In the Best of Families 1931

Opened: February 2, 1931

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Newly Processed Archival Collections Feature Women Of The Great American Songbook
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2024


Discover the newly processed archival collections from the Great American Songbook Foundation, featuring influential women of the Songbook.

National Symphony Orchestra To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023


The National Symphony Orchestra will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 2 & 7. Stream the audio and enjoy the timeless music of Beethoven.

Cleveland Play House Reimagines Iconic Horror Story, MARY SHELLEY'S FRANKENSTEIN
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2023


Mary Shelley's shocking classic novel, Frankenstein, receives new life at Cleveland Play House. A haunting and highly theatrical adaptation of the classic horror story. Directed by Michael Barakiva, the production features Josh Bates, Madeline Calais, Ellen Grace Diehl, Gavin Michaels, and Kayodè Soyemi.

National Symphony Orchestra With Music Director Gianandrea Noseda To Release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2023


The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Music Director Gianandrea Noseda will release Beethoven Symphonies Nos. 6 & 8 on October 20, 2023 and will be available for pre-order on October 6, the third installment of a complete cycle of Beethoven symphonies on the National Symphony Orchestra label.  

The Warner Theatre Presents CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, October 7
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023


The Warner Theatre has announced CARBONARO: LIES ON STAGE, Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 pm in the Oneglia Auditorium!

William Shatner to Join The National Symphony Orchestra for DECLASSIFIED: BEN FOLDS PRESENTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022


The National Symphony Orchestra, led by conductor Steven Reineke, and Artistic Advisor Ben Folds welcome legendary actor, musician, activist, and recent space traveler William Shatner as the featured guest artist for its upcoming DECLASSIFIED: BEN FOLDS PRESENTS concert on Friday, April 29 at 9 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Asase Yaa Renews In-Person Art Outreach Programs At Launch And Ember Charter Schools In Brooklyn For 2021-22
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2021


The Asase Yaa Cultural Arts Foundation has announced they have renewed their Arts Outreach program at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School and the Ember Charter School in Brooklyn.

Third Horizon Film Festival Puts A Spotlight On Caribbean Creatives
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2021


Deemed one of the '25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World' by MovieMaker Magazine in 2019, the Third Horizon Film Festival returns for its fifth edition. This year the festival will be hosted hybrid style with a thoughtfully curated mix of in-person and virtual screenings beginning June 24, 2021, through July 1, 2021, in Miami, Florida.

What's On Stage This Summer? Check Out Our Guide To Theatre Across The Country!
by Alan Henry - Apr 24, 2021


We've rounded up some of the top productions on stage this summer! Find something near you to see using our comprehensive guide below!

Broadway Producer Martin Markinson Has Died at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2021


Martin Markinson, one of the leading Broadway producers and independent theatre owners of the past 50 years, died on Thursday, January 7th at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico surrounded by love. He was 89 years old.

NYC Health + Hospitals & AFM Local 802 Launch MUSIC FOR THE SOUL for Our Medical Heroes & Their Patients
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2020


The Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC Health + Hospitals and AFM Local 802 have launched Music for the Soul of NYC's Health + Hospitals Heroes, a new series in support of the 43,000 staff at NYC's 11 public hospitals and their patients. The series is funded by the Laurie M Tisch Illumination Fund.

HBO Max Unveils Second Wave Slate of Originals Including FRAYED, DOOM PATROL, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 13, 2020


HBO Max has revealed the second slate of premium Max Originals available to viewers after the streamer's May 27th launch.

The Metropolitan Opera Has Announced its 2020�"21 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2020


Today, the Metropolitan Opera announced its 2020-21 season, the first in which Yannick Nézet-Séguin assumes his full breadth of musical duties as the company's Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducting six productions. His schedule includes the Met premiere of Jake Heggie's Dead Man Walking, the first contemporary opera conducted by the maestro on the Met stage, as part of his ongoing commitment to opera of our time at the Met, which will expand in the seasons to come.

