Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE ClosesMarch 11, 2012From rave reviews when the play premiered on Broadway to Oscar winning performances on screen, A Streetcar Named Desire has now been re-imagined as a ballet. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) presents a portrayal of clashing cultures in John Neumeier's ballet of Tennessee William's stage play through March 11 at the Benedum Center. This is the first time Neumeier's creation will be performed by an American company and only the second time it's been performed in the U.S. The only other U.S. troops that have danced John Neumeier productions were the American Ballet Theatre (of NY) and the San Francisco Ballet -- two of the largest companies in the U.S.
Chick Corea, David Johansen and More Play the Highline Ballroom in March & April March 7, 2012The Highline Ballroom has announced upcoming shows for March 12th through April 12th. All shows will take place at the Highline Ballroom at 431 West 16th Street between 9th Avenue and 10th Avenue. Tickets may be purchased through Ticketweb, online at ticketweb.com or at the Highline Box Office from noon until doors close at 866-468-7619.
Josiah Theatre Works Presents Sam Cooke-Inspired Musical TRIBUTE (FORGET ME NOT), 4/14March 6, 2012Josiah Theatre Works presents the world premiere of 'Tribute (Forget Me Not)', a drama with music inspired by the lives of legendary singers Sam Cooke and Donny Hathaway. The show, which plays two performances on April 14, is in part a celebration of Josiah's fourth anniversary of bringing world premiere dramas and musicals to the New York stage.
MoMA Presents PROJECTS 97: MARK BOULOS, 3/19March 6, 2012The Museum of Modern Art presents Projects 97: Mark Boulos, the New York premiere of the artist's video installation All That Is Solid Melts into Air (2008), on view March 19 through July 16, 2012.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Comes to SecondStory Repertory, 3/16March 6, 2012What happens when a clean cut couple runs into car trouble? Visit Redmond's SecondStory Rep and watch Brad Majors and Janet Weiss branch out of suburban social mores when they enter the home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Part rock musical and part sci-fi spoof, The Rocky Horror Show takes theatergoers on a journey from experimentation to self-realization. Join SecondStory Rep for both the theatrical production and some exciting pre-show events on select nights.
SING, HARLEM, SING! Comes to the Dempsey Theater, April 28March 6, 2012ing, Harlem, Sing!, a musical revue created by Vy Higginsen and directed by Ken Wydro (the creative team behind the gospel musical Mama, I Want To Sing) will begin weekly performances at The Dempsey Theatre (127 W. 127th Street, between Lenox and 7th Avenues) on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 8:00 p.m.
AFA Presents Yoko d'Holbachie Exhibit, MY STRANGE GODDESS, 4/29March 5, 2012Inspired by popular culture in her native Japan and beyond, Yoko d'Holbachie's acrylic on canvas paintings feature candy-colored creatures with wormlike tentacles traveling through fantasy landscapes. Elements of Kawaii, Anime, Pop Art and Surrealism blend together in d'Holbachie's works, an exhibition of which, 'My Strange Goddess,' opens at AFA on April 29.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Presents A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 3/9-3/11March 5, 2012From rave reviews when the play premiered on Broadway to Oscar winning performances on screen, A Streetcar Named Desire has now been re-imagined as a ballet. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) presents a portrayal of clashing cultures in John Neumeier's ballet of Tennessee William's stage play March 9-11 at the Benedum Center. This is the first time Neumeier's creation will be performed by an American company and only the second time it's been performed in the U.S. The only other U.S. troops that have danced John Neumeier productions were the American Ballet Theatre (of NY) and the San Francisco Ballet -- two of the largest companies in the U.S.