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Center For The Performing Arts Unveils 2024"25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
Discover the 2024–25 season at the Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
Discover the 2024–25 season at the Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
JOHNNY CASH- THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE to Launch in October 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023
JOHNNY CASH - THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE is bringing songs and stories from the 'Man in Black' to the stage in a way that audiences haven't seen or heard before.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 23, 2023
JOHNNY CASH - THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE is bringing songs and stories from the 'Man in Black' to the stage in a way that audiences haven't seen or heard before.
OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT 60-City U.S. Tour To Debut In 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2022
The Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original documentary series “Our Planet” has been transformed into OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT, a 60-city U.S. tour launching February 13, 2023 presented by GEALive, Silverback Films and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 20, 2022
The Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original documentary series “Our Planet” has been transformed into OUR PLANET LIVE IN CONCERT, a 60-city U.S. tour launching February 13, 2023 presented by GEALive, Silverback Films and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
Step Afrika! Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019
Step Afrika!, the world's first professional dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, continues its 25th season with a newly commissioned work, international and national touring and performances throughout their hometown of Washington, D.C.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 4, 2019
Step Afrika!, the world's first professional dance company dedicated to the art of stepping, continues its 25th season with a newly commissioned work, international and national touring and performances throughout their hometown of Washington, D.C.
A BRONX TALE National Tour Announces Full Casting and Dates
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the 2019a?"2020 North American Tour of A BRONX TALE. Completing the cast is Martin Bonventre, Hallie Brevetti, Lauren Celentano, Tyler Dema, Bryan Dougherty, Adam Grabau, Mairys Joaquin, Breia Kelley, Christopher Miles, Brett Pederson, Dan Rosenbaum, Benjamin Sears, Mark Sippel, Johanna Taylor, Shaun Leslie Thomas, Joey Trombino, Darius Vines, Rhys Williams and Nathan Wright.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the 2019a?"2020 North American Tour of A BRONX TALE. Completing the cast is Martin Bonventre, Hallie Brevetti, Lauren Celentano, Tyler Dema, Bryan Dougherty, Adam Grabau, Mairys Joaquin, Breia Kelley, Christopher Miles, Brett Pederson, Dan Rosenbaum, Benjamin Sears, Mark Sippel, Johanna Taylor, Shaun Leslie Thomas, Joey Trombino, Darius Vines, Rhys Williams and Nathan Wright.
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour To Head Out This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018
It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019. Featuring some of the most critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated jazz artists of their generation, including three winners of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour will truly showcase the next generation of jazz legends, including Cecile McLorin Salvant, vocals; Bria Skonberg, trumpet, vocals; Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone; Christian Sands, piano and musical director; Yasushi Nakamura, bass, and Jamison Ross, drums, vocals.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018
It's millennials only for the Monterey Jazz Festival's fifth national tour, March 15-April 14, 2019. Featuring some of the most critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated jazz artists of their generation, including three winners of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour will truly showcase the next generation of jazz legends, including Cecile McLorin Salvant, vocals; Bria Skonberg, trumpet, vocals; Melissa Aldana, tenor saxophone; Christian Sands, piano and musical director; Yasushi Nakamura, bass, and Jamison Ross, drums, vocals.
Dylan S. Wallach and Alison Whitehurst Join the BEAUTIFUL Tour, Plus New Dates Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018
The North American tour of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical will welcome Dylan S. Wallach (Gerry Goffin) and Alison Whitehurst (Cynthia Weil) beginning September 4 in Denver, CO. The two artists join Sarah Bockel (Carole King), Jacob Heimer (Barry Mann), James Clow (Don Kirshner) and Suzanne Grodner (Genie Klein).
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2018
The North American tour of Beautiful - The Carole King Musical will welcome Dylan S. Wallach (Gerry Goffin) and Alison Whitehurst (Cynthia Weil) beginning September 4 in Denver, CO. The two artists join Sarah Bockel (Carole King), Jacob Heimer (Barry Mann), James Clow (Don Kirshner) and Suzanne Grodner (Genie Klein).
Cleveland Youth Orchestra Announces Auditions For 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra today announced auditions for the 2018-19 season. Auditions will be held at Severance Hall during the month of May. Middle- and high-school student instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in their school music program are invited to audition.
by Julie Musbach - Feb 20, 2018
The Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra today announced auditions for the 2018-19 season. Auditions will be held at Severance Hall during the month of May. Middle- and high-school student instrumentalists who are studying privately and involved in their school music program are invited to audition.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to Take THE CHALLENGERS Across the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 18, 2018
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan to Take THE CHALLENGERS Across the U.S.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2017
This winter, YAMATO: The Drummers of Japan bring their 'genuinely theatrical experience' (TheTimes) to the United States for a 30-city tour of THE CHALLENGERS. The US appearances - from January 18-March 19, 2018 - are part of their 2017-2018 world tour celebrating the Taiko troupe's 25th anniversary.
