IDOL WATCH' The Finale Pair is AnnouncedMay 10, 2013At the end of this evening, we would know who would be competing in the finale. The night started off by Candice, Kree, and Angie singing Who Says by Selena Gomez.
IDOL WATCH: Down to the Final ThreeMay 9, 2013It was down to wire tonight on American idol. With three rounds, each had its star and America would have the most difficult task of sending one of these ladies home. It was also a chance for the three to visit their hometowns.
soloNOVA Presents Two Solo Stars at the SoloNOVA Arts Festival, 5/22-6/11May 7, 2013TerraNOVA COLLECTIVE and Producing Artistic Director, Jennifer Conley Darling, are pleased to announce two special headliner events as part of the 10TH Annual soloNOVA Arts Festival, the award-winning and longest-running solo performance festival in New York City. Acclaimed
mime, Bill Bowers' BEYOND WORDS, and Jeanne Sakata's HOLD THESE TRUTHS performed by the 2013 Drama Desk Award nominee Joel De La Fuente, will be presented in celebration of the art of solo storytelling.
Schola Cantorum on Hudson Holds SPIRIT EARTH Concert, 5/19May 7, 2013For Spirit Earth, the third concert in the season themed Our Mother Earth, Schola Cantorum on Hudson (SCH) performers will be joined by this season's Cantorum Young Singers group and the noted New Jersey Youth Chorus under the Artistic Direction of Patricia Joyce. This season's theme, Our Mother Earth, represents our shared responsibility for honoring and caring for our planet. The May concerts intertwine SCH's Annual Ethnic Celebration Series and draws upon the wisdom of indigenous American cultures.
GIRL BE HEARD Debuts Tonight at 9mm AmericaMay 6, 2013Girl Be Heard (www.girlbeheard.org) is proud to announce the premiere of 9mm America, written and performed by ten girls (ages 14 to 23) who live in NYC neighborhoods where gun violence is a daily threat at the Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. Celebrity talk backs will be led by Nigel Barker, Lynn Nottage, Kathy Najimy, Abby Disneyand others to be announced.
IDOL WATCH: Top 4 Sings Songs from Now and ThenMay 1, 2013After a surprising results last week, four contestants still remain. This week the ladies will be singing song from now and then. The first round will be songs from 2013 while the second will be standards. The mentor was Harry Connick Jr.
IDOL WATCH: Surprising Twist in Elimination EpisodeApril 25, 2013A long week of interviews, red carpets and rehearsals separated last weeks elimination with this one. With only a short time until the Idol winner is crowned, the competition gets even hotter. Tonight we said goodbye to yet another contestant.
IDOL WATCH: Clay and Fantastia Perform; Four Contestants RemainApril 18, 2013After a thrilling night of the top 5 girls, tonight we said goodbye to another contestant. To kick of the show, the ladies performed a medley of Donna Summer hits. Based on that performance it was easy to see why the remaining contestants have made it this far.
IDOL WATCH: The Top 6 Sing the Songs of Burt BacharachApril 10, 2013After last week's heartbreak of sending Burnell home, the contestants took on the songs of Burt Bacharach on tonight's episode of American Idol. It was sure to be an intense and competitive night as only 6 remain. The contestants would be singning two songs eacch
MJXpressions Presents SMOOTH CRIMINAL MURDER MYSTERY; a Tribute to Michael JacksonApril 3, 2013MJXpressions LLC is proud to present an innovative production of Smooth Criminal Murder Mystery. The Smooth Criminal Murder Mystery is a 2-3 hour dinner event spotlighting 5-star Michael Jackson Tribute Artist, MJX, and a cast of dancers, singers and hosts. Interacting with the dinner guests, the cast performs Michael Jackson hits, including full costume changes and custom choreography. The guests vote on which character is the murderer of Little Susie and prizes are awarded.
Sesame Street Visits Lincoln Center This April; Accessible Through YouTubeApril 2, 2013In April, the iconic children's television series Sesame Street –broadcast in more than 150 countries and seen by over 120 million international viewers—will visit another icon, Lincoln Center, the world's largest performing arts center, on its popular “People in Your Neighborhood” segment. Inspired by the classic Sesame Street song “The People in Your Neighborhood,” Murray Monster goes on location to interview real people about their jobs. The Lincoln Center segments will showcase the New York City Ballet, The Juilliard School, the New York Philharmonic, and the Metropolitan Opera. Sesame Street airs regularly on PBS (check local listings), and the first Lincoln Center segment, “People in Your Neighborhood: Ballet Dancer,” airs April 4th. Each segment will also be accessible on Sesame Street's YouTube Channel in advance of its air date.
LA TRAVIATA Closes the 72nd Season
at Florida Grand OperaMarch 29, 2013Florida Grand Opera's (FGO) 72nd season comes to a close on a high note with one of the most beloved opera's of all time, Verdi's La traviata, as told through the beloved production of director-designer team Bliss Hebert and Allen Charles Klein. The passionate story unfolds with two stellar casts led by sopranos María Alejandres and Suzanne Vinnik, opening April 20 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.