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ALTERED STATES, Concert for Peace and More Set for Fulcrum Point New Music Project's 15th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 22, 2013
Marking its 15th Anniversary this year, Chicago's Fulcrum Point New Music Project has grown into a critically acclaimed ensemble performing adventurous contemporary classical music programs in a variety of Chicago area venues. In 2013, Fulcrum Point continues this tradition with a wide ranging season including a performance with 100-member orchestra of the John Corigliano film score, 'Altered States,' accompanying the film screening, today, April 23, in honor of the composer's 75th birthday year, along with presenting a free Concert for Peace in the Pritzker Pavillion at Millennium Park with special guest artists, sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta and the Chicago Children's Choir, September 11. (more...)
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Top Reads: SAFE HAVEN Continues Reign in Best Seller Roundup, Week Ending 3/3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 03, 2013
Nicholas Sparks' SAFE HAVEN once again claimed the top spot on the NY Times' best fiction best seller list, just as the film adaptation was released in theaters a few weeks ago. Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, and Jim DeFelice's AMERICAN SNIPER topped the nonfiction list, while THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HYRULE HISTORIA was the week's best seller on Amazon. The top 10 for fiction, nonfiction, and more are below! (more...)
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Velocity to Celebrate 20th Annual Seattle Festival of Dance Improvisation, 7/28-8/4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 02, 2013
Velocity celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Seattle Festival of Improvisation (SFDI) with an all-star faculty line-up, performances by world-class innovators, and daily community events. One of the world's leading festivals of dance and improvisation, SFDI brings together renowned dance artists and teachers to perform, collaborate and share their creative processes. SFDI is a week of intensives, classes, jams, somatic workshops, performances and discussions focused on fostering the study, practice and appreciation of dance improvisation. (more...)
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Oracle Productions Presents Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, 1/19-3/2
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 01, 2013
Oracle Productions kicks off Season 3 in Public Access Theatre with a death-defying production of Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, translated by Jon Laskin and Michael Aquilante and directed by Oracle Executive Producer Ben Fuchsen. Reopening the investigation into how audiences become political activists by laughing their asses off, this hilarious portrayal of authoritarian corruption opens January 19, 2013, and runs through March 2, 2013 at Oracle Theatre (3809 N Broadway in Chicago). (more...)
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ALTERED STATES, Concert for Peace and more Set for Fulcrum Point New Music Project's 15th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - Feb 20, 2013
Marking its 15th Anniversary this year, Chicago's Fulcrum Point New Music Project has grown into a critically acclaimed ensemble performing adventurous contemporary classical music programs in a variety of Chicago area venues. In 2013, Fulcrum Point continues this tradition with a wide ranging season including a performance with 100-member orchestra of the John Corigliano film score, 'Altered States,' accompanying the film screening, April 23, in honor of the composer's 75th birthday year, along with presenting a free Concert for Peace in the Pritzker Pavillion at Millennium Park with special guest artists, sarod virtuoso Soumik Datta and the Chicago Children's Choir, September 11. (more...)
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Dance New Amsterdam Welcomes Back Neal Beasley and Bradley Teal Ellis to 2012-2013 DNA PRESENTS Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 23, 2013
Dance New Amsterdam (DNA) welcomes back two of its veteran artists, Neal Beasley and Bradley Teal Ellis, to the 2012-2013 DNA PRESENTS season for the second installment of the SPLICE series. This set of performances matches unique artists that share a common thread into a performance setting that offers insightful perspectives into the breadth of contemporary dance. Beasley's every adam belonging to me and Ellis's (american)guilt both deal with personal, gender-centric journeys of interrogation en route to a more nuanced definition of identity. Performances are February 6-9. All shows are at 7:30 p.m., with an additional matinee performance on Saturday, February 8 at 3:00 p.m. A corresponding gallery exhibit will also be on view during the run. (more...)
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Oracle Productions Presents Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2013
Oracle Productions kicks off Season 3 in Public Access Theatre with a death-defying production of Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, translated by Jon Laskin and Michael Aquilante and directed by Oracle Executive Producer Ben Fuchsen. Reopening the investigation into how audiences become political activists by laughing their asses off, this hilarious portrayal of authoritarian corruption opens tonight, January 19, 2013, and runs through March 2, 2013 at Oracle Theatre (3809 N Broadway in Chicago). (more...)
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Oracle Productions Presents Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, 1/19-3/2
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
Oracle Productions kicks off Season 3 in Public Access Theatre with a death-defying production of Dario Fo's ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST, translated by Jon Laskin and Michael Aquilante and directed by Oracle Executive Producer Ben Fuchsen. Reopening the investigation into how audiences become political activists by laughing their asses off, this hilarious portrayal of authoritarian corruption opens January 19, 2013, and runs through March 2, 2013 at Oracle Theatre (3809 N Broadway in Chicago). (more...)
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THE LAST DAYS OFJUDAS ISCARIOT Opens 3/1 at The Victory Theater
by BWW News Desk - Dec 10, 2012
Professional Actress Dee Smith has confirmed that she is producing an AEA production of Stephen Adly Guirgis's play, THE LAST DAYS OFJUDAS ISCARIOT at The Victory Theatre in BurbanK. Smith is best known for playing the role of Ellis in the Festival Film, ALL OUT, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Texas Black Film Festival. She also co-starred in the highly touted American Premiere of THE IMAGINARY LIFE OF THE STREET SWEEPER, AUGUST G last year at Casa 0101 Theatre in Los Angeles. (more...)
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2012 TONY AWARDS Among Writers Guild of America Nominations
by TV News Desk - Dec 06, 2012
The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2012 season. The winners will be honored at the 2013 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at simultaneous ceremonies in Los Angeles and New York. (more...)
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Theatre Pops Presents David Mamet's NOVEMBER, 11/8-11
by BWW
News Desk - Nov 10, 2012
Theatre Pops presents November by David Mamet. As election week winds down, David Mamet's satirical view of the trials and tribulations of the reelection campaign of President, Charles Smith could not come at a better time. November is fraught with laugh-out-loud comics with campaign funds running low and the fear of defeat in the air. (more...)
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Theatre Pops Presents David Mamet's NOVEMBER, Now thru 11/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 08, 2012
Theatre Pops presents November by David Mamet. As election week winds down, David Mamet's satirical view of the trials and tribulations of the reelection campaign of President, Charles Smith could not come at a better time. November is fraught with laugh-out-loud comics with campaign funds running low and the fear of defeat in the air. (more...)
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Theatre Pops Presents David Mamet's NOVEMBER, 11/8-11
by BWW News Desk - Oct 06, 2012
Theatre Pops presents November by David Mamet. As election week winds down, David Mamet's satirical view of the trials and tribulations of the reelection campaign of President, Charles Smith could not come at a better time. November is fraught with laugh-out-loud comics with campaign funds running low and the fear of defeat in the air. (more...)
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