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ONE Campaign Launches AGIT8 as Call for Action Against Poverty
by BWW News Desk - Jun 12, 2013

The ONE Campaign has joined forces with dozens of musicians from across the globe to launch agit8, an urgent call for action against extreme poverty in the crucial week leading up to the G8 summit in Northern Ireland. (more...)

2013 River To River Festival Kicks Off Saturday with Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 10, 2013

The 2013 River To River Festival opens this Saturday and runs through July 14, featuring music, dance, theater, visual arts, literature, family events... Plus, for the first time, a series of evenings guest-curated by none other than Laurie Anderson. (more...)

Starvox Entertainment Ranks No. 45 on the 2013 PROFIT 500
by BWW News Desk - Jun 05, 2013

This week, Starvox Entertainment was announced as No. 45 on the 25th annual PROFIT 500, the definitive ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies. Published in the summer issue of PROFIT Magazine and online at PROFITguide.com, the PROFIT 500 ranks Canadian businesses by their revenue growth over five years. (more...)

globalFEST Receives First NEA Grant to Support its Annual Flagship Festival
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2013

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa recently announced thatglobalFEST (globalfest.org) is one of 817 nonprofit organizations nationwide recommended to receivean NEA Art Works grant. This is the first NEA grant to globalFEST and will support 11th edition of the organization's annual flagship festival in New York City in January, 2014. (more...)

RIVER TO RIVER FESTIVAL 2013 Announces Full Lineup; Kicks Off 6/15
by BWW News Desk - Apr 23, 2013

As part of its 40th Anniversary year, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) unveils the 2013 edition of the annual River To River Festival, Downtown's completely free summer arts festival. This year's edition takes place June 15-July 14 and presents a diverse collection of music, dance, theater, visual art, film and unique participatory experiences by both renowned and breakout artists from New York City and beyond. (more...)

Angelique Kidjo Returns to the Arsht Center, 5/31
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2013

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County is proud to present the much-anticipated return of electrifying, Grammy Award-winning African vocalist Angelique Kidjo. Currently traveling the globe as part of her "Spirit Rising World Tour," Angelique Kidjo will close her U.S. tour in Miami on March 28, 2013, at 8:30 p.m. at the John S. and James L. Knight Concert Hall. (more...)

BWW's Top Toronto Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Toronto in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013! (more...)

BWW's Top South Carolina Theatre Stories in 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of South Carolina in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013! (more...)

BWW's Top Scotland Theatre Stories of 2012
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 26, 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Scotland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013! (more...)

Spoleto Announces Program Updates for December
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2012

Spoleto Festival USA General Director Nigel Redden today announced that Grammy Award-winner Angelique Kidjo and popular indie-rock duo Johnnyswim have been added to the recently-released program of the Charleston, South Carolina-based performing arts festival, scheduled for May 24 - June 9, 2013. Tickets to these and all other Festival performances are available now at spoletousa.org or by phone at 843.579.3100. (more...)

Around the Broadway World: Regional Highlights for the Week of 11/12
by BWW Special Coverage - Nov 16, 2012

In this week's edition of 'Regional Highlights of the Week', we bring you the most-read stories for the week of November 12. Enjoy and check back next week for another recap! (more...)

Photo Coverage: Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and Angelique Kidjo at HOPE RISING
by Kelly Cameron - Nov 12, 2012

The 2nd Annual Hope Rising Benefit took plays this week at Roy Thomson Hall to benefit the Stephen Lewis AIDS Foundation, an organization that helps women and children with HIV/AIDS in Africa. Annie Lennox returned to Toronto for one night only to lend her gorgeous vocals to the cause, along with Canadian sensation Sarah McLachlan and African singer Angelique Kidjo. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, the very special evening was both heartbreaking and inspiring. BWW was on hand to capture photos from the event. (more...)

Alicia Jo Rabins Debuts Performative Song Cycle A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF at Joe's Pub Tonight, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 08, 2012

Tonight, November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff at Joe's Pub in New York City. (more...)

A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF Scheduled to Go On at Joe's Pub, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Nov 02, 2012

On November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins, whose "gorgeous vocals" have been hailed by The New York Times and described as "hauntingly lovely" and "sweetly beguiling" by LA Weekly, will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff atJoe's Pub in New York City. The controversial piece explores the spiritual implications of the financial collapse through the story of Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff, attempting to uncover hidden meanings in this contemporary tragedy. A second performance follows on November 15. See reverse for details. (more...)

Alicia Jo Rabins To Premiere A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF at Joe's Pub, 10/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 16, 2012

On November 8th, renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF at Joe's Pub in New York City. A second performance follows on November 15th. (more...)

Alicia Jo Rabins Debuts Performative Song Cycle A KADDISH FOR BERNIE MADOFF at Joe's Pub, 11/8
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2012

On November 8 renowned singer-songwriter, composer, musician and poet Alicia Jo Rabins will debut her brand new, full-length performative song cycle A Kaddish for Bernie Madoff at Joe's Pub in New York City. (more...)

One World Concert to Play Syracuse University's Carrier Dome October 9; Full Lineup Announced - Lauper, Dave Matthews, Crosby, Goldberg & More
by BWW News Desk - Sep 05, 2012

World Harmony Productions announced today the artist line-up for the ONE WORLD CONCERT-a historic celebration of peace, music and common ground-coming to the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Expected to be one of the largest gatherings of international artists ever to travel to the region, this special benefit concert immediately follows a public talk by the Dalai Lama and features an original song written and performed by multiple artists, especially for His Holiness. (more...)

Alan Ayckbourn, Julie Walters & More Among Stars of London 2012 Festival Week 5, Beg. July 18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012

Scissor Sisters, Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker, Alan Ayckbourn, Daniel Barenboim, Rokia Traoré, Toni Morrison, Peter Sellars, Paco Peña, Simon Russell Beale, Hugh Masekela, Angelique Kidjo, Gong Linna, Sung Hwan Kim, Tom Hiddleston, Julie Walters, John Hurt, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Tracey Emin, and Bridget Riley are among the stars of London 2012 Festival's fifth week. (more...)

Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival Kicks Off Today, 6/5
by BWW News Desk - Jun 05, 2012

Celebrate Brooklyn! previously announced its lineup for this year, which begins today, June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. (more...)

Celebrate Brooklyn! Performing Arts Festival Announces Line-Up Beginning June 5 - 32 Shows Including SLOW FADE TO BLACK
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012

Celebrate Brooklyn! today announced its lineup for this year, which begins June 5 with a free concert by reggae icon Jimmy Cliff. (more...)

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