John Doyle Will Direct Musical About Life of Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat
Alan D. Marks and Barbara Marks have announced the development of the Broadway bound original musical inspired by the life and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Jon Batiste ("The Late Show with Stephen Colbert") has written the music & lyrics and Tony Award Winner John Doyle will direct. The development team is working closely with the Basquiat Estate and have secured the rights to Jean-Michel's art work and personal archives.
Rite Of Summer Presents Collaborative Arts Ensemble, Today
Rite of Summer Music Festival's eighth stellar season concludes with Collaborative Arts Ensemble performing two free shows today, August 18th at 1pm and 3pm. The program, titled Letters of the American South, features music of Samuel Barber, Charles Ives, Johnny Cash, Gladys Rich, Hoagy Carmichael, Stephen Foster, Ricky Ian Gordon, and more. Taking place at Colonels Row on Governors Island, Rite of Summer presents free outdoor concerts through August curated by Co-Artistic Directors Pam Goldberg and Blair McMillen. In a locale The New York Times has called a "Playground for the Arts," the aim of the Festival is simple: to present the highest quality live performances, and to bring free contemporary classical music to as many people as possible in a relaxed, fun, outdoor setting.
Rite Of Summer Presents Collaborative Arts Ensemble, 8/18
Rite of Summer Music Festival's eighth stellar season concludes with Collaborative Arts Ensemble performing two free shows on Saturday, August 18th at 1pm and 3pm. The program, titled Letters of the American South, features music of Samuel Barber, Charles Ives, Johnny Cash, Gladys Rich, Hoagy Carmichael, Stephen Foster, Ricky Ian Gordon, and more. Taking place at Colonels Row on Governors Island, Rite of Summer presents free outdoor concerts through August curated by Co-Artistic Directors Pam Goldberg and Blair McMillen. In a locale The New York Times has called a "Playground for the Arts," the aim of the Festival is simple: to present the highest quality live performances, and to bring free contemporary classical music to as many people as possible in a relaxed, fun, outdoor setting.
THE ENCOUNTER Brings Brazilian Adventure to Broadway Tonight
Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production of The Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, begins performances tonight at Broadway's John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street). The production will open on Thursday, September 29 and play a limited engagement through January 8 2017.
Simon McBurney's THE ENCOUNTER Will Land on Broadway This Fall!
Direct from London and an international tour, Complicite's acclaimed production of The Encounter, conceived, directed and performed by Simon McBurney, will play a limited engagement at Broadway's John Golden Theatre (252 West 45th Street), opening on Thursday, September 29 and closing on January 8 2017. Previews begin on September 20.
Julliard Receives $5 Million Gift for Career Services Center
The Juilliard School announced that it had received a $5 million gift from Michael E. Marks, a member of the school's board of trustees, and his wife, Carole, to help create the Alan D. Marks Center for Career Services and Entrepreneurship.
VIDEO: Fantasia Barrino to Join COTTON CLUB PARADE; Announces Plans on TODAY!
Actress and singer Fantasia Barrino announced on The Today Show her plans to join Broadway's Cotton Club Parade this fall. Barrino also just released her fourth studio album, 'Side Effects of You', which debuted at the top of the Billboard's R&B chart. Click below to hear what the American Idol winner had to say!
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Gets 8/31 Release
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As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th. Today, it has been announced that the album will be available beginning August 31, 2010 in both online and retail outlets.
The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.
Tracklist Released for SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM CD
PS Classics has announced at updated song listing for the original cast recording of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM. The album is available for pre-order now; pre-ordered albums will be shipped August 10, while the album will not be generally released until August 31. The track listing is as follows:
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Gets 8/31 Release
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As BroadwayWorld previously reported, PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th. Today, it has been announced that the album will be available beginning August 31, 2010 in both online and retail outlets.
The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Cast Recording Track List Revealed
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, recorded the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and will close on June 27th.
The track list has now been unveiled on Amazon.com.
SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Gets Cast Album Recording Jun. 6 & 7
PS Classics, the label dedicated to the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will record the original Broadway cast album of SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM on June 6th and 7th. The production, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, Artistic Director), began performances at Studio 54 on March 19th, opened officially on April 22nd and recently announced a two-week extension through June 27th.