New Jersey Symphony Closes Season With World Premieres By DBR And 4 Jazz Composers; Dworkin's American Rhapsody
The New Jersey Symphony's 2021–22 season finale features the world premieres of a pair of Symphony commissions—an innovative concerto for Principal Horn Chris Komer and jazz trio with movements by four leading jazz composers, and a work by Resident Artistic Catalyst Daniel Bernard Roumain. Poetjournalist Aaron Dworkin performs his The American Rhapsody: Symphonic Variations on an African Air with music by Coleridge-Taylor. Music Director Xian Zhang conducts.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang Have Announced 2020"21 Season
The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Xian Zhang have announced the Orchestra's 2020-21 season. Classical highlights include a Winter Festival featuring works by Gershwin and other luminary composers who blend classical and popular traditions; performances of commissions from Tyshawn Sorey, Thomas Adès and a quartet of jazz composers; a continuing celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday; return engagements by violin superstars Joshua Bell and Jennifer Koh and solo performances by multiple NJSO musicians.
BWW Review: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE The L.A. Memorial tribute to Alan Johnson at The Performing Arts Center
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE The Los Angeles Memorial/Tribute for Alan Johnson
at The Performing Arts Center October 14, 2018
Alan Johnson was truly a man of many talents. On Sunday, October 14th, 2018, friends, all of whom are either dancers, choreographers, directors or actors, or all combined, that have had the honor to work with or befriend him, gathered at The Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles, CA, owned by Joe Malone and Nanci Hammond Malone, two superb dancers/teachers that donated their facility for this event, to honor, reminisce and celebrate Alan's wondrous life and career.
Photo Flash: First Look at Firehouse Theatre's THROUGH THEIR EYES
THROUGH THEIR EYES is an ensemble generated performance based on a book by Raymond Goode comprised of monologues inspired by newspaper articles, media stories, and experiences shared with him first-hand from victims and bystanders. The characters confess, tell their secrets, and gain the strength to carry on.Featuring: Kaye Gary, Morgan Howard, Erica Hughes, Jamar Jones, and Bartley Mullin.
Firehouse Theatre to Present THROUGH THEIR EYES
THROUGH THEIR EYES is a new ensemble generated performance exploring what it means to be a victim and how to become a survivor within the framework of a series of monologues adapted from the novel by Raymond Goode. Published in 2012, Goode's book has sold over 15,000 copies worldwide. Firehouse's stage production of the book is being directed by Addie Barnhart and Emma Givens.
Musical Marrieds Vocalist NINA HENNESSEY and Drummer RAY MARCHICA Bring Jazz Show to BIRDLAND, 8/2 at 6 pm
One of the New York nightclub and cabaret scene's most talented couple--Vocalist/Actress Nina Hennessey and Drummer Ray Marchica--have been booked by Birdland, New York's premier jazz club, for a special show on August 2 at 6 pm (doors open at 5 pm). The married musical team has put together a stellar band for this set of jazzy standards, including Sean Harkness on guitar, Tom Hubbard on bass, and Bob Quaranta on piano. The show will also feature Award-Winning vocalist Marissa Mulder as a special guest. To purchase tickets, go to: www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/919343
Richard M. Sherman, Kerry O'Malley, Bruce Vilanch and More Set for ONE STARRY NIGHT Benefit in LA, 1/13
Co-Producers Juliana Hansen and Jonathan White will present a one night only benefit performance, ONE STARRY NIGHT: Hollywood and Broadway Come Together to Fight ALS, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 8pm, hosted by The Pasadena Playhouse. Joining the cast of ONE STARRY NIGHT will be Richard M. Sherman (two-time Academy Award-winner for Best Song and Best Score of Mary Poppins, who is being portrayed by Jason Schwartzman in the just-released Disney film Saving Mr. Banks), Kerry O'Malley, Amy Paffrath, Barry Pearl, Drew Seeley, Daniel Tatar, and Bruce Vilanch.
Tor/Forge Books Presents William R. Forstchen's New Book, PILLAR TO THE SKY
New York, NY, December 6, 2013 - Since our transition from hunter-gatherers to farming, technology has always been the means for the next step in mankind's development. With almost every major technological breakthrough that defines a particular age, the initial concept seems beyond reach, but to the next generation it's a part of their everyday lives.
Obba Babatunde, Terri White and More Set for Pasadena Playhouse's ONE STARRY NIGHT ALS Benefit, 1/13
Co-Producers Juliana Hansen and Jonathan White will present a one night only benefit performance, ONE STARRY NIGHT: Hollywood and Broadway Come Together to Fight ALS, on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 8pm, hosted by The Pasadena Playhouse. The evening will also include a silent auction and VIP post-show meet-and-greet. Proceeds will provide critical funding for The ALS Association Golden West Chapter's mission priorities in care services, public policy, and cutting-edge global research toward treatments and cure.
STAGE TUBE: Watch Ellen Barkin & Bobby Cannavale on MODERN FAMILY!
On last night's episode of ABC's hit comedy series MODERN FAMILY entitled 'Send Out the Clowns, Tony Award-Winner Ellen Barkin ('The Big Easy,' 'Ocean's Thirteen') and Bobby Cannavale ('Will & Grace,' 'Third Watch') made guest star appearances. The episode took place at the funeral service for a beloved clown mentor which reunited Cameron with his estranged ex-clown partner, Lewis (Bobby Cannavale). Also in the episode, Phil was serious about landing a very important listing, only to get trumped by a notorious bulldozer of an agent, Verna Roth (Ellen Barkin); and Manny had a cool new friend, which made both Jay and Gloria suspicious. Miss the episode? Catch up below!