Review Roundup: Boston Lyric Opera's THE RAKE'S PROGRESS
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2017 Boston Lyric Opera's (BLO) production of The Rake's Progress, opened on March 12 for a four-performance run at Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre. It brings to life the traditional story of a young man seduced by monetary and carnal pleasures at the hand of a devilish valet. The work hasn't been prese...
Belgrade Theatre Pays Tribute To African-American Actor Ira Aldridge
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2016 The Belgrade Theatre has teamed up with the University of Warwick's Multicultural Shakespeare Project and The Coventry City of Culture Bid 2021 to present an event honouring the remarkable achievements of the African-American actor Ira Aldridge this November....
The Richmond Symphony Presents a Free Outdoor Concert at Pocahontas State Park Today
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2015 The Richmond Symphony invites you to enjoy a free outdoor concert tonight, Sept. 26 at 6pm at the beautiful Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. Bring a blanket, picnic basket and family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra in an outdoor setting. The evening will be led by con...
Beth Leavel, Jared Zirilli & More Will Take Part in CAPONE Reading
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2016 Caiola Productions is pleased to announce a private reading of the new musical CAPONE. CAPONE stars Danny Aiello with book, music and lyrics by Robert Mitchell and directed by Alexander Dinelaris. The reading will be this Friday, November 18th....
BWW Review: Bring Your Quarters to THE 800TH ANNUAL SALVATION SWING-OFF
by Amanda Finn - January 13, 2016 At a traditional Catholic baptism, the child is wrapped in a white garment as a symbol of their purity in the eyes of God. As the child grows older, the garment becomes metaphorically stained by acts of sin, but the waters of baptism from infancy are said to wash those stains away. So, when the chil...
C.S. LEWIS' THE GREAT DIVORCE to Open FPA's Inaugural NYC Season
by Tyler Peterson - September 16, 2015 Fellowship For Performing Arts announced today its inaugural 2015/2016 New York season at the Pearl Theatre (555 West 42nd Street). Fellowship For Performing Arts will present four plays in New York City in the 2015/2016 season, including the New York premiere of C.S. Lewis' THE GREAT DIVORCE; the r...
USA Network Announces Pilot Pickup for Scripted Serial UNSOLVED
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2016 USA Network announces a pilot pick up for UNSOLVED, a scripted true crime serial that chronicles the two major police investigations into the murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls....
FIAF to Screen Opera de Paris' THE DAMNATION OF FAUST, 6/9
by Tyler Peterson - May 24, 2016 ?The French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF) is thrilled to present an HD Opera screening straight from the Opera de Paris, capturing every detail of Alvis Hermanis' stunning production of The Damnation of Faust, on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 7pm at FIAF's Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street,...
Cast and Crew Announced for Tympanic Theatre's SWEET ANALYTICS
by A.A. Cristi - October 05, 2016 Tympanic is excited to announce the cast and crew for the World Premiere of SWEET ANALYTICS, a dark comedy by Hayes Borkowski (Vacation, Area IV Theatre), directed by Joshua Ellison*. SWEET ANALYTICS begins Tympanic's tenth season, and opens October 24, 2016 and runs through November 20, 2016 at Ber...
Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Sets 2016 Lineup
by Tyler Peterson - November 16, 2015 Since its debut in 2002, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown from 33 local Chicago Sketch Comedy groups gathering together to perform their craft to the largest festival of its kind in the world, attracting over 1,000 artists and 10,000 patrons annually. For their 15th anniversary year, Sta...
VPAC's Diva Series Continues with Michelle DeYoung Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2015 'Everyone at CSUN is always delighted to welcome back our alums who have risen to the top of their professions,' said VPAC Executive Director, Thor Steingraber. 'Michelle has conquered the stages at La Scala, the Met, Salzburg and LA Opera, and we welcome this great diva and look forward to her conq...
VIDEO FLASHBACK: Ethel Waters Introduces 'Taking A Chance On Love' In CABIN IN THE SKY
by Michael Dale - December 07, 2015 The landmark musical with a score by Vernon Duke and John Latouche is the next offering from City Center's Encores!...
