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UMS To Present World Premiere Of Immersive Theater Work On Robert Mapplethorpe
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019
The University Musical Society of the University of Michigan presents the world premiere of a new theater piece on the work of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, Friday-Saturday, March 15-16 at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, MI. Composed by Bryce Dessner, with a libretto by Korde Arrington Tuttle that includes poetry by Essex Hemphill and Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe's longtime creative muse, Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) premieres 30 years after Mapplethorpe's untimely death from AIDS at the age of 42.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2019
The University Musical Society of the University of Michigan presents the world premiere of a new theater piece on the work of controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, Friday-Saturday, March 15-16 at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, MI. Composed by Bryce Dessner, with a libretto by Korde Arrington Tuttle that includes poetry by Essex Hemphill and Patti Smith, Mapplethorpe's longtime creative muse, Triptych (Eyes of One on Another) premieres 30 years after Mapplethorpe's untimely death from AIDS at the age of 42.
UMS Announces 2018-19 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018
The University Musical Society (UMS), under the leadership of President Matthew VanBesien, today announces its 140th season in 2018-19 with an initial slate of 40 performances and events. One of the country's most acclaimed performing arts presenters, UMS honors its past by showcasing respected ensembles and performers with whom it has enjoyed rich relationships, and fully embraces the future as initiator, incubator, and accelerator for innovative new works and projects. This potent combination infuses the anniversary season with dynamic and diverse voices and perspectives featuring artists at the top of their game - celebrating the canon, taking risks, moving genres in new directions, disrupting stereotypes, and surprising audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2018
The University Musical Society (UMS), under the leadership of President Matthew VanBesien, today announces its 140th season in 2018-19 with an initial slate of 40 performances and events. One of the country's most acclaimed performing arts presenters, UMS honors its past by showcasing respected ensembles and performers with whom it has enjoyed rich relationships, and fully embraces the future as initiator, incubator, and accelerator for innovative new works and projects. This potent combination infuses the anniversary season with dynamic and diverse voices and perspectives featuring artists at the top of their game - celebrating the canon, taking risks, moving genres in new directions, disrupting stereotypes, and surprising audiences.
Final Bicentennial Colloquium 'Campus Of The Future' Event to Focus on U of M Student Innovation
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017
The third University of Michigan President's Bicentennial Colloquium will showcase student innovations that reimagine higher education, teaching and learning at U-M, andthe future university experience.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2017
The third University of Michigan President's Bicentennial Colloquium will showcase student innovations that reimagine higher education, teaching and learning at U-M, andthe future university experience.
Final Bicentennial Colloquium 'Campus Of The Future' Event to Focus on U of M Student Innovation
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017
The third University of Michigan President's Bicentennial Colloquium will showcase student innovations that reimagine higher education, teaching and learning at U-M, andthe future university experience.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2017
The third University of Michigan President's Bicentennial Colloquium will showcase student innovations that reimagine higher education, teaching and learning at U-M, andthe future university experience.
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to Present PETER AND THE STARCATCHER December 8-11, 2016
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2016
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2016
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance to Present PETER AND THE STARCATCHER December 8-11, 2016
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 1, 2016
The University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Peter and the Starcatcher Dec. 8 at 7:30, Dec. 9 & 10 at 8 PM, and Dec. 11 at 2 PM at the Power Center for the Performing Arts.
Wendy Whelan Postpones RESTLESS CREATURE U.S. Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014
Following hip surgery that took place just one week after the August 14, 2013 premiere of her Restless Creature, Wendy Whelan, in consultation with her doctors, has concluded that her body needs more time to heal and that she must postpone her spring 2014 (March 16 – April 11) inaugural U.S. tour of the work. Rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. See below for a list of postponed engagements. The UK premiere, presented by The Royal Opera House, will take place at the Linbury Studio Theatre in London as scheduled (July 22–26).
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 7, 2014
Following hip surgery that took place just one week after the August 14, 2013 premiere of her Restless Creature, Wendy Whelan, in consultation with her doctors, has concluded that her body needs more time to heal and that she must postpone her spring 2014 (March 16 – April 11) inaugural U.S. tour of the work. Rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. See below for a list of postponed engagements. The UK premiere, presented by The Royal Opera House, will take place at the Linbury Studio Theatre in London as scheduled (July 22–26).
