BWW Reviews: The BESSIES Celebrates a World of Dance in New York
by Jessica Abejar - October 23, 2014 The Bessies, formally known as the New York Dance and Performance Awards, celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Apollo Theater on Monday, October 20th. It was an exciting evening that commemorated the diverse world of dance and those who tirelessly contribute to a field that makes this city come al...
30th Annual Bessie Award Nominees Announced; Ceremony Set for Oct 20 at the Apollo
by BWW News Desk - July 16, 2014 The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, celebrates a milestone 30th anniversary this year. Today, the 36 nominees for the 2013-14 season were announced at a press conference by members of The Bessies Selecti...
Luigi Receives 2013 Bessie Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance Today
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2013 The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announces dance innovator Eugene Louis Faccuito, known as 'Luigi,' as the recipient of the 2013 NY Dance and Performance Award for Lifetime Achievement in Dance. The a...
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN to Open at Gramercy Theatre Next Month
by Tyler Peterson - March 17, 2014 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN will open at New York City's Gramercy Theatre (127 E 23rd St. / 23rd & Lexington Ave) on Thursday, April 10th, giving fans a chance to see Broadway's acclaimed theatrical rock experience in one of New York's most intimate concert venues. An exclusive presale for Citi Cardho...
Queen Latifah to Portray Iconic Blues Singer in HBO's BESSIE
by Caryn Robbins - July 11, 2014 Oscar(R) nominee Queen Latifah ('Chicago') stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE...
Nancy Reynolds Awarded 2013 Bessies Award for Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance
by Tyler Peterson - September 06, 2013 The New York Dance and Performance Awards (The Bessies), NYC's premiere dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, announces legendary dance historian Nancy Reynolds as the recipient of the 2013 NY Dance and Performance Award for Outstanding Service to the Field of Dance Award. T...
China Moses Set for Series of Shows at Ronnie Scott's, 11/4-6
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2013 Following her acclaimed Ronnie Scott's debut in 2012, China Moses returns for 3 nights in November. The daughter of jazz legend Dee Dee Bridgewater and director Gilbert Moses, Paris-based China was born in the United States but raised in France. Multi-talented, she is a professional vocalist, songwr...
A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Postpones Off-Broadway Run Indefinitely
by Nicole Rosky - April 09, 2014 'A Night With Janis Joplin at Gramercy Theater will postpone its opening indefinitely due to production issues. Refunds will be available for all ticket holders at point of purchase. Further information will be released when available.'...
Bessie Smith Biopic with Queen Latifah to Premiere in 2015 on HBO
by Tyler Peterson - July 10, 2014 Oscar® nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in HBO Films' BESSIE, written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Dee Rees (“Pariah”). Currently in production in Atlanta and debuting in 2015, the film focuses on Smith's transformation from a struggling young sin...
New York Live Arts' John Jasperse, Stuart Singer and Rebecca Serrell Cyr Win 2014 Bessie Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014 Three New York Live Arts artists were honored with awards at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Awards, October 20th at the historic Apollo Theater....
New York Live Arts' John Jasperse, Stuart Singer and Rebecca Serrell Cyr Win 2014 Bessie Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2014 Three New York Live Arts artists were honored with awards at the 2014 New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Awards, October 20th at the historic Apollo Theater....
BWW Reviews: Group Rep's AWAKE AND SING a Mighty Tribute to Clifford Odets
by Don Grigware - September 24, 2013 Awake and Sing!/by Clifford Odets/directed by Larry Eisenberg/Group rep/through November 3...
New York Live Arts to Present Luciana Achugar's OTRO TEATRO, 4/2-5
by Tyler Peterson - March 14, 2014 New York Live Arts presents the New York City premiere of New York Dance and Performance 'Bessie' Award winning luciana achugar's OTRO TEATRO, April 2 - 5 at 7:30pm in the New York Live Arts Theater. Described by The New York Times as '.sensual, raw and intensely physical,' achugar will perform her ...
