! That bowling ball is going to smash him in the face.” - but it didn't! These questions and many more will be answered when professional physics demonstrator David Maiullo returns with his scientific “magic” from the world of physics to Theater 555 in That Physics Show!

TheatreWorks Announces 52nd Season Including Two World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley announced its 52nd season, featuring six plays and musicals to be presented November 2022 through August 2023. Three of the season's productions will be mounted at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, and three will be staged at Palo Alto's Lucie Stern Theatre. Subscriptions are now available; single tickets will be available in the coming months at TheatreWorks.org.

Apple Music Announces 'George Michael Covered' Playlist To Celebrate Pride
by Michael Major - Jun 28, 2022


Apple Music announced a special playlist to coincide with Pride Month. Each artist was chosen because as well as being huge George fans, they reflect his boundary-pushing work and songwriting excellence. The artists are: Years & Years, MNEK, SELF ESTEEM, Jake Shears, Billy Porter, Pale Waves, Calum Scott, Tiana Major9 and Serpentwithfeet.

South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Screening of the Award-Winning Documentary MAIDEN
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2022


South Street Seaport Museum announces a free screening of the award-winning documentary Maiden on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 6:30pm on the Pier 17 Rooftop (89 South Street). The evening will feature a pre-film panel discussion and a post-film Q&A. For more information and to reserve your free tickets, visit seaportmuseum.org/maiden.

Rainier Avenue Radio and the Cultural Space Agency Purchase the Columbia City Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2022


Following a year of negotiation and fundraising, the Cultural Space Agency and Rainier Avenue Radio are proud to announce their partnership, and their purchase of the historic Columbia City Theater.

2022 McKnight Community-Engaged Artist Fellows Announced
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022


Pillsbury House Theatre is proud to announce the 2022 recipients of the McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists: Douglas R. Ewart and Olivia Levins Holden.

DELPHINE'S PRAYERS, DUELLE, CHAMELEON STREET and More Come to BAM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2021


The feature film's DELPHINE'S PRAYERS, DUELLE, CHAMELEON STREET and More Come to BAM this October an November.

Mvyradio Moves Into 'New Island Home' in West Tisbury, MA
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2021


MVYRADIO will celebrate the move of its broadcast studios to an all-new facility at 489 State Road in West Tisbury with a grand opening for donors on July 3rd. The event will feature a performance by Grammy-awarded singer Sarah Jarosz, as well as tours of the new building.

Yoke Lore Shares New Single 'Seeds'; Watch the Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 6, 2021


In addition to contributing the original single “Seeds” the film, Yoke Lore and longtime collaborator Ariel Loh composed the score to Pink Skies Ahead. Galvin says “Ariel and I have made some ventures into other sonic realms before, but never scored an entire film.”

BWW Feature: ATLANTA DARK THEATER PROJECT as seen through the lens of Michael Boatright
by Josephine Tuso-Key - Jan 25, 2021


Photographer Michael Boatright captured the stark reality of the effects the pandemic has had on Atlanta's theaters. While area theaters have been able to become more creative with their content to survive, most houses remain dark.

The Waves FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Waves have there been?
The Waves has had 2 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 1990 and Regional (US) which opened in 2018.
What awards has The Waves been nominated for?
The Waves has been nominated for several awards. It has been nominated for Directing at the Obie Awards for Katie Mitchell. The show has also received nominations at the Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Director - Musical for Lisa Peterson and Outstanding Music for David Bucknam.
What awards has The Waves won?
The Waves has won several awards, including the Directing award at the Obie Awards for Katie Mitchell. It also received the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Lisa Peterson. Additionally, the show won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for David Bucknam.

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