James Avery

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023

Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre To Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING At Snug Harbor Dance Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2023

Kinesis Project dance theatre will present Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling at the Snug Harbor Dance Festival from September 23-24, 2023 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.

Bruce Wood Dance Announces Key Dates For 2023�"2024 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 13, 2023

Bruce Wood Dance will celebrate 14 years with its 2023-2024 season, featuring in-person dance productions, intensives, and artistic collaborations. Named the 2023 Best Dance Company by D Magazine, the company is known for its emotionally engaging and kinesthetically captivating choreography.

Resident Ensemble Players Presents World Premiere of TALK ABOUT RACE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2021

While racial tensions in America are at a peak, the Resident Ensemble Players (REP) continues its imaginative audio season with a daring look at all things racial with their world premiere of Talk About Race, conceived, written, and directed by REP company member Hassan El-Amin.

FRIENDS to Move From Netflix to WarnerMedia Upcoming Direct-to-Consumer Service HBO Max
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 9, 2019

WarnerMedia today unveiled HBO Max as the name of its new streaming service, which will offer an impressive direct-to-consumer experience for everyone ranging from families with young children to adults of all ages. Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO's excellence and award-winning storytelling, the new service will be 'Maximized' with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from WarnerMedia's enormous portfolio of beloved brands and libraries.

A 60'S TRILOGY Is First Production Of New USVAA Veteran's Repertory
by BWW News Desk - Aug 31, 2018

USVAA Vets Repertory and Revenant Stage (formerly The Elephant Theatre) present the world premiere of A 60's Trilogy, written by playwright and screenwriter Tommy Carter (Hellz Kitchen Ablaze, Remake for BET).

A 60'S TRILOGY Is First Production Of New USVAA Veteran's Repertory
by Julie Musbach - Aug 15, 2018

USVAA Vets Repertory and Revenant Stage (formerly The Elephant Theatre) present the world premiere of A 60's Trilogy, written by playwright and screenwriter Tommy Carter (Hellz Kitchen Ablaze, Remake for BET).

Photo Coverage: High Schoolers Hit the Stage for the 4th Annual High School Theatre Festival!
by Walter McBride - Mar 20, 2018

One hundred and fifty talented NYC public school students made their Broadway debuts last night at the 4th annual SHUBERT FOUNDATION HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE FESTIVAL for NYC Public Schools at the fabled Shubert Theatre (225 W. 45 St. -- currently home to the Broadway smash HELLO, DOLLY!) This high-energy arts and education experience for students is presented by The Shubert Foundation and NYC Department of Education.

Soho Rep Adds Second Extension For IS GOD IS, Now Through 3/31
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2018

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director), has extended the world premiere of Aleshea Harris's Relentless Award-winning Is God Is, directed by Taibi Magar, a second time, through March 31.

Soho Rep. Extends Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS Through March 25
by Julie Musbach - Feb 5, 2018

In response to popular demand, Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) extends the world premiere of Aleshea Harris's Relentless Award-winning Is God Is, directed by Taibi Magar by two weeks, through March 25. In this play, which dauntlessly cracks jokes as it eviscerates, twin sisters Anaia (Alfie Fuller) and Racine (Dame-Jasmine Hughes) undertake a murderous journey from the Dirty South to the California desert, seeking payback for a horrendous act. Is God Is treats both morality and genre as notions to be exploded, drawing on the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western, hip-hop and Afropunk in its subversion of theatrical constructs.

Soho Rep. Announces Complete Casting And Creative Team For Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS
by Rebecca Russo - Jan 19, 2018

Soho Rep. (Sarah Benson, Artistic Director; Cynthia Flowers, Executive Director) today announces the complete cast and creative team for the world premiere of Aleshea Harris's Relentless Award-winning Is God Is, directed by Taibi Magar (Ars Nova's Underground Railroad Game), February 6 - March 11, 2018. The play, with which Soho Rep. reopens its longtime Tribeca theater, dauntlessly cracks jokes as it eviscerates. Alfie Fuller and Dame-Jasmine Hughes play Anaia and Racine, twin sisters who undertake a murderous journey from the Dirty South to the California desert, seeking payback for a horrendous act. Is God Is treats both morality and genre as notions to be exploded, drawing on the ancient, the modern, the tragic, the Spaghetti Western, hip-hop and Afropunk in its subversion of theatrical constructs.

RISING STARS & LEGENDS OF TEXAS Adds Conroe Symphony Program
by BWW News Desk - Apr 18, 2017

The Conroe Symphony Orchestra will expand its reach beyond the stage, joining the Rising Stars & Legends of Texas celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star state.

Work by Conroe Artist Nancy Parsons Selected for 2017 Rising Stars & Legends of Texas Poster
by BWW News Desk - Apr 11, 2017

Organizers for the upcoming Rising Stars & Legends of Texas, a celebration of arts and culture in the Lone Star state, did not have to look far for a piece of art that captures the spirit of the festivities.

Mary Sarah Comes Home for Conroe's RISING STARS & LEGENDS OF TEXAS
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2017

Singer Mary Sarah has made her way from singing in churches to Nashville stardom - moving from stages in Houston to the set of the popular television show 'The Voice,' and from regional Opry theaters to the spotlight of the Grand Ole Opry itself.

Sam Houston Will Take the Stage at Rising Stars & Legends of Texas
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2017

After five years of research, which included filming a documentary on the subject, native Houstonian Denton Florian said there's still more to learn about his hometown's namesake.

Ryan Murphy Talks Casting of Jim Parsons in HBO's THE NORMAL HEART
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015

Ryan Murphy talks about his decision to have actor Jim Parsons reprise his Broadway performance as Tommy Boatwright for his 2014 TV adaptation of Broadway's THE NORMAL HEART.

James Avery Jewelry is Set for New Production Facility
by Jennifer Diamond - Nov 26, 2014

James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announced plans to build a 53,600 square foot production facility on 30 acres just across from the Kerrville Municipal Airport on Highway 27 in Kerrville, Texas. The new facility is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2016. The company currently plans to move 180 employees from their main Kerrville campus to the new location. When fully occupied, the new building will accommodate over 500 employees, potentially increasing production to three times that of the current Kerrville facility. The company's plans to create some 360 new positions in the Kerrville area over time have been well received and made possible, in part, by the strong support of the City, County and local Economic Development Corporation.

James Avery Brings Jewelry Dillard's
by Jennifer Diamond - Sep 22, 2014

James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer, announced a new business relationship with Dillard's, Inc. . Beginning in mid-October 2014, a selection of James Avery jewelry will be showcased at 43 Dillard's Department Stores within 15 states and online at www.dillards.com.

HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER & More Coming to Nick at Nite Line-Up
by Caryn Robbins - May 29, 2014

Nickelodeon is bringing three of America's favorite family comedies to Nick at Nite with the addition of the complete 208-episode library of “How I Met Your Mother,” the entire 148- episode run of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” and the 212-episode library of “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

Will Smith Pays Tribute to 'Fresh Prince' Co-Star James Avery
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2014

Actor Will Smith used his official Facebook page to pay tribute to his fictional TV Uncle, James Avery, who passed away last week at the age of 68.