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Andréa Burns, Darius De Haas, And More Announced For Empire Training Center for the Arts March Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Empire Training Center for the Arts has announced the full list of performers for The Dirty Dutchess an evening of vaudeville, burlesque and Broadway, at The Chance Theater on March 15 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm. 
THE DIRTY DUTCHESS Benefit For Empire Training Center Announced At The Chance Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

Empire Training Center For The Arts has announced The Dirty Dutchess, an evening of vaudeville, burlesque and Broadway, at The Chance Theater on March 15 from 8:30pm to 10:30pm.
Empire Training Center For The Arts Opens Applications For Stagecraft And Technology Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ETCA), a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program.
ETCA Opens Applications for Stagecraft and Technology Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2024

EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS, a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative at the historic Chance Theater in the City of Poughkeepsie has opened applications for its Stagecraft and Technology program. Learn how to apply.
Empire Training Center For The Arts Will Launch a New Not-For-Profit Workforce Development Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

EMPIRE TRAINING CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ETCA), a new not-for-profit workforce development initiative, is set to transform the vocational training landscape of technical and administrative jobs in the performing arts.
New Kritzerland Concert to Pay Tribute to Richard M. Sherman at Catalina Jazz Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 7, 2024

For the 127th Kritzerland show, the evening will be spent honoring and celebrating the life and work of the beloved Richard M. Sherman of the Sherman Brothers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre Presents WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2024

Experience the Wild West with Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL, a comedic, historically based show about Buffalo Bill and his famous Wild West Show, in Cody, Wyoming.
Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre to Present 9th Annual WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2024

Experience the Wild West with Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre's WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL, a comedic, historically based show about Buffalo Bill and his famous Wild West Show, in Cody, Wyoming. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Craft Recordings Releases Art Farmer's 'PORTRAIT OF ART FARMER'
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Leroy Vinnegar, Curtis Counce's You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce and Art Farmer's Portrait of Art Farmer, which is available today.
Craft Recordings Releases Curtis Counce's 'You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce' As Part Of The Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - Oct 16, 2023

These latest reissues, which continue Craft's celebration of the iconic jazz label, include choice albums from Shelly Manne & His Friends, Ornette Coleman, Phineas Newborn, Jr., Art Farmer, Leroy Vinnegar and Curtis Counce, whose You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce is available now.
Free Bronx Music Hall Plaza Concert Celebrates Jazz Legend Elmo Hope
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

On Sunday, September 10 at 3:00 PM, on the Bronx Music Hall Plaza, jazz pianist Bertha Hope—and her band the Bertha Hope Quintet—will perform a free concert featuring the music of her late husband, legendary jazz pianist Elmo Hope. The event marks what would have been Elmo Hope's 100th year.
Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Lavender Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jul 24, 2023

For theatre-goers wondering whether to travel to Chichester for nuns and Nazis or to Sheffield to see the last night of the Vietnam War, I would urge them to consider heading down to a Surrey Lavender farm for the inaugural production at the new Lavender Theatre; a foot-stomping and utterly joyful version of Annie Get Your Gun.
Photos: First Look at ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Open-Air Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2023

All new production photos have been released from Annie Get Your Gun, opening tonight at the new open-air Lavender Theatre! Performances will run through  5 August.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2023

Annie Get Your Gun comes to the Lavender Theatre from 17 July -  5 August. Check out all new photos from rehearsal here!
WILD WEST SPECTACULAR THE MUSICAL Announces 2023 Summer Season Cast
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 17, 2023

Wild West Spectacular the Musical in Cody, Wyoming has announced its 2023 summer season cast. The production runs from June 23 through August 6th.
Craft Recordings Releases Leroy Vinnegar's 'Leroy Walks!' as Part of the Contemporary Records Acoustic Sounds Series
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2023

Each title, originally engineered by Roy DuNann and/or Howard Holzer, boasts lacquers cut from the original master tapes (AAA) by the GRAMMY®-winning engineer (and former Contemporary Records employee) Bernie Grundman, while all LPs are pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings (QRP) and presented in Stoughton old style tip-on jackets.
Photo: First Look at SuRie and Charlie McCullagh in ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023

An all new first look photo has been revealed of SuRie as Annie Oakley  and Charlie McCullagh as Frank Butler  in ‘Annie Get Your Gun’  at the stunning new open-air Lavender Theatre.
SuRie Will Lead ANNIE GET YOUR GUN at the Lavender Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2023

SuRie, who was famously interrupted by a rogue stage invasion during the Eurovision live final, will play Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun at the Lavender Theatre.
Full Cast Announced for ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Starring Rachel Tucker
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jan 30, 2023

Olivier Award-winning West End star Matt Henry is joining the cast of Annie Get Your Gun for a special one-night only concert – starring West End and Broadway favourite Rachel Tucker, at the world-famous London Palladium.
Matt Saldivar to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Matt Saldivar on February 3rd at 9:30pm.

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