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VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Official Trailer Photo VIDEO: Peacock Shares BEL-AIR Official Trailer
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. The series dives deeper into the confl...


Hillside Drama to Present MATILDA: THE MUSICAL in November Photo Hillside Drama to Present MATILDA: THE MUSICAL in November
by Blair Ingenthron - October 31, 2022

The historic Hillside High School's award-winning drama and performing arts departments will celebrate the season with an annual fan fest Night Out with Hillside Drama. Night Out with Hillside Drama will offer current students, alumni, fans, and the community the first opportunity to experience the ...


FENCES Comes to New Stage Theatre in April Photo FENCES Comes to New Stage Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2023

Fences by August Wilson comes to the New Stage Theatre in Jackson in April. Performances will run April 18-22 and 25-29, 2023 at 7:30 p.m., as well as April 23 and 30, 2023 at 2 p.m....


Robert E. Wankel to Receive 2022 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award Photo Robert E. Wankel to Receive 2022 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 28, 2022

The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced today that Robert E. Wankel, will receive the 2022 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award. ...


Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski & More Speakers for Free College Television Summit Photo Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski & More Speakers for Free College Television Summit
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022

Kristin Chenoweth, Jane Krakowski, Jay and Mark Duplass, plus Industry Leaders Julio Perez, Michele Lewis, Ruben Garcia and Kevin Lin will address college media arts students nationwide. The online Summit is open to all media students from two- and four-year colleges; and attendees will have the cha...


Music Mountain Theatre Opens THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Photo Music Mountain Theatre Opens THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by Marianka Swain - September 06, 2021

Music Mountain Theatre continues its 2021 season with The Drowsy Chaperone opening on September 10th. The show will run for three weekends with a total of twelve performances, closing on September 26th....


Sundance Institute Board Of Trustees Announces Board Changes Photo Sundance Institute Board Of Trustees Announces Board Changes
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2021

The Sundance Institute Board of Trustees today announced that Ebs Burnough will serve as the nonprofit's next Chair, Board of Trustees, starting in October 2021. ...


Sundance Institute Board Of Trustees Announces Board Changes Photo Sundance Institute Board Of Trustees Announces Board Changes
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 30, 2021

The Board of Trustees holds the fiduciary responsibility for the Institute, and works closely with the staff to develop strategic priorities that align with the values and vision of founder Robert Redford. ...


NYC Gay Men's Chorus Announces New Board Leadership Photo NYC Gay Men's Chorus Announces New Board Leadership
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2021

Big Apple Performing Arts, home of the New York City Gay Men's Chorus and the Youth Pride Chorus, has announced its newly elected Board of Directors. Elections held last week confirmed eleven new members and one second-term member each with an impressive set of skills and a wide range of notable pro...


Adjoa Andoh Appointed Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor Of Contemporary Theatre 2 Photo Adjoa Andoh Appointed Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor Of Contemporary Theatre 2022-2023
by Stephi Wild - December 09, 2021

The Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professorship, attached to St Catherine's College, was inaugurated by Stephen Sondheim in 1990, followed by a distinguished list of professors including Arthur Miller, Diana Rigg, Richard Eyre, Phyllida Lloyd, Ian McKellen, Nick Hytner, Deborah Warner, Stephen Daldry ...


Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre Photo Review: GRENFELL: SYSTEM FAILURE SCENES FROM THE INQUIRY, Playground Theatre
by Gary Naylor - February 24, 2023

Following up Value Engineering, Richard Norton-Taylor and Nicolas Kent once more let the evidence speak for itself in a piece of verbatim theatre that still manages to shock us...


Peacock Announces BEL-AIR Official Premiere Date Photo Peacock Announces BEL-AIR Official Premiere Date
by Michael Major - December 16, 2021

Set in modern-day America, Bel-Air is a serialized one-hour dramatic analogue of the 90's sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' that leans into the original premise: Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. With a reimagined vision, Bel-Air wi...


The Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE Photo The Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
by A.A. Cristi - March 08, 2022

The Franklin Performing Arts Company, Franklin's own professional theater company, will present The Drowsy Chaperone starring Ben Cameron and Emily Koch March 12-20 at THE BLACK BOX.   ...


