McKenzie Fine Art Opens James Lecce Exhibition, 5/3May 1, 2012McKenzie Fine Art today announced an exhibition of new abstract paintings by James Lecce, opening Thursday, May 3, with a reception for the artist from 6 to 8 p.m., and running through Saturday, June 9, 2012.
Alexander Fiterstein and Ronn Yedidia to Play Joe's Pub, 5/27May 1, 2012Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein will perform with contemporary composer and pianist Ronn Yedidia at Joe's Pub on Sunday, May 27 at 9:30 p.m. The duo will play works from their most recent CD released by Naxos Records on March 27 as part of Naxos's American Classics Series. The concert will feature pieces for clarinet and piano composed by Mr. Yedida including Impromptu, Nocturne and World Dance, Farewell, Nathaniel, and Concertino.
THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES Returns to the Flea, 6/6May 1, 2012Due to popular demand, The Flea Theater will bring back THESE SEVEN SICKNESSES this summer. This theatrical adaptation of Sophocles' seven surviving plays (Oedipus, In Trachis, Philoktetes, In Colonus, Ajax, Elektra and Antigone) will return for a limited engagement June 6 through July 1.
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Play the State Theatre, 9/22May 1, 2012Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time and the inspiration for the Broadway blockbuster Jersey Boys, returns to Minneapolis by popular demand to play Hennepin Theatre Trust's State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org or call 1.800.982.2787.
The Public's FEBRUARY HOUSE Begins Performances 5/8May 1, 2012The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere production of FEBRUARY HOUSE, with music and lyrics by Gabriel Kahane and book by Seth Bockley, on Tuesday, May 8 in The Public's Martinson Theater. Directed by Davis McCallum, FEBRUARY HOUSE runs through Sunday, June 10, with an official press opening on Tuesday, May 22. Tickets are on sale now at (212) 967-7555, www.publictheater.org, or in person at The Public Theater box office.
Signature Theatre's MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! Begins Previews TonightMay 1, 2012Signature Theatre (James Houghton, Founding Artistic Director; Erika Mallin, Executive Director) today announced that performances begin tonight for MY CHILDREN! MY AFRICA! by Athol Fugard and directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson. The production runs May 1 - June 10, 2012 with a May 24 opening night in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at the Company's new home The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between Dyer and 10th Avenues).
53rd Annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival Set for 6/1-10April 30, 2012The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust today announced plans for the 53rd annual Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival, set to take place Friday, June 1, to Sunday, June 10, 2012, in Point State Park, Hertz Gateway Center, and throughout the Cultural District.
2012 Tribeca Film Festival Announces AttendanceApril 30, 2012The 2012 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF), co-founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, and presented by Founding Sponsor American Express, today announced that more than 380,000 people attended screenings, panels, talks and free community events - including the Tribeca Drive-In series, Family Festival Street Fair, Tribeca/ESPN Sports Day and the second annual Tribeca/NYFEST Soccer Day, as well as the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Awards and the Tribeca Film Institute Interactive Day - during the Festival's 11th edition.
Art of Time Ensemble Announces 2012-2013 SeasonApril 30, 2012Andrew Burashko, founder and Artistic Director of the acclaimed Art of Time Ensemble, today announced the company's groundbreaking 2012-2013 season, sponsored by Invesco Trimark.