New Census Report Reveals NJ Arts Education's Resilience In Schools
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 31, 2022
New Jersey showed significant artistic growth during the 2020/2021 school year, particularly when it came to Dance and Theatre programs. This is according to the latest census report, The Resilience of Arts Ed Now: Beyond the Pandemic, released this week and conducted by Arts Ed NJ as part of the 2021 New Jersey Arts Education Census Project.
Photo Flash: First Look at Kaisa Hammarlund and the Cast of VIOLET
by Julie Musbach - Jan 18, 2019
VIOLET, a multi award-winning musical with Music by Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award winner for Best Original Score with Lisa Kron for Fun Home, and Tony-nominated for Caroline, or Change and Shrek the Musical), and Book & Lyrics by Brian Crawley (The Little Princess), is to get its UK premiere in a 12-week season to Saturday 6 April in an international co-production that will see it transfer to Tokyo
Kaisa Hammarlund Will Lead the UK Premiere of VIOLET
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2018
Final casting is announced for VIOLET, a multi award-winning musical with Music by Jeanine Tesori (Tony Award winner for Best Original Score with Lisa Kron for Fun Home, and Tony-nominated for Caroline, or Change and Shrek the Musical), and Book & Lyrics by Brian Crawley (The Little Princess).
Photo Flash: Meet the New Dancers Moonwalking into West End's THRILLER LIVE
by BWW News Desk - Jun 7, 2017
They're changing the cast at Thriller Live with eight new dancers joining the 15th Longest Running Musical in West End history - all making their West End stage debuts. The youngsters joining the cast this week are on 12-month contracts that will see them in the show when it starts its 10th anniversary West End celebrations at the Lyric Theatre in January 2018. Scroll down to meet the new stars!
Record-Breaking THRILLER LIVE Announces New Booking Period
by BWW News Desk - Mar 15, 2017
The West End spectacular Thriller Live that celebrates his musical legacy and groundbreaking dance moves, and which recently became the 15th Longest Running Musical in West End history, is taking that message to heart!
BWW Review: THRILLER LIVE, King's Theatre, Glasgow, April 18 2016
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 19, 2016
Direct from London's West End, Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world's greatest entertainer. Join us on a visual, audio and electrifying journey through the magic of Michael's 45 year musical history. You will experience over two hours of non-stop hits from pop to rock, soul to disco as the cast play homage to Jackson's legendary live performances and innovative dance moves executed with flair, precision and passion, this is a show that you will never forget.
Wedow, Abell, Polianichko and Allen Conduct Lyric Opera of Kansas City's 2015-16 Season, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2015
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the four conductors for the 2015-2016 season in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Gary Thor Wedow (pictured, left, Mozart's Don Giovanni), and David Charles Abell (Bizet's Carmen) will be returning to the Lyric Opera. Alexander Polianichko (Dvorak's Rusalka) and Christopher Allen (Donizetti's The Elixir of Love) will be making their Lyric Opera debut.
Wedow, Abell, Polianichko and Allen to Conduct Lyric Opera of Kansas City's 2015-16 Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2015
Lyric Opera of Kansas City General Director and CEO Deborah Sandler today announced the four conductors for the 2015-2016 season in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Gary Thor Wedow (pictured, left, Mozart's Don Giovanni), and David Charles Abell (Bizet's Carmen) will be returning to the Lyric Opera. Alexander Polianichko (Dvorak's Rusalka) and Christopher Allen (Donizetti's The Elixir of Love) will be making their Lyric Opera debut.
My Midnight Heart Comes to Brooklyn Night Bazaar Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 13, 2015
Infinitely inspired by the atmosphere of pop, Angelica Allen, also known by the moniker My Midnight Heart, sings to her own beat. Her melodies, undeniably distinct, are a beacon of both darkness and light. Having released her debut EP Chest of Hearts in 2013 to critical acclaim, the siren has returned to release two short EPs this month, Drown and Break.