Matuto Releases THE DEVIL AND THE DIAMOND; Plays 6/20 Show at Lincoln Centerby BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013It's Carnival in Recife. It's Mardi Gras in New Orleans. And watch out: That just may be the Devil spinning through the drunken, dancing crowd, trying to get friendly with the saint in disguise, with the diamond in the rough. The rolling drums and quicksilver accordion licks, the earthy vibe and thoughtful reflections mingle on Matuto's latest refinement of their Appalachia-gone-Afro-Brazilian sound, The Devil and The Diamond (Motema Music; release: May 14, 2013). The group will perform in the Lincoln Center Atrium, 33 West 60th Street, NYC on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 7 p.m. (more...)
Rufus Hound To Star In NEVILLE'S ISLAND At Chichesterby BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013Fresh from the critically acclaimed West End production One Man, Two Guvnors, Rufus Hound has been confirmed in the cast of Neville's Island at Chichester's Theatre in the Park this summer. (more...)
OpenStage Theatre to Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, 6/1-29by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013True love tumbles and bumbles as OpenStage Theatre presents William Shakespeare's most popular and beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, in an outdoor setting June 1 through 29, 2013. When a domestic dispute between the king and the queen of the fairies creates chaos in an enchanted forest, mischievous imps, hapless actors, and star-crossed lovers play a game of blind love and moon-drenched madness where anything can - and will - happen. (more...)
Photo Flash: Carrie Underwood Rocks On Stage With The Rolling Stonesby BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013Saturday night Carrie had an opportunity of a lifetime when she was asked to join the Rolling Stones on stage in Toronto as a surprise guest performing 'It's Only Rock 'N Roll (But I Like It).' Check out the photos below! (more...)
CARRIE UNDERWOOD Wraps 'Blown Away' Tourby BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013Six-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood wrapped her international "Blown Away Tour" last week having performed 112 shows in 110 cities before one million fans across three continents and six countries since its launch last spring. (more...)
COUNTRY LEGENDS AND FRIENDS Returns to Carnival City, 7/6by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2013The long-awaited return of Lefra Productions' Country Legends and Friends to Carnival City's Big Top Arena has been confirmed for Saturday, July 6, 2013 @ 20:00 and brings together an unrivalled gathering of the legends of South African country music and a new generation of country singers in one of the largest country shows ever! Building on the success of the previous Country Legends and Friends, legends such as Lance James, Barbara Ray, Clive Bruce, Matt Hurter, Sally Vaughn and Tommy Dell will be joined by their friends, The Campbells, Alan Ladd, Jason Bradley, Manie Jackson and Rinel Day in an extravaganza that will establish these artists once again as legends and legends-to-be in the country music world. Bookings can be made at Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or at www.computicket.com. Groups of more than 10 will receive substantial discounts; please phone Lefra Productions on 011 815 3000, or send an e-mail to marketing@lefra.com. You're also welcome to discuss fundraising activities with to. For more information, visitwww.lefra.com or send an e-mail to info@lefra.co.za. (more...)
BWW Reviews: Loaded Gun Theory's Original BROTHERS MERLIN is Campy, Frivolous Funby Jeff Davis - May 27, 2013No matter what the show, most theatrical experiences are rather similar. You park your car, show your tickets to an usher, find your seat, sit quietly for a few hours, applaud the cast, and then go home. Still, once in a while a theater company has the brains and imagination to create a truly unique and unexpected experience. It's clear that Loaded Gun Theory is one such company which likes to push the envelope and break the traditional, predicable mold. The constant breaking of theatrical conventions is one of many ideas that makes their current production, The Brothers Merlin, such an unmitigated success. (more...)
ONCE Wins Big At WEST END EUROVISION 2013by BWW News Desk - May 25, 2013Theatre fans, show stars and a host of celebrities last night came out in force to support the sixth annual installment of The Make A Difference Trust's firmly established carnival of camp, West End Eurovision. (more...)
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Announces Events in Mayby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013Arthur Murray Dance Studio, a world leader in ballroom dance has announced its list of scheduled events for the month of May in its Etobicoke location. (more...)
HUMOR ABUSE Joins CTG Lineup, Replacing WHAT THE BUTLER SAWby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013'Humor Abuse,' the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in a circus, created by Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt, directed by Schmidt and featuring a tour de force performance by Pisoni, will be presented at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, September 17 through November 3, 2013. The opening is set for September 21. (more...)
