BWW Review: MY NAME IS ASHER LEV at Playhouse On Park
What makes someone a true artist? Does it have to do with skill? Passion? A unique eye? Or is it about letting go of earthly things and embracing the traditions set forth by generations of artists before them? And what happens when the path to artistic enlightenment leads to a deep-seated conflict with one's values, religion, and family expectations? Such are the conflicts at the heart of Aaron Posner's MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, based on the book by Chaim Potok, which is now playing at Playhouse on Park in West Hartford, CT.
Shows Added To MY NAME IS ASHER LEV At Playhouse On Park
My Name is Asher Lev, the award-winning play by Aaron Posner, based on the best-selling novel by Chaim Potok, opens at Playhouse on Park on April 26. Due to strong ticket sales and many shows already close to selling out, several shows have been added to the run.
L.A. Percussion Quartet Reaches BEYOND in NY Debut, 6/1
The third album from the critically-acclaimed, Grammy-nominated Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, comes out Friday, June 16 on the Sono Luminus label. The high-fidelity release includes two CDs and one Blu-ray surround-sound audio disc, 86 minutes of music in all. As the title suggests, Beyond finds the LAPQ in an expansive mode, building a community of international composers with ties to the ensemble's home base.
Flat Stanley, Mary Poppins and More Set for young company's Winter Festival at Stoneham Theatre
the young company Winter Festival includes four fully-staged productions: family-friendly The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Junior takes us on an incredible adventure all across the globe, while The Emperor's New Clothes teaches us to open our eyes to what's right in front of us! Mary Poppins uses magic, common sense, and a spoonful of sugar to teach the entire Banks family to value one another. Lastly, the dark and edgy Sweeney Todd shows us just how far some will go for those they love.
Pittsburgh Public Theater Presents TRUE WEST, Now thru 12/8
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MASTERPIECE SEASON continues with a brand-new staging of Sam Shepard's most famous play, True West. Directed by Pamela Berlin (last season's Clybourne Park), True West runs tonight, Nov. 7 - Dec. 8, 2013 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District.
Pittsburgh Public Theater to Present TRUE WEST, 11/7-12/8
Pittsburgh Public Theater's MASTERPIECE SEASON continues with a brand-new staging of Sam Shepard's most famous play, True West. Directed by Pamela Berlin (last season's Clybourne Park), True West runs Nov. 7 - Dec. 8, 2013 at the O'Reilly Theater, Pittsburgh Public Theater's home in the heart of Downtown's Cultural District. For tickets call 412.316.1600 or visit ppt.org.
Photo Flash: Inaugural Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival's inaugural event went off without the occurrence of a broken timeline and became one of this past weekend's hottest gatherings. About 1,000 fans attended the IndieScreen theater with a sold out opening night for Radio Free Albemuth and five other previously announced locations to view 10 features and 50 shorts which carry on the concepts and style of the festival's legendary namesake. Check out photos from the festival below!
Photo Flash: Inside the Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival!
The creative vision of Philip K. Dick lived on as the borough became the setting of a myriad of films inspired by one of the genre's most celebrated contributors at The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival in Brooklyn from December 7-9, 2012. Check out photos from The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction Film Festival inside!