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Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway

See photos of Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & more in rehearsals for Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
Photos: See Kelli O'Hara, Brian d'Arcy James & More in Rehearsals for DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES

Get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere musical, Days of Wine and Roses, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James!
VIDEO: Broadway Dancers Perform in ANYONE: A Dance Short Film From James Kinney

ANYONE: A Dance Short Film, directed and choreographed by James Kinney with cinematography and editing by Pierre Marais is now available to view! The film is produced by Nicole LaFountaine.
VIDEO: Elliott Mattox Rings in the New Year With 'I'm Still Standing' Elton John Tribute

Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) has worked with videographer Pierre Marais (Aladdin) and a cast filled with Broadway ensemble members to create an homage to Elton John’s “I’m Still Standing” that operates as a sort of video scrapbook of the journey so many have been on this year.
BWW Review: MSMT Launches 61st Season with Duke Ellington Extravaganza

So what does a theatre company do to keep its momentum and even up the ante after a 60th anniversary season that broke all records? Why not hire three choreographers, fourteen virtuoso singer-dancers, and an eleven-piece big band orchestra, to mount the largest dance show in its history that celebrates the music of one of America's immortal musical geniuses, Duke Ellington? That is precisely what Maine State Music Theatre has done in its 2019 season opener with its sensational all-singing, all-dancing, visually opulent extravaganza, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, that is currently blowing the roof off the Pickard with its high-octane visceral energy, heady joy, and pure lyrical magic.
Fulton Theatre Presents SOPHISTICATED LADIES And THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA

The nationally regarded Fulton Theatre, in association with Maine State Music Theatre is proud to present the dance and music-filled Duke Ellington's Sophisticated Ladies, May 2 through May 25, with Previews April 30 and May 1. Three acclaimed choreographers, Broadway's Mark Stuart, Broadway's Kenny Ingram and Lancaster's own Marc Robin, have joined to make this one memorable celebration! 
Mark Stuart Dance Theatre Celebrates 10th Anniversary Gala With Special Guests

Mark Stuart Dance Theatre (MSDT) will celebrate their 10th anniversary gala, honoring 10 years of art inspiring change, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 5pm at New York Live Arts Theater (219 W 19th St).  The gala will include a performance of When Change Comes: A Movement Forward, which is playing a limited tour in September of 2018.  Featuring special performances from Abigail Breslin (Academy Award nominee, Little Miss Sunshine), "American Idol" alum Jerome Bell, and singer/songwriter Matt Cusson (John Lennon Songwriting Award winner, 'One of Those Nights' & 'Leaving L.A.'), and more, this one-night event marks a decade of MSDT's physically stunning and emotionally compelling storytelling making bold statements about our society.  A portion of the proceeds from the Gala will go directly to benefit March for Our Lives. 
Mark Stuart and Jeff Eckstein Announced WHEN CHANGE COMES: A MOVEMENT

Mark Stuart, founder of Mark Stuart Dance Theatre, along with Jeff Eckstein, announced today that When Change Comes: A Movement Forward, formerly called Standard Time, will play a limited tour in September of 2018. Performances are September 7-8 at Madison Theatre at Molloy College (1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY), and September 13-16 at New York Live Arts Theater (219 W 19th St, New York City).
Madison Theatre At Molloy College Presents WHEN CHANGE COMES

Mark Stuart, founder of Mark Stuart Dance Theatre, along with Jeff Eckstein, announced today that When Change Comes: A Movement Forward, formerly called Standard Time, will play a limited tour in September of 2018. Performances at the Madison Theatre at Molloy College (1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY) are on September 7th at 8pm and September 8th at 2 and 8pm.
WHEN CHANGE COMES Announces 2018 Tour - Tickets Now On Sale

Mark Stuart, founder of Mark Stuart Dance Theatre, along with Jeff Eckstein, announced today that When Change Comes: A Movement Forward, formerly called Standard Time, will play a limited tour in September of 2018. Performances are September 7-8 at Madison Theatre at Molloy College (1000 Hempstead Ave, Rockville Centre, NY), and September 13-16 at New York Live Arts Theater (219 W 19th St, New York City).
Levine & Blackstone's AMERICAN DANCE SPECTACULAR Gets Northeast Tour

American Dance Spectacular' will be performed at The Ridgefield Playhouse (Oct 22, CT), Schimmel Center (Oct 21, NYC), and OnStage at Kingsborough (Oct 28, Brooklyn) this month.
Levine & Blackstone's AMERICAN DANCE SPECTACULAR Gets Northeast Tour

American Dance Spectacular' will be performed at The Ridgefield Playhouse (Oct 22, CT), Schimmel Center (Oct 21, NYC), and OnStage at Kingsborough (Oct 28, Brooklyn) this month.
Photo Coverage: The Cast of OKLAHOMA! Celebrates Opening Night

The John W. Engeman Theater's OKLAHOMA! is now open! Performances run now through Sunday, June 25, 2017. Take a look at the cast celebrating opening night below!
Photo Coverage: The Cast of OKLAHOMA! at The John W. Engeman Theater Northport Take Opening Night Bows

The John W. Engeman Theater's OKLAHOMA! is now open! Performances run now through Sunday, June 25, 2017. Take a look at the cast taking their opening night bows below!
It's a Beautiful Mornin'! OKLAHOMA! Finds Full Cast at the Engeman

The John W. Engeman Theater announces the cast and creative team for OKLAHOMA! Performances begin on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00pm and run through Sunday, June 25, 2017.
Music Icon Darlene Love Joins Off-Broadway's TRIP OF LOVE Tonight

It's a summer of Love x 2 when Trip of Love, New York's high-voltage 1960's pop music spectacular, welcomes the legendary Darlene Love (Broadway's Hairspray, Carrie, Leader of the Pack) to the company.
Music Icon Darlene Love to Star in Off-Broadway's TRIP OF LOVE This Month

It's a summer of Love x 2 when Trip of Love, New York's high-voltage 1960's pop music spectacular, welcomes the legendary Darlene Love (Broadway's Hairspray, Carrie, Leader of the Pack) to the company.
TRIP OF LOVE Becomes Longest Running Show to Play Stage 42

Trip of Love, the 1960's pop music spectacular,breaks the Stage 42 house record, becoming the theater's longest running tenant. At the matinee on Wednesday, June 22, Trip of Love will have played 305 performances (including 24 preview performances). This breaks standing house record held by the 2003 musical Fame on 42nd Street, which ran for a total of 304 performances (including 40 previews) at the same venue when it was previously called The Little Shubert Theater.
TRIP OF LOVE to Welcome DANCE MOM's Nia Sioux to Company

Trip of Love, New York's high-voltage 1960's Pop Music Spectacular, welcomes Nia Sioux to the company. Starting July 12, the star of the hit Lifetime Television series 'Dance Moms' will join the company, performing specialty dance solos including 'These Boots Are Made for Walkin', 'Moon River,' and 'Wipe Out.'
Off-Broadway's TRIP OF LOVE Welcomes New Cast Members to Company

Trip of Love, New York's high-voltage 1960's Pop Music Spectacular, proudly welcomes Bahiyah Hibah to the company.  Starting May 24, Hibah assumes the role of 'Jennifer.' Hibah's Broadway credits include The Color Purple, The Little Mermaid, Rock of Ages, Memphis, Pal Joey, Evita, Chicago (Velma), After Midnight, and On The Twentieth Century.

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