MasterVoices Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019


Ted Sperling, Artistic Director of MasterVoices, announced details of the acclaimed ensemble's 78th season, celebrating the joy of choral singing and the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. Highlights include three major musical presentations at top venues, including a New York premiere, and the World Premiere of a new work, commissioned by the Company. Throughout the season there will be collaborations with leading singers, artists, ensembles and organizations, some who are familiar with and others who are new to the Company.

Jim James and NSO Pops Set Live Performance Of Upcoming Album
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 7, 2019


Jim James, founder and frontman of indie-rock band My Morning Jacket, joins the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) Pops for a live performance of his upcoming new album. Led by Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra Teddy Abrams, the concert takes place on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 8 p.m.in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.

Eli Young Band Comes to the Warner
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2018


The Warner Theatre will welcome GRAMMY-Award nominated group, ELI YOUNG BAND, to the Main Stage on Friday, August 30, 2019 at 8 PM. Tickets will go on sale to Warner Members on Tuesday, November 13 at 10 AM and to the General Public on Friday, November 16 at 10 AM.

Warner Theater to Screen Halloween Favorite HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA
by Julie Musbach - Oct 8, 2018


It's Not Just a Movie…It's a Movie at the Warner! The Warner Theater will show HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA on the big screen Saturday, October 20 at 7 pm, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Costumes are encouraged and tickets are just $5!

The Warner Will Present a Screening of Hotel Transylvania
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2018


The Warner Theater will show HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA on the big screen Saturday, October 20 at 7 pm, sponsored by Elevator Service Company. Costumes are encouraged and tickets are just $5!

Jennifer Koh, Time For Three, Lionel Hampton Tribute Among Presentations At Nichols Concert Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 12, 2018


The Music Institute of Chicago announces the 2018-19 season of its Faculty and Guest Artist Series, featuring classical, jazz, and multi-genre artists; holiday programming for families; and a collaboration with the Bach Week Festival. All concerts take place at the historic Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue in downtown Evanston.

Nashville Children's Theatre Reveals New Logo, 2018-19 Season At Grand Night Patrons Party
by Jeffrey Ellis - Mar 7, 2018


With its vision focused squarely on the future, Nashville Children's Theatre (NCT) - the nation's oldest professional theatre for young audiences - last night revealed its upcoming "Season of Discovery," a slate of six challenging productions, along with an updated rendering of the company's iconic dragon logo.

2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Program Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 17, 2018


2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival Program Announced

Ben Folds Welcomes Sara Bareilles, Caroline Shaw to Kennedy Center Series
by Emily Bruno - Nov 16, 2017


The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) and Artistic Advisor Ben Folds welcome multi Grammy and Tony -nominated vocalist and composer Sara Bareilles and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and singer Caroline Shaw for a one-night-only performance as part of its DECLASSIFIED: BEN FOLDS PRESENTS series on Friday, January 12, 2018, at 9 p.m. in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Edwin Outwater conducts.

VIDEO: Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET Opens at Westport Country Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2017


Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's classic love story, with a cast of 20, period costuming, sword fights, and scenic design by a Tony Award winner, will be directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Mark Lamos at Westport Country Playhouse, from October 31 through November 19. This is the first time the beloved play has been produced in the history of the Playhouse's 87 seasons.

Star-Cross'd Lovers Headed to Westport Country Playhouse in ROMEO AND JULIET
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2017


Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare's classic love story, with a cast of 20, period costuming, sword fights, and scenic design by a Tony Award winner, will be directed by Playhouse Artistic Director Mark Lamos at Westport Country Playhouse, from October 31 through November 19. This is the first time the beloved play has been produced in the history of the Playhouse's 87 seasons.

Historic Nichols Concert Hall Undergoing Renovation
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


The Music Institute of Chicago is preparing to undertake significant capital restoration of Nichols Concert Hall, a cultural anchor on Chicago's North Shore located at 1490 Chicago Avenue in Evanston.

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What productions of In the Best of Families have there been?
In the Best of Families has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 1931.

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