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Le Meridien Announces Comprehensive Renovation Strategy for Middle East and Africa Portfolio
by BWW News Desk - Mar 27, 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announced a significant commitment to its Le Meridien hotels in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region through a comprehensive renovation strategy. Le Meridien and its ownership groups will invest more than $200 million in the renovations of 13 hotels and resorts in the MEA region over the next 3 years. The French-born brand has had a major presence in emerging Middle Eastern and African markets for more than 30 years, and as this region continues to evolve as an international business and leisure travel destination, Le Meridien has developed a focused approach to ensuring its global portfolio continues to meet high brand standards.
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FLASH SPECIAL: Will LES MISERABLES Lead To MISS SAIGON Onscreen For Mackintosh In 2013? The Heat Is On!
by Pat Cerasaro - Dec 29, 2012
With the resounding success of the page-to-stage-to-screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES in movie theaters this week - having already grossed more than $100 million since its Christmas Day debut, the biggest ever opening in movie musical history - the eyes of many entertainment enthusiasts are on mega-producer Cameron Mackintosh for what he will do next as a follow-up, as the box office receipts begin to pile up. More than a merely spurious notion, his next project seems to be set in stone should LES MIZ journey on to mega-hit movie musical status (and it very well might) - according to Mackintosh in a recent promotional interview, if the film version of LES MIZ actually breaks the half-billion mark he will indeed proceed to produce a film adaptation of another Boublil/Schonberg hit mega-musical from the 1980s that he originally presented to the world - the Vietnam-set, MADAME BUTTERFLY-inspired MISS SAIGON. While the film adaptation of LES MISERABLES virtually has set a new standard insofar as the realism and grittiness achievable in a modern movie musical - coming particularly as a result of the entirely live, onset singing; as well as the extended, extreme POV shots and overall minimal artifice - MISS SAIGON touches upon much more recent history and thus explores themes and topics much closer to home for many of us, to say nothing of the story, which largely concerns an American GI and his doomed romance with a bar girl in the last days of Saigon before it falls and Ho Chi Minh City rises. Then, there is the seedy and slimy Engineer who sets the wheels in motion and greases up the cogs of the dramatic motor on more than one occasion - and stops the show for a knock-out fantasy sequence before the final denouement, too. The casting possibilities for the four central male roles - The Engineer, Chris, John (his friend) and Thuy (Kim's cousin) - provide unique and compelling roles for the more capable singing actors amongst the vastly talented flock on Broadway and Hollywood who could potentially more than fill the fatigues and fill out the leisure suits or uniforms necessary for those roles, but what about the titular leading lady? Well, Mackintosh apparently has already got that covered - as BroadwayWorld reported, as a matter of fact - since auditions have apparently already begun in one form or another, with preliminary auditions being held for the role of Kim in Manila, Philippines, just a few weeks ago, though that was reportedly exclusively for a future theatrical mounting (a 2014 West End revival, perhaps?). Thanks to the boffo box office of LES MIZ, MISS SAIGON could very well arrive just in time for Christmas 2013 if all goes well, so now is just as good a time to speculate on the logistics as any until we know more. The heat is on! (more...)
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Naxos Canadian Classics to Release DREAMSCAPES Recording with Works by Vivian Fung, 9/25
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2012
Naxos Canadian Classics announces the September 25, 2012 release of Dreamscapes, a world premiere recording of three works by Edmonton-born composer Vivian Fung. The recording features Ms. Fung's acclaimed Violin Concerto (2011) and Piano Concerto "Dreamscapes" (2009), performed by Metropolis Ensemble with conductor Andrew Cyr, violinist Kristin Lee, and pianist Conor Hanick; and her Glimpses for prepared piano (2006), performed by Mr. Hanick. The concertos, both commissioned by Metropolis Ensemble, were recorded at Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood and produced by Tim Martyn. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: La Mirada Presents Impressive MISS SAIGON Revival
by Michael L. Quintos - May 03, 2012
If you're looking for a good example of what great hidden gems are being produced at Southern California regional theaters these days, then look (and listen) no further than the enjoyable revival of the smash musical MISS SAIGON currently playing at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 6 (with three additional shows at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, CA starting May 11). Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this surprisingly full-scale production of the West End/Broadway hit is not only a feast for those with a penchant for big, grandiose theatrics, it will also please those seeking to hear a lovely, euphoric score performed by a talented ensemble. (more...)
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Horse Trade Presents NO POEM NO SONG May 29-June 14
by BWW
News Desk - Jun 13, 2011
NO POEM NO SONG is a mixture of East and West Indian mythology that follows the lives of two brothers (one human, one a deity) through a series of events which have the power to destroy the world of the spirits, trap the world of the gods, and free the world of humans. (more...)
