Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of Iconic Canadian Pianist Glenn Gould on the 90th Anniversary of His Birth
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2022
Glenn Gould, the iconic Canadian classical pianist, writer, composer, conductor and broadcaster, would have celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday, September 25th, 2022. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, The Glenn Gould Foundation has programmed GlennGould@90, a series of free events starting September 17th honouring Canada's futuristic musical maverick.
Alistair Brammer Will Join the Company of WICKED in London
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2019
WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical sensation that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is pleased to announce that Miss Saigon star Alistair Brammer will play Fiyero at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre from Monday 22 July 2019.
Diamond Schmitt Architects Documentary Takes Top Prize at WorldFest
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2018
The Maestro & The Master: Building the New Mariinsky received the Special Jury Award in the Cultural Film category at WorldFest in Houston, Texas. The documentary goes behind-the-scenes with Diamond Schmitt Architects as they design the first new opera house in Russia since the Tsars.
BroadwayWorld Will Chat Live with MISS SAIGON Star, Alistair Brammer!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2017
On Tuesday, August 29 (5:30pm EST) BroadwayWorld is taking you straight to his dressing room at the Broadway Theatre for a live chat with our very own Steve Schonberg. Don't forget to tune in to our official Facebook page to submit your questions live!
Sothebys Unveils the Collection of Edward Albee
by BWW News Desk - Aug 24, 2017
Today Sotheby's unveils the full contents of The Collection of Edward Albee, which we are honored to offer in a dedicated auction in New York on 26 September 2017.
The Heat Is On! Meet the Full Company of MISS SAIGON, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - Mar 23, 2017
Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schonberg's legendary musical Miss Saigon opens tonight, March 23rd, at The Broadway Theatre (1681 Broadway), where the original production of Miss Saigon opened on April 11, 1991. Miss Saigon will play a limited engagement through January 13, 2018, before launching a North American tour. Scroll down to learn more about the company and watch interviews with the cast!
Photo Flash: Montreal Symphony Orchestra Inaugurates Pipe Organ at Maison Symphonique
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2014
The Montreal Symphony Orchestra tonight inaugurates the pipe organ at Maison Symphonique. The 6,489-pipe colossus is a design collaboration between Jack Diamond, Principal, Diamond Schmitt Architects and Quebec-based organ manufacturer Casavant Freres. Below, hear a preview of the organ as performed by MSO resident organist Jean Willy Kuntz and check out photos of the instrument!
The Mariinsky Announces Inaugural Programming for Opening of Mariinsky II Opera House in Russia, May 2-4
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2013
The Mariinsky Theatre, one of the largest and most acclaimed performing arts institutions in the world, under the leadership of Artistic and General Director Valery Gergiev, today announced that its new state-of-the-art opera house, Mariinsky II, will open to the public with three celebratory days of star-studded musical and dance performances from May 2 through 4, 2013. Further defining the Mariinsky as one of the world's premier centers for classical music, opera and ballet, the opening of the new hall marks the completion of the Mariinsky Cultural Complex in St. Petersburg's historic Theatre Square and provides the legendary Russian organization with even greater artistic possibilities.
STAGE TUBE: Tony Nominee Helson's STALKTALK Webseries
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2011
Season One of the new web comedy 'stalkTALK' created by youngest TONY-nominated Producer in Broadway history Rachel Annette Helson will kick off the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival in New York City at 1 PM on Friday, April 29th at Quad Cinema, 34 W. 13th Street.