Bring in the Chinese New Year with Three Chinese Comedies at University of Hawaii
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2018
The University of Hawai'i Department of Theatre + Dance is proud to present Fights & Delights: Three Chinese Comedies, co-directed by Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak and Mark Branner. Celebrating the chou-or comic-character, the three plays filled with acrobatic contortions, mistaken identities, adorable lovers, and exhilarating battles are sure to entertain audiences of all ages. This production highlights the vibrancy of traditional Chinese theatre and opens on the Kennedy Theatre Mainstage February 16-Chinese New Year 2018. Performances run February 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 7:30 p.m., and on February 18 and 25 at 2:00 p.m.; free pre-show chats will be held on February 17 and 24 at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, February 17 is "Throwback Saturday" with tickets only $5.00-$15.00. Regularly priced tickets are just $8.00-$25.00. Fights & Delights will be performed in English.
Lincoln Center Announces 2013 White Light Festival Lineup, 10/24-11/23
by BWW News Desk - Jun 19, 2013
Ehrenkranz Artistic Director Jane Moss today announced the roster for Lincoln Center's fourth multidisciplinary White Light Festival, October 24 through November 23, 2013. The Festival's focus is music's capacity to illuminate the many dimensions of our interior lives, with a particular emphasis this year on the power of the voice. Spanning numerous musical traditions, genres, and disciplines, the Festival will offer 23 performances, films, and events featuring seven premieres and debuts by artists and companies from more than a dozen countries, including France, India, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, the U.K., Mali, Estonia, Italy, Austria, Canada and the U.S. New to this edition of the Festival is White Light on Film, film screenings followed by discussions with their directors. Other Festival components include: a panel discussion focused on the subject of time, pre- and post-performance artist discussions, and the popular post-performance White Light Lounges.
Capital/EMI Release BEST OF BOND Commemorative CD Today, 10/9
by Movies News Desk - Oct 9, 2012
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic James Bond film franchise, and in conjunction with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Capitol/EMI is proud to join the world's celebration of 007. BEST OF BOND...JAMES BOND, a new commemorative collection of the legendary films' digitally remastered music, will be released in two configurations today, October 9th (October 8th outside of North America).
Capital/EMI to Release BEST OF BOND Commemorative CD, 10/9
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 2, 2012
2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic James Bond film franchise, and in conjunction with EON Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Capitol/EMI is proud to join the world's celebration of 007. BEST OF BOND...JAMES BOND, a new commemorative collection of the legendary films' digitally remastered music, will be released in two configurations on October 9th (October 8th outside of North America).
President Obama Speaks at Medal of Freedom Ceremony, Honoring Bob Dylan, Toni Morrison et al.
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2012
Today, May 29th, President Barack Obama awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Medal of Freedom is our Nation's highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. The Medals were presented at the White House in an afternoon ceremony. What follows is a transcript of the president's remarks. To read more about each of this year's honorees, click here.
Mid-April Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
by BWW
News Desk - Apr 15, 2011
As we approach April 15 (got YOUR taxes done yet?) and on into springtime, I trust you are making plans to frequent one of the several live performance and theatre venues here on the beautiful California Central Coast!
Mid-April Theatre Happenings on the California Central Coast
by Curt Miner - Apr 11, 2011
As we come to April 15 (got YOUR taxes done yet?) and on into springtime, I trust you are making plans to frequent one of the several live performance and theatre venues here on the beautiful California Central Coast!
Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010
Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.
Signature Theatre's SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch Closes 6/13
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2010
Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.
Kudisch, Kuhn, et al Appear in Gordon's SYCAMORE TREES at Signature 5/18-6/13
by Abigail Arnold - May 18, 2010
Previews will begin today at Virginia's Signature Theatre for the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees written by Ricky Ian Gordon, the award-winning composer of the opera The Grapes of Wrath and the musicals Dream True and My Life with Albertine. A starry Broadway cast portrays Gordon's own family story - complete with a tough Bronx-born father and former 'Borscht Belt' singer/comedian mother - in a tale of two generations' struggles and triumphs in the decades from World War II through the 1990s.
Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by BWW
News Desk - May 18, 2010
Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.
Signature Theatre Presents SYCAMORE TREES With Marc Kudisch & More, Opens 5/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 2, 2010
Signature Theatre, the current recipient of the Tony Award® for Regional Theatre, presents the world premiere musical Sycamore Trees by Ricky Ian Gordon, composer of the acclaimed opera The Grapes of Wrath and the OBIE Award-winning Orpheus and Euridice, as well as the musicals My Life with Albertine and Dream True.
The Apple Tree: Golden Delicious
by Michael Dale - Jan 19, 2007
Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick's 1966 charmer is given a sublime revival with Kristin Chenoweth, Brian d'Arcy James and Marc Kudisch all in scrumptious form.