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M.A.D.D. Rhythms' Chicago Tap Summit Returns In October With A World Premiere And More
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2024

M.A.D.D. Rhythms announced the return of the Chicago Tap Summit this October, featuring the world premiere of 'To Love You All Ways' by Andrew Carr on October 5 at 7:30 p.m., along with additional events.

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Announces September Events Including The Return Of The Chicago Tap Summit
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2022

M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago's premier tap collective, continues to celebrate Chicago's Year of Chicago Dance and its 21st Season with the return of the Chicago Tap Summit, September 30 – October 1, appearances, performances, classes, the continuation of its 2022 fundraiser and new episodes on its podcast network.

Somerville's Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center Presents The First Annual BOSTON TAP PARTY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2022

This summer, Deborah Mason Performing Arts Center (DMPAC) debuts the first annual BOSTON TAP PARTY (BTP) in Greater Boston! The inaugural tap festival (August 4-7, 2022) features residencies (audition only), open classes, and the Boston Tap Party faculty/student showcase (Saturday, August 6, 7:00 pm with live band led by Jazz Pianist Paul Arslanian at Regent Theatre in Arington, MA. ) 

M.A.D.D. Rhythms Annual Celebration Of Tap, The Chicago Tap Summit, Returns
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2021

The 2021 festivities, designed to celebrate the tap dance community, feature a hybrid format of classes, panels, performances, world premieres and more with M.A.D.D. Rhythms faculty, Chicago tap pioneers and dance boundary breakers among many others.

30th Anniversary of RHYTHM WORLD Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2021

The Chicago Human Rhythm Project’s (CHRP) 30TH ANNIVERSARY festival of American tap - RHYTHM WORLD - will present performances at the Jazz Showcase, Navy Pier’s Polk Bros Lake Stage, Black Legislators Auditorium at the DuSable Museum of African American History, and the Edlis Neeson Theater at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

Chicago Human Rhythm Project Announces New Leadership and RHYTHM FEST
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2021

Chicago Human Rhythm Project is paving a post-pandemic path forward following its 2019 strategic plan with Jumaane Taylor leading a re-imagined 30th Anniversary tap festival - Rhythm World.

The Boston Pops Announces its First-Ever All-Virtual Spring Pops Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2021

For the first time in its 136-year history, the one-and-only Boston Pops, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, is presenting its spring season completely online, bringing the style and energy cherished by audiences at its live concerts at Symphony Hall to an online season filled with a wide-ranging spectrum of musical offerings.

BSO NOW Presents First-Ever Livestream: Boston Pops Valentine's Day Concert Led by Keith Lockhart
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2021

The BSO NOW streaming platform—launched in November—will present its first-ever livestreaming event from Symphony Hall on February 12, at 8 p.m. The program will feature the Boston Pops Orchestra and conductor Keith Lockhart in a Valentine’s Day-inspired program titled Boston Pops in Love.

Dance Now Announces DANCE-MOPOLITAN At Joe's Pub
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2020

DANCE NOW will present a one-night-only performance as a preview to the 25th anniversary season of DANCE NOW's signature festival, which kicks off this fall.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2020 Winter/Spring Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2019

Jacob's Pillow announces public events held January through May in its Winter/Spring season, featuring co-presentations with local cultural partners; Pillow Parties; workshops and classes; Pillow Pop-Ups; and more. Events take place January through May on the Pillow's 220-acre campus in Becket, MA and across Berkshire County. As the Pillow continues to advance its five year strategic plan, Vision '22, the organization increasingly activates its local and national presence by expanding programming and extending resources beyond its acclaimed summer dance festival.

Dance Now Announces Lineup for Festival Encore
by Julie Musbach - Sep 11, 2018

DANCE NOW announces the lineup for the 2018 Festival ENCORE! The one-night-only performance will feature the 10 choreographers/companies selected by the DANCE NOW producers for having most successfully met the DANCE NOW Challenge: to create a clear and complete artistic statement in five minutes or less for the specifics of the stage at Joe's Pub.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Closes With Stars Of American Ballet & ODC/Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2018

Bringing together some of today's most remarkable ballet talents, Daniel Ulbricht's Stars of American Ballet returns to Jacob's Pillow, appearing in the Ted Shawn Theatre August 22-26. A principal dancer with New York City Ballet since 2007, Ulbricht is lauded as "one of the best male ballet dancers in New York" (Dance Magazine). As Artistic Director, curator, and performer, Ulbricht brings a unique vision and perspective to performance. With a cast highlighting 14 powerhouse dancers of New York City Ballet, this collective celebrates the legacy of choreographic legend Jerome Robbins with a program of his masterpieces on the occasion of his centennial, augmented by two Robbins-related PillowTalks.

Alice Barlow and Michelle Gayle to Join SON OF A PREACHER MAN UK Tour in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Jan 16, 2018

Alice Barlow and Michelle Gayle will star in the heart-warming new musical Son of a Preacher Man. Alice will play the role of Kat from 16 January 2018 and Michelle will play the role of Alison from 6 March 2018.

WHAT THE DICKENS! Opens with CYDP And David Drummond Tribute
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2017

Cambridge Youth Dance Program (CYDP) and Producing Director Deborah Mason Dudley present a contemporary dance with a holiday twist, WHAT THE DICKENS!, for six performances December 14 - 17, 2017 at Boston University Dance Theater, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

WHAT THE DICKENS! Opens with CYDP And David Drummond Tribute
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2017

Cambridge Youth Dance Program (CYDP) and Producing Director Deborah Mason Dudley present a contemporary dance with a holiday twist, WHAT THE DICKENS!, for six performances December 14 - 17, 2017 at Boston University Dance Theater, 915 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Michelle Gayle and Alice Barlow Announced For SON OF A PREACHER MAN at Storyhouse
by BWW News Desk - Oct 5, 2017

Michelle Gayle and Alice Barlow will star in the heart-warming new musical Son of a Preacher Man when it visits Chester next year.

Alice Barlow and Michelle Gayle to Join SON OF A PREACHER MAN UK Tour in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2017

Alice Barlow and Michelle Gayle will star in the heart-warming new musical Son of a Preacher Man. Alice will play the role of Kat from 16 January 2018 and Michelle will play the role of Alison from 6 March 2018.

Full Casting Announced for UK Tour of SON OF A PREACHER MAN
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2017

The full cast is announced for heart-warming new musical Son of a Preacher Man. Joining Diana Vickers, Debra Stephenson and Ian Reddington in the 2017 tour are Michael Howe, Michelle Long, Kate Hardisty, Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, Lewis Kidd, Liam Vincent-Kilbride, Jon Bonner, Rachel McAllister, Ellie-Jane Goddard, Gary Mitchinson and Jess Barker.

Debra Stephenson Joins Diana Vickers in SON OF A PREACHER MAN at the New Alexandra Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2017

Son of a Preacher Man today announced that Bad Girls and Coronation Street star Debra Stephenson will create the role of Alison in this heart-warming new musical, joining Diana Vickers in the 2017 tour.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Presents TIRELESS
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017

Astonishing tap artists from across the U.S. and abroad come together in a Jacob's Pillow-exclusive program curated and introduced by the "tireless ambassador of tap" Michelle Dorrance (The New York Times).