James Taylor Odom and Blake Price to Star in A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER North American Tour; Full Cast Announced
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017
The 2017-2018 National Tour of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, produced by NETworks Presentations, announced today full casting and tour dates for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. James Taylor Odom will play the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Blake Price will portray the role of Monty Navarro.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017
The 2017-2018 National Tour of the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, produced by NETworks Presentations, announced today full casting and tour dates for the upcoming 2017-2018 season. James Taylor Odom will play the role of the eight D'Ysquith heirs and Blake Price will portray the role of Monty Navarro.
Vinay Parameswaran Appointed Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017
The Cleveland Orchestra announced today the appointment of Vinay Parameswaran as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. The appointment is for a two-year term, beginning with the 2017-18 season.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017
The Cleveland Orchestra announced today the appointment of Vinay Parameswaran as Assistant Conductor of The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director of the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra. The appointment is for a two-year term, beginning with the 2017-18 season.
CELTIC WOMAN Announce Their 2016 North American Tour DESTINY
by Nora Dominick - Nov 2, 2015
Multi-platinum Irish music sensation, Celtic Woman, returns to North America in 2016 with a brand new show, Destiny, celebrating the simultaneous release of their new album and DVD, also titledDestiny. The performances honor Ireland's past, while bringing a contemporary musical edge to songs old and new in a way that also reflects the vibrant, modern nation that Ireland has become. Celtic Woman kicks off The Destiny Tour on March 4 in Nashville with performances lined up in 85 cities thru early July. Tickets for most cities go on sale November 16, 2015.
by Nora Dominick - Nov 2, 2015
Multi-platinum Irish music sensation, Celtic Woman, returns to North America in 2016 with a brand new show, Destiny, celebrating the simultaneous release of their new album and DVD, also titledDestiny. The performances honor Ireland's past, while bringing a contemporary musical edge to songs old and new in a way that also reflects the vibrant, modern nation that Ireland has become. Celtic Woman kicks off The Destiny Tour on March 4 in Nashville with performances lined up in 85 cities thru early July. Tickets for most cities go on sale November 16, 2015.
MaryJoanna Grisso & Jarrad Biron Green to Lead New Leg of WEST SIDE STORY National Tour; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2013
Casting has been announced for Troika Entertainment's tour of WEST SIDE STORY, the breathtaking revival based on Arthur Laurent's Broadway direction. The tour resumes November 5, 2013, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 30, 2013
Casting has been announced for Troika Entertainment's tour of WEST SIDE STORY, the breathtaking revival based on Arthur Laurent's Broadway direction. The tour resumes November 5, 2013, at the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis, TN.
STAGE TUBE: Penn State Music & Theatre Faculty Discuss Collaboration of Bernstein's MASS
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2013
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture with the modern classic MASS, Leonard Bernstein's provocative exploration of faith. Watch the video below to hear the Music and Theatre faculty discuss this special collaboration!
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2013
Celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture with the modern classic MASS, Leonard Bernstein's provocative exploration of faith. Watch the video below to hear the Music and Theatre faculty discuss this special collaboration!
CELTIC WOMAN Comes to Citi Wang Theatre Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013
The Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, which began on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2013
The Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, which began on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
CELTIC WOMAN Comes to Citi Wang Theatre, 3/16
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 13, 2013
The Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 13, 2013
The Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour.
CELTIC WOMAN Announces 2013 North American Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 10, 2013
The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour. In addition, Celtic Woman was recently named Billboard Magazine's #1 World Music Artist in their year-end issue. For completed tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com.
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 10, 2013
The enchanting Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman returns to America for an expansive four-month concert tour, beginning on February 21 in Worcester, MA and following on the heels of the group's sold-out Christmas Celebration tour. In addition, Celtic Woman was recently named Billboard Magazine's #1 World Music Artist in their year-end issue. For completed tour schedule and ticket information, visit www.celticwoman.com.
Chucho Valdes Comes To Storrs 1/27-28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012
Pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will perform in Storrs, CT with the Afro-Cuban Messengers on Jan 27 & 28, 2012, featuring performances from the Grammy Award winning album, Chucho's Steps.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 28, 2012
Pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will perform in Storrs, CT with the Afro-Cuban Messengers on Jan 27 & 28, 2012, featuring performances from the Grammy Award winning album, Chucho's Steps.
Chucho Valdes Comes To Storrs 1/27-28
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012
Pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will perform in Storrs, CT with the Afro-Cuban Messengers on Jan 27 & 28, 2012, featuring performances from the Grammy Award winning album, Chucho's Steps.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012
Pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will perform in Storrs, CT with the Afro-Cuban Messengers on Jan 27 & 28, 2012, featuring performances from the Grammy Award winning album, Chucho's Steps.
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