Biden to Replace Several Trump-Appointed Members of the Federal Commission of Fine Ar Photo Biden to Replace Several Trump-Appointed Members of the Federal Commission of Fine Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 26, 2021

Four of the seven members of the federal Commission of Fine Arts have been told to resign by the Biden, or face termination. The commission's chairman, Justin Shubow, architect Steven Spandle, artist Chas Fagan and landscape architect Perry Guillot - had been asked to resign....


Garden Theatre Board Selects New Chair Photo Garden Theatre Board Selects New Chair
by A.A. Cristi - March 11, 2022

The Garden Theatre Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to appoint Vice-Chair Allie Braswell to the role of Board Chair. ...


WOMAN IN THE CHAIR to Get North American Release in 2022 Photo WOMAN IN THE CHAIR to Get North American Release in 2022
by A.A. Cristi - January 27, 2022

With just a handful of characters, limited locations, restrained special effects, 'Woman In The Chair' is an achievement. It is indeed one of the most haunting movies made in the last decade. The kind that will linger in memories maybe like the spectators of Maurice's show with hopefully not the sam...


Senator Bernie Sanders to Discuss New Book With Dr. Cornel West at BAM Photo Senator Bernie Sanders to Discuss New Book With Dr. Cornel West at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 23, 2023

This evening of conversation at BAM features Senator Bernie Sanders joined by Dr. Cornel West to discuss Sanders' new book, It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism, and the tough questions he believes the American people must ask in these turbulent times....


FENCES Comes to New Stage Theatre in April 2023 Photo FENCES Comes to New Stage Theatre in April 2023
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2022

Fences by August Wilson comes to New Stage Theatre in April 2023. Performances run April 18-22 and 25-29, 2023 @ 7:30 p.m. and April 23 and 30, 2023 @ 2 p.m. ...


Riverside Studios Announces Full Line Up Of Brand New Bitesize Festival Photo Riverside Studios Announces Full Line Up Of Brand New Bitesize Festival
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2022

Riverside Studios announces the full line up of specially curated brand-new theatre initiative Bitesize Festival. To kick off the year, Riverside's Bitesize Festival showcases work from fresh new talent and award-winning performers. ...


VIDEO: First Look at the West Coast Premiere of ANN at Pasadena Playhouse Photo VIDEO: First Look at the West Coast Premiere of ANN at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 04, 2022

Pasadena Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of Ann - written by and starring Holland Taylor and directed by Benjamin Endsley Klein through April 24....


VIDEO: Peter Holsberg on Practicing For The NY Philharmonic Photo VIDEO: Peter Holsberg on Practicing For The NY Philharmonic
by Alan Henry - August 27, 2021

Peter Holsberg, Director of Instrumental Music at Talent Unlimited High School in New York City, shares a wealth of tips for anyone looking for ways to practice more effectively....


Pamela Dawson Named Recipient Of The 2023 Music Educator Award at the GRAMMYs Photo Pamela Dawson Named Recipient Of The 2023 Music Educator Award at the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023

Pamela Dawson of DeSoto High School in DeSoto, Texas, is the recipient of the 2023 Music Educator Award™ presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum®. In addition, nine music teachers have been announced as finalists for the award. Initial nominations were submitted from 47 states....


Getty Villa Presents MEMNON Read By The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Photo Getty Villa Presents MEMNON Read By The Classical Theatre Of Harlem
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2022

Getty Villa presents Memnon Read by The Classical Theatre of Harlem, an online live play-reading taking place via Zoom on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 5:00 pm PT. Founded in 1999, The Classical Theatre of Harlem creates theater anchored in the context of the African Diaspora....


Center REP Announces Search For Artistic Director Photo Center REP Announces Search For Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - November 02, 2022

Center Repertory Company, the resident professional theater company of the City of Walnut Creek's Lesher Center for the Arts, has announced an open recruitment for the company's artistic leadership. The Center REP Artistic Director will join the leadership team of the Lesher Center to develop and gu...


Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Registration For Spring 2023 Audition Workshop Photo Centenary Stage Company Now Accepting Registration For Spring 2023 Audition Workshop
by A.A. Cristi - December 16, 2022

Centenary Stage Company is offering an Audition Workshop from 4:00 - 5:40 pm on Fridays from January 13 through April 28 to be taught by Carl Wallnau for the 2023 Spring Semester.  ...






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