Dashnight Productions to Premiere CHOPS, 7/7-8/14
by Tyler Peterson - May 23, 2016 Dashnight Productions is delighted to present the World Premiere of CHOPS, previewing July 7, running through August 14, with press opening on Thursday, July 14 at 8 p.m. at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont....
Dark New Comedy Double-Bill Slated for Theatre N16 This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2016 New theatre company Painting Painting bring two brutally funny pieces of new writing to Theatre N16 this February: Blackhander and F**king Little Elf B*tch, running February 21st - 25th 2016, 7.30pm. Press Night: February 22nd 2016, 7.30pm....
Connie Corcoran Wilson Finishes 3rd Book in 'Hellfire' Series
by Christina Mancuso - April 30, 2015 ...
Eternal Press and Damnation Books Announce September Titles
by Christina Mancuso - August 31, 2015 Damnation Books and Eternal Press are owned by William and Kim Richards Gilchrist in Santa Rosa, CA. September 2015 brings new titles from both publishing houses. The couple takes pride in offering Darned Good Fiction on a monthly release schedule. From Damnation Books - 'Future Imperfect' by ...
USA Network Enters Upfront Season as No. 1 Cable Entertainment Network in Key Demos
by Caryn Robbins - April 13, 2017 Anchored by new hits, weekly live events and stronger-than-ever returning series, USA Network heads into this year's Upfront season on top, as the #1 ad-supported cable entertainment network in 1Q17 among key demos P18-49, P18-34 and P2+ - and with several shows earning series highs....
Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus Celebrates 50 Years
by Christina Mancuso - March 23, 2017 The Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus (COCC) is celebrating 50 years of music- making in the 2016-17 season. All alumni of the Cleveland Orchestra Children's Chorus are invited to participate in a special COCC Alumni Choir, assembled just for this occasion. This SATB ensemble will perform at the...
VIDEO FLASHBACK: Ethel Waters Introduces 'Taking A Chance On Love' In CABIN IN THE SKY
by Michael Dale - December 07, 2015 The landmark musical with a score by Vernon Duke and John Latouche is the next offering from City Center's Encores!...
Review Roundup: Boston Lyric Opera's THE RAKE'S PROGRESS
by Christina Mancuso - March 14, 2017 Boston Lyric Opera's (BLO) production of The Rake's Progress, opened on March 12 for a four-performance run at Emerson/Cutler Majestic Theatre. It brings to life the traditional story of a young man seduced by monetary and carnal pleasures at the hand of a devilish valet. The work hasn't been prese...
15th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival Kicks Off This Week
by Tyler Peterson - January 04, 2016 Since its debut in 2002, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival has grown from 33 local Chicago Sketch Comedy groups gathering together to perform their craft to the largest festival of its kind in the world, attracting over 1,000 artists and 10,000 patrons annually. For their 15th anniversary year, Sta...
BWW Review: WOMEN CRIME WRITERS: FOUR SUSPENSE NOVELS OF THE 1940s Fills a Void
by John Walker Ross - December 04, 2015 The latest benefit to readers in the stage of enlightenment exemplified by the Library of America's expanding coverage of post-war pulp is the new two-volume collection devoted to Women Crime Writers, the first of which covers the 1940s...
MOZART IN THE JUNGLE Soundtrack Out This Month via Amazon Prime Music
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2016 On August 12 Amazon will release the soundtrack to seasons 1 and 2 of Mozart in the Jungle, the 2016 Golden Globe award winner for best series and best actor, starring Gael Garcia Bernal....
Fort Worth Oprea Announces Line Up Of Unpublished Operas, 5/3-5/4
by Molly Tracy - February 07, 2017 Fort Worth Opera (FWOpera) announced today the names of the eight composer and librettist teams whose unpublished works have been selected for the company's fifth annual, critically acclaimed new works series, Frontiers - funded in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation....
BWW Review: THE ICEMAN COMETH, a Symphony of Sadness (and Kindness), at The Vortex
by Devon Hoffman - March 23, 2017 Eugene O'Neill's The Iceman Cometh--the portrayal of a dysfunctional bunch of rock-bottom alcoholic barflies and the salesman who tries to 'save' them from their futile pipe dreams: This show is an extraordinary symphony--nineteen excellent actors all piping in and out, rising and falling collective... |