EDX Announces U.S. Tour Dates, Launches Tomorrow in Chicagoby BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013After a long listening process, Italian-born DJ and producer EDX (Maurizio Colella) has announced the three winners for his global smash “D.A.N.C.E.” remix contest from over 700 submissions launched in February this year. The winners include Australian group Third Party with runners-up Andreas What from Switzerland and Arny from the Netherlands. All three winners will have a guaranteed global release on different world-leading record labels and will also be released on the upcoming EDX album ON THE EDGE: REMIX EDITION, (release date TBD). In the meantime, all the three winners will receive a pair of V-MODA headphones. (more...)
Adelaide Repertory Theatre Presents NEVILLE'S ISLAND, 6/20-6/29by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2013Be prepared to laugh out loud as Adelaide Repertory Theatre present a comedy mashup where Lord of the Flies meets The Office. (more...)
SalsaCrazy.com Announces Dance Cruise to the Caribbean, 1/19by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013SalsaCrazy.com (http://www.SalsaCrazy.com), an extremely popular and long lived online salsa resource for worldwide salsa dance enthusiasts, is excited to announce the Salsa and Bachata Dance Cruise 2014. The cruise is an amazing seven day adventure from January 19th through the 26th that takes lucky dancers, salseros and bachateros, to several of the most gorgeous ports in the Southern Caribbean. (more...)
The Staten Island Children's Museum Sets Carnival & Science Spectacular for 6/8by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013The Staten Island Children's Museum is hosting its first Carnival & Science Spectacular featuring traditional carnival games and rides, contests, live entertainment, and of course, cotton candy, all with an eye toward the science, technology, engineering and math behind the excitement. Our belief at the Staten Island Children's Museum has always been that children learn best through playing, touching, imagining and doing. (more...)
Photo Flash: First Look at Lorenzo Pisoni in HUMOR ABUSE at Mark Taper Forumby BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013"Humor Abuse," the hilarious and heartfelt story of growing up in a circus, created by Lorenzo Pisoni and Erica Schmidt, directed by Schmidt and featuring a tour de force performance by Pisoni, will be presented at the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, September 17 through November 3, 2013. The opening is set for September 21. Get a first look at Pisoni onstage below! (more...)
Ballet Hispanico to Host 2013 Pre-School Summer Dance Camps, 6/10-7/12by BWW News Desk - May 23, 2013Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, announces the 2013 Pre-School Summer Dance Camps to be held weekly from June 10 - July 12 for boys and girls ages 3-5. Through fun and engaging classes, children explore the sounds, movement, stories, and art of Cuba (June 10-14), Colombia (June 17-21), Mexico (June 24-28), and Peru (July 8-12). (more...)
TARZAN: THE MUSICAL Swings onto SCERA Shell Stage June 6-22by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013Utah County may be nestled in a mountain desert, but don't tell that to Shawn Mortensen, who is directing "Tarzan: The Musical" at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre beginning June 6. (more...)
The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony Announces Upcoming Seasonby BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013The Park Avenue Chamber Symphony has announced its 15th Anniversary Season, 2013-2014. Since its founding, the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony has brought compelling performances of classical music to its New York audiences and worldwide with its catalogue of recordings. (more...)
ArtPlace America Donates $350K to Miami's Adrienne Arsht Center and O Cinemaby BWW News Desk - May 21, 2013ArtPlace America, one of the nation's largest organizations committed to creative place-making, is investing $350,000 in new grant dollars for culturally-based development and programming in Miami's urban core. The Adrienne Arsht Center has been awarded a $250,000 grant to establish an Office of Neighborhood Development in association with the Town Square Neighborhood Development Corporation (TSNDC), making it one of the first performing arts centers in the country to have an office dedicated to the development of its surrounding community. O Cinema, Miami's premiere venue for independent, foreign, and art films, has been awarded $100,000 for the development of Cine Al Fresco, a sustainable green space and outdoor theater in Wynwood. ArtPlace America selected the organizations from a pool of more than 1,200 applicants. (more...)
Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Sceneby BWW News Desk - May 20, 2013Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley and multi-platinum rock band Journey to hosting one of the largest electronic dance music festivals in the country, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Las Vegas has something for music lovers of all genres. (more...)
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