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Horse Trade Presents NO POEM NO SONG May 29-June 14
by BWW
News Desk - May 29, 2011
NO POEM NO SONG is a mixture of East and West Indian mythology that follows the lives of two brothers (one human, one a deity) through a series of events which have the power to destroy the world of the spirits, trap the world of the gods, and free the world of humans. (more...)
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Horse Trade Presents NO POEM NO SONG May 29-June 14
by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2011
NO POEM NO SONG is a mixture of East and West Indian mythology that follows the lives of two brothers (one human, one a deity) through a series of events which have the power to destroy the world of the spirits, trap the world of the gods, and free the world of humans. (more...)
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Horse Trade Presents NO POEM NO SONG May 29-June 14
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2011
NO POEM NO SONG is a mixture of East and West Indian mythology that follows the lives of two brothers (one human, one a deity) through a series of events which have the power to destroy the world of the spirits, trap the world of the gods, and free the world of humans. (more...)
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Horse Trade Presents NO POEM NO SONG May 29-June 14
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2011
NO POEM NO SONG is a mixture of East and West Indian mythology that follows the lives of two brothers (one human, one a deity) through a series of events which have the power to destroy the world of the spirits, trap the world of the gods, and free the world of humans. (more...)
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Photo Flash: Pan Asian Repertory Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of WE ARE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2011
On March 18th, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre celebrated the opening night of Vietnam Project II: Past and Present at the West End Theatre. Continuing their pioneering tradition of presenting bilingual productions, the series offers two productions from Vietnamese-American playwrights: WE ARE written and directed by Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a bilingual production, performed in Vietnamese and English, incorporating the traditions of Vietnam's rich cultural past, and Monster by Derek Nguyen and directed by Kaipo Schwab, an English language modern day detective drama. (more...)
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present VIETNAM PROJECT II Beginning 3/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2011
Three years ago, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre made history when they presented their Vietnam Project, featuring the first professional production to be performed in Vietnamese on a New York stage. This spring, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will continue their pioneering tradition of presenting bilingual productions with Vietnam Project II: Past and Present at the West End Theatre (263 W. 86th Street between Broadway & West End Avenue in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 2nd floor). The second edition series will offer two productions from Vietnamese-American playwrights: We Are written and directed by Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a bilingual production, performed in Vietnamese and English, incorporating the traditions of Vietnam's rich cultural past, and Monster by Derek Nguyen and directed by Kaipo Schwab, an English language modern day detective drama. (more...)
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present VIETNAM PROJECT II, at West End Theatre beginning 3/18
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 18, 2011
Three years ago, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre made history when they presented their Vietnam Project, featuring the first professional production to be performed in Vietnamese on a New York stage. This spring, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will continue their pioneering tradition of presenting bilingual productions with Vietnam Project II: Past and Present at the West End Theatre (263 W. 86th Street between Broadway & West End Avenue in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 2nd floor). The second edition series will offer two productions from Vietnamese-American playwrights: We Are written and directed by Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a bilingual production, performed in Vietnamese and English, incorporating the traditions of Vietnam's rich cultural past, and Monster by Derek Nguyen and directed by Kaipo Schwab, an English language modern day detective drama. (more...)
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present VIETNAM PROJECT II, at West End Theatre beginning 3/18
by BWW News Desk - Mar 14, 2011
Three years ago, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre made history when they presented their Vietnam Project, featuring the first professional production to be performed in Vietnamese on a New York stage. This spring, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will continue their pioneering tradition of presenting bilingual productions with Vietnam Project II: Past and Present at the West End Theatre (263 W. 86th Street between Broadway & West End Avenue in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 2nd floor). The second edition series will offer two productions from Vietnamese-American playwrights: We Are written and directed by Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a bilingual production, performed in Vietnamese and English, incorporating the traditions of Vietnam's rich cultural past, and Monster by Derek Nguyen and directed by Kaipo Schwab, an English language modern day detective drama. (more...)
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre to Present VIETNAM PROJECT II, at West End Theatre beginning 3/18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2011
Three years ago, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre made history when they presented their Vietnam Project, featuring the first professional production to be performed in Vietnamese on a New York stage. This spring, Pan Asian Repertory Theatre will continue their pioneering tradition of presenting bilingual productions with Vietnam Project II: Past and Present at the West End Theatre (263 W. 86th Street between Broadway & West End Avenue in the Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, 2nd floor). The second edition series will offer two productions from Vietnamese-American playwrights: We Are written and directed by Nguyen Thi Minh Ngoc, a bilingual production, performed in Vietnamese and English, incorporating the traditions of Vietnam's rich cultural past, and Monster by Derek Nguyen and directed by Kaipo Schwab, an English language modern day detective drama. (more...)
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