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Houston Chamber Choir Honors the Music of Dave Brubeck with BRUBECK! A CELEBRATION
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, closes out the 2023-2024 season with Brubeck!

Houston Chamber Choir Will Honor the Music of Dave Brubeck with BRUBECK! A CELEBRATION
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, will close out the 2023-2024 season with Brubeck! A Celebration, the inaugural performance of “The Voice of Brubeck” project on Saturday June 1 at Stude Concert Hall at Rice University.

Two World Premieres & More Set for Houston Chamber Choir 2023-2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir has revealed its new 2023-2024 season “Prime Time,” including two world premieres.

Jazz Vocalist Tawanda to Celebrate New Album SMILE at Chelsea Table + Stage in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2023

CHELSEA TABLE + STAGE will present acclaimed vocalist Tawanda, winner of the 2020 Sarah Vaughan Vocal Jazz Competition and the 2023 Bistro Award for Jazz Vocalist – on Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 PM.

VIDEO: Disney+ Shares CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS Trailer
by Michael Major - Apr 27, 2022

“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” stars John Mulaney (“Saturday Night Live”) as Chip, Andy Samberg (“Palm Springs”) as Dale, and KiKi Layne (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). Also joining the cast are Will Arnett (“Arrested Development”), Flula Borg (“Pitch Perfect 2”), Dennis Haysbert (“24”), Keegan-Michael Key (“Schmigadoon!”), and more.

VIDEO: Disney+ Unveils CHIP 'N DALE: RESCUE RANGERS Trailer
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2022

The film stars John Mulaney as Chip, Andy Samberg as Dale, KiKi Layne, Will Arnett, Eric Bana, Flula Borg, Dennis Haysbert, Keegan-Michael Key, Tress MacNeille, Tim Robinson, Seth Rogen, J.K. Simmons, and Chris Parnell. The hybrid live-action/CG animated action-comedy catches up with the former Disney stars in modern-day Los Angeles.

Mirvish Productions Will Dim The Marquee Lights Of The Royal Alexandra Theatre To Honour The Life Of Victor A. Young
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2020

Mirvish Productions will remember and honour Victor A. Young's life in the theatre by dimming the marquee lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre on Tuesday, April 14 at 8 PM.

Ruth Page School of Dance Announces Tuition-Free Training for Aspiring Male Dancers
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2017

The Ruth Page Center for the Arts and Ruth Page School of Dance proudly announce tuition-free mentored training for aspiring young male dancers this fall with the beginning of the 2017-2018 season. Providing the highest level of training and expertise, the Ruth Page School of Dance is one of the country's finest dance education centers.  The program, The Victor Alexander Young Men's Scholarship Program, offers boys ages 7 - 17 years old, waved tuition and includes nine months and up to 16 hours a week of professional training. To apply, prospective students should email info@ruthpage.org or call 312.337.6543.

BWW Interview: Tenor Barry Banks Counts Himself Lucky
by Erica Miner - Jul 25, 2016

From his early youth in Staffordshire, UK, Barry Banks had a burning desire to sing.

Central Saint Martins Sets MA Dramatic Writing Showcase Date
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 27, 2016

The new MA Dramatic Writing at Drama Centre London at Central Saint Martins has announced its MA Dramatic Writing showcase.

Company of Fools to Open 21st Season with GREY GARDENS
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 8, 2016

?Company of Fools (COF) opens its 21st season with the haunting and often hilarious  musical, Grey Gardens, with book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel and lyrics by Michael Korie. Performances run June 28-July 20 at the Liberty Theatre in Hailey. When it premiered on Broadway in 2006, Grey Gardens was hailed as Time magazine's number one show of the year and garnered 10 Tony Award nominations.

Wavestage Theatre Company to Present FOLLIES, 1/30-2/1
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 7, 2015

Winner of seven Tony awards, including 'Best Score' for Sondheim, and the Drama Critics Circle Award for 'Best Musical,' Follies opened at the Winter Garden Theatre on April 4, 1971, and ran for 522 performances.

New Documentary R.E.M. BY MTV Premieres in New York City
by Casey Judge - Nov 10, 2014

Founding members of R.E.M. Michael Stipe and Mike Mills came together last week (November 6) for a private screening of R.E.M. By MTV at the Director's Guild Theatre in New York City.

UK's LORD OF THE FLIES Begins Performances Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 8, 2014

A talented group of 22 young dancers aged 10 - 23 from across London will take to the Sadler's Wells stage to perform in Matthew Bourne's production of Lord of the Flies, from today 8 - 11 October 2014, alongside professional dancers from New Adventures.

Cast Announced for UK's LORD OF THE FLIES; Performances Begin, Oct. 8
by Matt Smith - Sep 11, 2014

A talented group of 22 young dancers aged 10 - 23 from across London will take to the Sadler's Wells stage to perform in Matthew Bourne's production of Lord of the Flies, from 8 - 11 October 2014, alongside professional dancers from New Adventures.

East Passyunk Ave Hosts 'Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl' Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2013

Forget the cookies and milk! This year, St. Nick is getting his holly jolly on with seasonal craft beer and merry cocktails during 'Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl,' tonight, December 11, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

East Passyunk Ave to Host 'Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl', 12/11
by BWW News Desk - Nov 23, 2013

Forget the cookies and milk! This year, St. Nick is getting his holly jolly on with seasonal craft beer and merry cocktails during 'Spirits & Suds with Santa Bar Crawl,' on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm.

Houston Symphony Presents Free Music Festival at Jones Hall Today
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2013

Today, July 13, the Houston Symphony will present a free 12-hour Day of Music at Jones Hall. As a special event during the Symphony's Centennial Season, Day of Music will be set aside to celebrate Houston's musical diversity.

Houston Symphony to Present Free Music Festival at Jones Hall, 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 5, 2013

On July 13, the Houston Symphony will present a free 12-hour Day of Music at Jones Hall. As a special event during the Symphony's Centennial Season, Day of Music will be set aside to celebrate Houston's musical diversity.