Ed Francis
Latest News on Ed Francis:
Interview: Ed F. Martin Leaving His Indelible Mark With His KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Mar 21, 2023)
Francisco J. Nunez Named Musical America's 2018 Educator Of The Year (Oct 18, 2017)
Musician Tom Teasley to Perform His Original Score Live Alongside THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI at Constellation Theatre Company (Aug 9, 2017)
Interview: Ed F. Martin Leaving His Indelible Mark With His KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Mar 21, 2023)
Francisco J. Nunez Named Musical America's 2018 Educator Of The Year (Oct 18, 2017)
Musician Tom Teasley to Perform His Original Score Live Alongside THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI at Constellation Theatre Company (Aug 9, 2017)
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Interview: Ed F. Martin Leaving His Indelible Mark With His KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
by Gil Kaan - Mar 21, 2023
Next up at A Noise Within, Manuel Puig’s Kiss of the Spider Woman beginning April 1, 2023 (with previews starting March 26th). Michael Michetti directs this classic two-hander with Adrián González and Ed F. Martin. Ed, a familiar face on the Los Angeles stages, managed to squeeze out some time between rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Mar 21, 2023
Next up at A Noise Within, Manuel Puig’s Kiss of the Spider Woman beginning April 1, 2023 (with previews starting March 26th). Michael Michetti directs this classic two-hander with Adrián González and Ed F. Martin. Ed, a familiar face on the Los Angeles stages, managed to squeeze out some time between rehearsals to answer a few of my queries.
Francisco J. Nunez Named Musical America's 2018 Educator Of The Year
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017
Musical America has named Francisco J. N ez, artistic director and founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, its 2018 Educator of the Year.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 18, 2017
Musical America has named Francisco J. N ez, artistic director and founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York City, its 2018 Educator of the Year.
Musician Tom Teasley to Perform His Original Score Live Alongside THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI at Constellation Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
Kicking off its 2017/18 Season: Survival Instincts, Constellation Theatre Company will present screenings of the 1920 German expressionist horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari from August 9-13 at Source, located at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 9, 2017
Kicking off its 2017/18 Season: Survival Instincts, Constellation Theatre Company will present screenings of the 1920 German expressionist horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari from August 9-13 at Source, located at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.
Musician Tom Teasley to Perform His Original Score Live Alongside THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI at Constellation Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017
Kicking off its 2017/18 Season: Survival Instincts, Constellation Theatre Company will present screenings of the 1920 German expressionist horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari from August 9-13 at Source, located at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 18, 2017
Kicking off its 2017/18 Season: Survival Instincts, Constellation Theatre Company will present screenings of the 1920 German expressionist horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari from August 9-13 at Source, located at 1835 14th Street NW, Washington, DC.
NINE, 1776, GOD OF CARNAGE and More Slated for Lakewood Theatre in 2016-17
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 64th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning tonight, July 8, 2016.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 8, 2016
Lakewood Theatre Company will begin its 64th season with six productions on its Mainstage and three productions on its Side Door stage beginning tonight, July 8, 2016.
Behind The Scenes: Arthur, Griffin & Shirley Celebrate Star-Studded Gala Performance Of ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS
by Adrian Bradley - Oct 18, 2013
Stars of stage and screen were out in force Thursday night to celebrate the latest cast for Richard Bean's ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS - now the longest-running show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
by Adrian Bradley - Oct 18, 2013
Stars of stage and screen were out in force Thursday night to celebrate the latest cast for Richard Bean's ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS - now the longest-running show at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
NY Phil and Giants Are Small Open A DANCER'S DREAM Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013
The New York Philharmonic will present A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, a multidisciplinary, theatrical reimagining of the ballets The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka, created by Giants Are Small. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the production, which will be conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, directed and designed by Doug Fitch, choreographed by Karole Armitage, and produced by Edouard Getaz - tonight, June 27, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2013
The New York Philharmonic will present A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, a multidisciplinary, theatrical reimagining of the ballets The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka, created by Giants Are Small. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the production, which will be conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, directed and designed by Doug Fitch, choreographed by Karole Armitage, and produced by Edouard Getaz - tonight, June 27, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m.
Alan Gilbert and the NY Philharmonic to Present A DANCER'S DREAM in Collaboration With Giants Are Small
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013
The New York Philharmonic will present A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, a multidisciplinary, theatrical reimagining of the ballets The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka, created by Giants Are Small. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the production, which will be conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, directed and designed by Doug Fitch, choreographed by Karole Armitage, and produced by Edouard Getaz - Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 9, 2013
The New York Philharmonic will present A Dancer's Dream: Two Works by Stravinsky, a multidisciplinary, theatrical reimagining of the ballets The Fairy's Kiss and Petrushka, created by Giants Are Small. Sara Mearns, New York City Ballet principal dancer, will star in the production, which will be conducted by Music Director Alan Gilbert, directed and designed by Doug Fitch, choreographed by Karole Armitage, and produced by Edouard Getaz - Thursday, June 27, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 p.m.
LOVE LETTERS Features Two Casts at Street Theatre, 2/1 & 2
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2013
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Street Theatre Company opens its 2013 season with two special performances of Love Letters. Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is a unique and imaginative theatre piece that is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Evocative, touching, frequently funny, as the actors read the letters aloud, they chronicle over nearly 50 years of hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 1, 2013
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Street Theatre Company opens its 2013 season with two special performances of Love Letters. Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is a unique and imaginative theatre piece that is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Evocative, touching, frequently funny, as the actors read the letters aloud, they chronicle over nearly 50 years of hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
LOVE LETTERS to Feature Two Casts at Street Theatre, 2/1 & 2
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2013
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Street Theatre Company opens its 2013 season with two special performances of Love Letters. Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is a unique and imaginative theatre piece that is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Evocative, touching, frequently funny, as the actors read the letters aloud, they chronicle over nearly 50 years of hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 5, 2013
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Street Theatre Company opens its 2013 season with two special performances of Love Letters. Love Letters by A. R. Gurney was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play is a unique and imaginative theatre piece that is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Evocative, touching, frequently funny, as the actors read the letters aloud, they chronicle over nearly 50 years of hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats that have passed between them throughout their separated lives.
