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PCPA Prepares for the 2013 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013
PCPA Theaterfest's upcoming 2013 Summer Season - which runs from June 13 through September 29 - features an effervescent assortment of theatrical experiences including musicals, comedies and penetrating drama. With the Marian Theatre in the midst of renovations, the Severson Theatre will be the primary Santa Maria venue for two productions, while Solvang will host two transferring shows and two productions which will play exclusively in the outdoor Festival Theater. (more...)
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PCPA to Present Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, 2/21-3/20
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
Brimming with magic and romance, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, plays in the intimate Severson Theatre February 21 through March 20, 2013. The play sweeps us through stormy seas to an island where airy and earthly spirits captivate or free us. Come, be swept ashore and feel the fluttering of every winged word in this lyrical romance. (more...)
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A.C.T. Premieres DEAD METAPHOR, Now thru 3/24
by BWW News Desk - Feb 28, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) welcomes the new year with the world premiere of Dead Metaphor -George F. Walker's dark comedy that satirizes the hypocrisies and politics of postwar living. When Dean returns home from the war in the Middle East and hits the job market, he discovers that his superior military skills don't get him very far in the business world. (more...)
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PCPA Presents Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, Now thru 3/20
by BWW News Desk - Feb 21, 2013
Brimming with magic and romance, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, plays in the intimate Severson Theatre tonight, February 21 through March 20, 2013. The play sweeps us through stormy seas to an island where airy and earthly spirits captivate or free us. Come, be swept ashore and feel the fluttering of every winged word in this lyrical romance. (more...)
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Regional Orchestra of the Week: New Jersey Symphony
by BWW Features - Feb 08, 2013
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce its newest series - the Featured Symphony Orchestra of the Week! Today, we bring you a look at the New Jersey Symphony thrilling audiences with its classical and popular repertoire since its inception in 1922. (more...)
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PCPA to Present Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, 2/21-3/20
by BWW News Desk - Jan 31, 2013
Brimming with magic and romance, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, plays in the intimate Severson Theatre February 21 through March 20, 2013. The play sweeps us through stormy seas to an island where airy and earthly spirits captivate or free us. Come, be swept ashore and feel the fluttering of every winged word in this lyrical romance. (more...)
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Oberlin Conservatory of Music Brings 2013 Illumination Tour to NYC, 1/15-19
by BWW
News Desk - Jan 18, 2013
One of the country's most prestigious musical institutions, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music comes to New York City in January for a tour -- spanning four concerts in four venues -- that includes performances by the Oberlin Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble with International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Oberlin College Choir, Oberlin Baroque and the Oberlin Orchestra. (more...)
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A.C.T. to Premiere DEAD METAPHOR, 2/28-3/24
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) welcomes the new year with the world premiere ofDead Metaphor -George F. Walker's dark comedy that satirizes the hypocrisies and politics of postwar living. When Dean returns home from the war in the Middle East and hits the job market, he discovers that his superior military skills don't get him very far in the business world. (more...)
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Oberlin Conservatory of Music Brings 2013 Illumination Tour to NYC, Now thru 1/19
by BWW News Desk - Jan 15, 2013
One of the country's most prestigious musical institutions, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music comes to New York City in January for a tour -- spanning four concerts in four venues -- that includes performances by the Oberlin Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble with International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Oberlin College Choir, Oberlin Baroque and the Oberlin Orchestra. (more...)
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Oberlin Conservatory of Music Brings 2013 Illumination Tour to NYC, 1/15-19
by BWW News Desk - Dec 07, 2012
One of the country's most prestigious musical institutions, the Oberlin Conservatory of Music comes to New York City in January for a tour -- spanning four concerts in four venues -- that includes performances by the Oberlin Faculty Jazz Ensemble, Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble with International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), Oberlin College Choir, Oberlin Baroque and the Oberlin Orchestra. (more...)
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Library of Congress Kicks Off 2012-13 AMERICAN VOICES Season Today, 10/6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 06, 2012
The 2012-2013 Concerts from the Library of Congress season offers a packed lineup of 40 concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes and workshops, all celebrating the rich tapestry of the nation's musical heritage. Concerts kick off tonight, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., with a performance by the Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir. (more...)
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Library of Congress Announces 2012-13 AMERICAN VOICES Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2012
The 2012-2013 Concerts from the Library of Congress season offers a packed lineup of 40 concerts, lectures, film screenings, master classes and workshops, all celebrating the rich tapestry of the nation's musical heritage. Concerts kick off Saturday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m., with a performance by the Moscow Sretensky Monastery Choir. (more...)
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Jacques Lacombe to Be Knighted by National Order of Québec
by BWW News Desk - Jun 06, 2012
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Music Director Jacques Lacombe will be knighted by the National Order of Quebec, the Order has announced. According to the Order, its titleholders "are outstanding individuals who have helped increase Quebec's renown and left a strong, lasting mark on all or part of Quebec itself." "It is an honor to receive this recognition from the National Order of Quebec," Lacombe says, "not only as a musician but also as a person who believes in making connections with the communities in which I work-in Canada, in the United States and abroad." "We are proud that Quebec is recognizing Jacques for the exceptional artistry and leadership that the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and its patrons across and beyond the state have witnessed in the two years he has been Music Director," says NJSO President & CEO Andre Gremillet. "The honor is richly deserved." Since becoming the NJSO's Music Director in October 2010, Lacombe has garnered praise from critics and audiences for his creative programming and his talents at the podium. Lacombe created an ambitious multi-year initiative that the Orchestra began in his inaugural season, 2010-11. (more...)
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HBO to Debut George H.W. Bush Documentary '41', 6/14
by TV News Desk - Apr 26, 2012
The first documentary to tell George Herbert Walker Bush's story in his own words, the exclusive HBO presentation 41 is a rare, intimate glimpse at the life and times of the 41st president of the United States. (more...)
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The Great American Melodrama Closes THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2012
Alexandre Dumas' timeless epic, The Three Musketeers, comes to the Melodrama stage in an adaptation by Kit Wilder that is full of daring duels and fast paced adventure. With direction by Katie Mack-Montenegro, set design by Brian Williams, costume design by Renee Van Niel, and fight choreography by Mr. Wilder, this swahsbuckling adventure follows a band of heroes in 17th century Paris who set out to defend the French Queen's honor and save her country from war. (more...)
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Chicago Sinfonietta Present 'Past Tense, Future Tense' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2012
The Chicago Sinfonietta, under the leadership of Music Director Mei-Ann Chen, will present Past Tense, Future Tense at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago on Thursday, April 19, at 7:30 pm. Past Tense; Future Tense pays homage to the orchestra's inception under Paul Freeman in 1987 and will celebrate the orchestra's anniversary with throw back ticket prices of $18 each (for this concert only). Additionally, children's tickets are free with the purchase of adult admission. (more...)
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The Great American Melodrama Presents THE THREE MUSKETEERS, 3/8-4/22
by BWW News Desk - Mar 08, 2012
Alexandre Dumas' timeless epic, The Three Musketeers, comes to the Melodrama stage in an adaptation by Kit Wilder that is full of daring duels and fast paced adventure. With direction by Katie Mack-Montenegro, set design by Brian Williams, costume design by Renee Van Niel, and fight choreography by Mr. Wilder, this swahsbuckling adventure follows a band of heroes in 17th century Paris who set out to defend the French Queen's honor and save her country from war. (more...)
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