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
Merrimack Repertory Theatre Announces Ladies Night at the Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - January 13, 2014 Merrimack Repertory Theatre (MRT) is introducing the first in a series of 'Ladies Nights' at the theatre. The event, which takes place on Thursday, January 23 includes seats for the 7:30 pm performance of The Devil's Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith by Angelo Parra and directed by Joe Branc...
Janis Joplin to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2013 Showbiz411's Roger Friedman reports that legendary blues singer Janis Joplin will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. The singer was just 27 years old when she died of a drug overdose in 1971....
Okwui Okpokwasili's BRONX GOTHIC Adds Second Week of Shows at Danspace Project, 1/28-2/1
by Tyler Peterson - December 31, 2013 As part of the ninth edition of the COIL festival, Performance Space 122 and Danspace Project present the world premiere of Okwui Okpokwasili's Bronx Gothic. Using song, stories and movement, Okpokwasili chronicles the sexual awakening and exploits of two 11-year-old girls living in the Bronx. This ...
Okwui Okpokwasili's BRONX GOTHIC Plays 2nd Week of Shows at Danspace Project, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2014 As part of the ninth edition of the COIL festival, Performance Space 122 and Danspace Project present the world premiere of Okwui Okpokwasili's Bronx Gothic. Using song, stories and movement, Okpokwasili chronicles the sexual awakening and exploits of two 11-year-old girls living in the Bronx. This ...
STAGE TUBE: Cast of A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Performs 'Spirit in the Dark' on 'WENDY WILLIAMS'
by Tyler Peterson - December 12, 2013 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, the new Broadway musical, performed live on "THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW" on Tuesday, December 10. Mary Bridget Davies, critically acclaimed for her portrayal of Janis, was joined by Taprena Michelle Augustine,De'Adre Aziza, Nikki Kimbrough, and NaTasha Yvette Williams as Aret...
Keisha D Returns To Newman Theater in BORN TO SING, 7/13
by Courtnie Mele - June 20, 2014 Local singer Keisha D will make her second appearance at the Arthur Newman Theater at the Joslyn Center in Palm Desert in an all-new cabaret style concert on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 2 PM. The show entitled; "Born To Sing", will feature Jazz, Swing, and everything in between with a few of her fan's ...
Janis Joplin to Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2013 Showbiz411's Roger Friedman reports that legendary blues singer Janis Joplin will posthumously receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of fame. The singer was just 27 years old when she died of a drug overdose in 1971....
Dance in Process Resident Artists Are Announced - Dean Moss, Lance Gries and More!
by Christina Mancuso - July 26, 2013 Congratulations to the 2013-2014 Gibney Dance Center (GDC) DiP Resident Artists: (pictured above clockwise from left) Dean Moss, Lance Gries,RoseAnne Spradlin, and Jon Kinzel. Each artist will receive three weeks of continuous rehearsal space, access to an adjacent production office, and a menu of s...
Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles Sign on For HBO's BESSIE
by TV News Desk - July 01, 2014 Deadline reports that Oliver Platt, Bryan Greenberg and Tory Kittles will now star alongside leading lady Queen Latifah in HBO's BESSIE, a biopic about legendary blues singer Bessie Smith....
BWW Reviews: The Ensemble Theatre's THE OLD SETTLER is Entertaining
by David Clarke - May 20, 2014 The Ensemble Theatre is currently producing a revival of John Henry Redwood's 1997 dramedy THE OLD SETTLER. The interesting piece, which examines various types of love, first premiered at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey. During it developmental stages it was part of the 1995 Eugene O'N...
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2014 Tony Nominees- Mary Bridget Davies on Crying 'Happy Tears' Over Her Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - May 03, 2014 Today we continue our Tonys coverage with Mary Bridget Davies, a nominee for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for A Night with Janis Joplin, who chats about the honor of bringing Janis back to the stage, getting to take a group picture with her fellow nominees, and more. Check out what she had to s... |
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