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Photo Coverage: Inside the 2013 CHOREOGRAPHER'S CANVAS
by Jessica Gordon - May 29, 2013
The Group Theatre Too (GTT) recently presented its sixth annual Choreographer's Canvas, a one-night event featuring the works of over fifteen established and emerging choreographers from around the country. The Canvas, headed by GTT Executive Producer Justin Boccitto, played at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center on Saturday May 18th and showcased many styles of dance including tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, theatre dance, aerial and this year swing dance. For the past 6 years the Canvas has presented over 65 choreographers, giving opportunity to over 450 dancers performing to sold houses. Check out photos from the event below! (more...)
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RICKY RITZEL SINGS ELAINE STRITCH Plays Don't Tell Mama Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 26, 2013
Cabaret warhorse Ricky Ritzel pays homage to Broadway legend Elaine Stritch in a hilarious and poignant evening of nonstop fun. From Angel in the Wings to A Little Night Music, Elaine Stitch has introduced and covered some of the greatest songs of the 20th Century. Now, Mr. Ritzel puts his unique spin on them in this loving tribute to one of Broadway's greatest treasures. (more...)
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RICKY RITZEL SINGS ELAINE STRITCH to Play Don't Tell Mama, 4/26 & 5/6
by BWW News Desk - Apr 19, 2013
Cabaret warhorse Ricky Ritzel pays homage to Broadway legend Elaine Stritch in a hilarious and poignant evening of nonstop fun. From Angel in the Wings to A Little Night Music, Elaine Stitch has introduced and covered some of the greatest songs of the 20th Century. Now, Mr. Ritzel puts his unique spin on them in this loving tribute to one of Broadway's greatest treasures. (more...)
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BWW Reviews: McGill's WEST SIDE STORY is Definitely 'Cool'
by Meghan Pearson - Jan 25, 2013
When West Side Story opened in 1957 it was nothing the world had ever seen before. This was partly because of the heavy themes it deals with, namely racial prejudice and gang violence, but mainly because it gracefully blends dance into the telling of the story. (more...)
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Jack 'Mr. Bongo' Costanzo to Play the Iridium, 10/30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012
Legendary Latin/jazz percussionist Jack 'Mr. Bongo' Costanzo has only performed twice in New York City in the last 60 years--once at Carnegie Hall in 1948 and once at the famed Basin Street East in 1961--but he'll make a rare NYC appearance October 30 at The Iridium to perform with cabaret favorite Terese Genecco & Her Little Big Band featuring Ricky Ritzel. Sets are at 8 & 10pm. (more...)
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Justin Boccitto and The Group Theatre Too Seek Choreographers for Canvas in 2013; Deadline 12/15
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2012
Justin Boccitto and The Group Theatre Too are currently seeking choreographers for the annual Choreographer's Canvas taking place on May 18th of 2013 at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. Now it's sixth year, the Canvas is a showcase opportunity for choreographers to present their work in an Off-Broadway venue in Manhattan. All styles of dance will be considered and featured in the Canvas including but not limited to tap, jazz, theatre dance, contemporary, hip-hop, modern, ballet, lyrical, aerial, flamenco, Bollywood, etc. (more...)
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ZOMBIE PROM Off-Broadway Cast Recording Released Today on iTunes!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2012
iTunes has released today the original off-Broadway cast recording of John Dempsey & Dana P. Rowe's production of Zombie Prom. Zombie Prom has music by Dana P. Rowe, book and lyrics by John Dempsey, based on a story by Dempsey and Hugh M. Murphy. Directed by Philip William McKinley, Orchestrations by Michael Gibson with musical direction by Darren R. Cohen. (more...)
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CHOREOGRAPHER’S CANVAS to Honor Tony Stevens, 5/10
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2012
New York's Group Theatre Too (GTT) will honor noted choreographer, Tony Stevens at the fifth anniversary presentation of the Choreographer's Canvas on May 10th at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center. (more...)
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Harbor Lights Announces Fall Professional Theater Training Program
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 23, 2011
The Harbor Lights Theater Company, a professional not-for-profit company dedicated to illuminating the human experience through the highest quality theatrical production and arts education, announces its professional theater training program 'Enter Stage Right' and its Fall Semester courses, for youth ages 11-18. (more...)
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Harbor Lights Announces Fall Professional Theater Training Program
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2011
The Harbor Lights Theater Company, a professional not-for-profit company dedicated to illuminating the human experience through the highest quality theatrical production and arts education, announces its professional theater training program 'Enter Stage Right' and its Fall Semester courses, for youth ages 11-18. (more...)
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Chita Rivera on the Death of Tony Stevens
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2011
BroadwayWorld.com shared the sad news last night, July 12th that Tony Stevens, performer, director and choreographer had passed away at 63. We just received a statement from Chita Rivera on his passing which reads that'A huge part of me has left...gone to light the heavens for us as he did on earth. I carry Tony with me. I always have and always will. My god how I will miss him.' (more...)
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Choreographer Tony Stevens Dies at 63
by BWW News Desk - Jul 12, 2011
Valarie Pettiford and others who had the pleasure of working with Tony Stevens have shared the news online that the performer, director and choreographer has passed away at 63.
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