1812 Productions 2023/24 Season To Include Bruce Graham World Premiere, Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG, And More
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2023
1812 Productions will celebrate a major milestone with their 2023/24 season: Philadelphia's all-comedy theater company will present their 100th production in November 2023 with the return of their wildly popular This is the Week That Is. In addition to an all-new version of the political satire, the company will present a world premiere comedy and the Philadelphia professional premiere of a classic Harvey Fierstein play.
1812 Productions Announces 2020-2021 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2020
1812 Productions has announced its 2020-2021 theatre season. The 2020-2021 season features four original comedic works that are being designed for virtual performance, with live performances tentatively scheduled for spring, 2021. Each production will feature a mixture of live performance and pre-recorded material and will be streamed through 1812 Productions' website.
The Rose Art Museum Has Announced a Gift of 50 Important Works on Paper from Collector Stephen Salny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2020
The Rose Art Museum has announced the gift of 50 works on paper from Baltimore-based collector Stephen Salny. This gift includes pieces by some of today's leading artists and significantly includes a number of works by Ellsworth Kelly, as well as pieces by Anni Albers, Josef Albers, Sonia Delaunay, Helen Frankenthaler, Damien Hirst, Jasper Johns, Alex Katz, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Motherwell, Richard Serra, and Frank Stella. Many of the works enrich already existing clusters of work by the same artists while others are new to the Rose's permanent collection.
1812 Productions Presents the Philadelphia Premiere Of THE ROOMMATE
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2019
1812 Productions will present the Philadelphia Premiere of Jen Silverman's acclaimed dark comedy The Roommate. Directed by Harriet Power, The Roommate stars renowned Philadelphia performers Grace Gonglewski and Jennifer Childs. Longtime friends and artistic collaborators, Gonglewski and Childs have been fixtures on Philadelphia stages for over 20 years, The Roommate will be their first appearance onstage together since 2006. The Roommate will play September 26 thru October 20, 2019. Opening Night will be Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:00pm. Tickets and information are available at www.1812productions.org or at 215-592-9560.
1812 Productions 2019-2020 Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019
1812 Productions is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 theatre season. The 2019-2020 season features a Philadelphia premiere from playwright Jen Silverman and three 1812 original works, including the audience favorite This Is The Week That Is and a world premiere musical Tyndale Place.
Bidding Now Live For Lyric Opera's Wine Auction 2018
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2018
The Women's Board of Lyric Opera of Chicago is pleased to announce the Lyric Opera Wine Auction catalogue is now live for viewing and online bidding online at www.lyricopera.org/wineauction2018. The triennial fundraiser's digital platform offers wine enthusiasts across the globe the ability to access some of the world's most sought-after wines as well as one-of-a-kind travel and dining experiences.
Scandinavian American Theater Company to Stage Reading of THE SUMMER WITHOUT MEN
by BWW News Desk - Mar 31, 2017
SATC presents, in partnership with The Royal Norwegian Consulate General, New York, The Consulate General of Denmark, New York and The American-Scandinavian Foundation, Peter Langdal's New York Directorial Debut: THE SUMMER WITHOUT MEN by Siri Hustvedt (US), adapted for the stage by Karen-Maria Bille and Peter Langdal (Denmark), translated from the Danish by David Adler.
McLean Community Players to Present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2017
The McLean Community Players will present William Shakespeare's comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream, opening Friday, April 14, 2017, at Vinson Hall's Community Building Ballroom, 1735 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101. The production runs weekends through Sunday, April 30.
Brainstorm! Features Ravish Momin of Tarana Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2013
Discover how electronic-musician Ravish Momin of Tarana and special guest trombone and electronics wiz Rick Parker blur the lines between the acoustinc and the electronic, while blending melodies and rhythms from across the world. Tarana was featured in the Fourth Arts Block Festival (FAB) outdoor showcase as part of the Asian American Arts Alliance's 2013 Locating the Sacred Festival.
Brainstorm! to Feature Ravish Momin of Tarana, 7/18
by Ben Peltz - Jul 15, 2013
Discover how electronic-musician Ravish Momin of Tarana and special guest trombone and electronics wiz Rick Parker blur the lines between the acoustinc and the electronic, while blending melodies and rhythms from across the world. Tarana was featured in the Fourth Arts Block Festival (FAB) outdoor showcase as part of the Asian American Arts Alliance's 2013 Locating the Sacred Festival.
Dom Minasi & Karl Berger Come To The Stone NYC
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 16, 2011
The Stone is hosting a new series of CMS workshops in 2011: a new improviser's workshop orchestra is underway EVERY MONDAY NIGHT IN 2011 led by composer/pianist/vibist Karl Berger.