DreamWorks Animation Names Michael Francis Chief Global Brand Officer
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2012
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Michael Francis has been named to the newly created position of Chief Global Brand Officer.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 10, 2012
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that Michael Francis has been named to the newly created position of Chief Global Brand Officer.
Francis Lawrence to Direct THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY PARTS 1 & 2
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2012
Lionsgate has tapped Francis Lawrence to direct THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 and THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2. Based on Suzanne Collins' best-selling series, the films will be written by Danny Strong and star Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 1, 2012
Lionsgate has tapped Francis Lawrence to direct THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 1 and THE HUNGER GAMES: MOCKINGJAY - PART 2. Based on Suzanne Collins' best-selling series, the films will be written by Danny Strong and star Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth.
THE DOCS THAT ROCK - by Glen Roven
by Robert Diamond - Sep 19, 2012
What do James Taylor and The Beatles have in common with the Head of the National Institute of Health? Quite a bit, I recently found out when I was hired by legendary financier and philanthropist Michael Milken as Musical Director for a concert during the Celebration of Science, a major event in Washington, D.C.
by Robert Diamond - Sep 19, 2012
What do James Taylor and The Beatles have in common with the Head of the National Institute of Health? Quite a bit, I recently found out when I was hired by legendary financier and philanthropist Michael Milken as Musical Director for a concert during the Celebration of Science, a major event in Washington, D.C.
Review - A Midsummer Night's Dream & An Early History of Fire
by Ben Peltz - May 2, 2012
The lunatics, lovers and poets merrily charge onto the stage in full force in Classic Stage Company's raucous and witty, sexy and sensual mounting of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director Tony Speciale's playfully romantic staging of Shakespeare's tale of earthbound lovers fleeing to the woods to escape an arranged marriage, only to find themselves mixed up in the petty squabbles between a royal faerie couple, features a completely winning ensemble and entrancing visuals.
by Ben Peltz - May 2, 2012
The lunatics, lovers and poets merrily charge onto the stage in full force in Classic Stage Company's raucous and witty, sexy and sensual mounting of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Director Tony Speciale's playfully romantic staging of Shakespeare's tale of earthbound lovers fleeing to the woods to escape an arranged marriage, only to find themselves mixed up in the petty squabbles between a royal faerie couple, features a completely winning ensemble and entrancing visuals.
Francis Lawrence Set to Direct HUNGER GAMES Sequel
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate, the studio behind the blockbuster THE HUNGER GAMES, has seleced Francis Lawrence to direct the film's sequel 'Catching Fire'.
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 20, 2012
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Lionsgate, the studio behind the blockbuster THE HUNGER GAMES, has seleced Francis Lawrence to direct the film's sequel 'Catching Fire'.
Reinbert de Leeuw to Lead LA Phil's GREEN UMBRELLA Series
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 20, 2012
Conductor Reinbert de Leeuw returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the LA Phil New Music Group in a concert focused on music by leading European minimalist, Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, Tuesday, February 28, at 8 pm. The concert is the third event in the LA Phil's 2011/12 Green Umbrella series.
by Kelsey Denette - Feb 20, 2012
Conductor Reinbert de Leeuw returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to lead the LA Phil New Music Group in a concert focused on music by leading European minimalist, Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, Tuesday, February 28, at 8 pm. The concert is the third event in the LA Phil's 2011/12 Green Umbrella series.
STAGE TUBE: Rihanna Performs on THE X FACTOR Results Show
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2011
On last night's THE X FACTOR Results Show, it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from the competition. After Steve Jones announced that Francis and Astro received the fewest votes following last night's rock-themed performance show, judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Scherzinger listened to the two finalists perform their 'song for survival' and then eliminatEd Francis of Brooklyn, NY.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2011
On last night's THE X FACTOR Results Show, it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from the competition. After Steve Jones announced that Francis and Astro received the fewest votes following last night's rock-themed performance show, judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Scherzinger listened to the two finalists perform their 'song for survival' and then eliminatEd Francis of Brooklyn, NY.
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Veteran Stacy Francis Eliminated From THE X FACTOR
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2011
Last night it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from THE X FACTOR.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 18, 2011
Last night it was announced that Stacy Francis, one of Nicole Scherzinger's Over 30 finalists, was eliminated from THE X FACTOR.
Local Performers Present Works At South Coast Repertory, 3/4-6/19
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011
South Coast Repertory will showcase the work of six local performers and companies - and mount a production of a popular play from last year's Pacific Playwrights Festival - in its new Studio Series, which will take place over eight weekends between March and June.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2011
South Coast Repertory will showcase the work of six local performers and companies - and mount a production of a popular play from last year's Pacific Playwrights Festival - in its new Studio Series, which will take place over eight weekends between March and June.
Local Performers Present Works At South Coast Repertory, 3/4-6/19
by James Miller - Jan 28, 2011
South Coast Repertory will showcase the work of six local performers and companies - and mount a production of a popular play from last year's Pacific Playwrights Festival - in its new Studio Series, which will take place over eight weekends between March and June.
by James Miller - Jan 28, 2011
South Coast Repertory will showcase the work of six local performers and companies - and mount a production of a popular play from last year's Pacific Playwrights Festival - in its new Studio Series, which will take place over eight weekends between March and June.
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