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Metropolitan Ballet Company Presents COPPELIA in Annual Family Concert Series Performances
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2017

Metropolitan Ballet alumni guest artists Melissa Gelfin, soloist with Cincinnati Ballet, and Peter Weil, of Pennsylvania Ballet, both Jenkintown natives, will perform in leading roles.

Metropolitan Ballet Company Presents COPPELIA in Annual Family Concert Series Performances
by Julie Musbach - Oct 17, 2017

Metropolitan Ballet alumni guest artists Melissa Gelfin, soloist with Cincinnati Ballet, and Peter Weil, of Pennsylvania Ballet, both Jenkintown natives, will perform in leading roles.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Announces Roy Kaiser As Its New Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2017

Nevada Ballet Theatre's (NBT) Board of Trustees Co-Chair and Search Committee Chair Jerry Nadal along with the Executive Search Committee, announced today that Roy Kaiser has been selected as the Company's Artistic Director following a national search led by Management Consultants for the Arts. Kaiser is the fourth Artistic Director in the Company's history.

Effie's Restaurant Caters Fabulous Opening Night Afterparty at Playhouse on Park
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017

After a successful opening at Playhouse on Park, the cast and crew of Avenue Q, along with Playhouse staff, board members and friends, mingled in the theater lobby and celebrated with a delicious meal provided by Effie's Restaurant. The spread included penne bolognese, a fresh Greek salad with homemade dressing, and (the highly addicting!) classic spanakopita.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Announces Roy Kaiser as New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2017

Nevada Ballet Theatre's (NBT) Board of Trustees Co-Chair and Search Committee Chair Jerry Nadal along with the Executive Search Committee, announced today that Roy Kaiser has been selected as the Company's Artistic Director following a national search led by Management Consultants for the Arts. Kaiser is the fourth Artistic Director in the Company's history.

Award-Winning PROMISE AND PROMISCUITY Comes To Greenwich Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2017

A ONE-WOMAN musical that lovingly sends up all things Jane Austen and won a theatrical prize against a field of 1,000 entrants at the Adelaide Fringe is coming to Greenwich Theatre for three nights from October 12-14.

Hendrick's Gin Continues Cross-Country Quest With Giant, Traveling Cucumber Garnisher
by Marina Kennedy - Sep 15, 2017

Hendrick's Gin (which is itself infused with cucumber) has, for the past three months, been traveling across the United States with its eye-popping, wondrously strange cucumber slicing device with the sole purpose of offering the most beautifully garnished Hendrick's Gin cocktails ever to grace a glass.

PA Ballet Welcomes Corps de Ballet Member, Four Apprentices
by BWW News Desk - Aug 11, 2017

Pennsylvania Ballet Artistic Director Angel Corella has announced the roster for the 2017/2018 Season with the additions of Corps de Ballet member Zecheng Liang, and new Apprentices Federico D'Ortenzi, Erin O'Dea, Taro Kurachi, and Cassidy McAndrew (previous member of Pennsylvania Ballet II).

Lorna Luft Attends Penny Lane Center's Edgy Conference Garden Party Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2017

On Saturday, July 15th singer and actress Lorna Luft attended Penny Lane Center's first annual Garden Party fundraising event in support of their EDGY CONFERENCE which helps LBGTQ youth. 

Second Thought to Close 2017 Season with World Premiere of THE NECESSITIES
by BWW News Desk - Jul 5, 2017

Second Thought Theatre closes its 2017 season of change with the world premiere of The Necessities by Dallas-based playwright and artist Blake Hackler. Joel Ferrell, Associate Artistic Director for the Dallas Theater Center, returns to direct after previously directing Othello and Gruesome Playground Injuries for the company.

Theatre Exile is Announces the Return Engagement of TOMMY & ME
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2017

Theatre Exile is proud to remount, Tommy & Me, by Ray Didinger. Hailed by Mark Cofta during its premiere as "…unabashedly sentimental and sincere…" Tommy & Me is autobiographical and recounts a seminal time in Ray Didinger's life as he helps his life-long hero, Tommy McDonald reach his goal of getting into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

HARBORED Weaves Stories of Immigration in Site-Specific Show at Brookfield Place
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017

Co-commissioned by Arts Brookfield and the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) as part of the River To River Festival 2017, HARBORED is a new site-specific theatrical experience produced by En Garde Arts weaving together stories from the last two centuries of immigration in the U.S., performed a stone's throw from Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty in the Winter Garden at Brookfield Place.

MAGIC MONDAY Returns to Santa Monica Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2017

Experience the thrill of magic and spellbinding illusions with a rotating cast of Master Magicians and Variety Acts every Monday at the Santa Monica Playhouse from May 1 through August 28. Created by the same team that brought you the theatrical smash hit Smoke and Mirrors, the weekly variety show MAGIC MONDAY began last summer at the Santa Monica playhouse and is back due to overwhelming audience response.

Second Thought to Close 2017 Season with World Premiere of THE NECESSITIES
by BWW News Desk - Jun 13, 2017

Second Thought Theatre closes its 2017 season of change with the world premiere of The Necessities by Dallas-based playwright and artist Blake Hackler. Joel Ferrell, Associate Artistic Director for the Dallas Theater Center, returns to direct after previously directing Othello and Gruesome Playground Injuries for the company.

Confederation Centre Young Company Ensembles Announced for THE DREAM CATCHERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 24, 2017

Take hip hop, spoken word, and folk. Blend it with contemporary and Indigenous dance, and experience a new musical, full of original Canadian music, dance, and story. The Dream Catchers is a Canada150 Signature project, featuring the TD Confederation Centre Young Company, that will take you on a one hour quest to find hope for the future and dare you to believe that no dream is too small.

MAGIC MONDAY Returns to Santa Monica Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2017

Experience the thrill of magic and spellbinding illusions with a rotating cast of Master Magicians and Variety Acts every Monday at the Santa Monica Playhouse from May 1 through August 28.

The Bickford Theatre to Mark 100th Anniversary of Scott Joplin's Death
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2017

Scott Joplin, the King of Ragtime, died 100 years ago on April 1st and the Bickford Theatre pays homage to his memory with critically-acclaimed pianists Jeff Barnhart and Richard Dowling on Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Catherine Zuber and Tony Straiges Among 2017 Theatre Development Fund/Irene Sharaff Awardees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

Six-time Tony Award-winning costume designer CATHERINE ZUBER and legendary scenic designer TONY STRAIGES are among the 2017 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients which were just announced by Theatre Development Fund (TDF), a not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts.

Fans Support Pennsylvania Ballet Dancer Who Was Fired Due to Height
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 6, 2017

Pennsylvania Ballet dancer, Sara Murawski, was was told her contract would not be renewed next year after her performance in George Balanchine's THE NUTCRACKER due to her height not being a proper fit with next season's shows.

Real-Life Broadway Couples to Celebrate Valentine's Day in LOVE! I HEAR! at Feinstein's/54 Below
by BWW News Desk - Dec 15, 2016

Broadway's most adorable, real-life couples will be joining forces on Valentine's Day to sing some of musical theatre's most romantic songs in Love! I Hear!