Alpha Omega Celebrates 50th Anniversary Season with ONCE UPON EL BARRIO
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company, founded in 1972, celebrates its 50th Anniversary with the premiere of Once Upon El Barrio, conceived and choreographed by Enrique Cruz DeJesus, Artistic Director since 1998. Inspiration for his new work has come from the writings of Piri Thomas, poet and author of Seven Long Times, and Savior, Savior, Hold My Hand, and the best-selling autobiography Down These Mean Streets.
BWW Review: Alpha Omega Burns with DeJesus, Flatlines in Pomare
The company soared in DeJesus' soulful pas de deux from 'Bittersweet'. Perhaps it was Oleta Adams' stirring voice, or maybe it was a relief after having finished Tabernacle, but Mayzik was nothing short of amazing in this sexy pas de deux with Sarita Apel.
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company Celebrates 45th Anniversary Season
The Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company will celebrate its 45th Anniversary with performances of works by Eleo Pomare and company artistic director Enrique Cruz DeJesus, November 18 & 19 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, Ninth Avenue & 55th Street. Two company premieres will be included in the program: the world premiere of DeJesus' Mending Minds, and the company premiere of Pomare's 1967 Las Desenamoradas, music by John Coltrane.
BWW Interview: Enrique Cruz DeJesus Paints The Future and Honors The Past
There may be 'no second acts in American lives' - thank you, Fitzgerald - and yet Enrique Cruz DeJesus has lived so many exciting chapters that seven or eight books could be devoted to his journey. Mr. DeJesus has been the Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer of Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company since 1998, inheriting directorship of this nearly 45 years old company from Andy Torres during a time when the future was anything but certain. Having led a successful concert dance career - that saw him working with Eleo Pomare, Talley Beatty, Gary Deloatch, Martial Roumain and George Faison - Mr. DeJesus transitioned in to a highly successful theatre career with his stage debut at Shakespeare in the Park's production of 'Measure for Measure' under the direction of George C. Wolfe.
Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company Holds Back on the Block Celebration
After more than a decade of anticipation and renovations, Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance Company finds its way back to the very block where they were founded over forty years ago. To celebrate their return this one-night-only affair includes live music and dance. On July 30th, 2016 at 8:00 PM, the night begins with a performance lineup at the Salvatore Capezio Theater at Peridance in the East Village, and then moves to their new dance studio on East 4th Street for a reception. Artistic Director and Choreographer, Enrique Cruz DeJesus, showcases his work this evening with a range of dances from the abstract to the dramatic for which the company is known.
Urban Lyrik Presents RADIO SERENADE, 4-26-4/27
Urban Lyrik is pleased to announce a new, theatrical production, Radio Serenade. Radio Serenade is the story of a young man's search for true love. This 60 minute, intermission-free show sweeps you up into a world of lush and exotic music, romantic entanglements and in-your-face divas. ??Performances will be held at The Medicine Show Theatre, (549 W 52nd Street, NY, NY) on April 26 and 27 at 8:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: Walnut Street Theatre's MISS SAIGON
Walnut Street Theatre concludes its landmark 202nd season with an all-new production of the musical masterpiece MISS SAIGON. Directed by award-winning Director Bruce Lumpkin, the international sensation MISS SAIGON began previews on May 17th, opened on May 25th and runs through July 17th on the WST Mainstage.
Photo Flash: Mitchell, Trujillo & Devine Visit NYMF's UNDER FIRE
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title. Directed, book and lyrics by Tony Nominee and Emmy award winner Barry Harman (ROMANCE/ROMANCE, THE Carol Burnett SHOW, ALL IN THE FAMILY) and music by Broadway composer Grant Sturiale (OLYMPUS ON MY MIND). Under Fire will feature choreography by Jonathan Cerullo.
Photo Flash: NYMF's UNDER FIRE Rehearsals
John Bonanni, Big Fish Big Pond, Ltd and the New York Musical Theater Festival present the world premiere of Under Fire, a new musical set in the late 1970's during the bloody revolution in El Mirado, and based upon the 1983 motion picture of the same title.