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NOISES OFF Opens at JPAS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2024

The comedy Noises Off is the next Jefferson Performing Arts Society production onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, featuring a cast of nine local performers directed by Harold Heno.

NOISES OFF Opens At Jefferson Performing Arts Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

The comedy Noises Off is the next Jefferson Performing Arts Society production onstage at Jefferson Performing Arts Center, featuring a cast of nine local performers directed by Harold Heno. Called “the funniest farce ever written”, it will run for five performances only from April 12 through 21 as part of JPAS's 46th season.

Position Music Acquires Multi-Platinum French DJ & Producer Gesaffelstein Catalog
by Michael Major - Feb 21, 2024

President and CEO Tyler Bacon has revealed that Position Music has acquired the publishing catalog of the multi-platinum French artist, DJ, and producer Gesaffelstein. In the agreement, Position Music will own and administer the publishing rights of the catalog prior to his Sony Music Publishing deal.

Previews: DISNEYS THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME at RONACHER THEATER
by Martin Ganeider - Nov 30, 2023

Christmas is just a glimpse away; snow is falling, and people get into the festive mood by singing Christmas carols and enjoying gingerbread and mulled wine. Many are still in a rush to buy gifts for their loved ones.

Pianist Eva Polgár Will Perform at Carnegie Hall-Weill Recital Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2022

Hungarian Pianist Éva Polgár will conclude her tour of four key US cities with her program EVOCATION, bringing the spirit of Eastern Europe to American audiences through the compositions of Liszt, Kharitonov, Dubrovay, and Kodály.

NWS Announces I DREAM A WORLD: THE HARLEM RENNAISANCE AND BEYOND
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022

The New World Symphony, America's Orchestral Academy and Artistic Director Michael Tilson Thomas have announced I Dream a World: The Harlem Renaissance and Beyond, a multi-disciplinary, multi-tiered festival that celebrates the history and influence of this cultural movement.

Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong Joins CTM Classics Roster For Worldwide Representation
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2021

CTM Classics will welcome international prize-winning violinist Rachell Ellen Wong and her ensemble Twelfth Night to its artist roster for worldwide representation.

Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong Joins CTM Classics Roster For Worldwide Representation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 16, 2021

CTM Classics is welcoming international prize-winning violinist Rachell Ellen Wong and her ensemble Twelfth Night to its artist roster for worldwide representation.

BWW Review: THE VIEWING ROOM at Howick Little Theatre
by Glenda Pearce - Jul 19, 2021

 “Why did we wait a lifetime to speak?”

An All New Season of Discovery's MOONSHINERS Premieres November 24
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 5, 2020

Times are tough around the world in 2020, and life in the backwoods of Appalachia is no exception.

Violinist Rachell Ellen Wong Makes Virtual Debuts With Seattle Symphony, Valley of the Moon Festival and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2020

2020 Avery Fisher Prize winner baroque violinist Rachell Ellen Wong appears in virtual performance debuts with not one, but three distinguished Seattle-based organizations, as well as at the first and only music festival in the U.S. devoted exclusively to presenting the chamber music of the Classical and Romantic era.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, October 9- with Next on Stage: Dance Edition, PHANTOM and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2020

Today (October 9) in live streaming: Next on Stage: Dance Edition Finale, Phantom in concert, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch a KNOTS LANDING Reunion on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 9, 2020

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a Knots Landing TV Cast Reunion with Michele Lee, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark, Ted Shackleford and David Jacobs.

ABC and PEOPLE Partner for New Prime-Time Event THE STORY OF SOAPS
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2020

ABC and PEOPLE present “The Story of Soaps,” a two-hour prime-time television event highlighting the iconic impact of the soap opera. Featuring an incredible panel of experts and voices, “The Story of Soaps” airs Tuesday, May 19 at 8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT on ABC.   

Rachell Ellen Wong First Baroque Artist To Receive Avery Fisher Career Grant
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2020

Highlighting a banner season that included graduating from The Juilliard School with a Masters in Music in Historical Performance, performances in Poland, France, Norway and the United Kingdom, serving as a 2019-2020 Mercury Chamber Orchestra Juilliard Fellow and as an American Fellow of The English Concert, American violinist Rachel Ellen Wong has just been announced as a recipient of a prestigious 2020 Avery Fisher Career Grant. She is the first Baroque artist in the respected Program's history. The news was officially announced this evening at 5:00 pm EST on WQXR, New York's all-classical music station, by Elliott Forrest, station host and voice of the Avery Fisher Career Grants.

Northwest String Summit Adds Leftover Salmon, Shovels & Rope, Goose, & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 4, 2020

For the droves of fans who block off dates months in advance, repeatedly caravan with friends to North Plains, Oregon, and grow their festival families year after year, Northwest String Summit continues to add world-class entertainment to their already stacked lineup for their 19th annual event. Bringing fans of bluegrass, rock and roll, and everything in between to the beautiful Horning's Hideout on the weekend of July 16-19, 2020, Northwest String Summit saved more than a few extra surprises for their final lineup announcement. 

The Ladies of KNOTS LANDING Reunite for 40th Anniversary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 21, 2020

This past weekend, The Hollywood Museum held its first Lobby tribute of 2020, reuniting three remarkable leading ladies, Joan Van Ark, Michele Lee and Donna Mills, for the 40th anniversary of 'Knots Landing,' unveiling costumes worn by the three Knots' stars on the series, on loan from Warner Brothers and personal collections.

VIAGARA FALLS to Open at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2020

Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents Joao Machado and Lou Cutell's comedy stage play, Viagara Falls at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre.

A New Season of MOONSHINERS Premieres This November on Discovery Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 30, 2019

With centuries of moonshining heritage on the line, Appalachia's most daring outlaw distillers head back to the woods to make authentic American spirits and fight for their historic way of life in an all new season of Discovery Channel's hit series MOONSHINERS premiering Tuesday, November 19 at 9pm ET/PT.

NEWSIES Comes to EPAC
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2019

Based on Disney's first live-action musical movie from 1992, this stage adaptation has won two Tony Awards. The show has music by Disney's beloved Alan Menken with lyrics by Jack Feldman. The book was written by Harvey Fierstein and based on the film's screenplay by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White.