Wendy Whelan's RESTLESS CREATURE to Launch 2014 Tour
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013
Wendy Whelan, whom The New York Times has called 'America's greatest contemporary ballerina,' has danced with New York City Ballet for 29 years. With the company, she has mastered Balanchine's neo-classical repertory, dance classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake and created works with many of today's leading choreographers. Having reached the height of her field, Whelan, now 46, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey at an age when most ballerinas simply retire from the stage. She has launched Wendy Whelan New Works Initiative, which begins with Restless Creature, a suite of four duets, each with its own distinct style and artistry, created by and danced with Kyle Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks and Alejandro Cerrudo. The work will tour to nine cities this spring including New York, London and Boston from March 18-July 26.
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013
Wendy Whelan, whom The New York Times has called 'America's greatest contemporary ballerina,' has danced with New York City Ballet for 29 years. With the company, she has mastered Balanchine's neo-classical repertory, dance classics such as Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake and created works with many of today's leading choreographers. Having reached the height of her field, Whelan, now 46, is embarking on a groundbreaking journey at an age when most ballerinas simply retire from the stage. She has launched Wendy Whelan New Works Initiative, which begins with Restless Creature, a suite of four duets, each with its own distinct style and artistry, created by and danced with Kyle Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks and Alejandro Cerrudo. The work will tour to nine cities this spring including New York, London and Boston from March 18-July 26.
BWW Reviews: A Heavy Week for SITI Company's TROJAN WOMEN
by Alexandra Lonati - Apr 23, 2013
The Siti Company, an ensemble based theatre company created by Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki, is famous for its combination of Viewpoints and Suzuki, two very different acting trainings that focus on movement and gesture, and concentration and strength, respectively. This weekend, their production of Trojan Women, which utilized both acting techniques, came to ArtsEmerson, and audiences poured in after a very exhausting week here in the city.
by Alexandra Lonati - Apr 23, 2013
The Siti Company, an ensemble based theatre company created by Anne Bogart and Tadashi Suzuki, is famous for its combination of Viewpoints and Suzuki, two very different acting trainings that focus on movement and gesture, and concentration and strength, respectively. This weekend, their production of Trojan Women, which utilized both acting techniques, came to ArtsEmerson, and audiences poured in after a very exhausting week here in the city.
Theatre de la Ville-Paris Continues RHINOCEROS US Tour in Berkeley and Ann Arbor, Sept-Oct 2012
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2012
David Eden Productions previously announced details of a major US tour of the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, continuing in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 27, 2012
David Eden Productions previously announced details of a major US tour of the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, continuing in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
Theatre de la Ville-Paris Launches RHINOCEROS US Tour - LA, Berkeley, Ann Arbor - Today, 9/21
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012
David Eden Productions has announced initial details of a major US tour, presenting today, September 21 and September 22, 2012 the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, in Los Angeles at Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA), with subsequent presentations to follow in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 21, 2012
David Eden Productions has announced initial details of a major US tour, presenting today, September 21 and September 22, 2012 the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, in Los Angeles at Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA), with subsequent presentations to follow in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
Theatre de la Ville-Paris to Launch RHINOCEROS US Tour - LA, Berkeley, Ann Arbor - this Fall
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
David Eden Productions has announced initial details of a major US tour, presenting on September 21 and 22, 2012 the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, in Los Angeles at Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA), with subsequent presentations to follow in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
by BWW News Desk - May 21, 2012
David Eden Productions has announced initial details of a major US tour, presenting on September 21 and 22, 2012 the American premiere engagement of the Theatre de la Ville-Paris production of Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco, directed by Emmanuel Demarcy-Mota, in Los Angeles at Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA (CAP UCLA), with subsequent presentations to follow in Berkeley at Cal Performances on September 27, 28, and 29 (matinee), and in Ann Arbor at University Musical Society (UMS) on October 11, 12, and 13.
Rufus Wainwright Announces Summer North American Tour
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012
Rufus Wainwright will take his new album Out of the Game out on the road with an 8-piece band this Spring & Summer for a highly anticipated North American tour. This is the first time he has toured with a band since 2008's 'Release The Stars' tour.
by Kelsey Denette - Apr 24, 2012
Rufus Wainwright will take his new album Out of the Game out on the road with an 8-piece band this Spring & Summer for a highly anticipated North American tour. This is the first time he has toured with a band since 2008's 'Release The Stars' tour.
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival Held 2/13
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival 'Charles Mingus Day' will take place February 13th at 7:30p.m. at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2010
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival 'Charles Mingus Day' will take place February 13th at 7:30p.m. at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival Held 2/13
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2010
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival 'Charles Mingus Day' will take place February 13th at 7:30p.m. at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Feb 1, 2010
The 2010 University Of Michigan Jazz Festival 'Charles Mingus Day' will take place February 13th at 7:30p.m. at the Power Center for the Performing Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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